Allan Gregg in Conversation (Video)
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 Michael Gurian is the author of "The Minds of Boys", which is an explanation of why boys are failing at school. He researched schools in 35 countries to find out why girls were outstripping boys. He believes the reason lies mainly with the learning differences of the two genders which are pre-determined by structural differences in the brain. Girls have a greater capacity for verbal skills, which encompass reading, writing and speaking, while boys have a natural advantage with spatial/mechanical skills. (Originally aired October 2006.)
Author Michael Gurian is the author of "The Minds of Boys", which is an explanation of why boys are failing at school. He researched schools in 35 countries to find out why girls were outstripping boys. He believes the reason lies mainly with the learning differences of the two genders which are pre-determined by structural differences in the brain. Girls have a greater capacity for verbal skills, which encompass reading, writing and speaking, while boys have a natural advantage with spatial/mechanical skills. (Originally aired October 2006.)
Drew Hayden Taylor is an Ojibway from Ontario's Curve Lake Reserve. A playwright and columnist, Taylor spent 15 years writing and researching aboriginal humour. His book, "Me Funny" is a collection of essays on humour by native writers. He believes aboriginal humour, which tends to be self-depricating, has been an important survival tool used to help them through difficult times, such as colonization, residential schools and adoptions. (Originally aired June 2006)
Drew Hayden Taylor is an Ojibway from Ontario's Curve Lake Reserve. A playwright and columnist, Taylor spent 15 years writing and researching aboriginal humour. His book, "Me Funny" is a collection of essays on humour by native writers. He believes aboriginal humour, which tends to be self-depricating, has been an important survival tool used to help them through difficult times, such as colonization, residential schools and adoptions. (Originally aired June 2006)
Jeanne Beker's autobiography is called "Jeanne Unbottled: Adventures in High Style". She talks about the early days as co-host of "The NewMusic", and then as host of "Fashion Television". There are anecdotes about the celebrities she met and she touches on the seamier side of the industry; drug use and racism.. (Originally aired February 2001).
Jeanne Beker's autobiography is called "Jeanne Unbottled: Adventures in High Style". She talks about the early days as co-host of "The NewMusic", and then as host of "Fashion Television". There are anecdotes about the celebrities she met and she touches on the seamier side of the industry; drug use and racism.. (Originally aired February 2001).
Ted Fishman is the author of "Shock of Gray", which looks at potential global implications, both political and financial, of an ageing population. He foresees generational conflict and the universal demise of pensions.
Self-help guru Robin Sharma, author of "The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari", which paralleled his own life, has now written a sequel; "The Secret Letters of the Monk Who Sold His Ferrari".
Ted Fishman is the author of "Shock of Gray", which looks at potential global implications, both political and financial, of an ageing population. He foresees generational conflict and the universal demise of pensions.
Self-help guru Robin Sharma, author of "The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari", which paralleled his own life, has now written a sequel; "The Secret Letters of the Monk Who Sold His Ferrari".
Communications entrepreneur Charles Sirois talks about his career. Sirois partly attributes his success to his strengths as a visionary and as a communicator. Early on, he saw the potential of wireless technology and the possibility of delivering internet services through wireless telephones. He is the author of "Organic Management: Creating a Culture of Innovation". (Originally aired October 2000)
Communications entrepreneur Charles Sirois talks about his career. Sirois partly attributes his success to his strengths as a visionary and as a communicator. Early on, he saw the potential of wireless technology and the possibility of delivering internet services through wireless telephones. He is the author of "Organic Management: Creating a Culture of Innovation". (Originally aired October 2000)
Health care expert Sholom Glouberman is the author of "My Operation" . When he recently had to undergo a stay in hospital, he saw the health care system from the inside and was disgusted. Because of his experience, he started the advocacy group "Patients' Association of Canada".
Historian Michael Bliss is the author of "The Making of Modern Medicine", which looks at a turning point in the treatment of disease from 1885-1922, during which time medicine started to become more science-based, microbes were discovered and there was much more investment in health care.
Health care expert Sholom Glouberman is the author of "My Operation" . When he recently had to undergo a stay in hospital, he saw the health care system from the inside and was disgusted. Because of his experience, he started the advocacy group "Patients' Association of Canada".
