After the success of her 1991 book, "Backlash: The Undeclared War Against American Women", Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Susan Faludi has written "Stiffed: The Betrayal of the American Man", which paints a sympathetic portrait of embattled modern men.
(Originally aired October 1999)
American legal scholar Robert Bork is the author of "Coercing Virtue: The Worldwide Rule of Judges". He is critical of the role of judges whom, he says, often become activists making up constitutional law themselves, thereby usurping the power that belongs to the people and their representatives. (Originally aired April 2002)
Neurosurgeon and CNN medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains how his background as a physician does slightly affect his perspective as a journalist. The full show of Allan Gregg in Conversation airs Friday June 1st, at 10 p.m.
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)
In his book "Gay Marriage", Jonathan Rauch posits that gay marriage reinforces the institution of marriage and all people should be allowed to participate in it. (Originally aired May 2004).
Economist Jeffrey Rubin talks briefly about; why we are entering a period of static growth; the problems European countries are experiencing by having a common currency and Germany's solution of job-sharing programs as an alternative to lay-offs.
Economist Jeffrey Rubin, author of "The End of Growth", explains why a spike in oil prices always causes a recession. He adds that even the housing bubble in the United States was a result of high oil prices. The full show of Allan Gregg in Conversation airs Friday May 25, at 10 p.m.
Jan Wong explains how she felt when she finally accepted she was suffering from depression.
The full show of Allan Gregg in Conversation airs Friday, May 11th at 10 p.m.
Head of the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management, Roger Martin talks about his book "Fixing the Game". He says it's time to overhaul the corporate world and to stop believing that corporations exist only to maximize shareholder value. Businesses should go back to being customer-based.
Head of the Rotman School of Management, Roger Martin explains why stock options had become such a popular part of CEOs compensations packages, and why stock options should be abolished.
The full show of Allan Gregg in Conversation airs Friday May 18th at 10 p.m.
Head of The Rotman School of Management, Roger Martin says that the largest corporate financial disasters of the last thirty years, can be blamed on inflated CEO compensation packages.
Screenwriter (and later to become the Co-Director of the Toronto International Film Festival) Cameron Bailey talks about the portrayal of blacks in the media. He concedes that although there is a wider range of black role models in film and television, blacks are still largely cast as musicians or athletes. (Originally aired March 1999)
Janice Stein explains how technology has changed the nature of skills of diplomacy and how Canada has tried to expand its economic interests in the Europe, Korea and Asia.
Author of "The Wealthy Barber Returns", Dave Chilton says few baby boomers have saved enough for retirement.
The full show, Allan Gregg in Conversation, can been seen onFriday April 20th at 10 p.m.
Author of "The Wealthy Barber", David Chilton explains how the economy has changed since he wrote the book in 1989. He encourages people to spend more money on experiences than on "stuff", and says we should not be afraid to admit we can't afford something. He cautions us to be aware of the often exorbitant fees for money managers and that home renovations can often lead to debt.
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.
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