Allan Gregg in Conversation (Audio)
310 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 11 years ago - ★★★★ - 13 ratingsAllan Gregg in Conversation presents in-depth conversations with some of the world's most prominent authors, artists, and cutting-edge thinkers. Allan Gregg in Conversation airs Fridays at 10:00 PM EST on TVO - Canada's largest educational broadcaster.
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Marina Nemat - After Tehran - Full
February 19, 2011 17:02 - 9.24 MBAs a teen, Marina Nemat was tortured and imprisoned for two years in Iran. She later escaped to Canada. In her bestseller, "Prisoner of Tehran", she recounted her ordeal. Now she has a new book, "After Tehran", about her struggle to deal with her tortured past.
Paul Collier - The Plundered Planet - Full
February 12, 2011 16:41 - 9.33 MBOxford economist and Africa expert Paul Collier, author of "The Plundered Planet", looks at how the natural resources of Africa's poorest countries must be managed for the sake of their own prosperity, instead of being plundered. Also, Zambian-born Dambisa Moyo, a Harvard and Oxford-educated economist who has worked at the World Bank and at Goldman Sachs, talks about her new book "Dead Aid", in which she looks at the history of foreign aid to Africa and argues that it's been disastrous for ...
Salman Rushdie - Luca & The Fire of Life - Full
February 05, 2011 21:17 - 9.29 MBRenowned author Salman Rushdie, whose novel "The Satanic Verses" led to a fatwa calling for his death, talks about his new novel for young people. It is called "Luca and the Fire of Life".
Dr. Robert Buckman on surviving cancer
February 04, 2011 16:00 - 4.77 MBMedical oncologist Dr. Robert Buckman gives us the latest info on cancer survivorship in his book, "Cancer is a Word, Not a Sentence," and the re-issue of his book "What You Really Need to Know About Cancer." (Original broadcast June 2006)
Ivan Van Sertima on little-known African achievements.
January 28, 2011 15:25 - 9.24 MBIvan Van Sertima, is a scholar of African Studies at Rutgers University. He maintains that Africans were responsible for advances in metallurgy, astronomy, agriculture, medicine and other fields. He also believes that black Africans came to North America before Christopher Columbus. (Original broadcast 1997)
Ken Wiwa on his memoir to his father, Ken Saro-Wiwa
January 26, 2011 16:37 - 8.64 MBKen Wiwa, son of Nigerian activist Ken Saro-Wiwa, talks to Allan Gregg about his difficult relationship with his father. Ken Wiwa writes about it in his book, "In the Shadow of a Saint." (Original broadcast Feb 2001)
David Suzukib on his "Green Guide"
January 25, 2011 18:34 - 9.44 MBDavid Suzuki, author of "David Suzuki's Green Guide" talks about his campaign to reduce Canadians' carbon footprint and the latest environmental issues is Canada and the US with the new Obama administration. Original broadcast Feb 2009)
Roberta Jamieson on easing aboriginal struggles
January 24, 2011 18:34 - 9.23 MBChief of Six Nations of the Grand River Territory, Roberta Jamieson, reflects on PM Paul Martin's Throne Speech commitment to ease aboriginal struggles. (Original broadcast april 2004)
Margaret Trudeau on her battle with mental illness
January 22, 2011 17:08 - 9.3 MBFormer wife of Pierre Trudeau and author of "Changing My Mind", Margaret Trudeau talks about her lifelong struggle with bipolar disorder and her work as an advocate for those who suffer from mental illness and also for their families.
Author Pico Iyer on the life and work of the Dalai Lama. fu
January 19, 2011 16:41 - 9.3 MBJournalist Pico Iyer has known the Dalai Lama personally for more than thirty years and now he's written a book about him. It's called "The Open Road: the Global Journey of the Fourteenth Dalai Lama." (original broadcast April 2008)
George Monbiot on drastic action to stop global warming.
January 17, 2011 17:08 - 9.27 MBGeorge 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 ...
Naomi Klein on her book "No Logo" & corporate branding
January 17, 2011 17:08 - 8.9 MBWriter 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."
Russell Peters on his memor "Call Me Russell"
January 15, 2011 19:12 - 9.65 MBSuperstar 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.
Russell Peters on his memor "Call Me Russell" - full show
January 15, 2011 19:12 - 9.34 MBSuperstar 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.
Germaine Greer thinks women still have cause to be angry.
January 13, 2011 16:23 - 9.04 MBAbout 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)
Billy Graham talks about his work and beliefs
January 11, 2011 16:23 - 4.65 MBEvangelist 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-mystical power of intimate relationships
January 11, 2011 16:23 - 9.22 MBMarianne 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."
Gay Talese on his life and works
January 10, 2011 17:08 - 9.02 MBGay Talese is a legendary reporter and writer, pioneer of the New Journalism. His career spans half a century. Among his classic bestsellers; The Kingdom and the Power, about the New York Times, Honor Thy Father, about the Mafia and Thy Neighbor's Wife about the sex industry. In his latest book, Talese turns the focus on himself. It's called A Writer's Life. (Original broadcast Dec 2006).
Jean Chretien on his challenges as Prime Minister
January 10, 2011 17:08 - 18.7 MBFormer Prime Minister Jean Chrétien sits down with Allan Gregg for a wide-ranging interview. They discuss Chrétien's new memoir, My Years as Prime Minister, his views on the state of politics in Canada and his recent heart surgery. Released earlier this fall, the book chronicles the high points and challenges of Chrétien's decade in office as Canada's twentieth prime minister - from eliminating the deficit to the 1995 cliffhanger Quebec referendum to his decision to keep Canada out of the Ir...
Neil Postman - technology is no substitute for human values
January 10, 2011 17:08 - 9.41 MBNeil 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)
Doug Saunders - Arrival City - Full
January 08, 2011 19:12 - 9.31 MBJournalist and author Doug Saunders, talks to Allan Gregg about his new book "Arrival City", which examines the global trend of urban migration and argues that immigration will be critical to the success of economics in Canada and around the world.
Jane Jacobs on her book "Dark Age Ahead"
January 06, 2011 19:12 - 6.77 MBJane Jacobs, visionary, activist, and guru of urban planning, talks about her new book called, "Dark Age Ahead." (Original broadcast May 2004)
Niall Ferguson how the economy drives electoral votes.
December 29, 2010 19:12 - 5.74 MBOxford historian Niall Ferguson challenges the theory that the economy drives electoral votes and political power. His latest book is "The Cash Nexus". (Original show was May 2001)
Naomi Klein - Fences and Windows - Full
December 29, 2010 19:12 - 9.34 MBHer first book, "No Logo," made Toronto activist Naomi Klein an overnight star of the anti-globalization movement. Students of the movement and international affairs will be interested in her latest release, "Fences and Windows: Dispatches from the Front Lines of the Globalization Debate."
Salman Rushdie - the fatwa and Islamism
December 15, 2010 11:00 - 9.39 MBSalman Rusdie talks to Allan Gregg about living under a fatwa, his role as a public commentator, and the state of Islam today in regards to fundamentalism. His latest book is a collection of essays called "Step Across This Line". (Original broadcast Oct 2002)
Ian Tyson - The Long Trail - Full
December 11, 2010 11:00Canadian music icon Ian Tyson talks about his new memoir "The Long Trail: My Life in the West". He talks about his life before and after the break up with former wife and singing partner Sylvia.
Ian Tyson - The Long Trail - Full
December 11, 2010 11:00 - 9.39 MBCanadian music icon Ian Tyson talks about his new memoir "The Long Trail: My Life in the West". He talks about his life before and after the break up with former wife and singing partner Sylvia.
Salman Rushdie on Shalimar The Clown
December 08, 2010 11:00 - 5.53 MBAuthor Salman Rushdie talks to Allan Gregg about Kashmir; his latest book "Shalimar The Clown"; and about Islam in general. (Original interview from October 2005)
Laura Day on the power of intuition
December 07, 2010 11:00 - 7.69 MBAllan Gregg in conversation with Laura Day, author of "Practical Intuition: How to Harness the Power of Your Instinct and Make It Work for You." Laura Day has advised celebrities like Demi Moore on how to unleash their intuition to solve problems and make money.
Dr. Marla Shapiro - Life in the Balance - Full
December 07, 2010 11:00 - 9.04 MBDr. Marla Shapiro is familiar to television viewers as CTV's medical consultant. However, she went from doctor to patient without warning after being diagnosed with an invasive form of breast cancer. In her new book, she recounts how her world changed forever and gives an insider's account of the disease and treatments. It's called Life in the Balance: My Journey with Breast Cancer.
Christopher Hitchens - writers entering the political arena
November 26, 2010 11:00 - 1.96 MBChristopher Hitchens talks about his book of essays entitled "Unacknowledged Legislation", which is an examination of the relationship between literature and politics; writers who have entered the arena of political debate,
Christopher Hitchens' diatribe on Bill Clinton - full show
November 26, 2010 11:00 - 8.76 MBJournalist Christopher Hitchens has become famous for attacking icons such as Mother Teresa. Now the columnist for Vanity Fair and The Nation exercises his scathing criticism on Bill Clinton. A Gregg and Company segment.
Irshad Manji - Faith Without Fear
November 24, 2010 11:00 - 7.15 MBShe's been called Osama bin Laden's worst nightmare. Canada's Irshad Manji. journalist, feminist, Muslim activist -- she's world renowned as an outspoken advocate for Islamic reform. Manji is the author of "The Trouble with Islam Today" and now she's come out with a new DVD, "Faith Without Fear".
Lawrence Martin - Harperland - full show
November 20, 2010 11:00 - 9.21 MBPolitical journalist and author of "Harperland" Lawrence Martin talks about the growth of executive power since Stephen Harper became prime minister and the main controversies during his leadership.
Dambisa Moyo on why aid to Africa has been a disaster. full
November 19, 2010 11:00 - 9.38 MBMany of us believe that aid to Africa is crucial to lift people out of poverty. But not Dambisa Moyo. In a controversial new book, she argues that foreign aid has been a disaster for Africa and must be stopped. Moyo was born and raised in Zambia, but educated at Oxford and Harvard. She has worked for both the World Bank and Goldman Sachs. Her book is call "Dead Aid"
Steven Levitt - Freakonomics - Full
November 19, 2010 11:00 - 5.19 MBSTEVEN LEVITT: University of Chicago economist Steven Levitt is best known for his work on crime; particularly the link between abortion and the crimt rate. He is also co-author of the best-selling book "Freakonomics", which is a collection of his economic theories translated intro prose to attract a wider audience.
Salman Rushdie on "The Enchantress of Florence"
November 18, 2010 11:00 - 8.99 MBSalman Rushdie -- literary lion and global icon. It has been two decades since he went into hiding with a price on his head after writing "The Satanic Verses". Those days are long over. Rushdie has been knighted by the Queen and for the second time, his novel "Midnight's Children" has won the Best of Booker Award. His latest novel is called "The Enchantress of Florence".
Romeo Dallaire - They Fight Like Soldiers - Full
November 13, 2010 11:00 - 9.2 MBThe former head of the failed UN Peacekeeping Mission in Rwanda, Lt-Gen Romeo Dallaire, talks about his new book "They Fight Like Soldiers, They Die Like Children: The Global Quest to Eradicate The Use of Child Soldiers".
Dr. Kay Redfield Jamison on depression and suicide
November 12, 2010 11:00 - 9.09 MBPsychiatrist Dr. Kay Redfield Jamison, one of the world's foremost authorities on bi-polar disorders, from which she herself suffers talks about depression and suicide, including her own attempt to end her life.
Russell Peters: On who are his favourite comedians
November 10, 2010 11:00 - 324 KBRussell Peters answers the question: "Who is your favourite comedian and why".
Russell Peters: If I wasn't an international comedian
November 10, 2010 11:00 - 158 KBRussell Peters answers a viewer's question: "If you hadn't become an internationally known comedian, what other profession do you think you would be in today and why?"
Malcolm Gladwell - Blink - full show
November 05, 2010 11:00 - 9.05 MBMalcolm Gladwell talks about his latest book, "Blink," which suggests our best decisions are often made instantaneously, rather than after long deliberation.
Deepak Chopra - Life After Death - full show (short)
November 05, 2010 11:00 - 4.78 MBIt'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.
Jimmy Carter - Palestine Peace Not Apartheid - Full
November 01, 2010 11:00 - 16.3 MBAllan talks to Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter about the Jonathan Demme film "Jimmy Carter Man From the Plains", and also about life after office and the ties that continue to bind them - both in their tireless work as humanitarians and throughout their 61-year marriage. They talk about their passion for advancing world peace, from the 1978 Camp David Accords and the continuing search for peace in the Middle East to the founding of the Carter Center for human rights, which celebrates its 25th anni...
Dr. Martin Samuels - The Aging Brain - Full
October 30, 2010 11:00 - 9.28 MBHarvard neurologist Dr. Martin Samuels is an expert on the aging brain. He talks about the latest research on how to keep our minds sharp and delay the onset of diseases like Alzheimer's and dementia.
Russell Peters - Profile - 1997
October 29, 2010 11:00 - 3.54 MBA profile of comedian Russell Peters, shot in 1997.
Dr. Oliver Sacks - Island of the Colorblind - Full
October 25, 2010 11:00 - 8.51 MBAllan Gregg talks to Dr. Oliver Sacks, the world-renowned neurologist made famous by the movie "Awakenings", and who has released a new book "The Island of the Colorblind."
Naomi Klein - The Shock Doctrine - Full
October 25, 2010 11:00 - 9.36 MBNine-eleven. the Asian tsunami, Hurricane Katrina. According to Naomi Klein, these and other crises have been exploited by neo-conservatives to impose radical free-market policies on unwitting citizens. Klein is a journalist, filmmaker and activist, known for her bestseller No Logo. Her provocative new book is called The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism.
Dr. Norman Doidge - The Brain That Changes Itself - Full
October 25, 2010 11:00 - 9.27 MBPsychiatrist and psychoanalyst, Dr. Norman Doidge talks about an astonishing new science called neuroplasticity, which is overthrowing the centuries-old notion that the human brain is immutable. His new book, "The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories Of Personal Triumph From The Frontiers Of Brain Science" will permanently alter the way we look at our brains, human nature, and human potential.
Dr. William Molloy on Alzheimer's Disease.
October 25, 2010 11:00 - 9.21 MBDr. William Molloy is one of Canada's leading researchers on Alzheimer's and gerontology, Dr. Molloy, of McMaster University, discusses the latest findings in slowing the advancement of Alzheimer's.