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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Podcasts:
Drs. James Meschino and Barry Simon (a psychiatrist), are the authors of "Break the Weight -Loss Barrier", in which they discuss the facts of fat and the psychology of eating, why diets are bound to fail and why resolutions often crumble. (Originally aired November 2002).
Drs. James Meschino and Barry Simon (a psychiatrist), are the authors of "Break the Weight -Loss Barrier", in which they discuss the facts of fat and the psychology of eating, why diets are bound to fail and why resolutions often crumble. (Originally aired November 2002).
Urban planning visionary Jane Jacobs, has a new book. It is called "The Nature of Economies" in which Jane asserts that economies are governed by the same rules as nature itself. (Originally aired April 2000).
Dr. Deepak Chopra, a big advocate of the mind-body connection, believes there is a link between physical and spiritual well-being. He believes that emotional toxins, such as fear, like that generated by 9/11 and depression are physically harmful to the body. He also offers advice on how to reverse the ageing process. His new book is called "Grow Younger, Live Longer". (Originally aired September 2001)
Urban planning visionary Jane Jacobs, has a new book. It is called "The Nature of Economies" in which Jane asserts that economies are governed by the same rules as nature itself. (Originally aired April 2000).
Dr. Deepak Chopra, a big advocate of the mind-body connection, believes there is a link between physical and spiritual well-being. He believes that emotional toxins, such as fear, like that generated by 9/11 and depression are physically harmful to the body. He also offers advice on how to reverse the ageing process. His new book is called "Grow Younger, Live Longer". (Originally aired September 2001)
Oncologist and author Dr. Robert Buckman admits that many doctors are not good at delivering bad news to patients. His own brush with serious illness, (dermatomyositis) has helped him empathize more with patients. He is also a big believer in using humour as a coping strategy. His autobiography is "Not Dead Yet". Originally aired June 1999)
Oncologist and author Dr. Robert Buckman admits that many doctors are not good at delivering bad news to patients. His own brush with serious illness, (dermatomyositis) has helped him empathize more with patients. He is also a big believer in using humour as a coping strategy. His autobiography is "Not Dead Yet". Originally aired June 1999)
Alternative Health: Health guru Dr. Andrew Weil joins Allan Gregg on Gregg and Company to talk about all things nutritional - he believes that nutrition is the missing element in health care.
"AGE OF ACCESS": Jeremy Rifkin is one of North America's most renowned activists and social critics., Over the years, he's championed many causes, from the environment to the impact of technology on the future of work. But he's perhaps best known as one of the first to warn about the dangers and abuses of genetic engineering. In his latest, book Rifkin argues that we're moving toward a society where we're customers for life, with virtually every activity we engage in becoming a paid-for experience. It's called "the Age of Access"
Alternative Health: Health guru Dr. Andrew Weil joins Allan Gregg on Gregg and Company to talk about all things nutritional - he believes that nutrition is the missing element in health care.
"AGE OF ACCESS": Jeremy Rifkin is one of North America's most renowned activists and social critics., Over the years, he's championed many causes, from the environment to the impact of technology on the future of work. But he's perhaps best known as one of the first to warn about the dangers and abuses of genetic engineering. In his latest, book Rifkin argues that we're moving toward a society where we're customers for life, with virtually every activity we engage in becoming a paid-for experience. It's called "the Age of Access"
Spiritual writer Deepak Chopra talks to Allan Gregg about his new book "The Book of Secrets." He talks about death as a natural part of the life cycle and how religion distorts and destroys spiritual wisdom.
Jeremy Rifkin talks about Europe's economic strengths and better lifestyle. He predicts the EU will outperform the U.S. in the future and the death of the American dream based on individualism.
Spiritual writer Deepak Chopra talks to Allan Gregg about his new book "The Book of Secrets." He talks about death as a natural part of the life cycle and how religion distorts and destroys spiritual wisdom.
