Download Flash Player to view this content.

Ideas | Jan 24, 2012 | 53:59

Levelling the Playing Field (Encore January 24, 2012)

A renowned cardiovascular scientist and public policy visionary, Dr. Victor Dzau, Chancellor for Health Affairs at Duke University, is spearheading an international campaign to eliminate tragic disparities in the delivery of medical care - both close to home and around the world. Winner of the 2011 Henry G. Friesen International Prize in Health Research, Dr. Dzau speaks about both these passions with IDEAS host Paul Kennedy.

Now Playing on CBC Radio Help Refresh

CBC Radio One

Listen Live Ottawa change

Now Playing:

DW Pulse02:30 AM to 03:00 AM - EDT

CBC Radio 2

Listen Live Eastern change

Now Playing:

Nightstream12:00 AM to 06:00 AM - EDT

CBC Radio 3

Listen Live Radio 3

Now Playing:

Program information temporarily unavailable.
See what is playing on all streams > Check out the brand new CBC Music service with 40 online radio stations.

1 of 17

Sort by:
Featured
Most Recent
Most Popular
Ideas - Opening the Book (Encore February 25, 2013)May 24, 2013 | 53:58Ideas Opening the Book (Encore February 25, 2013) Audio
Ideas Opening the Book (Encore February 25, 2013) May 24, 2013 | 53:58The book has stayed pretty much the same for over 500 years: a bunch of paper pages between covers. It's been both finite and easily grasped. But our digitally-connected world is forcing us to re-imagine what books could be.
Ideas - Dancing In the Dark: The Intelligence of Bees (Encore June 12, 2012)May 23, 2013 | 54:00Ideas Dancing In the Dark: The Intelligence of Bees (Encore June 12, 2012) Audio
Ideas Dancing In the Dark: The Intelligence of Bees (Encore June 12, 2012) May 23, 2013 | 54:00Bees are remarkable among insects. They can count, remember human faces, and communicate through dance routines performed entirely in the dark. But are they intelligent? Even creative? Bee aficionado Stephen Humphrey, along with a hive of leading bee researchers and scientists, investigates the mental lives of bees.
Ideas - Robin Benger's interview with Richard StengelMay 23, 2013 | 13:30Ideas Robin Benger's interview with Richard Stengel Audio
Ideas Robin Benger's interview with Richard Stengel May 23, 2013 | 13:30Robin Benger interview Time Magazine's managing editor Richard Stengel about working interviewing Nelson Mandela.
Ideas - Early SupportMay 23, 2013 | 3:53Ideas Early Support Audio
Ideas Early Support May 23, 2013 | 3:53Nelson Mandela on finding support for the AMC from Fidel Castro and Muammar Gaddafi.
Ideas - The First Year in PrisionMay 23, 2013 | 2:47Ideas The First Year in Prision Audio
Ideas The First Year in Prision May 23, 2013 | 2:47Nelson Mandela on his first year in prison.
Ideas - The Author as FictionMay 22, 2013 | 54:00Ideas The Author as Fiction Audio
Ideas The Author as Fiction May 22, 2013 | 54:00In 1994, Dutch novelist Arnon Grunberg won the prize for best first novel in Holland. Six years later, using a different name, he won the same prize once again. He talks about various literary shenanigans with IDEAS host Paul Kennedy.
Ideas - Wachtel On The Arts - Robert CarsenMay 21, 2013 | 54:00Ideas Wachtel On The Arts - Robert Carsen Audio
Ideas Wachtel On The Arts - Robert Carsen May 21, 2013 | 54:00Eleanor Wachtel talks to Canadian opera director Robert Carsen. He talks about his early life and about his philosophy of directing, bringing fresh and surprising interpretations to classic operas.
Ideas - Beauty and the FreakMay 20, 2013 | 54:00Ideas Beauty and the Freak Audio
Ideas Beauty and the Freak May 20, 2013 | 54:00For centuries human beings have been modifying their bodies - tribal scarification, tattoos and cosmetic surgery are just a few. But when we change our bodies, do we change who we are? Sheetal Lodhia explores how changes to the body can effect changes to
Ideas - Rethinking Depression, Part 3 (Encore March 21, 2013)May 17, 2013 | 53:59Ideas Rethinking Depression, Part 3 (Encore March 21, 2013) Audio
Ideas Rethinking Depression, Part 3 (Encore March 21, 2013) May 17, 2013 | 53:59Mary O'Connell brings us the stories of the depressed on the path to wellness and the methods that can be used to get them there.
Ideas - Winnie and PrisonMay 17, 2013 | 0:31Ideas Winnie and Prison Audio
Ideas Winnie and Prison May 17, 2013 | 0:31Mandela speaks of pain of being in jail and hearing that his wife Winnie and his family was being harassed by the South African police.
Ideas - Mandela's CircumcisionMay 17, 2013 | 1:54Ideas Mandela's Circumcision Audio
Ideas Mandela's Circumcision May 17, 2013 | 1:54Mandela describes the day of his initiation into manhood - his circumcision in the bush.
Ideas - CircumcisionMay 17, 2013 | 0:31Ideas Circumcision Audio
Ideas Circumcision May 17, 2013 | 0:31Mandela describes the day of his initiation into manhood - his circumcision.
Ideas - PrisonMay 17, 2013 | 0:30Ideas Prison Audio
Ideas Prison May 17, 2013 | 0:30By going to jail, you free yourself from the fear of the oppressor.
Ideas - Rethinking Depression, Part 2 (Encore March 14, 2013)May 16, 2013 | 54:00Ideas Rethinking Depression, Part 2 (Encore March 14, 2013) Audio
Ideas Rethinking Depression, Part 2 (Encore March 14, 2013) May 16, 2013 | 54:00IDEAS producer Mary O'Connell explores the short and troubling history of the antidepressant.
Ideas - The Use of ForceMay 16, 2013 | 0:39Ideas The Use of Force Audio
Ideas The Use of Force May 16, 2013 | 0:39Nelson Mandela on the choice to use violence.

1 of 17