# Carney's political hat trick; Trade shade; AI slop backlash

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Podcast: [Global National with Dawna Friesen](https://stenobird.com/podcast/global-national-with-dawna-friesen-7132668)
Published: 2026-09-02T01:10:00+00:00
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Prime Minister Mark Carney scores a political hat trick after the Liberals won three byelections last night. David Akin explains what may have given the party a boost. Mackenzie Gray looks at how Carney is pushing back on the latest wave of insults from the White House, and how U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is taking aim at Canadian cadets. With Alberta doctors now allowed to practice in both the private and public health care systems, Heather Yourex-West explains why critics say the new policy sets a dangerous precedent. Eric Sorensen reports on the race to find survivors thought to be in hydropower plants in flood-ravaged Nepal. Candice Cole looks at how Hegseth's leadership is under renewed scrutiny after Dan Driscoll resigned as secretary of the U.S. Army. Also, drawing backlash: Heidi Petracek explains how Canadian artists are pushing back against art generated by artificial intelligence. Plus, sharing the wealth: Dan Spector introduces you to the complete strangers united by a record-breaking lottery jackpot in Quebec. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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