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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Social commentator Fran Lebowitz pours forth with opinions on the cult of celebrity, New York, television phone-ins, Bill Clinton, talking versus writing, being expected to always be funny, being lazy, children and middle age. (Originally aired May 1996)
Pioneer of "positive psychology" Martin Seligman, believes that by identifying and enhancing your signature strengths, you can learn to make yourself happy. His new book is "Authentic Happiness". (Originally aired February 2002).
Social commentator Fran Lebowitz pours forth with opinions on the cult of celebrity, New York, television phone-ins, Bill Clinton, talking versus writing, being expected to always be funny, being lazy, children and middle age. (Originally aired May 1996)
Pioneer of "positive psychology" Martin Seligman, believes that by identifying and enhancing your signature strengths, you can learn to make yourself happy. His new book is "Authentic Happiness". (Originally aired February 2002).
Historian Lynne Olson, is the author of "Citizens of London" which is about Americans who lived in London during the second world war and who played a vital role in maintaining Anglo-American relations. Mentioned are Averell Harriman and Edward Murrow.
Historian Lynne Olson, is the author of "Citizens of London" which is about Americans who lived in London during the second world war and who played a vital role in maintaining Anglo-American relations. Mentioned are Averell Harriman and Edward Murrow.
Anthony Bourdain was the author of the bestseller "Kitchen Confidential", which exposed the underbelly of the restaurant business. His new book is "A Cook's Tale", which is a travelogue of his journey to find the perfect meal. (Originally aired April 2002).
Chef Anthony Bourdain, of "Kitchen Confidential" fame, has compiled a cookbook of classic French bistro recipes. It is called "Les Halles Cookbook", Les Halles being the New York brasserie where Bourdain was once their executive chef. In the interview, he extols the simplicity of true bistro cuisine; stresses the importance of using a good stock when cooking and admits that the relevance of haute cuisine is fading. (Originally aired December 2005).
Anthony Bourdain was the author of the bestseller "Kitchen Confidential", which exposed the underbelly of the restaurant business. His new book is "A Cook's Tale", which is a travelogue of his journey to find the perfect meal. (Originally aired April 2002).
Chef Anthony Bourdain, of "Kitchen Confidential" fame, has compiled a cookbook of classic French bistro recipes. It is called "Les Halles Cookbook", Les Halles being the New York brasserie where Bourdain was once their executive chef. In the interview, he extols the simplicity of true bistro cuisine; stresses the importance of using a good stock when cooking and admits that the relevance of haute cuisine is fading. (Originally aired December 2005).
Political economist Robert Skidelsky has completed the third and final volume of his biography of John Maynard Keynes. It is called "John Maynard Keynes: Fighting for Britain 1937-1946". In it he paints a vivid portrait of this brilliant economist and his impact on economics and the world economy. (Originally aired January 2007)
Political economist Robert Skidelsky has completed the third and final volume of his biography of John Maynard Keynes. It is called "John Maynard Keynes: Fighting for Britain 1937-1946". In it he paints a vivid portrait of this brilliant economist and his impact on economics and the world economy. (Originally aired January 2007)
New York Times journalist David Brooks has written a book called "The Social Animal". In this discussion, he talks about the power of the unconscious mind and its impact on our lives, also that the type of relationship a child forms with its mother is indicative of future relations a child will form. He also believes in the value of emotional, rather than logical, decisions, which be ascertains, form the foundation of who we are.
New York Times journalist David Brooks has written a book called "The Social Animal". In this discussion, he talks about the power of the unconscious mind and its impact on our lives, also that the type of relationship a child forms with its mother is indicative of future relations a child will form. He also believes in the value of emotional, rather than logical, decisions, which be ascertains, form the foundation of who we are.
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Frank McCourt, completes his trilogy of memoirs which started with "Angela's Ashes", then "'Tis" and now finally "Teacher Man", which chronicles his life as a young teacher in New York. (Originally aired February 2006)
