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  • Global National with Dawna Friesen

    Canada's World Cup run ends; America's divisive birthday; Best-before date ban

    2026-07-05 | 26 mins.
    Canada's historic run at the FIFA World Cup ends after falling to Morocco in Houston. Why the men's soccer team and their fans remain hopeful for the future.

    The United States celebrates its 250th birthday. How extreme heat and extreme politics are in the spotlight for the milestone.

    And should Canada follow California's lead on banning 'best-before' dates on food?
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  • Global National with Dawna Friesen

    Alberta's pipeline pitch; World Cup progress; Taylor Swift ties the knot

    2026-07-04 | 25 mins.
    A closer look at Alberta's new planned route for its proposed pipeline, and what polling reveals about public support for the idea.

    Plus, we look at what's ahead for Canada's must-win match in Houston for the FIFA World Cup, and which continent is faring the best during the tournament.

    And the stars are out in New York as pop superstar Taylor Swift ties the knot.
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  • Global National with Dawna Friesen

    Alberta's proposed pipeline path forward; BC's big deal with feds

    2026-07-03 | 32 mins.
    Alberta takes another major step in trying to makes its proposed pipeline a reality. Heather Yourex-West looks at the political compromises Prime Minister Mark Carney is making to make both Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and British Columbia Premier David Eby happy; Ben O'Hara-Byrne breaks down B.C.'s own multi-billion dollar deal with the federal government; and Jeff Semple tells you about the proposed pipeline route, the private sector partner involved, and the concession Smith is making.

    Touria Izri reports on the trade irritants the U.S. has against Canada, a day after the White House revealed it didn't want to renew CUSMA.

    Redmond Shannon reports on Russia's biggest bombardment of Kyiv since the start of the war.

    Heidi Petracek tells you about the man found alive after he spent eight excruciating days trapped under tonnes of earthquake rubble in Venezuela.

    Jacqueline Hansen looks at how Canada's telecom watchdog wants the big three wireless providers - Rogers, Telus, and Bell - to justify all those charges (critics call them "junk fees"), and what could happen if companies are found to be breaking the rules.

    Plus, the hottest ticket in town. Eric Sorensen explains how World Cup fans are braving Toronto's heat to see a soccer legend.
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  • Global National with Dawna Friesen

    Carney's message to Canadians; Actor Danny Glover's revelation

    2026-07-02 | 26 mins.
    Severe weather puts a damper on Ottawa's evening party celebrating Canada's 159th birthday. David Akin reports on the daytime events in the nation's capital, Prime Minister Mark Carney's message of unity and strength, and the speeches from new Governor General Louise Arbour and from Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen.

    The U.S. is officially saying it won't renew the Canada-United States-Mexico (CUSMA) trade agreement. Touria Izri explains the potential motive, how the move does not kill the deal, the uncertainty of free trade in North America, and what it could take for a new pact to be signed.

    Heidi Petracek reports from Washington, D.C. on the heat dome baking millions of North Americans.

    Katherine Dornian reports on the unprecedented flooding in Dauphin, Man., and how it's triggered a state of emergency.

    Candice Cole looks at how much U.S. President Donald Trump has profited from cryptocurrency, the conflict of interest concerns, and why proving any illegalities may be difficult.

    Redmond Shannon explains why Sudan's Rapid Support Forces are being accused of war crimes.

    Coleen Christie tells you about the very personal health revelation from beloved veteran actor Danny Glover.

    Plus, Jacqueline Hansen explains why pop superstar Taylor Swift's upcoming nuptials are expected to influence weddings for years to come.
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    Trump's CUSMA exit threat; Fake fouls at World Cup

    2026-07-01 | 26 mins.
    With U.S. President Donald Trump expected to declare he won't extend CUSMA, Mackenzie Gray explains where this leaves Canada's relationship with its largest trading partner. Mackenzie also looks at what to expect from Prime Minister Mark Carney's upcoming trip to Saudi Arabia.

    Global News' new senior business editor Jacqueline Hansen reports on the signs Canada's economy is growing.

    Heather Yourex-West explains how an out of control wildfire is on the doorsteps of the Northwest Territories village of Fort Simpson.

    Melissa Ridgen surveys the mess and damage from severe storms that struck southern Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

    Heidi Petracek looks at Trump's battle to end birthright citizenship in the U.S.

    Redmond Shannon reports on South Africa's violent protests against undocumented migrants.

    Plus, fake it 'til you make it: Eric Sorensen reports on the sneaky strategy that has soccer fans crying foul at the World Cup.
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About Global National with Dawna Friesen
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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