Global National with Dawna Friesen

Tariff swap; UCP divided; Benefits of 'Below'

Global National with Dawna Friesen

Show Notes

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 Alberta's United Conservative Party (UCP) divided between federalists and separatists, Heather Yourex-West reports on the secessionists insisting on staying in the party, and what they're planning.

Redmond Shannon explains why Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered a full lockdown in the occupied West Bank.

Jackson Proskow reports from Dallas on how Texas could soon elect a Democrat to the Senate for the first time in decades.

Plus, Heidi Petracek looks at how "Below," a new thriller on Netflix, has stirred up excitement in Newfoundland and Labrador. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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