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:
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)
Journalist and author Doug Saunders, talks to Allan Gregg about his new book "Arrival City", which examines the global trend of urban migration and argues that immigration will be critical to the success of economics in Canada and around the world.
Journalist and author Doug Saunders, talks to Allan Gregg about his new book "Arrival City", which examines the global trend of urban migration and argues that immigration will be critical to the success of economics in Canada and around the world.
Jane Jacobs, visionary, activist, and guru of urban planning, talks about her new book called, "Dark Age Ahead." (Original broadcast May 2004)
Jane Jacobs, visionary, activist, and guru of urban planning, talks about her new book called, "Dark Age Ahead." (Original broadcast May 2004)
Oxford historian Niall Ferguson challenges the theory that the economy drives electoral votes and political power. His latest book is "The Cash Nexus". (Original show was May 2001)
Her first book, "No Logo," made Toronto activist Naomi Klein an overnight star of the anti-globalization movement. Students of the movement and international affairs will be interested in her latest release, "Fences and Windows: Dispatches from the Front Lines of the Globalization Debate."
Oxford historian Niall Ferguson challenges the theory that the economy drives electoral votes and political power. His latest book is "The Cash Nexus". (Original show was May 2001)
Her first book, "No Logo," made Toronto activist Naomi Klein an overnight star of the anti-globalization movement. Students of the movement and international affairs will be interested in her latest release, "Fences and Windows: Dispatches from the Front Lines of the Globalization Debate."
Salman Rusdie talks to Allan Gregg about living under a fatwa, his role as a public commentator, and the state of Islam today in regards to fundamentalism. His latest book is a collection of essays called "Step Across This Line". (Original broadcast Oct 2002)
Salman Rusdie talks to Allan Gregg about living under a fatwa, his role as a public commentator, and the state of Islam today in regards to fundamentalism. His latest book is a collection of essays called "Step Across This Line". (Original broadcast Oct 2002)
Canadian music icon Ian Tyson talks about his new memoir including the years before and after his breakup with singing partner and ex-wife Sylvia. His memoir is called "The Long Trail: My Life In The West".
Canadian music icon Ian Tyson talks about his new memoir "The Long Trail: My Life in the West". He talks about his life before and after the break up with former wife and singing partner Sylvia.
Canadian music icon Ian Tyson talks about his new memoir including the years before and after his breakup with singing partner and ex-wife Sylvia. His memoir is called "The Long Trail: My Life In The West".
Canadian music icon Ian Tyson talks about his new memoir "The Long Trail: My Life in the West". He talks about his life before and after the break up with former wife and singing partner Sylvia.
