EPISODE · Nov 8, 2025 · 26 MIN
Conservatives' chaos; U.S. travel headaches; Musk just gets richer
from Global National with Dawna Friesen · host Global News
It's been a chaotic week for the federal Conservatives, with two MPs resigning. David Akin reports on how leader Pierre Poilievre is under intensifying scrutiny, and how party members are feeling. About 67,000 jobs were added in October, much more than analysts were expecting. Touria Izri breaks down the numbers and their potential impact. Heather Yourex-West explains how Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is addressing concerns about classroom sizes, and how she's defending her use of the notwithstanding clause to force teachers back to work. Candice Cole heads to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to find out how travellers are coping with hundreds of flights being grounded, a consequence of the record-breaking U.S. government shutdown. Plus, stock and awe: Anne Gaviola reports on the enormous deal at Tesla that would see CEO Elon Musk hit the road to becoming the world's first trillionaire. And reconciliation mission: Marney Blunt reports on the drive to support Indigenous veterans after their service. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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It's been a chaotic week for the federal Conservatives, with two MPs resigning. David Akin reports on how leader Pierre Poilievre is under intensifying scrutiny, and how party members are feeling. About 67,000 jobs were added in October, much more than analysts were expecting. Touria Izri breaks down the numbers and their potential impact. Heather Yourex-West explains how Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is addressing concerns about classroom sizes, and how she's defending her use of the notwithstanding clause to force teachers back to work. Candice Cole heads to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to find out how travellers are coping with hundreds of flights being grounded, a consequence of the record-breaking U.S. government shutdown. Plus, stock and awe: Anne Gaviola reports on the enormous deal at Tesla that would see CEO Elon Musk hit the road to becoming the world's first trillionaire. And reconciliation mission: Marney Blunt reports on the drive to support Indigenous veterans after their service. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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