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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Superstar Canadian comic and author Russell Peters talks about his memoir "Call Me Russell". He talks about his childhood in Brampton, Ontario and about his rise to fame.
Superstar Canadian comic and author Russell Peters talks about his memoir "Call Me Russell". He talks about his childhood in Brampton, Ontario and about his rise to fame.
Superstar Canadian comic and author Russell Peters talks about his memoir "Call Me Russell". He talks about his childhood in Brampton, Ontario and about his rise to fame.
Superstar Canadian comic and author Russell Peters talks about his memoir "Call Me Russell". He talks about his childhood in Brampton, Ontario and about his rise to fame.
About 30 years ago, Germaine Greer's book "The Female Eunuch" made her an icon for the feminist movement. Today, Germaine Greer says women still have good reason to be angry. Her latest book is "The Whole Woman". (Original broadcast May 1999)
About 30 years ago, Germaine Greer's book "The Female Eunuch" made her an icon for the feminist movement. Today, Germaine Greer says women still have good reason to be angry. Her latest book is "The Whole Woman". (Original broadcast May 1999)
Marianne Williamson has become a leader of the new age spirituality movement. Her books and lectures have attracted star such as Oprah and Elizabeth Taylor. Her latest book is called "Enchanted Love: The Mystical Power of Intimate Relationships."
Evangelist Billy Graham talks to Allan Gregg about the relevance of the bible to the way we live; about his involvement in social problems; his thought of new-age spiritualism and the importance of evangelism in keeping the church alive. (Original broadcast June 1995)
Marianne Williamson has become a leader of the new age spirituality movement. Her books and lectures have attracted star such as Oprah and Elizabeth Taylor. Her latest book is called "Enchanted Love: The Mystical Power of Intimate Relationships."
Evangelist Billy Graham talks to Allan Gregg about the relevance of the bible to the way we live; about his involvement in social problems; his thought of new-age spiritualism and the importance of evangelism in keeping the church alive. (Original broadcast June 1995)
Neil Postman offers a critique of our modern philosophical condition by challenging our widely held assumptions concerning education, technology and media. His new book is called "Building a Bridge to the Nineteenth Century". (Original broadcast 2000)
Gay Talese is a legendary reporter and writer, pioneer of the New Journalism. His career spans half a century. Among his classic bestsellers; The Kingdom and the Power, about the New York Times, Honor Thy Father, about the Mafia and Thy Neighbor's Wife about the sex industry. In his latest book, Talese turns the focus on himself. It's called A Writer's Life. (Original broadcast Dec 2006).
Former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien sits down with Allan Gregg for a wide-ranging interview. They discuss Chrétien's new memoir, My Years as Prime Minister, his views on the state of politics in Canada and his recent heart surgery. Released earlier this fall, the book chronicles the high points and challenges of Chrétien's decade in office as Canada's twentieth prime minister - from eliminating the deficit to the 1995 cliffhanger Quebec referendum to his decision to keep Canada out of the Iraq war, as well as the rift between Chretien and his successor, Paul Martin. (Original broadcast Dec 2007)
Neil Postman offers a critique of our modern philosophical condition by challenging our widely held assumptions concerning education, technology and media. His new book is called "Building a Bridge to the Nineteenth Century". (Original broadcast 2000)
Gay Talese is a legendary reporter and writer, pioneer of the New Journalism. His career spans half a century. Among his classic bestsellers; The Kingdom and the Power, about the New York Times, Honor Thy Father, about the Mafia and Thy Neighbor's Wife about the sex industry. In his latest book, Talese turns the focus on himself. It's called A Writer's Life. (Original broadcast Dec 2006).
