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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Author Salman Rushdie talks to Allan Gregg about Kashmir; his latest book "Shalimar The Clown"; and about Islam in general. (Original interview from October 2005)
Author Salman Rushdie talks to Allan Gregg about Kashmir; his latest book "Shalimar The Clown"; and about Islam in general. (Original interview from October 2005)
Dr. Marla Shapiro is familiar to television viewers as CTV's medical consultant. However, she went from doctor to patient without warning after being diagnosed with an invasive form of breast cancer. In her new book, she recounts how her world changed forever and gives an insider's account of the disease and treatments. It's called Life in the Balance: My Journey with Breast Cancer.
Allan Gregg in conversation with Laura Day, author of "Practical Intuition: How to Harness the Power of Your Instinct and Make It Work for You." Laura Day has advised celebrities like Demi Moore on how to unleash their intuition to solve problems and make money.
Dr. Marla Shapiro is familiar to television viewers as CTV's medical consultant. However, she went from doctor to patient without warning after being diagnosed with an invasive form of breast cancer. In her new book, she recounts how her world changed forever and gives an insider's account of the disease and treatments. It's called Life in the Balance: My Journey with Breast Cancer.
Allan Gregg in conversation with Laura Day, author of "Practical Intuition: How to Harness the Power of Your Instinct and Make It Work for You." Laura Day has advised celebrities like Demi Moore on how to unleash their intuition to solve problems and make money.
Christopher Hitchens talks about his book of essays entitled "Unacknowledged Legislation", which is an examination of the relationship between literature and politics; writers who have entered the arena of political debate,
Journalist Christopher Hitchens has become famous for attacking icons such as Mother Teresa. Now the columnist for Vanity Fair and The Nation exercises his scathing criticism on Bill Clinton. A Gregg and Company segment.
Christopher Hitchens talks about his book of essays entitled "Unacknowledged Legislation", which is an examination of the relationship between literature and politics; writers who have entered the arena of political debate,
Journalist Christopher Hitchens has become famous for attacking icons such as Mother Teresa. Now the columnist for Vanity Fair and The Nation exercises his scathing criticism on Bill Clinton. A Gregg and Company segment.
She's been called Osama bin Laden's worst nightmare. Canada's Irshad Manji. journalist, feminist, Muslim activist -- she's world renowned as an outspoken advocate for Islamic reform. Manji is the author of "The Trouble with Islam Today" and now she's come out with a new DVD, "Faith Without Fear".
She's been called Osama bin Laden's worst nightmare. Canada's Irshad Manji. journalist, feminist, Muslim activist -- she's world renowned as an outspoken advocate for Islamic reform. Manji is the author of "The Trouble with Islam Today" and now she's come out with a new DVD, "Faith Without Fear".
Political journalist and author of "Harperland" Lawrence Martin talks about the growth of executive power since Stephen Harper became prime minister and the main controversies during his leadership.
Political journalist and author of "Harperland" Lawrence Martin talks about the growth of executive power since Stephen Harper became prime minister and the main controversies during his leadership.
Many of us believe that aid to Africa is crucial to lift people out of poverty. But not Dambisa Moyo. In a controversial new book, she argues that foreign aid has been a disaster for Africa and must be stopped. Moyo was born and raised in Zambia, but educated at Oxford and Harvard. She has worked for both the World Bank and Goldman Sachs. Her book is call "Dead Aid"
