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  • Global National with Dawna Friesen

    Operation Hard Ball; 6 radio stations shuttered; Russia Olympic ban lifted

    2026-07-08 | 26 mins.
    The FBI and the RCMP have joined forces to bust violent gangs based in India. Jackson Proskow reports on how the accused are linked to the June 2023 murder of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey, B.C.

    Mackenzie Gray reports from the NATO summit in Turkey, where Prime Minister Mark Carney is talking up his plan to buy 12 new submarines for the Royal Canadian Navy. And Heidi Petracek looks at the potential economic benefits and challenges of that deal with Germany company TKMS.

    Dawna tells you about Rogers Communications suddenly shuttering six of its radio stations, one day after the company's $4.35-billion deal to become the sole owner of ⁠Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment.

    Jillian Piper explains how Carney is taking a new approach to appointing senators.

    Mike Armstrong explains why the International Olympic Committee is lifting its ban on Team Russia.

    Vincent McAviney reports on Prince Harry's tough week after losing a high-profile court case, and how any hopes for a reconciliation with his family may have been dashed.

    And Sarah MacDonald looks at how Canada playing host to the World Cup might have been a bit of a game-changer for some businesses and even soccer skeptics.
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  • Global National with Dawna Friesen

    Canada's multibillion-dollar sub deal; World Cup's red card reversal controversy

    2026-07-07 | 26 mins.
    Canada dives into a multibillion-dollar deal to obtain new submarines for its navy. How a German shipbuilder won the bid, and they can be expected to deliver.

    Plus, the outrage at the FIFA World Cup after a U.S. player's suspension is revoked, prompting accusations of the U.S. president running interference.
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  • Global National with Dawna Friesen

    U.S. stance on Alberta; Wild weather across Canada; World Cup inspiration

    2026-07-06 | 26 mins.
    U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra talks about the Trump administration's stance on Alberta separatism in an exclusive interview.

    Plus, from golf ball-sized hail to wildfires -- the dangerous weather being seen across Canada.

    And how Canada's efforts at the FIFA World Cup are still inspiring Canadians despite elimination.
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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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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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