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  • Tariff swap; UCP divided; Benefits of 'Below'

    October 24, 2026 · 27 min

    Mackenzie Gray explains why U.S. President Donald Trump has scrapped tariffs on some Canadian goods, while adding new ones. Sarah MacDonald reports on the last-minute campaigning in British Columbia, on the eve of a snap election. With…

  • Wainwright update; Banking and AI; Hoop dreams rekindled

    October 23, 2026 · 26 min

    As the tight-knit town of Wainwright, Alta. grieves, the military shares an update on the soldiers badly burned in Saturday's fire at CFB Wainwright. Heather Yourex-West reports. Redmond Shannon reports on the scramble to fix a newly…

  • Putin praised; Tariff support; Danielle Smith's political future

    October 22, 2026 · 29 min

    Russia and Ukraine are preparing to resume trilateral peace talks. Redmond Shannon looks at why negotiations are being revived, and how U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff has showered Russian President Vladimir Putin with praise. Mackenzie…

  • Alberta separation rejection; Wainwright investigation; France curfews

    October 21, 2026 · 27 min

    About 75 per cent of eligible voters in Alberta voted for their province to stay in Canada in a historic referendum. Heather Yourex-West looks at the reaction from federalists and separatists, as well as how Albertans cast their ballots in…

  • Wainwright tragedy questions; Alberta's referendum day

    October 20, 2026 · 26 min

    Investigators from both the Canadian Armed Forces and the RCMP are working to find answers into the fast-moving fire that killed four soldiers and injured dozens more people at CFB Wainwright, Alta. Jeff Semple looks at the fire that was…

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  • Deadly tragedy at CFB Wainwright

    October 19, 2026 · 26 min

    A deadly disaster has unfolded at a Canadian military base. A major explosion has killed multiple troops and injured many others at CFB Wainwright in Alberta. We look at what may have triggered the catastrophe, the scramble for emergency…

  • French protests spread; Russian sanctions paused; Girls take flight

    October 18, 2026 · 26 min

    Candice Cole looks at the growing unrest spreading across France, stemming from protests over education. Phil Carpenter looks at how that same movement has also spurred protesters in Montreal. Jeff Semple speaks with an Alberta…

  • Campaigning for Canada; Zacharia fired; 'You Can See Everything'

    October 17, 2026 · 26 min

    With Alberta's historic separation referendum just days away, some unlikely allies are making a last-ditch pitch for unity. Heather Yourex-West reports from Calgary on the messages from Prime Minister Mark Carney, federal Conservative…

  • Carney's unity pitch; Alberta immigration referendum; Raccoon on the run

    October 16, 2026 · 27 min

    Prime Minister Mark Carney heads to Alberta to make his case for unity. David Akin reports from Calgary on Carney's pitch; why some people might vote "yes" despite wanting to stay in Canada; and Heather Yourex-West explains why some former…

  • Ukraine's Starlink curbed; Hoekstra's warning; Winnie-the-Pooh's 100th

    October 15, 2026 · 27 min

    Ukraine is blaming the U.S. after military access to Elon Musk's Starlink satellite system was suddenly cut back as Russia launched dozens of missiles at Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Redmond Shannon reports on how U.S. President Donald…

  • Alberta voting begins; Roller-coaster tragedy; Fridges on the fritz

    October 14, 2026 · 27 min

    Hundreds of advance polls are now open in Alberta's historic separation referendum. Heather Yourex-West reports on the Albertans already lining up to vote, and how two unlikely allies - former premiers and political rivals Rachel Notley…

  • Russia's new attacks; AI falsehoods; Full hearts, full tummies

    October 13, 2026 · 27 min

    Russia launches new strikes on Ukraine, despite U.S. President Donald Trump declaring an "energy ceasefire." Reggie Cecchini reports on the fresh attacks, as Trump's diesel deal with Russia fuels backlash. As Riyadh's King Khalid…

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About the show

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).