Allan Gregg in Conversation (Video) show

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.

Podcasts:

 Yann Martel On The Illustrated Version Of Life Of Pi | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 00:13:12

Canada's Yann Martel shot to international fame with his novel "Life of Pi". He won the prestigious Booker Prize and his novel went on to sell six-million copies worldwide and a movie version was made with director Ang Lee. Now Martel has come out with a special illustrated edition of "Life of Pi". Originally aired February 2008.

 David Pecaut On The Impact Of Technology In The Workplace | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 00:12:41

David Pecaut and Carla Lipsig-Mumme discuss the impact of technology in the workplace. Does is lead to a reduction in the workforce?Does it empower the workforce? David Pecaut went on to co-found the Toronto annual arts festival Luminato. Sadly, David Pecaut died on December 14th, 2009. This programme was broadcast in April 1995.

 David Pecaut On The Impact Of Technology In The Workplace | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 00:12:41

David Pecaut and Carla Lipsig-Mumme discuss the impact of technology in the workplace. Does is lead to a reduction in the workforce?Does it empower the workforce? David Pecaut went on to co-found the Toronto annual arts festival Luminato. Sadly, David Pecaut died on December 14th, 2009. This programme was broadcast in April 1995.

 Vincent Lam On His Novel "The Headmasters Wager" | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 00:09:01

Giller Prize-winner Vincent Lam has a new novel. It is "The Headmaster's Wager", which is set in Vietnam in the 1960s and whose main character is based on Lam's grandfather.

 Nahlah Ayed On Her Memoir "A Thousand Farewells" | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 00:17:51

Journalist Nalah Ayed is the author of "A Thousand Farewells". Ayed talks of her time as a child, in a Palestinian refugee camp and how that influenced her reporting on the Middle East.

 Michael Reist | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 00:14:16

Teacher Michael Reist is the author of "Raising Boys In A New Kind Of World". Reist explains why boys are lagging academically and he gives advice on how to help them succeed in school. He believes teaching definitely needs more male teachers.

 Noah Richler | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 00:12:34

Noah Richler is the author of, "What We Talk About When We Talk About War". He claims that Canadians are being influenced to think of themselves as a "warrior nation", rather than the peacekeeping nation that has historically been part of our national identity.

 Michael Reist | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 00:14:16

Teacher Michael Reist is the author of "Raising Boys In A New Kind Of World". Reist explains why boys are lagging academically and he gives advice on how to help them succeed in school. He believes teaching definitely needs more male teachers.

 Noah Richler | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 00:12:34

Noah Richler is the author of, "What We Talk About When We Talk About War". He claims that Canadians are being influenced to think of themselves as a "warrior nation", rather than the peacekeeping nation that has historically been part of our national identity.

 Jeffrey Rosenthal Explains Probability Theory | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 00:14:51

In his book "Struck by Lightning: The Curious World Of Probabilities", Professor Jeffrey Rosenthal uses his math skills to explain what probability theory is and how it works. Terrorists, car crashes, flu pandemics; Rosenthal says we're afraid of the wrong things and reveals what we should really worry about. (Originally aired January 2006)

 Jeffrey Rosenthal Explains Probability Theory | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 00:14:51

In his book "Struck by Lightning: The Curious World Of Probabilities", Professor Jeffrey Rosenthal uses his math skills to explain what probability theory is and how it works. Terrorists, car crashes, flu pandemics; Rosenthal says we're afraid of the wrong things and reveals what we should really worry about. (Originally aired January 2006)

 Richard Alvarez - Integrating Health Care Technology | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 00:12:31

Richard Alvarez, President and CEO of Canada Health Infoway, talks about the benefits of integrating information technology in health care and why it is taking so long to implement in Ontario.

 Richard Alvarez - Integrating Health Care Technology | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 00:12:31

Richard Alvarez, President and CEO of Canada Health Infoway, talks about the benefits of integrating information technology in health care and why it is taking so long to implement in Ontario.

 Ilse Treurnicht On The Purpose of MaRS Discovery District | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 00:14:17

Ilse Treurnicht, CEO of the MaRS Discovery District, explains the purpose of MaRS, which is to foster and promote Canadian innovations by providing an environment where science, technology and social entrepreneurs work side by side.

 Ilse Treurnicht On The Purpose of MaRS Discovery District | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 00:14:17

Ilse Treurnicht, CEO of the MaRS Discovery District, explains the purpose of MaRS, which is to foster and promote Canadian innovations by providing an environment where science, technology and social entrepreneurs work side by side.

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