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5/24/13 5:00pm |
Q With Jian Ghomeshi show on 05/24/2013 - On Q with Jian Ghomeshi: A special Q show, recorded live at the Royal Theatre in Victoria B.C. Kathryn Calder, of The New Pornographers and Immaculate Machine, previews music from the forthcoming follow-up to her acclaimed sophomore album "Bright and Vivid". Wildlife artist and naturalist Robert Bateman on the all-new Robert Bateman Centre, the largest exhibition of his work. Alt-country singer/songwriter Carolyn Mark performs from her latest solo album, "The Queen of Vancouver Island". Andrew Weaver, the first Green Party candidate to be elected as an MLA in B.C., was part of the Intergovernmental Panel that won the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize. Triathlete Simon Whitfield won gold at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, and silver in the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
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5/23/13 5:00pm |
Q With Jian Ghomeshi show on 05/23/2013 - On Q with Jian Ghomeshi: Attempting to draw attention to Joseph Kony's war crimes in Uganda, American Jason Russell's activist video "Kony 2012" became the most viral video in history. One year on from the campaign, Jian spoke to Jason Russell about the impact of "Kony 2012" on Joseph Kony, and on Jason. Actor Michael C Hall, star of the dark cable thriller "Dexter" and admired for his central role on the HBO series "Six Feet Under". Food writer and broadcaster Nigella Lawson on her latest cookbook "Nigellissima", featuring Italian-inspired recipes.
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5/22/13 5:00pm |
Q With Jian Ghomeshi show on 05/22/2013 - On Q with Jian Ghomeshi: From corporate giant to convicted felon, provocative historian to outspoken columnist, and now a soon-to-be TV talk show co-host, Conrad Black is a polarizing figure. In this special two-part interview, he talks to Jian about his latest book, "Flight of the Eagle". As the video streaming service Netflix rises in popularity, and begins producing original programming from political thriller "House of Cards" to cult sitcom "Arrested Development", CEO Reed Hastings reflects on the future of TV and video entertainment.
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5/21/13 5:00pm |
Q With Jian Ghomeshi show on 05/21/2013 - On Q with Jian Ghomeshi: Vinnie Bruzzese, a statistician whose company advises Hollywood studios and producers on how to hit the sweet spot with audiences, responds to the dismay of some screenwriters who believe this approach crushes creativity. Writer and performer David Sedaris on his new book of humourous essays, "Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls". Laura Anderson Barbata, a Mexican-American artist on why she fought for the recent dignified burial of the remains of Julia Pastrana, the 19th century circus performer known as the "ugliest woman in the world."
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5/20/13 5:00pm |
Q With Jian Ghomeshi show on 05/20/2013 - On Q with Jian Ghomeshi: We convene a wheat-free diet debate with Dr. William Davis, author of the runaway best-seller "Wheat Belly", and Timothy Caulfield, Canada Research Chair in Health Law and Policy at the University of Alberta. Davis argues that far from being a "healthy whole grain," wheat is a public health hazard. He is winning millions of followers, but the scientific community remains skeptical about the benefits of a wheat-free diet for people who do not have specific conditions such as celiac disease. Roof-raising musician Ben Caplan and his band The Casual Smokers energetically perform from his album "In the Time of Great Remembering". Dave Grohl, legendary drummer of Nirvana and Foo Fighters frontman, on directing his first film "Sound City", about one of the most storied recording studios in rock and roll.
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5/17/13 5:00pm |
Q With Jian Ghomeshi show on 05/17/2013 - On Q with Jian Ghomeshi: Live performance throughout the show from the cast of "Tommy", a modern remount of the "pinball wizard" rock musical by The Who's Pete Townshend that's currently in previews at the Stratford Festival. Director Des McAnuff, who adapted and directed the production. Pete Townshend, guitarist and songwriter for The Who, on his influence both in rock music and as composer and lyricist of the hit musical "Tommy". From Cannes, Quebec director Chlo Robichaux on her film "Sarah pr f re la course". PLUS, Elvira Kurt's Cultural Hall of Shame.
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5/16/13 5:00pm |
Q With Jian Ghomeshi show on 05/16/2013 - On Q with Jian Ghomeshi: A special two-part interview with comedy genius Mel Brooks. The writer, performer, composer and film director is the subject of a new documentary airing this weekend on PBS' American Masters series, "Mel Brooks: Make a Noise." A live studio performance from award-winning Swiss-German duo Boy on their new album "Mutual Friends."
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5/15/13 5:00pm |
Q With Jian Ghomeshi show on 05/15/2013 - On Q with Jian Ghomeshi: Is it problematic or a viable personal choice that more female public figures are declaring themselves women-positive, but hesitate to identify as feminists? A Q debate with Salon columnist Mary Elizabeth Williams and Nation journalist Nona Willis Aronowitz. Best-selling novelist Dan Brown, the author of "The Da Vinci Code", on his new thriller "Inferno". Physician turned comic actor Ken Jeong of "Community" and "The Hangover III".
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5/14/13 5:00pm |
Q With Jian Ghomeshi show on 05/14/2013 - On Q with Jian Ghomeshi: Indie heroes The National on their forthcoming album, "Trouble Will Find Me". Spelman College President Dr. Beverly Tatum on why the institution shut-down their competitive sports program in favour of general fitness for all students.
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5/13/13 5:00pm |
Q With Jian Ghomeshi show on 05/13/2013 - Slate's Aisha Harris on the meme-ification of Charles Ramsey and our cultural fascination with the "hilarious black neighbour." Funk pioneer Bootsy Collins who played with the likes of James Brown. Playwright and activist Eve Ensler on her new memoir The Body of the World, a look at how cancer changed her relationship with her body.
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5/10/13 5:00pm |
Q With Jian Ghomeshi show on 05/10/2013 - Live performances throughout the show from three-time JUNO winner David Francey whose brand new album, "So Say We All" explores his battle with depression. Richard Hell, a pioneering presence in the '70s New York punk scene, reflects on the ironies and appropriateness of the rebel movement being celebrated in an institutional new costume exhibition Punk: Chaos to Couture at NYC's Metropolitan Museum.
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5/9/13 5:00pm |
Q With Jian Ghomeshi show on 05/09/2013 - Veep creator Armando Iannucci talks about his hit HBO TV series starring Julie Louis-Dreyfus in the role of fictitious U.S. Vice President, Selina Meyer. Denver-based folk rockers The Lumineers look back on their humble origins and swift ascent in the music world thanks to their massive hit song, Ho Hey. Eagle Scout Todd Bieber talks about how he helped his troop earn their cinematography badge by introducing them to his friends in the industry, including gay writers at SNL, the Late Show and The Onion.
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5/8/13 5:00pm |
Q With Jian Ghomeshi show on 05/08/2013 - Larry Siems of PEN talks about a newly declassified memoir by Guantanamo detainee Mohamedou Ould Slahi. Also, Abraham Morgentaler, Harvard Medical School professor and founder/director of Men's Health Boston, on his book, Why Men Fake It: The Totally Unexpected Truth About Men and Sex. Canada's leading environmental champion David Suzuki talks about how "helicopter parents" are raising a generation of kids that are disconnected from nature, and as a result, oblivious to the plight of the planet.
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5/7/13 5:00pm |
Q With Jian Ghomeshi show on 05/07/2013 - On Q with Jian Ghomeshi: The Washington Post's Caitlin Dewey on "prison reviews" appearing on the popular restaurant review website Yelp! -- everything from comments on food to more serious allegations of violence and prisoner abuse. New York Times media journalist Brian Stelter on his new book Top of the Morning: Inside the Cutthroat World of Morning TV. Canadian indie musician Maylee Todd performs funk-fueled songs from her brand new sophomore album, Escapology.
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5/6/13 5:00pm |
Q With Jian Ghomeshi show on 05/06/2013 - On Q with Jian Ghomeshi: Mary Gordon discusses her program Roots of Empathy, which teaches empathy to school age children by having them interact with a mother and child. Journalist and academic Shereen El-Feki on her new book "Sex and the Citadel: Intimate Life in a Changing Arab World". Q's Sports Culture Panel, Stephen Brunt and Mary Ormsby, discusses the media fallout from Jason Collins becoming the first openly gay male professional athlete, and also weighs in on offensive team names.
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5/3/13 5:00pm |
Q With Jian Ghomeshi show on 05/03/2013 - On Q with Jian Ghomeshi: Friday Live performance from UK folk-rocker and activist Billy Bragg from his latest album, "Tooth & Nail". Toronto architect Jack Diamond on the complicated and controversial project of building the New Mariinsky Theatre in St Petersburg. Award-winning actor James Cromwell on his latest project, co-starring with Genevieve Bujold in the feature "Still Mine". Elvira Kurt's Cultural Hall of Shame.
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5/2/13 5:00pm |
Q With Jian Ghomeshi show on 05/02/2013 - On Q with Jian Ghomeshi: Documentary filmmakers D.A. Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus on the 20th anniversary of their landmark documentary on American politics, "The War Room". Celebrated actor Don Cheadle. His latest role is as an army colonel in the blockbuster superhero movie "Iron Man 3". Blair Koenig, author and blogger behind STFU Parents, featuring photos and postings from social media where enthused parents "over-share" their children's accomplishments.
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5/1/13 5:00pm |
Q With Jian Ghomeshi show on 05/01/2013 - On Q with Jian Ghomeshi: We dip into the "Q" archives for a conversation with music legend Brian Wilson. He discusses his recording project to honor George Gershwin, as well as other musical influences. Plus, TED conference curator Chris Anderson talks about his beef with email and how to change things. And a recent conversation with stage and screen actor Christopher Plummer.
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4/30/13 5:00pm |
Q With Jian Ghomeshi show on 04/30/2013 - On Q with Jian Ghomeshi: Has the time for French/English billingualism passed? Is multillingualism more reflective of our Canadian present and future? A Q debate, with Official Languages Commissioner Graham Fraser and Mohawk indigenous rights activist Ellen Gabriel. Rasmus Ankersen, former professional soccer player and high-performance expert on his new book, "The Goldmine Effect." Canadian photographer Jonathan Hobin on his controversial project "In the Playroom", featuring children reenacting world events and disasters.
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4/29/13 5:00pm |
Q With Jian Ghomeshi show on 04/29/2013 - On Q with Jian Ghomeshi: Georgia locals Harriet Hollis and Edward Dubose on Wilcox County High School's first integrated prom this past weekend, meaning black students and white students attended (an unsanctioned) prom together. Trent Reznor, from the darkly electronic sounds of "Nine Inch Nails", on his latest project, the band "How to Destroy Angels." PLUS Q's Sports Culture Panel with Stephen Brunt and Mary Ormsby.
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