Stephen Jarislowsky

Canadian money manager Stephen Jarislowsky is the author of "The Investment Zoo". Jarislowsky is known for his defence of  shareholders' rights and as an advocate of good corporate governance. He is opposed to excessive CEO packages that include options and bonuses. His advice to investors is to find a company you understand and that is the best-managed in the industry and stay with it. Originally aired June 2005.

Money Manager Stephen Jarislowsky Gives Advice

Mark Kingwell

Glenn Gould

Pianist Glenn Gould is the subject of a new book by philosopher Mark Kingwell. Born in Toronto, Glenn Gould became a towering figure in the world of classical music.  Eccentric and reclusive his fame has only grown since his death in 1982.  Kingwell's book "Glenn Gould" is part of the Extraordinary Canadians Series. Originally aired January 2010.

Mark Kingwell On Glenn Gould

Jeremy Rifkin

Economist Jeremy Rifkin is the author of "The Third Industrial Revolution".  According to Rifkin, industrial revolutions occur when new energy regimes emerge and new communications systems enable them to become operational.  We are now entering a  third industrial revolution, one which combines renewable energy and internet technology to transform the power grid.

Jeremy Rifkin On Entering The Third Industrial Revolution

Yann Martel

Canada's Yann Martel shot to international fame with his novel "Life of Pi". He won the prestigious Booker Prize and his novel went on to sell six-million copies worldwide and a movie version was made with director Ang Lee. Now Martel has come out with a special illustrated edition of "Life of Pi". Originally aired February 2008.

Canada's Yann Martel shot to international fame with his novel "Life of Pi". He won the prestigious Booker Prize and his novel went on to sell six-million copies worldwide and a movie version was made with director Ang Lee. Now Martel has come out with a special illustrated edition of "Life of Pi".<br> Originally aired February 2008.

Yann Martel On The Illustrated Version Of Life Of Pi

David Pecaut

David Pecaut and Carla Lipsig-Mumme discuss the impact of technology in the workplace.  Does is lead to a reduction in the workforce?Does it empower the workforce?  David Pecaut went on to co-found the Toronto annual arts festival Luminato.  Sadly, David Pecaut died on December 14th, 2009.  This programme was broadcast in April 1995.

David Pecaut On The Impact Of Technology In The Workplace

Michael Reist

Teacher Michael Reist is the author of "Raising Boys In A New Kind Of World". Reist explains why boys are lagging academically and he gives advice on how to help them succeed in school.  He believes teaching definitely needs more male teachers.

Noah Richler

Noah Richler is the author of, "What We Talk About When We Talk About War".  He claims that Canadians are being influenced to think of themselves as a "warrior nation", rather than the peacekeeping nation that has historically been part of our national identity.

Jeffrey Rosenthal

In his book "Struck by Lightning: The Curious World Of Probabilities", Professor Jeffrey Rosenthal uses his math skills to explain what probability theory is and how it works. Terrorists, car crashes, flu pandemics; Rosenthal says we're afraid of the wrong things and reveals what we should really worry about.  (Originally aired January 2006)

Jeffrey Rosenthal Explains Probability Theory

Richard Alvarez

Richard Alvarez, President and CEO of Canada Health Infoway, talks about the benefits of integrating information technology in health care and why it is taking so long to implement in Ontario.

Richard Alvarez - Integrating Health Care Technology

Ilse Treurnicht

Ilse Treurnicht, CEO of the MaRS Discovery District, explains the purpose of MaRS, which is to foster and promote Canadian innovations by providing an environment where science, technology and social entrepreneurs work side by side.

Ilse Treurnicht On The Purpose of MaRS Discovery District

Allan 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.

Fantastic show! Daniel Goleman always does a terrific job connecting emotional intelligence to relationships at home and in business. Thanks, Allan, keep up the good work! #MunchMac The Social Business Podcaster

Allan Gregg and Daniel Goleman

Excellent interviews.  A must have--as good as terry gross on NPR.

Excellent interviews.  A must have.

Allan Gregg in Conversation (Audio)

Anna Quindlen

In her book "A Short Guide To A Happy Life", Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Anna Quindlen gives us her take on domestic and political life, from graduating university to living through the new Bush administration.  (Originally aired January 2001)

Anna Quindlen On Getting The Most Out Of Life

Dave Grossman

Psychology professor Lt. Col. Dave Grossman talks about his new book "On Killing: The Psychological Cost of Learning to Kill in War and Society".  He maintains that it is inherent in us to resist killing our own species and that research has proven that many soldiers engaged in face-to-face combat found it difficult to kill.  Soldiers can be trained however, to overcome that resistance.  Some veterans are still plagued with guilt about taking another man's life, but this guilt can be eased if they are assured that what they did was right.  Addressing the rise in civilian murders, he believes that part of the reason is that children are becoming desensitized to violence because they are associating the bombardment of graphic images by the media with pleasure.  (Originally aired March 1996).

Psychologist Lt. Col. Dave Grossman On The Act Of Killing

Harriet Lerner

Psychologist and mother Harriet Lerner is the author of "The Mother Dance: How Children Change Your Life". Lerner believes no mother can be prepared for how her life will change after having children.  She says that although society sets improbable standards for mothers, it's okay to be imperfect. Furthermore, children teach us many of life's spiritual lessons.  (Originally aired Jan 1999)

Harriet Lerner - How Mothering Transforms Us

Nigella Lawson

Nigella Lawson reacts to her unofficial title of "domestic goddess" and goes on to talk about her education, her marriage to her first husband and her philosophy in the kitchen.  Her lates book is called "Feast: Food That Celebrates Life".  (Originally aired December 2004)

Nigella Lawson reacts to her unofficial title of "domestic goddess" and goes on to talk about her education, her marriage to her first husband and her philosophy in the kitchen.  Her lates book is called "Feast: Food That Celebrates Life".<br>  (Originally aired December 2004)

Domestic goddess Nigella Lawson

William Fowler

History professor William Fowler is the author of "Empire: The Seven Years' War and the Struggle for North America."  Fowler maintains that the Seven Years' Was was actually the first global world war.  It ended in 1763 with the Treaty of Paris, which marked the emergence of the British Empire, which in turn shaped the world we live in today.  (Originally aired January 2006).

William Fowler on the Seven Years' War

Chris Patten

Chris Patten was the last Governor of Hong Kong before its handover from Britain to China in 1997. That appointment gave Chris Patten some unique insights into the world's evolving relationship with China.  His book is called "East and West".  (Originally aired  September 1998)

Former Governor Chris Patten Assesses Hong Kong Post 1997

Vincent Lam

He's Canada's latest literary sensation. Vincent Lam won this year's prestigious Scotiabank Giller Prize for his collection of short stories about young medical students. It's called "Bloodletting and Miraculous Cures".

Vincent Lam - Bloodletting and Miraculous Cures

Walter Isaacson

Journalist Walter Isaacson's new book     "Einstein: His Life and His Universe"is an exploration of the life of Albert Einstein.

Walter Isaacson on Albert Einstein

Richard Dawkins

Richard Dawkins has been called the world's most famous atheist - An evolutionary biologist , he has touched off a storm of controversy with his bestseller The God Delusion. In it he argues that a belief in God is irrational and religion is divisive and dangerous. Dawkins is the Charles Simonyi Professor of Public Understanding of Science at Oxford University.

Richard Dawkins on his book The God Delusion - full show

In his book "The Best of Times: America In The Clinton Years", Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Haynes Johnson sums up the 1990s as an era of peace, prosperity, scandal, and missed opportunities.   It was a time of unprecedented wealth; revolutions were taking place in technology with the world-changing Internet, and in medicine with the mapping of the human genome. However, there was another America dominated by a media filled with scandal and celebrity.  9/11 was definitely a catalyst for change.  (Originally aired November 2001)

The 1990s - A Boom Time In America

Activist and author Jeremy Rifkin warns of the perils of bio-engineering.  He believes the potential of being able to re-assemble the blueprint of evolution is dangerous and the implications are not fully understood.  Scientists should not have the sole responsibility of being the architects of the biological destiny of this planet.   (Originally aired May 1995).

Jeremy Rifkin on the perils of bio-engineering.

Policy Advisor Jeremy Rifkin continues his conversation about environmental issues.  He talks about the three most pressing challenges facing our planet, which are; global warming caused by three hundred years of industrial pollution and of which the consequences are potentially catastrophic; the sustainability of bio-diversity which is under contstant threat of being damaged by over-zealous extraction of resources demanded by a global market; the control of the gene pool.  (Originally aired May 1995).

Jeremy Rifkin lists three major environmental concerns.

In a new biography, Walter Isaacson argues that Albert Einstein's brilliance stemmed from his imagination and rebellious personality. His book is based on Einstein's newly released personal letters. It's called "Einstein: His Life and Universe".

Walter Isaacson - Einstein

He's been called the world's most famous atheist - Richard Dawkins. The evolutionary biologist has touched off a storm of controversy with his bestseller "The God Delusion". In it he argues that a belief in God is irrational and religion is divisive and dangerous.

Richard Dawkins - The God Delusion

Jeremy Rifkin talks about Europe's economic strengths and better lifestyle.  He predicts the EU will outperform the U.S. in the future and the death of the American dream based on individualism.

Dave Chilton

After the huge success of "The Wealthy Barber", Dave Chilton has written a follow-up; "The Wealthy Barber Returns". He dispenses financial advice for this economy, and addresses the subjects of personal debt and the importance of saving.

Dave Chilton "The Wealthy Barber Returns"

Steven Levitt

"Freakonomics" -- the runaway bestseller comes up with some surprising conclusions about everything from the crime rate to dealing with real estate agents to raising successful kids. Its author, Steven Levitt, is a professor of economics at the University of Chicago.

Steven Levitt - Freakonomics

John Fraser

John Fraser is the author of "The Secret of the Crown".  He talks about the resurgence of the popularity of the British royal family, which he attributes to the upcoming Diamond Jubilee, the marriage of William and Kate and in Canada, the Harper government's increased recognition of the monarchy as being part of Canada's identity.

John Fraser On The Increasing Popularity Of The Royal Family

Andrew Cohen

It's part of our national identity - how we define ourselves - we're Canadians, not Americans. Journalist Andrew Cohen argues we're not as different as many of us like to think in his new book "The Unfinished Canadian: The People We Are".

Andrew Cohen - The Unfinished Canadian

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