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  • Global National with Dawna Friesen

    Fragile ceasefire; Another floor-crosser; Carney talks to Artemis II crew

    2026-04-09 | 26 mins.
    The stability of the Middle East ceasefire is already in doubt, as Israel keeps up intense attacks on Lebanon. Redmond Shannon looks at the situation on the ground, and Jackson Proskow explains how the deal's terms are in dispute. Back in Canada, another MP has ditched the Conservatives to join the Liberals. Jillian Piper reports on Ontario MP Marilyn Gladu's reasons for defecting; her past controversies; and David Akin looks at where this leaves both parties, and the mounting scrutiny on Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. Heidi Petracek explains the battle between some Indigenous chiefs in Nova Scotia and the RCMP over cannabis. Dawna tells you how long Jasveen Sangha, dubbed the "Ketamine Queen," has been sentenced for selling drugs that led to the death of actor Matthew Perry. Eric Sorensen reports on Prime Minister Mark Carney's conversation with NASA's Artemis II crew. Plus, here we snow again: Melissa Ridgen reports on the Canadians demanding spring get with the program already.
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  • Global National with Dawna Friesen

    U.S., Israel, Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire

    2026-04-08 | 25 mins.
    After making an ominous threat to wipe out Iran's "whole civilization," U.S. President Donald Trump has now declared a ceasefire with Iran. Jackson Proskow reports on the reaction from Iran and Israel. Redmond Shannon reports on the worldwide condemnation to Trump's initial threat; and Mackenzie Gray looks at how Prime Minister Mark Carney is urging for restraint from all sides of this war. Heather Yourex-West explains how farmers are bracing for impact as the war drives up the prices of diesel and fertilizer. David Akin explains how the federal Liberals' internal polling is influencing their crime-fighting policies. Plus, beaming with pride: Mike Armstrong speaks with Canadian astronaut Jenni Gibbons, who's at NASA Mission Control, watching her friends on the Artemis II mission make history in space.
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    Artemis II crew makes history; Trump threatens Iran; Soaring airfares

    2026-04-07 | 26 mins.
    NASA's Artemis II crew goes boldly where no one has gone before. Eric Sorensen reports on the astronauts' journey into record books; and the tearful tribute to the late wife of mission commander Reid Wiseman. Heidi Petracek explains how the Artemis II astronauts are taking their own living cells around the moon, and what they're hoping to learn. U.S. President Donald Trump is doubling down on his threats against Iran as he tries to force the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Jackson Proskow looks at Trump's warning, and what could happen if a ceasefire isn't reached before tomorrow's deadline. Redmond Shannon looks at how innocent civilians are increasingly being caught in the deadly strikes in Iran, Israel, and Lebanon; and how Israel is admitting that one of its strikes mistakenly killed an official from a Christian political party. Heather Yourex-West explains how Canadian airlines are reacting to sky-high jet fuel prices. Plus, hoop dreams: Rod Black takes you to a potentially game-changing event for the next generation of Canadian basketball stars.
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  • Global National with Dawna Friesen

    U.S. airman rescued; Trump's explicit threats to Iran; Artemis mission's lunar approach

    2026-04-06 | 26 mins.
    The second U.S. airman shot down in Iran is rescued in a risky operation, as U.S. President Trump posts a profanity-laced threat to Tehran. Plus, Artemis II's critical tests ahead of Monday's lunar flyby, as Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen answers questions from children.
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  • Global National with Dawna Friesen

    Race to find U.S. airman in Iran; Auto-tariff anniversary; Planting ideas around the moon

    2026-04-05 | 26 mins.
    The high-stakes race to find the downed American airman in Iran as the Middle East war rages on. Plus, the impact and uncertainty of U.S. auto tariffs, one year later. And the ideas being planted by Canadian tree seeds orbiting around the moon.
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About Global National with Dawna Friesen

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 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 (Gemini Awards).
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