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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Lucinda Vardey reveals it was a brush with illness that made her reflect on her life and thereby seek a more spiritual, contemplative existence. Her book, "God In All Worlds: An Anthology of Contemporary Spiritual Writing" spans fifty years and represents traditions from many religions. (Originally aired May 1996).
Controversial muslim Irshad Manji, dislikes many aspects of her faith, particularly in regard to human rights. For example, the treatment of women, the use of slavery and the overt anti-semitism . She regrets the hijacking of islam by fundamentalist fanatics. (Originally aired January 2004)
Lucinda Vardey reveals it was a brush with illness that made her reflect on her life and thereby seek a more spiritual, contemplative existence. Her book, "God In All Worlds: An Anthology of Contemporary Spiritual Writing" spans fifty years and represents traditions from many religions. (Originally aired May 1996).
Controversial muslim Irshad Manji, dislikes many aspects of her faith, particularly in regard to human rights. For example, the treatment of women, the use of slavery and the overt anti-semitism . She regrets the hijacking of islam by fundamentalist fanatics. (Originally aired January 2004)
Film critic Roger Ebert on how the job of a film critic has changed; the rise in popularity of "indie" films; his time with Gene Siskel; the work of Spike Lee and which films have touched his life. His book, an anthology, is called "Roger Ebert's Book of Film". (Originally aired February 1997)
Film critic Roger Ebert on how the job of a film critic has changed; the rise in popularity of "indie" films; his time with Gene Siskel; the work of Spike Lee and which films have touched his life. His book, an anthology, is called "Roger Ebert's Book of Film". (Originally aired February 1997)
Drs. James Meschino and Barry Simon (a psychiatrist), are the authors of "Break the Weight -Loss Barrier", in which they discuss the facts of fat and the psychology of eating, why diets are bound to fail and why resolutions often crumble. (Originally aired November 2002).
Drs. James Meschino and Barry Simon (a psychiatrist), are the authors of "Break the Weight -Loss Barrier", in which they discuss the facts of fat and the psychology of eating, why diets are bound to fail and why resolutions often crumble. (Originally aired November 2002).
Urban planning visionary Jane Jacobs, has a new book. It is called "The Nature of Economies" in which Jane asserts that economies are governed by the same rules as nature itself. (Originally aired April 2000).
Jeff Rubin, chief economist for CIBC World Markets, talks about the Canadian economy, the state of the dollar, and the chances for economic rebound. (Original air date: February 2002)
Dr. Deepak Chopra, a big advocate of the mind-body connection, believes there is a link between physical and spiritual well-being. He believes that emotional toxins, such as fear, like that generated by 9/11 and depression are physically harmful to the body. He also offers advice on how to reverse the ageing process. His new book is called "Grow Younger, Live Longer". (Originally aired September 2001)
Urban planning visionary Jane Jacobs, has a new book. It is called "The Nature of Economies" in which Jane asserts that economies are governed by the same rules as nature itself. (Originally aired April 2000).
Jeff Rubin, chief economist for CIBC World Markets, talks about the Canadian economy, the state of the dollar, and the chances for economic rebound. (Original air date: February 2002)
Dr. Deepak Chopra, a big advocate of the mind-body connection, believes there is a link between physical and spiritual well-being. He believes that emotional toxins, such as fear, like that generated by 9/11 and depression are physically harmful to the body. He also offers advice on how to reverse the ageing process. His new book is called "Grow Younger, Live Longer". (Originally aired September 2001)
Oncologist and author Dr. Robert Buckman admits that many doctors are not good at delivering bad news to patients. His own brush with serious illness, (dermatomyositis) has helped him empathize more with patients. He is also a big believer in using humour as a coping strategy. His autobiography is "Not Dead Yet". Originally aired June 1999)
