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The journalist and author Harvey Sawler discusses his new book, Frank McKenna: Beyond Politics (Douglas & McIntyre, 2009), McKenna’s career as a criminal lawyer, premier of New Brunswick (1987-1997), his post-political career as Canadian ambassador to the United States, and now as deputy chair of TD Bank, and quite possibly whether he’ll lead the Liberal Party of Canada.
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The Olympic Gold medalist Ross Rebagliati discusses his new book, Off the Chain: An Insider’s History of Snowboarding (Greystone, 2009), with Joseph Planta; also discussed is the drug controversy that at first cost him his gold medal in 1998 and its subsequent reinstatement, as well as his recent foray into federal politics as he will be running as the Liberal candidate in the riding of Okanagan-Coquihalla.
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Canada’s premiere wine writer, The Wine Guy, Tony Aspler talks to Joseph Planta about his new book, Tony Aspler’s Cellar Book: How to Design, Build, Stock and Manage Your Wine Cellar Wherever You Are (Random House Canada, 2009); as well, Aspler discusses his wine habits, what wine to serve with hot dogs, and his having had dinner at Rideau Hall recently with fellow guests, Charles and Camilla.
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The Victoria Times Colonist food columnist and food consultant Eric Akis talks about his latest book Everyone Can Cook for Celebrations: Seasonal Recipes for Festive Occasions (Whitecap, 2009), with Joseph Planta.
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The Washington Post’s David Finkel, winner of the Pulitzer Prize, discusses his new book, the already highly regarded and well-reviewed The Good Soldiers (Douglas & McIntyre, 2009), with Joseph Planta; a powerful book that follows United States Army soldiers between January 2007 to June 2008, who go to Iraq as part of President Bush’s surge.
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The bestselling and Pulitzer Prize winning author, Michael Chabon discusses some of the stories and themes found in Manhood for Amateurs: The Pleasures and Regrets of a Husband, Father and Son (HarperCollins, 2009), with Joseph Planta.
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Captain Ray Wiss, M.D. discusses his candid, powerful, and human book FOB Doc: A Doctor on the Front Lines in Afghanistan (Douglas & McIntyre, 2009), with Joseph Planta; Wiss did two tours in Afghanistan, at the front line caring for injured Canadians and Afghans, even Taliban.
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The acclaimed and bestselling author and Globe and Mail columnist Stephen Brunt discusses his new book Gretzky’s Tears: Hockey, Canada, and the Day Everything Changed (Knopf, 2009), with Anjan Chaklader.
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SFU communications professor Donald Gutstein discusses his book Not a Conspiracy Theory: How Business Propaganda Hijacks Democracy (Key Porter, 2009), with Joseph Planta; highlighting some of the notable think tanks in Canada and their relationships with big business, and just how they in turn influence what’s reported in the media.
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The author and real estate expert Mark Weisleder discusses his new book Put the Pen Down! What Homebuyers and Sellers Need to Know Before Signing (ECW Press, 2009), with Joseph Planta.
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The longtime Global BC News Hour anchor Tony Parsons talks about his career in television and his new memoir, A Life in the News (Harbour Publishing, 2009), with Joseph Planta. Also discussed, how the News Hour has remained a ratings leader in the over 35 years he’s helmed the broadcast, his drinking and depression, his marriages, Pamela Martin and their working relationship, whether Martin and Bill Good like each other at CTV, and more.
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The author and journalist, editor of BC Bookworld Alan Twigg, discusses his new book Tibetans in Exile: The Dalai Lama and the Woodcocks (Ronsdale Press, 2009), the story behind George ang Ingeborg Woodcock and their founding of the Tibetan Refugee Aid Society and Canada India Village Aid after meeting the Dalai Lama in 1961.
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The Vancouver artist Pascal Milelli discusses the new book he’s illustrated Waiting for the Owl’s Call (Sleeping Bear Press, 2009; written by Gloria Whelan), with Joseph Planta; they also discuss his work as a commercial artist and his artistic process.
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John Ortved, formerly of Vanity Fair, discusses his new book, The Simpsons: An Uncensored, Unauthorized History (Greystone, 2009), an oral history of the Fox sitcom that’s in its 21st season; also discussed is the influence of The Simpsons on comedy and more, the people behind the show, Matt Groening, James L. Brooks, Sam Simon, and more.
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The author Rosemary Cunningham discusses her new book Bravo! The History of Opera in British Columbia (Harbour Publishing, 2009), with Joseph Planta; discussed is how opera has been received in BC, the great artists who’ve sung here, and the people who helped promote the arts in the province.
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