In any given Allan Gregg in Conversation program, host Allan Gregg sits across from guests as diverse as flashy billionaire Richard Branson or leading Alzheimer's researcher Dr. William Molloy. The seasoned broadcaster brings more to the table than a mere list of questions. He also brings a wealth of experience and a boundless curiosity.

"Whether the subject is stem cell research or Canadian politics, whether our guests are household names like Jimmy Carter and Adrienne Clarkson, or the latest author that everyone's talking about, our show endeavours to reach beyond the headlines to explore the forces that create the news," says Gregg.

Born and educated in Alberta, Allan Gregg has had a varied career.

He was the former chairman of the Toronto International Film Festival, a founding shareholder in the YTV network, and, for thirteen years, co-managed the multiple Juno Award-winning group The Tragically Hip.

Currently, he is one of Canada's most respected pollsters: as Chairman of Harris/Decima, he has his finger on the pulse of Canadian society and brings the insights he has gained to each interview. Much sought-after for his analysis, Gregg is a frequently quoted and widely published author of articles and commentary. He co-authored The Big Picture: What Canadians Think about Almost Everything. Recently, the Public Affairs Association of Canada presented Gregg with its 2006 Award of Distinction for his significant contributions to public affairs in Canada. In 2007 he received a National Magazine Award for his writing on multiculturalism.

Over the past 13 years, Allan Gregg has interviewed the world's best and brightest -- from Nobel Prize-winning scientists and authors to cutting edge political, social and cultural commentators. His stimulating, in-depth conversations give viewers a unique opportunity to better understand the forces that shape us as Canadians and as citizens of the world.

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