Global National with Dawna Friesen

The U.S. crackdown on oil tankers from Venezuela, and the consequences on the oil and gas industry. Plus, why some of the newly released Epstein files and photographs were suddenly removed. And the impact of the trade war on the holiday shopping season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The revelations and redactions from the first batch of the long-awaited Epstein files, released by the U.S. Department of Justice. Why they are fueling accusations of a cover-up. Plus, the American airstrikes on Syria targeting the so-called Islamic State. And concerns around the growing number of Canadians skipping out on travel vaccines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Touria Izri reports on the three men accused of plotting to kidnap Jewish women in Toronto, and why police say one suspect was working for the so-called Islamic State. On deadline day today, the U.S. Department of Justice has released a fresh trove of files in the Jeffrey Epstein case, but Jackson Proskow explains why not everything has been made public yet. The Canadian government says talks to strike a new trade deal with the U.S. will resume next month. Mackenzie Gray reports on what to expect. Heidi Petracek reports on the messy mix of weather heading into the holidays. Melissa Ridgen reports on the push for the Manitoba government to intervene over fears an incarcerated man is being targeted by jail guards. Redmond Shannon reports on Europe's new support for Ukraine, and the comments Russian President Vladimir Putin made in his annual television event where he answers questions from journalists and voters. Plus, Ontario's singing baby sensation: meet the choir star stealing hearts around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An early taste of winter closes highways and schools in some of Canada's most weather-resilient regions. Heather Yourex-West reports on how people are coping, and where the storm system is heading next. A political storm is brewing over Canada-U.S. trade talks. Mackenzie Gray reports on U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer's demands and the response from Prime Minister Mark Carney. Jackson Proskow reports on what U.S. President Donald Trump said in his nationwide address last night, and whether Americans are listening. Seán O'Shea speaks with Timothy Rees, the Ontario man who's been exonerated after spending more than two decades behind bars for murder. In a year-end interview, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre tells Dawna about his stance on building a new oil pipeline. David Akin explains how Poilievre says he would handle concerns from Indigenous leaders. Plus, surf's up: Brayden Jagger Haines introduces you to the Montrealer riding a wave of excitement to promote an unconventional sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A massive winter storm strikes the Prairies. Katherine Ludwig reports from Edmonton on the whiteout conditions that closed highways and airports. 'Tis the season...for the flu. Katherine Ward explains why this year's strain is particularly nasty. Heather Yourex-West looks at the fallout from Skate Canada's decision not to host major events in Alberta, because of the province's laws on transgender athletes. Seán O'Shea reports on the joint investigation between police and the Canada Border Services Agency that resulted in the recovery of hundreds of stolen vehicles. Dan Spector explains why Pablo Rodriguez has resigned as the leader of the Quebec Liberals, only six months after taking over the position. Redmond Shannon reports on the 59 charges the accused Bondi Beach attacker is facing, and why Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is under criticism. And Dawna sits down with Prime Minister Mark Carney for a year-end interview, and asks him whether he's trying to court other Conservative MPs to secure a majority government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices