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Global National with Dawna Friesen

Global News
Justin Trudeau
Donald Trump
Canada
Mark Carney
Israel
Liberal Party Of Canada
California
California Wildfires
Southern California
Liberal Party
Gaza
Los Angeles
Wildfires
Climate Change
Insurance Crisis
Eaton Fire
Hamas
Christia Freeland
Palisades Fire
Canadian Politics

Global National with Dawna Friesen is Canada’s early 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 clar... more

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Latest Episodes

An outage at Amazon Web Services (AWS) broke a huge chunk of the internet today. Heidi Petracek explains what caused it, and what the world needs to learn from it. Some homeowners in Richmond, B.C. are in limbo over the B.C. Supreme Court's landmark ... more

Israel unleashes new airstrikes on Gaza, accusing Hamas of violating the ceasefire agreement. The violence and disputes pushing the truce to the brink. Plus, how did thieves break in and steal jewelry from the Louvre, the world's largest museum, in b... more

Millions of protesters across the U.S. and around the world march against the Trump administration. We look at the second round of 'No Kings' demonstrations, driven by fears of authoritarianism in America. Plus, elbows drop. Why Canada has quietly re... more

The federal government unveils its ambitious new plan to crack down on border crimes, with hundreds of new officers. Plus, Prince Andrew is a duke no more, as he remains plagued by scandals linked to Jeffrey Epstein. And the new initiative helping no... more

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Neethu Garcha
Reporter at Global News
Global News
Episode: Canada beefs up border security; Prince Andrew loses royal title; Help for non-violent Indigenous offenders
Marcel Gagnon
Elder in residence at the Indigenous Diversion Centre
Episode: Canada beefs up border security; Prince Andrew loses royal title; Help for non-violent Indigenous offenders
Jane Goodall
Renowned primatologist and conservationist
Jane Goodall Institute
Episode: Pipeline dreams; Philippines quake; AI-generated 'actor'; Jane Goodall dies
Sarah McContz Miro
Co-founder of Ancestor Cafe, focuses on food as medicine connected to Indigenous heritage
Ancestor Cafe
Episode: National Day of Truth and Reconciliation; Pending Alberta teachers strike
Phyllis Webstad
Author and activist; her story led to the creation of the Orange Shirt Movement
Episode: National Day of Truth and Reconciliation; Pending Alberta teachers strike
Inez Cook
Co-founder of Salmon and Bannock Restaurant, reconnects to her Indigenous culture through culinary arts
Salmon and Bannock Restaurant
Episode: National Day of Truth and Reconciliation; Pending Alberta teachers strike
Ryan Keeping
A Nova Scotia man who ran around the entire island of Iceland in record time.
Episode: Canada Post strike and revamp; Bail reform push; Comey indicted
Seth Rogen
Canadian comedian and producer
The Studio
Episode: Parliament resumes; Housing affordability; Seth Rogen's success
Erica Kirk
Widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk
Episode: Charlie Kirk's widow speaks; Toronto march against gun violence; Carney's approval rating

Host

Dawna Friesen
Host of Global National, known for her distinctive voice and approach to delivering the day's top stories with clarity and depth, focusing on connecting Canadians with significant national and international events.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • Biased reporting

    Reporting on Israel news is extremely biased and inaccurate. Might as well get your news from Al Jazeera.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    FoxeeJ
    United States3 months ago
  • The Real Foreign Influence is China. Report it.

    It has been widely podcasted but poorly reported by Global of the massive Chinese influence issue. Instead Global focuses on the small player India. Grab your laptop and microphone and report on the real menace which is Communist China.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Reid Baker
    Canada4 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the in-depth analysis and clarity of reporting on complex issues.
Feedback indicates a high value placed on the storytelling aspect of news presentation, making it engaging.
There are critiques regarding perceived biases in coverage on certain geopolitical topics.
The podcast often highlights significant social issues, which resonates well with the audience.

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Apple Podcasts
#36
Canada/News/Daily News
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#167
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Apple Podcasts
#247
Italy/News/Daily News
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#70
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#121
China/News/Daily News
Apple Podcasts
#147
Taiwan/News/Daily News

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Middle East jubilation; Israel detains 6 Canadians; 'Epidemic of disconnection'
Q: What has he said about those things?
President Trump has been avoiding specifics about the complex details surrounding governance of Gaza and security guarantees, opting to remain vague on answers about the two-state solution.
Optimism and skepticism over Trump's Gaza peace plan; Blue Jays playoff hype takes over Toronto
Q: What can you tell us about the impact of AI on the labor market and jobs?
The impact may come in waves and phases, with legitimate concerns about job disruptions across various sectors, particularly in entry-level positions.
Streetcar crash probe; 'Queen of Canada' arrested; From Emporio to empire
Q: Will you be pursuing any legal action against the RCMP?
Didulo responded that they need to fix what went wrong.
Montreal father charged in daughter's N.Y. murder; '80s sitcom star dies
Q: What did the investigation reveal about the family's background?
It revealed a history of estrangement and domestic abuse allegations surrounding the father, Luciano Furtolan.
Montreal father charged in daughter's N.Y. murder; '80s sitcom star dies
Q: What charges is Luciano Furtolan facing?
He is facing charges of second degree murder and concealment of a body after the death of his daughter Melina.

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2. Marcel Gagnon
3. Jane Goodall
4. Sarah McContz Miro
5. Phyllis Webstad
6. Inez Cook
7. Ryan Keeping
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