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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Paul Burrell, former butler to Diana, Princess of Wales, has written about his life in royal service; "A Royal Duty". He talks about the love and support the Queen and Prince Philip gave to Diana, and how Diana's own family abandoned her. (Originally aired November 2003)
Palestinian doctor Izzeldin Abuelaish is the author of "I Shall Not Hate: A Gaza Doctor's Journey". Dr. Abuelish has every right to hate; in 2009, during the Gazi war, the Israeli Defence Force bombed his house; killing three of his daughters and a niece. Remarkably, Dr. Izzeldin resolved not to hate the Israelis but to try to do something positive so that the sacrifice of his daughters would not be in vain. Hate, he believes, is the strongest weapon of mass destruction. Since that time, he has dedicated his life to bringing peace to the Arab/Israeli conflict. Dr. Abuelaish now lives and works in Toronto.
Palestinian doctor Izzeldin Abuelaish is the author of "I Shall Not Hate: A Gaza Doctor's Journey". Dr. Abuelish has every right to hate; in 2009, during the Gazi war, the Israeli Defence Force bombed his house; killing three of his daughters and a niece. Remarkably, Dr. Izzeldin resolved not to hate the Israelis but to try to do something positive so that the sacrifice of his daughters would not be in vain. Hate, he believes, is the strongest weapon of mass destruction. Since that time, he has dedicated his life to bringing peace to the Arab/Israeli conflict. Dr. Abuelaish now lives and works in Toronto.
Laurier LaPierre has written a biography of his hero, Canada's seventh Prime Minister, Sir Wilfrid Laurier, his namesake. The book is called "Sir Wilfrid Laurier and the Romance of Canada". (Originally aired June 1997)
Liberal Bishop John Spong has often caused controversy for encouraging people to challenge biblical interpretations and re-think religious tenets. He believes the invasion of the church by religious fundamentalists is driving away many of the more liberal-minded church-goers. In his childhood in the southern U.S. in the 1930s, he witnessed racism and that made him vow to end all forms of discrimination in the church. His memoir is called "Here I Stand". (Originally aired May 2000)
Laurier LaPierre has written a biography of his hero, Canada's seventh Prime Minister, Sir Wilfrid Laurier, his namesake. The book is called "Sir Wilfrid Laurier and the Romance of Canada". (Originally aired June 1997)
Liberal Bishop John Spong has often caused controversy for encouraging people to challenge biblical interpretations and re-think religious tenets. He believes the invasion of the church by religious fundamentalists is driving away many of the more liberal-minded church-goers. In his childhood in the southern U.S. in the 1930s, he witnessed racism and that made him vow to end all forms of discrimination in the church. His memoir is called "Here I Stand". (Originally aired May 2000)
Nigella Lawson reacts to her unofficial title of "domestic goddess" and goes on to talk about her education, her marriage to her first husband and her philosophy in the kitchen. Her lates book is called "Feast: Food That Celebrates Life". (Originally aired December 2004)
Nigella Lawson reacts to her unofficial title of "domestic goddess" and goes on to talk about her education, her marriage to her first husband and her philosophy in the kitchen. Her lates book is called "Feast: Food That Celebrates Life". (Originally aired December 2004)
"The Future of Success: Working and Living in the New Economy", is the latest book from Bill Clinton's former Labor Secretary, Robert Reich. He believes that we now have less economic security and are under more pressure to make money while we can. The new economy, partly driven by technology, gives consumers tremendous choice thereby making market competition intense and ending the notion of customer loyalty. Others effects of the economy are the shrinking size of the family and the widening gap between rich and poor. He credits Bill Clinton for giving the US the strongest economic climate of the twentieth century. (Originally aired February 2004).
"The Future of Success: Working and Living in the New Economy", is the latest book from Bill Clinton's former Labor Secretary, Robert Reich. He believes that we now have less economic security and are under more pressure to make money while we can. The new economy, partly driven by technology, gives consumers tremendous choice thereby making market competition intense and ending the notion of customer loyalty. Others effects of the economy are the shrinking size of the family and the widening gap between rich and poor. He credits Bill Clinton for giving the US the strongest economic climate of the twentieth century. (Originally aired February 2004).
Activist and author Jeremy Rifkin warns of the perils of bio-engineering. He believes the potential of being able to re-assemble the blueprint of evolution is dangerous and the implications are not fully understood. Scientists should not have the sole responsibility of being the architects of the biological destiny of this planet. (Originally aired May 1995).
Policy Advisor Jeremy Rifkin continues his conversation about environmental issues. He talks about the three most pressing challenges facing our planet, which are; global warming caused by three hundred years of industrial pollution and of which the consequences are potentially catastrophic; the sustainability of bio-diversity which is under contstant threat of being damaged by over-zealous extraction of resources demanded by a global market; the control of the gene pool. (Originally aired May 1995).
Activist and author Jeremy Rifkin warns of the perils of bio-engineering. He believes the potential of being able to re-assemble the blueprint of evolution is dangerous and the implications are not fully understood. Scientists should not have the sole responsibility of being the architects of the biological destiny of this planet. (Originally aired May 1995).
Policy Advisor Jeremy Rifkin continues his conversation about environmental issues. He talks about the three most pressing challenges facing our planet, which are; global warming caused by three hundred years of industrial pollution and of which the consequences are potentially catastrophic; the sustainability of bio-diversity which is under contstant threat of being damaged by over-zealous extraction of resources demanded by a global market; the control of the gene pool. (Originally aired May 1995).
