Global National with Dawna Friesen

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.
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  1. Number 1: Carney's fall outlook; B.C. election speculation; Calgary's hot mess

    Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting with his caucus this weekend. David Akin reports on how Carney is looking ahead to the fall, the byelections the federal Liberals are hoping to win, and the new legislations they're about to table. Sarah MacDonald explains why rumours are rampant British Columbians could soon head to the polls. Jackson Proskow reports on the warnings Russia is planning hybrid strikes on countries supporting Ukraine. Redmond Shannon looks at the debate over whether British taxpayers should foot the bill for Prince Harry and Meghan's security. Heather Yourex-West explains why a garbage fire in Calgary could burn for months. Ella MacDonald explains why a Canadian study is making people sick on purpose. Plus, a rich life: Eric Sorensen reports on Warren Buffett's next move at Berkshire Hathaway, and how he became a billionaire with a strong moral compass. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  2. Number 2: Last-minute trade talks; Wildfire forecast; Goats bring udder joy

    U.S. President Donald Trump appears ready to hit Canada with new 50 per cent tariffs on a wide range of Canadian goods, with thousands of jobs in both countries hanging in the balance. Mackenzie Gray explains where 11th-hour negotiations stand, and the issues preventing a trade deal from being reached. And Heidi Petracek looks at how some Canadian businesses and industries are facing an existential crisis. Jillian Piper reports on Canada's updated wildfire forecast, and how the federal government is responding. Quebec is about to head into a provincial election, and the Parti Québécois, which is leading in the polls, says if it wins, it will hold a separation referendum, but only once Trump is out of the White House. Dan Spector explains why. Jackson Proskow looks at how Trump is making more big declarations about who will control the Strait of Hormuz. Redmond Shannon reports on a Palestinian American man's plea for help to the U.S. government to protect his West Bank home from Israeli settlers. Plus, after wildfires chased them out of their homes, most residents in British Columbia's Okanagan are being allowed to return. But it wasn't just people who were displaced. Sarah MacDonald shows you how one man and his herd of goats coped during the emergency, and how the animals brought some much needed joy to other evacuees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  3. Number 3: Gas tax pleas; Hurricane Lala slams Hawaii; Movie box office bonanza

    The pleas to the federal government for reprieve at the pumps, with the end of the fuel excise tax freeze just weeks away. Plus, Hurricane Lala turns deadly as it skirts Hawaii while inflicting widespread damage. And from 'The Odyssey' to 'Spider-Man,' why movies and cinemas are making big bucks at the box office this summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  4. Number 4: Trump dismisses AI concerns; George Chuvalo's legacy of fighting

    U.S. President Donald Trump shrugs off concerns over A.I. despite a growing chorus of calls to slow down its rise. And how students are now staring down future careers that could be inseparable from the technology. Plus, the farewell to a formidable fighter: how iconic Canadian heavyweight George Chuvalo fought battles larger than life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  5. Number 5: Remembering 9/11, 25 years later

    The world remembers the thousands of people killed during the 9/11 terrorist attacks, 25 years after the tragedy changed everything. A look at the commemorations across Canada and the U.S., including in the town of Gander, N.L. -- a community that welcomed thousands of stranded travelers with open arms. And remembering the hero who died saving countless lives during the attack at the World Trade Center in New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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