• Global National with Dawna Friesen

  • By: Global News
  • Podcast

Global National with Dawna Friesen

By: Global News
  • Summary

  • Global National with Dawna Friesen is Canada’s early evening national newscast and podcast, and provides a distinctive voice and approach to the day’s top stories. Following its mission statement of “Story is everything,” the Global National team provides Canadians with in-depth analysis and perspective on important national and international events, connecting with audiences coast-to-coast, bringing clarity to the issues and news of the day. Global National has news bureaus and correspondents in every major Canadian city, as well as Washington and London. The multiple award-winning Global National has been voted Best Newscast by the Radio and Television News Directors Association (RTNDA) of Canada and by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (Gemini Awards).
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Episodes
  • What's next after Israel and Hamas agree to Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal?
    Jan 16 2025
    The conditions of the ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas; what it means for the future of Gaza and the families of hostages; and how one Palestinian who fled to Canada is coping. Which premiers disagree with the rest of the first ministers about how to respond to the U.S. tariff threat. Plus, Ontario Premier Doug Ford's five-word response to U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's taunt about annexing Canada. America's impending TikTok ban. And not seeing one type of red: why the U.S. is banning a certain food dye.
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    29 mins
  • Carney on 'The Daily Show' to soft launch Liberal leadership bid
    Jan 15 2025
    Why Mark Carney appeared on ‘The Daily Show' to tease his bid for the federal Liberal leadership. How Alberta's energy sector is preparing for "billions of dollars of impact" from U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's potential tariffs. Why emergency crews say they're now more prepared to fight the California wildfires. Plus, the tearful reunions between lost pets and their owners.
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    29 mins
  • Winds threaten explosive fire growth in California
    Jan 14 2025
    The Canadians living in greater Los Angeles feeling on edge as weather conditions are expected to worsen and fuel wildfires again. With U.S. president-elect Donald Trump expected to hit Canada with hefty tariffs next week, why political experts warn this could get "ugly." Who's decided against running in the race to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and the remaining possible candidates. Plus, the rescue and recovery of a baby gorilla who was being smuggled illegally through Turkey. And hear the sound of a meteorite making impact near a Prince Edward Island home.
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    29 mins

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