Global National Audio Podcast

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The latest Canadian and international news, anchored by Emmy-award winning journalist Dawna Friesen.

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Global National Audio Podcast episodes:

01.18.2017
Jan. 17: New evidence suggests many diagnosed with asthma may not have it
A new study suggests many adults are being misdiagnosed with asthma.
01.18.2017
Jan. 16: Mother of Nathan O'Brien testifies in trial of son's murderer
The mother of Nathan O'Brien testifies in Douglas Garland's trial. Garland is accused of killing her son and his grandparents.
01.18.2017
Jan. 15: Ringling Bros. circus shuts down
After a century and a half, the Ringling Bros. circus is shutting down, a move applauded by animal activists.
01.18.2017
Jan. 14: Trudeau faces heat over comments on phasing out oilsands
Justin Trudeau is facing a lot of criticism after his controversial comments on phasing out the oilsands. Plus, hockey icon Hayley Wickenheiser calls it a career.
01.18.2017
Jan. 13: More charges for Ontario nurse accused of killing seniors
Ontario nurse accused of killing 8 seniors facing six more charges. Justin Trudeau gets a question from tearful Ontario woman over her high hydro bill during his cross-country tour.
01.18.2017
Jan. 11: Trump hammers media in first press conference in 7 months
President-elect Donald Trump held a contentious press conference with the media for the first time in 7 months with the focus on the latest reports out of Russia.
01.18.2017
Jan. 9: A daughter's explosive testimony against the police officer accused of killing her father
Plus, a war of words between the right and left in America following Meryl Streep's Golden Globes anti-Trump speech.
01.18.2017
Jan. 8 : Canada's military watchdog sounds alarm on PTSD
New surveillance video shows moment of shooting inside Fort Lauderdale airport. Canada's military ombudsman appealing for my help on PTSD after the death of another veteran.
01.18.2017
Jan. 7: Suspect in Fort Lauderdale airport shooting was known to FBI
The suspect in a deadly shooting at the Fort Lauderdale airport was known to FBI.
01.18.2017
Jan. 6: Deadly shooting at Fort Lauderdale airport
Fort Lauderdale airport is shut down following a deadly shooting inside a terminal that left 5 dead.
01.18.2017
Jan. 5: New advice for parents about feeding peanuts to your kids
New advice for parents on feeding peanut products to your kids. Plus, free road salt frenzy in Vancouver.
01.18.2017
Jan. 4: Tragic murder-suicide in Nova Scotia
A veteran and his family found dead in an apparent murder-suicide in Nova Scotia.
01.18.2017
Jan. 3: Sunwing unclear on rules to test pilots for sobriety
After one of their pilots was found drunk in a cockpit, a Global News investigation reveals the airline is unclear on the rules around testing pilots for sobriety.
01.18.2017
Jan. 2: Gas prices jump across Canada
Canadians welcome the new year with a big jump at the pumps, but the reasons for the increase differ across the country.
01.18.2017
Jan. 1: Deadly shooting at Turkey nightclub on New Year's Day
The hunt is on for a gunman who killed dozens during a deadly attack in a Turkey nightclub on New Year's Day.
01.18.2017
Dec. 31: Sunwing pilot arrested in Calgary after being drunk in cockpit
A Sunwing pilot is arrested in Calgary after being found drunk in the cockpit. Plus, more evidence Russia hacked the U.S. election.
01.18.2017
Dec. 30: Washington punishes Russia over hacking allegations
Vladimir Putin refuses to kick out U.S. diplomats out following U.S. actions to punish Russia over hacking allegations.
01.18.2017
Dec. 29: Turkey and Russia broker new truce in Syria
Could the civil war in Syria finally be over after latest truce? Also, actress Debbie Reynolds dies hours after the death of daughter Carrie Fisher.
01.18.2017
Dec. 28: The losing battle over texting and driving
A new poll says 70% of Canadians admit to texting while driving. So what is to be done to curb this problem on the road?
01.18.2017
Dec. 27: Actress Carrie Fisher dies at age of 60
The actress known for her iconic role of Princess Leia in the Star Wars movies died at the age of 60.
01.18.2017
Dec. 26: Music world mourns death of George Michael
Mourners gather outside George Michael's house in London to pay tribute to the singer who passed away on Christmas Day.
01.18.2017
Dec. 25: Queen misses Christmas church service with heavy cold
A Russian military plane crashes in Black Sea with no survivors. Queen Elizabeth II misses a Christmas church service with a heavy cold.
01.18.2017
Dec. 24: Christmas eve tragedy on-board an Air Canada flight
A young girl died after going into cardiac arrest on-board an Air Canada flight to London. Also, more suspects arrested in Berlin attack.
01.18.2017
Dec. 23: Suspect in Berlin attack killed in shootout in Italy
The suspect responsible for the attack on a Berlin Christmas market was shot and killed following a confrontation with Italian police.
01.18.2017
Dec. 22: 1 in 4 Canadians admit to driving drunk in new poll
An exclusive IPSOS poll shows a disturbing trend on Canadians roads.
01.18.2017
Dec. 21: High-speed internet for all Canadians?
The CRTC says access to high-speed internet is an essential service and should be accessible to all Canadians.
01.18.2017
Dec. 20: Manhunt for Berlin Christmas market attack
The search for the suspect in Berlin's deadly attack on a Christmas market is underway in Germany. Also, new video shows moments before Russian ambassador to Turkey is killed.
01.18.2017
Dec. 19: Deadly attack in Berlin Christmas market
A crowded Christmas market in Berlin is now a crime scene after a truck rammed through it killing multiple people.
01.18.2017
Dec. 18: Winter bears its claws in many parts of Canada
Canada's largest city is under an extreme cold alert while other parts of Canada are feeling effects of a wintry blast today.
01.18.2017
Dec. 17: Thousands in Aleppo in limbo under shaky ceasefire
Thousands of residents in Aleppo are in limbo as a shaky ceasefire may not hold.
01.18.2017
Dec. 16: Obama says there will be consequences for Russia over alleged hacking claims.
Another winter blast for many parts of Canada. Obama confronts Putin over hacking allegations.
01.18.2017
Dec. 15: Evacuation of Aleppo underway
Thousands trapped in Aleppo finally start their evacuation from the war-torn city.
01.18.2017
Dec. 14: U.S. raises interest rate, what does it mean for Canada?
U.S. economy appears to be on fair footing after the Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate. But what does this mean for the Canadian economy?
01.18.2017
Dec. 13: Feds roll out plan for marijuana legislation
Federal task force lays out roadmap to pot legalization.
01.18.2017
Dec. 12: Child care bills growing out of control in Canada
Canada dealing with more winter weather. Plus, child care costs in Canada have skyrocketed.
01.18.2017
Dec. 11: Trump says Russia didn't interfere in 2016 election
Donald Trump is still refuting U.S. intelligence claims that Russia played any role in the 2016 election.
01.18.2017
Dec. 10: Cold snap hangs over Canada
The continent is entrenched in a deep freeze as most of Canada and the U.S. are dealing with a wintry blast of weather.
01.18.2017
Dec. 9: Two premiers put up roadblock on PM's climate deal
PM Justin Trudeau's climate deal hit a roadblock when two western premiers refused to sign on.
01.18.2017
Dec. 8: Trudeau feeling pressure on his election promises
Justin Trudeau is feeling the heat as he tries to fulfill some of his biggest election promises.
01.18.2017
Dec. 7: Hundreds in Ontario to have hydro reconnected for free
Hundreds in Ontario who couldn't pay their rising hydro bills will have their power back on in time for Christmas thanks to a Global News investigation.
01.18.2017
Dec. 6: Hydro One reconnects Ontario family following Global News investigation
An Ontario family has its lights back on thanks to a Global News investigation into hydro.
01.18.2017
Dec. 5: Winter wallops many parts of Canada
An icy pileup in Montreal, cold temps across the prairies, and Vancouver hit with big snowstorm.
01.18.2017
Dec. 4: Death toll rises in Oakland warehouse fire
The death toll is rising from a tragic fire at an Oakland warehouse. Plus, a major victory for the opponents of the Dakota access pipeline.
01.18.2017
Dec. 3: Dozens dead following massive fire at Oakland warehouse
Dozens of people are dead following a party at a Oakland warehouse that went up in flames. Plus, a prominent Toronto neurosurgeon is under arrest after a woman's body is found in a suitcase.
01.18.2017
Dec. 2: Police release alleged killer of CFL player without charges
A New Orleans sheriff is under fire after the prime suspect in the killing of CFL player, Joe McKnight, is released without charges.
01.18.2017
Dec. 1: Lack of sleep is costing the world economy billions
Sleep deprivation is taking a toll on workers health and the economy in Canada and around the world.
01.18.2017
Nov. 30: Federal court judge facing dismissal over controversial statements
Federal Court Justice Robin Camp is facing dismissal by a Canadian judicial council over the controversial statements Camp made during a sexual assault trial.
01.18.2017
Nov. 29: Trudeau approves controversial pipeline
PM Trudeau and the Liberals approve two controversial pipelines. Plus, wildfires ravage Tennessee.
01.18.2017
Nov. 28: Pressure on Trudeau to deliver on promises on climate change
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is likely to disappoint some provinces when they sit down to meet around climate change on Friday.
01.17.2017
Nov. 27: Trudeau's u-turn on Castro
PM Justin Trudeau makes a u-turn on his comments lauding former Cuban leader Fidel Castro.

What's Global National Audio Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Global National Audio Podcast episodes:

Jan. 17: New evidence suggests many diagnosed with asthma may not have it

Jan. 16: Mother of Nathan O'Brien testifies in trial of son's murderer

Jan. 15: Ringling Bros. circus shuts down

Jan. 14: Trudeau faces heat over comments on phasing out oilsands

Jan. 13: More charges for Ontario nurse accused of killing seniors

Jan. 11: Trump hammers media in first press conference in 7 months

Jan. 9: A daughter's explosive testimony against the police officer accused of killing her father

Jan. 8 : Canada's military watchdog sounds alarm on PTSD

Jan. 7: Suspect in Fort Lauderdale airport shooting was known to FBI

Jan. 6: Deadly shooting at Fort Lauderdale airport

Jan. 5: New advice for parents about feeding peanuts to your kids

Jan. 4: Tragic murder-suicide in Nova Scotia

Jan. 3: Sunwing unclear on rules to test pilots for sobriety

Jan. 2: Gas prices jump across Canada

Jan. 1: Deadly shooting at Turkey nightclub on New Year's Day

Dec. 31: Sunwing pilot arrested in Calgary after being drunk in cockpit

Dec. 30: Washington punishes Russia over hacking allegations

Dec. 29: Turkey and Russia broker new truce in Syria

Dec. 28: The losing battle over texting and driving

Dec. 27: Actress Carrie Fisher dies at age of 60

Dec. 26: Music world mourns death of George Michael

Dec. 25: Queen misses Christmas church service with heavy cold

Dec. 24: Christmas eve tragedy on-board an Air Canada flight

Dec. 23: Suspect in Berlin attack killed in shootout in Italy

Dec. 22: 1 in 4 Canadians admit to driving drunk in new poll

Dec. 21: High-speed internet for all Canadians?

Dec. 20: Manhunt for Berlin Christmas market attack

Dec. 19: Deadly attack in Berlin Christmas market

Dec. 18: Winter bears its claws in many parts of Canada

Dec. 17: Thousands in Aleppo in limbo under shaky ceasefire

Dec. 16: Obama says there will be consequences for Russia over alleged hacking claims.

Dec. 15: Evacuation of Aleppo underway

Dec. 14: U.S. raises interest rate, what does it mean for Canada?

Dec. 13: Feds roll out plan for marijuana legislation

Dec. 12: Child care bills growing out of control in Canada

Dec. 11: Trump says Russia didn't interfere in 2016 election

Dec. 10: Cold snap hangs over Canada

Dec. 9: Two premiers put up roadblock on PM's climate deal

Dec. 8: Trudeau feeling pressure on his election promises

Dec. 7: Hundreds in Ontario to have hydro reconnected for free

Dec. 6: Hydro One reconnects Ontario family following Global News investigation

Dec. 5: Winter wallops many parts of Canada

Dec. 4: Death toll rises in Oakland warehouse fire

Dec. 3: Dozens dead following massive fire at Oakland warehouse

Dec. 2: Police release alleged killer of CFL player without charges

Dec. 1: Lack of sleep is costing the world economy billions

Nov. 30: Federal court judge facing dismissal over controversial statements

Nov. 29: Trudeau approves controversial pipeline

Nov. 28: Pressure on Trudeau to deliver on promises on climate change

Nov. 27: Trudeau's u-turn on Castro