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  • Global National with Dawna Friesen

    Hillary Clinton testifies about Epstein; Instagram's alert plan; Best escape room

    2026-02-27 | 26 mins.
    Former U.S. secretary of state and first lady Hillary Clinton has testified behind closed doors about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Mike Armstrong reports on what Clinton said, why her deposition had to take a pause, and how she's calling on President Donald Trump to testify. Back in Canada, Jillian Piper has reaction from the Sikh community after a federal government official said they no longer believe India is linked to violent crimes in India. David Akin reports on federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's vision to tackle international trade, why he's going to Europe, and what he's now saying about Trump. Heather Yourex-West reports on Alberta's latest budget and deepening deficit. Touria Izri explains how Instagram says it plans to protect its youngest users from self-harm; the limits to this initiative; and why critics believe it fails to address the platform's actual problems. Jackson Proskow looks at the possible reasons why a Florida-registered speedboat was in Cuban waters before it was involved in a deadly shootout with Cuba's military. Plus, get out of here: Dan Spector heads to a Laval, Que. escape room which was just named the world's best for a second year in a row.
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    Gauging India's threats; Missing Epstein files; Regulating A.I.; How horses neigh

    2026-02-26 | 26 mins.
    India's government has been accused of instigating violence in Canada. But on the eve of Prime Minister Mark Carney's trip to India, Mackenzie Gray explains why federal government officials say they're no longer worried. There are reports the U.S. Department of Justice withheld portions of the Jeffrey Epstein files that included one woman's disturbing accusations against President Donald Trump. Jackson Proskow looks at what's known about the claims. A sixth complainant has testified at the sex assault trial of Canadian billionaire Frank Stronach. Jeff Semple reports on what one woman says happened decades ago that left her "traumatized" forever. Jillian Piper reports on Canada's multi-billion-dollar aid package for Cuba. Touria Izri explores the growing pressure A.I. companies are facing to create safety standards to protect the public. Heather Yourex-West explains why Alberta wants its own limits on who's eligible for MAID (medical assistance in dying). Plus, neigh what? You know that sound horses make? It's called a whinny. Scientists couldn't figure out how horses make that noise - until now. Heidi Petracek has the findings.
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    Mexico back to normal; Ottawa summons OpenAI; 4 years of Russia's invasion

    2026-02-25 | 26 mins.
    Things are back to normal in Mexico after a wave of drug cartel violence. Skylar Peters reports from Bucerías on how tourists are enjoying some fun in the sun again; and how airlines are trying to accommodate the Canadians trying to return home, as well as the people who won't give up their tropical vacation. Jillian Piper reports on the arrest of a relative of the Tumbler Ridge shooter. Touria Izri explores the debate over whether tech companies should report red flags about disturbing content from users in their AI chatbots, as OpenAI officials are summoned to Ottawa. Mackenzie Gray looks at the mounting fears India's government is threatening Canadians and their families, as Prime Minister Mark Carney gets set to visit India. Heidi Petracek reports on the massive cleanup for millions after a powerful storm hit Atlantic Canada and the American Eastern Seaboard. You'll hear the new heartfelt plea from NBC 'Today' co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, whose 84-year-old mother Nancy has been missing since February 1. What the family is now offering for her recovery. Melissa Ridgen explains the uproar over U.S. President Donald Trump's phone call to the Team USA Olympic men's hockey team, which includes some players who are based in Canada. Plus, Russia's war on Ukraine is entering its fifth year. Heather Yourex-West introduces you to an Ukrainian eye surgeon training in Calgary to help people back home. And poetry written in war: hear the power of one Ukrainian veteran’s words.
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    Canadians stuck in Mexico after El Mencho's killing; Money and Olympic medals

    2026-02-24 | 26 mins.
    The killing of drug cartel leader Nemesio 'El Mencho' Oseguera Cervantes in Mexico has left many Canadians, including Global's Skylar Peters, stranded in the country after flights were cancelled. Skylar speaks to a Winnipeg man caught in the violent chaos at the airport; Jillian Piper looks at how the Canadian government is responding; and Jackson Proskow reports on the unprecedented violence Mexico is facing. Heidi Petracek tells you about the treacherous conditions for travellers and even snow plows after another brutal blizzard blasted Atlantic Canada and parts of the eastern U.S. Peter Mandelson, a former British ambassador to the U.S., is arrested as the Jeffrey Epstein investigation deepens. Vincent McAviney reports on how Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is accused of misspending taxpayer money while he served as a U.K. trade envoy from 2001 to 2011. Heather Yourex-West looks at Alberta's prescription to recruit and retain doctors. Plus: what happened to owning the podium? Eric Sorensen reports on what Canadian Olympic officials say needs to happen so Canadian athletes can win more medals.
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    Mayhem in Mexico; Mar-a-Lago shooting; More hockey heartbreak

    2026-02-23 | 25 mins.
    Thousands of Canadian tourists are ordered to take shelter, as violence erupts after the killing of Mexican drug kingpin Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes, the head of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. Global's Skylar Peters reports from near Puerto Vallarta. Candice Cole reports on the Secret Service shooting and killing a man who breached the perimeter at U.S. President Donald Trump's Florida estate. Heather Yourex-West reports on the threats that the families of the Tumbler Ridge shooting victims say they've been receiving. David Akin looks at Prime Minister Mark Carney's busy travel itinerary, and how it compares to his predecessors. Quinn Ohler introduces you to an Edmonton woman trying to raise awareness of heart valve disease. And in Milan, Mike Armstrong looks at how the Olympics wrapped up with a fierce matchup between Team Canada and Team USA in men's hockey.
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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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