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  • Global National with Dawna Friesen

    Plane Search Suspended; Cornell President Speaks; Merci Borsch

    2026-10-05 | 25 mins.
    The U.S. Coast Guard suspends the search for a missing Canadian air ambulance, Nathaniel Dove on how the search now turns to recovery.

    Candice Cole with the reaction as Cornell University's President addresses sexual assault allegations at a fraternity house.

    Ella MacDonald with the response from a Canadian university after a demeaning banner was hung at an off-campus home.

    Sarah MacDonald introduces us to a B.C. company turning a movie studio into a medical lab.

    Plus, Phil Carpenter explains how a bowl of borsch is inspiring cultural connection in Quebec.
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  • Global National with Dawna Friesen

    Canadian jet missing; One month before U.S. midterms; The next Olympians

    2026-10-04 | 26 mins.
    Nathaniel Dove is following the search for a Canadian air ambulance that went missing off Nantucket, carrying six people aboard.

    Phil Carpenter looks into a new report that Quebec's separatist party tried meeting with U.S. officials, ahead of the province's election.

    Candice Cole reports on how U.S. President Donald Trump's unpopularity is causing Republicans to shift their midterm campaign strategy.

    Katherine Ward has more on a new trial looking at changing the way blood transfusions happen in the field.

    Lexy Benedict checks out the Toronto event looking for Canada's next Olympians.
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  • Global National with Dawna Friesen

    Diesel desperation; Cornell investigation; Michael J. Fox's honour

    2026-10-03 | 26 mins.
    Jacqueline Hansen looks into the move by G7 nations to release millions of barrels of oil and diesel, and whether that will alleviate the strain on energy supplies, fueled by global conflicts.

    Heidi Petracek looks at the latest province to start charging EV owners for road maintenance, which some drivers call an unfair cash grab.

    Marney Blunt reports on the skyrocketing beef prices putting pressure on buyers and businesses.

    Jackson Proskow has the latest on the investigation into the alleged gang rape at Cornell University, and why New York's government is taking over the case.

    Redmond Shannon has more on the Indian pilot who's speaking out, after being hailed a hero for saving a passenger plane during a violent attack.

    Eric Sorensen explores the political risk B.C. NDP leader David Eby has taken by calling a provincial election, only two years into his majority government.

    Jillian Piper reports on actor Michael J. Fox receiving Canada's highest civilian honour, for his fight against Parkinson's disease.
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  • Global National with Dawna Friesen

    Carney backs pipeline; U.S. execution botched; Joshua Kutryk's journey

    2026-10-02 | 26 mins.
    Heather Yourex-West looks at the federal government fast-tracking an Alberta oil pipeline to the B.C. coast, as part of Prime Minister Mark Carney's Building Canada plan.

    Plus, Sarah MacDonald looks at the delicate balance between economic and environmental interests over the project.

    Redmond Shannon has more on the ongoing investigation into the violent attack in a cockpit on a flight bound for Israel, and the Indian pilot who's being hailed a hero.

    Jillian Piper reports on an A.I. agent's attempted hack of the Library and Archives Canada website, and how it's sparking new worries over the technology.

    Eric Sorensen has more on the botched execution of an inmate in Tennessee that's sparking new debate over capital punishment.

    Mike Armstrong speaks with Wall Street Journalist Evan Gershkovich on his harrowing experience being imprisoned in Russia on false accusations.

    Touria Izri reports on Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk's journey to the International Space Station, and the big event he will miss out back home.
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  • Global National with Dawna Friesen

    Tragedy at B.C. mall; Marking TRC Day, Suspected hijacking attempt

    2026-10-01 | 26 mins.
    An emergency is declared on the Tsawwassen First Nation near Vancouver. Paul Johnson reports on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event cut short by a tragic accident.

    David Akin reports on the events honouring residential school students who survived and those who never returned home.

    Redmond Shannon explains how passengers sprang into action to avert a disaster after a suspected hijacking attempt on a FlyDubai flight.

    Jackson Proskow looks at what's ahead for Iraq as American troops finally leave the country.

    Heidi Petracek explains why environmentalists aren't sold on Prime Minister Mark Carney's pledge to protect ecosystems.

    Plus, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's calls to action from 2015 include support for Indigenous artistry and the proactive integration of sport into reconciliation efforts. Melissa Ridgen looks at how groups from both fields are jumping in to help.
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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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