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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 ES... more
FAQs about Allan Gregg in Conversation (Video):How many episodes does Allan Gregg in Conversation (Video) have?The podcast currently has 269 episodes available.
November 15, 2011Dr. Helen Fisher on the natural talents of women.Anthropologist Dr. Helen Fisher's latest book is "The First Sex: The Natural Talents of Women and How They are Changing the World" which looks closely at gender differences in the brain and behavior of men and women. She believes as more women enter the workforce, the particular skills they bring with them, will alter the way we do business. She also talks of the reformation of marriage and the shifting balance of power in relationships between the sexes. (Originally aired September 1999)...more27minPlay
November 11, 2011Martin Amis On His Turbulent Relationship With His Father.Martin Amis talks about his memoir "Experience" which was written five years after the death of his father, writer Kingsley Amis. This was deliberate as Martin felt it would have been too intrusive to have written while his father was still alive. He recalls his often turbulent relationship with his father and feels that writing this memoir was somewhat cathartic. He talks also of his admiration for and relationship with Saul Bellow; of the demise of American Jewish writers and his love for America. (Originally aired September 2000)...more28minPlay
November 11, 2011Child Activist Craig Kielburger's Latest Projects.Craig Kielburger gives an update on the work of "Free The Children". the charity he founded. He also tells us about a new initiative called "Leaders Today", which has been responsible for sending hundreds of Canadian students abroad to volunteer. His latest book is "Me ToWe", which teaches a culture of giving and community building. (Originally aired March 2005)...more13minPlay
November 11, 2011Anita Roddick explains her "Trade Not Aid" policy.Founder of "The Body Shop", Anita Roddick, charts the progress of her business and herself in her new book "Business As Unusual". She talks about how her "Trade Not Aid" slogan actually works and as an example, cites her attempt to puchase Brazil nut oil from Kayapo Indians. Sadly, Anita Roddick died in 2007. (Originally aired March 2001)....more4minPlay
November 11, 2011Naomi Wolf debunks the myths around pregnancy and motherhoodIn her new book "Misconceptions", feminist Naomi Wolf rages about the treatment of women during pregnancy and childbirth, a process she found to be completely de-humanizing. Written after she gave birth to her first child, she challenges the myths surrounding childbirth and motherhood. (Originally aired February 2002)...more17minPlay
November 11, 2011Malachy McCourt regales us with great stories from his past.Malachy McCourt is the younger brother of Frank McCourt, author of "Angela's Ashes". Malachy McCourt has written his memoirs, "A Monk Swimming". It chronicles Malachy's life from leaving Ireland in the hopes of finding a promised life in New York. In this interview he recalls this boistrous time of drinking and hob-nobbing with celebrities and of course, he talks fondly of his brother Frank. (Originally aired October 1999)....more26minPlay
November 11, 2011Dr. Margaret Somerville On Setting Ethical Medical GuidelinMedical Ethicist Dr. Margaret Somerville believes that as medical and scientific breakthroughs are happening so quickly, it is imperative that society sets limits on the ethical implications these breakthroughs may cause. She talks about the inherent dangers of reproductive and therapeutic cloning; xenotransplantation i.e. the implanting of animal organs into human beings and doctor assisted suicide. (Originally aired January 2001)...more28minPlay
November 07, 2011What does Fran Lebowitz really think?Social commentator Fran Lebowitz pours forth with opinions on the cult of celebrity, New York, television phone-ins, Bill Clinton, talking versus writing, being expected to always be funny, being lazy, children and middle age. (Originally aired May 1996)...more26minPlay
November 07, 2011Martin Seligman believes you can make yourself happy.Pioneer of "positive psychology" Martin Seligman, believes that by identifying and enhancing your signature strengths, you can learn to make yourself happy. His new book is "Authentic Happiness". (Originally aired February 2002)....more28minPlay
November 05, 2011Lynne Olson, author of "Citizens of London"Historian Lynne Olson, is the author of "Citizens of London" which is about Americans who lived in London during the second world war and who played a vital role in maintaining Anglo-American relations. Mentioned are Averell Harriman and Edward Murrow....more14minPlay
FAQs about Allan Gregg in Conversation (Video):How many episodes does Allan Gregg in Conversation (Video) have?The podcast currently has 269 episodes available.