Allan Gregg in Conversation (Video) show

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.

Podcasts:

 Deepak Chopra - Life After Death - full show (short) | File Type: video/x-m4v | Duration: 00:13:47

It's the ultimate question: what happens when we die? Is there life after death? Deepak Chopra is a spiritual guru to millions. In his new book, he builds his case for the afterlife. The book is called Life After Death: The Burden of Proof.

 Deepak Chopra - Life After Death - full show (short) | File Type: video/x-m4v | Duration: 00:13:47

It's the ultimate question: what happens when we die? Is there life after death? Deepak Chopra is a spiritual guru to millions. In his new book, he builds his case for the afterlife. The book is called Life After Death: The Burden of Proof.

 Jeremy Rifkin - The Empathic Civilization - Full | File Type: video/x-m4v | Duration: 00:26:53

In his latest book, "The Empathic Civilization: The Race to Global Consciousness in a World in Crisis", renowned social thinker Jeremy Rifkin offers a radical new view of human nature. He looks at how empathy will determine our fate as a species.

 Jeremy Rifkin - The Empathic Civilization - Full | File Type: video/x-m4v | Duration: 00:26:53

In his latest book, "The Empathic Civilization: The Race to Global Consciousness in a World in Crisis", renowned social thinker Jeremy Rifkin offers a radical new view of human nature. He looks at how empathy will determine our fate as a species.

 Mark Halperin on his book "Game Change" full show | File Type: video/x-m4v | Duration: 00:27:00

American journalist and author of ,Game Change, , Mark Halperin discusses his bestseller about the last U.S. presidential campaign and assesses President Obama's record so far, as well as his future challenges.

 Mark Halperin on his book "Game Change" full show | File Type: video/x-m4v | Duration: 00:27:00

American journalist and author of ,Game Change, , Mark Halperin discusses his bestseller about the last U.S. presidential campaign and assesses President Obama's record so far, as well as his future challenges.

 Douglas Coupland on "Generation A" | File Type: video/x-m4v | Duration: 00:27:08

Author and Canadian icon Douglas Coupland, talks about his latest book "Generation A", the follow-up work to his ground-breaking novel "Generation X". He also relfects on his life and work.

 Douglas Coupland on "Generation A" | File Type: video/x-m4v | Duration: 00:27:08

Author and Canadian icon Douglas Coupland, talks about his latest book "Generation A", the follow-up work to his ground-breaking novel "Generation X". He also relfects on his life and work.

 Lawrence Hill on "The Book of Negroes" | File Type: video/x-m4v | Duration: 00:10:57

Award-winning author Lawrence Hill on his novel "The Book of Negroes". He also discusses the historical odyssey of former slaves back to Africa, on which the story is based.

 Lawrence Hill on "The Book of Negroes" | File Type: video/x-m4v | Duration: 00:10:57

Award-winning author Lawrence Hill on his novel "The Book of Negroes". He also discusses the historical odyssey of former slaves back to Africa, on which the story is based.

 Ian Brown - The Boy in the Moon | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 26:46

Many of you know Ian Brown as an awardwinning writer and as host of TVOs Human Edge and The View from Here. But in his latest book, the subject is very personal. It's a memoir of life with his son Walker, who is severely disabled. The book is called The Boy in the Moon.

 Ian Brown - The Boy in the Moon | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 26:46

Many of you know Ian Brown as an awardwinning writer and as host of TVOs Human Edge and The View from Here. But in his latest book, the subject is very personal. It's a memoir of life with his son Walker, who is severely disabled. The book is called The Boy in the Moon.

 John Irving - Last Night at Twisted River | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 27:04

John Irving is one of America's best-known and best-loved authors. His breakthrough bestseller, The World According to Garp, came out more than thirty years ago. Since then, each Irving novel has been met with eager anticipation. The latest is no exception. It's called Last Night in Twisted River.

 John Irving - Last Night at Twisted River | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 27:04

John Irving is one of America's best-known and best-loved authors. His breakthrough bestseller, The World According to Garp, came out more than thirty years ago. Since then, each Irving novel has been met with eager anticipation. The latest is no exception. It's called Last Night in Twisted River.

 Ralph Nader - Only the Super-Rich Can Save Us | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 26:57

Ralph Nader -- consumer activist, corporate critic and former presidential candidate. Now, surprisingly, he has turned to writing fiction. His new book is called Only the Super-Rich Can Save Us.

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