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- A former top Anthropic research is sounding new alarm bells about artificial intelligence. Redmond Shannon reports on Jacob Coxon's warning that AI could "kill us all by the end of the decade," and what needs to happen before it's too late.
Mackenzie Gray reports on U.S. President Donald Trump's latest threat of more tariffs and bans on Canadian goods. And Jillian Piper looks at how many Canadian businesses are already looking to other markets to fill the gap.
Trump is trying to sell a message of economic strength at the Republican midterm convention in Texas. As Jackson Proskow reports, many of Trump's supporters aren't feeling an uplift from his policies.
The price of oil has again spiked over $100 USD a barrel after more intense attacks in the U.S. and Israel's war on Iran. As Heather Yourex-West reports, consumers in Canada and around the world are feeling the pain at the gas pumps.
And on Sept. 11, 2001, terrorists hijacked United Airlines Flight 93, trying to crash it into the U.S. Capitol. But 40 passengers and crew thwarted the attack by making the ultimate sacrifice. The plane ended up crashing into a field in the Pennsylvania city of Shackleton. Mike Armstrong visited the memorial built on that spot, and looks at how that place of tragedy ended a place of remembrance.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices - Hours after Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs on the U.S., Washington struck back, escalating the trade war the White House started. Mackenzie Gray looks at how Prime Minister Mark Carney's counter-tariffs are officially in effect, and the response from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Jillian Piper looks at how Canadian businesses are trying to navigate the trade war, which doesn't appear to be letting up anytime soon.
How do Canadians feel about Carney's response to Trump's tariffs? David Akin explains what polls are saying.
Trump and his Republican party are holding an unprecedented convention ahead of November's pivotal midterm elections. As Jackson Proskow reports from Dallas, Trump is under increasing pressure to find a political win amid his lowest-ever polling numbers.
Redmond Shannon reports on how Canada has joined the growing chorus of condemnation against Israeli settler violence, and how Israel's government is retaliating.
Plus, turning grief into goodwill: Mike Armstrong sits down with the Montreal family of Frank Doyle, who died in the 9/11 attacks, and hears how they're honouring his legacy by helping people on the other side of the world.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices - The Canadian government is imposing counter-tariffs on a range of U.S. goods in response to President Donald Trump's 50 per cent levies on Canadian exports. Jillian Piper reports on the escalating trade war, Trump's newest taunts against Canada, and why he's taking aim at aerospace manufacturer Bombardier.
As Cape Breton grapples with a flooding disaster, Heidi Petracek explains why people are frustrated with Nova Scotia's government.
Touria Izri reports on the investigation into yesterday's deadly crash of an Amazon cargo jet at Miami International Airport.
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has won a crucial election in the state of Saxony-Anhalt. It's the biggest win for a far-right party in Germany since the end of the Second World War. Redmond Shannon explains the implications.
Mike Armstrong visited Wyckoff, New Jersey to speak with Brian Clark, a Canadian survivor of the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks, to hear his vivid memories of that terrifying day, and how he ran for his life from the World Trade Center.
Plus, along for the ride: Julie Nolin tells you about the volunteers putting British Columbia seniors on the road again.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices - At least one person is dead after flooding in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia which has prompted a state of emergency for several areas.
Plus, why the U.S. president is unhappy with the Canadian dollar amid the ongoing trade war.
And ants in amber: the tiny fossil find in Saskatchewan with big implications.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices - U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth delivers another implied jab at Canada's military, as ties between both countries deteriorate.
Plus, the new polling that shows just how unpopular Trump's trade war with Canada is among Americans.
And the new research that suggests using more public transit than private cars provides way more benefits beyond your wallet.
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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.
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.
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