Global National with Dawna Friesen

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Global National with Dawna Friesen is Canada’s evening national news 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 (the Canadian Screen Awards).

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Sex, lies, a suspected spy, and now, a resignation; Missing teen found

2026-11-13 · 26 min

Jensen Huang has resigned as CEO of Nvidia, one of the world's most valuable companies, after another one of his extramarital affairs was exposed. Jacqueline Hansen reports on the national security concerns Huang's…
Lest we forget; Quebec plane crash; Handmade poppy tribute

2026-11-12 · 27 min

Ceremonies were held at cenotaphs, town halls and city halls across Canada to commemorate Remembrance Day. Mackenzie Gray was at the service at the National War Memorial in Ottawa to speak with veterans and everyday…
Stellantis's 'betrayal'; Hegseth's fight; 2026 Silver Cross Mother

2026-11-11 · 26 min

Prime Minister Mark Carney is pledging to use the full force of law to protect thousands of jobs at a Stellantis plant in Brampton, Ont., after the automaker sold the facility to Canadian armoured vehicle maker Roshel.…
Nvidia CEO's affair with alleged spy; Russell Brand sentenced; Hellebuyck iced out

2026-11-10 · 27 min

Jensen Huang, the CEO of American tech giant Nvidia, has admitted to having an extramarital affair with a Chinese woman accused by the U.S. of being a spy. Jacqueline Hansen reports on the concerns over U.S. national…
Wainwright soldier's funeral; Indigenous veterans honoured

2026-11-09 · 26 min

Private Aidan Goulding, one of four soldiers killed in a fast-moving fire at CFB Wainwright, has been laid to rest in Vancouver. As Sarah MacDonald reports, he is being remembered as fearless and full of adventure.…
Trump's new chief of staff; Data centre protests; Historic Palestinian olive tree

2026-11-08 · 26 min

Reggie Cecchini looks at how U.S. President Donald Trump is doubling down on his divisive rhetoric through his new chief of staff, even after disastrous midterm losses. Mitchell Bailey looks at protests across Nova…
Ottawa's homelessness plan; Maya Gebala's return to the ice

2026-11-07 · 27 min

Prime Minister Mark Carney has promised to end homelessness in Canada within a decade. Melissa Ridgen reports on how Ottawa plans to make it happen. Touria Izri looks at what's in the federal budget for families…
2026 federal budget; Republican blame game; Youth dating warnings

2026-11-06 · 27 min

From the cost of living, to the cost of military equipment, we dig deeper on the details from the Carney government's newly released federal budget. Plus, a look at what Canadians hope it can help with in regards to…
Midterm 'blue wave' leads to Democrats seizing U.S. Congress

2026-11-05 · 27 min

American voters turn a page in the Trump era, as Democrats see a string of victories in the U.S. midterm elections, including in what were Republican strongholds. How U.S. President Donald Trump is refusing to take any…
America votes in pivotal midterm elections

2026-11-04 · 26 min

Jackson Proskow looks at how U.S. President Trump's falling popularity could be the deciding factor for American voters, as they head to the polls in the midterm elections. Jeff Semple is in Maine, looking at how…

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Oldest episode in feed: 12/2024 · over a year
Typical length: 26 min
Format: Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone

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