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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George Monbiot is the author of the best selling books "The Age of Consent: a manifesto for a new world order" and "Captive State: the corporate takeover of Britain"; as well as the investigative travel books "Poisoned Arrows", "Amazon Watershed" and "No Man's Land". He writes a weekly column for the Guardian newspaper. During seven years of investigative journeys in Indonesia, Brazil and East Africa, he was shot at, beaten up by military police, shipwrecked and stung into a poisoned coma by hornets. He talks to Allan about his latest book "Heat: How To Stop The Planet From Burning" (Original broadcast Jan 2007)
Writer Naomi Klein presents her thesis on how corporate branding with logos is creating the next worldwide political youth movement. Protesters at the WTO meeting in Seattle and the APEC "pepper gate" incident are just the start. She talks with Allan Gregg about her book, "No Logo: Taking Aim at the Brand Bullies."
Financial planning guru David Bach tells us it's never too late to start saving for retirement. His latest book is called, "Start Late, Finish Rich." (original broadcast Feb 2005)
Financial planning guru David Bach tells us it's never too late to start saving for retirement. His latest book is called, "Start Late, Finish Rich." (original broadcast Feb 2005)
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)
