Allan Gregg in Conversation (Audio)
Summary: For the past twelve years, contributing editor and host Allan Gregg has had in-depth conversations with some of the world's most prominent authors, artists, and cutting-edge thinkers. "Whether the subject is evolutionary paleontology or the culture of amateur hockey, whether our guests are household names like Adrienne Clarkson or Salman Rushdie, or less well-known but important thinkers like Malcolm Gladwell or Edward O. Wilson, our show endeavours to reach beyond the headlines to explore the forces that create the news," says Gregg. By investigating not merely the whats of current affairs but also the whys, Allan Gregg in Conversation tries to give viewers a context in which to understand the world around them.
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A decade after the terrorist attacks of September 11th, Irshad Manji, Muslim reformer and author of "Allah, Liberty and Love" talks about how relations between Muslims and non-Muslims have changed and the effect of the Arab Spring on Muslims and how they view the outside world.
Allan Gregg in conversation with..CONRAD BLACK Conrad Black and Richard Nixon -- what's the connection, you might ask? Well, Nixon is the subject of a new biography by Lord Black. The former media baron, now in the middle of his own legal battle, has just published a hefty tome about the embattled former president. It is called The Invincible Quest: The Life of Richard Milhous Nixon.
Allan Gregg in conversation with..CONRAD BLACK Conrad Black and Richard Nixon -- what's the connection, you might ask? Well, Nixon is the subject of a new biography by Lord Black. The former media baron, now in the middle of his own legal battle, has just published a hefty tome about the embattled former president. It is called The Invincible Quest: The Life of Richard Milhous Nixon.
Olivia Chow states that her belief in justice and compassion is what impelled her into public life. She explains her controversial resignation from the Police Services Board and talks about her life with Jack Layton. (Originally aired October 2000)
Christopher Hitchens' latest book, "The Trial of Henry Kissinger" is a point-by-point indictment of Kissinger. Although viewed by many as the greatest statesman of his era, Hitchens refutes that and claims he is actually a war criminal. (Originally aired April 2001).
Olivia Chow states that her belief in justice and compassion is what impelled her into public life. She explains her controversial resignation from the Police Services Board and talks about her life with Jack Layton. (Originally aired October 2000)
Christopher Hitchens' latest book, "The Trial of Henry Kissinger" is a point-by-point indictment of Kissinger. Although viewed by many as the greatest statesman of his era, Hitchens refutes that and claims he is actually a war criminal. (Originally aired April 2001).
In his new book, "The Naked Corporation" Don Tapscott analyzes the positive impact the internet is having on corporate transparency. (Originally aired February 2004)
In his new book, "The Naked Corporation" Don Tapscott analyzes the positive impact the internet is having on corporate transparency. (Originally aired February 2004)
Lucinda Vardey reveals it was a brush with illness that made her reflect on her life and thereby seek a more spiritual, contemplative existence. Her book, "God In All Worlds: An Anthology of Contemporary Spiritual Writing" spans fifty years and represents traditions from many religions. (Originally aired May 1996).
Controversial muslim Irshad Manji, dislikes many aspects of her faith, particularly in regard to human rights. For example, the treatment of women, the use of slavery and the overt anti-semitism . She regrets the hijacking of islam by fundamentalist fanatics. (Originally aired January 2004)
Lucinda Vardey reveals it was a brush with illness that made her reflect on her life and thereby seek a more spiritual, contemplative existence. Her book, "God In All Worlds: An Anthology of Contemporary Spiritual Writing" spans fifty years and represents traditions from many religions. (Originally aired May 1996).
Controversial muslim Irshad Manji, dislikes many aspects of her faith, particularly in regard to human rights. For example, the treatment of women, the use of slavery and the overt anti-semitism . She regrets the hijacking of islam by fundamentalist fanatics. (Originally aired January 2004)
Film critic Roger Ebert on how the job of a film critic has changed; the rise in popularity of "indie" films; his time with Gene Siskel; the work of Spike Lee and which films have touched his life. His book, an anthology, is called "Roger Ebert's Book of Film". (Originally aired February 1997)
Film critic Roger Ebert on how the job of a film critic has changed; the rise in popularity of "indie" films; his time with Gene Siskel; the work of Spike Lee and which films have touched his life. His book, an anthology, is called "Roger Ebert's Book of Film". (Originally aired February 1997)
