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Vincent talks about his new book and balancing the demands of writing and medicine

CBC Radio, The Next Chapter, May 14, 2012


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The drug harm reduction backlash
Vincent talks about the backlash to safer supply, prescription of pharmaceutical-grade opioids to drug users, and supervised consumption sites, and what is missing from the conversation
CBC Radio, Front Burner, July 24, 2024

Abortion, drug decriminalization dominate the political discussion
Vincent discusses drug decriminalization from his perspective as an addictions doctor
CBC Radio, The House, May 11, 2024

Scotiabank Giller Prize-winning author Vincent Lam answers the Proust questionnaire
Vincent shares his favourite authors, his love of bicycles and when he’s less than truthful in The Next Chapter’s version of the Proust questionnaire.
CBC Radio, The Next Chapter, November 4, 2023

How to Build a Literary Canon
Should there be one literary canon? And, if so, whose works should be included.
TVO, The Agenda, Jul 8, 2023

Why Fiction? Why Non-Fiction?
Do writers prefer to write fiction or non-fiction? Is one more difficult to write? How does one choose their genre?
TVO, The Agenda, Jul 7, 2023

How to Push Through Peaks and Valleys
What happens when a writer fails? Or when a publisher drops an author? What if a book is banned?
TVO, The Agenda, Jul 6, 2023

Is There a Right Way to Read?
Have you ever wondered if there is a right way to read? Do writers read differently than those who don't have to think about craft while reading?
TVO, The Agenda, Jul 5, 2023

What is Writing For?
Why do writers write? What inspires new stories?
TVO, The Agenda, Jul 4, 2023

Navigating the Opioid Crisis through Fiction
Vincent dissects the opioid crisis at a personal and professional level in his new novel, "On the Ravine.
TVO, The Agenda, May 04, 2023

Incite Series at Vancouver Writers Fest
Vincent Lam speaks with fellow physician and bestselling author, Daniel Kalla.
Vancouver Writers Fest, March 30, 2023

Giller Prize-winning author Vincent Lam on his new novel ‘On the Ravine’
Carolyn and Jeff chat with Vincent on his decision to revisit some of his classic characters, and his longtime relationship with mentor Margaret Atwood.
Global News, The Morning Show, March 21, 2023

In new novel, Dr. Vincent Lam explores substance abuse and how to tackle it
Vincent discusses the concept of the safe supply of illicit drugs, and blurring the line between fact and fiction.
CBC Radio, The Current, February 28, 2023

Could a 'Covatical' curb rising COVID-19 cases?
Vincent makes the case for a 'Covatical' a planned shutdown to nip the COVID-19 pandemic in the bud. (Skip ahead to 47 minutes in the audio)
CBC Radio, The Current, October 2, 2020

Should there be a planned lockdown?
Vincent discusses his opinion that Canada should have a planned lockdown to slow the spread of COVID-19
CTV News, September, 2020

The 20th Annual Harriet W. Sheridan Literature and Medicine Lecture
“The Power of Narrative & Empathy in Medicine & Literature”
Brown University, October 9, 2012

Vincent Lam speaks about Project Neutral
by DLMJProductions, October 11, 2012

The Headmaster's Wager by Vincent Lam: Book Trailer
Vincent talks about his family history and the roots of The Headmaster's Wager
Crown Books, August 7, 2012

Vincent Lam interview on George Stroumboulopoulos Show
Vincent discusses The Headmaster's Wager with George
CBC TV, George Stroumboulopoulos Show, June 5, 2012

Vincent Lam on Studio 4 with Fanny Kiefer
Vincent discusses his new novel with Fanny Kiefer
Shaw TV, Studio 4, May 3, 2012

Vincent at the Ottawa International Folk Festival - Part 1
Vincent discusses his new book, writer's festivals and the state of Canadian publishing. May 2, 2012

Vincent at the Ottawa International Folk Festival - Part 2
Vincent discusses his new book, writer's festivals and the state of Canadian publishing. May 2, 2012

The Launch of Vincent Lam's The Headmaster's Wager
The launch of The Headmaster's Wager
BookLounger, April 23, 2012

Save Our Libraries
Vincent on why he loves Toronto's libraries
Public Library Rescue Project, Sept. 16, 2011

Bloodletting & Miraculous Cures trailer
Shaftesbury Films, December 1, 2009

H1N1 Flu Pandemic Preparedness
Matt Galloway interviews Vincent Lam
CBC Radio, Metro Morning, November 13, 2009

Bloodletting & Miraculous Cures film adaptation
Andy Barrie interviews Vincent Lam
CBC Radio, Metro Morning, September 10, 2009

Swine Flu Narrative
Discussion with Vincent Lam and Priscilla Wald
CBC Radio, The Current, April 30, 2009

The Power of Storytelling talk by Vincent Lam
from Changing the World Conference
CBC Radio, Spark
, November 26, 2008

Contact Tracing excerpt
from Bloodletting & Miraculous Cures
Authors Aloud Readings
, February 6, 2007

Take All of Murphy excerpt
from Bloodletting & Miraculous Cures
Authors Aloud Readings
, February 6, 2007

Bloodletting & Miraculous Cures tops the Canadian bestseller list
CTV Television, e-talk Daily, November 16, 2006

Highlights from the 2006 Scotiabank Giller Prize ceremony
CTV Television, e-talk Daily, November 8, 2006

Vincent's acceptance speech at the 2006 Scotiabank Giller Prize ceremony
CTV Television, Giller Prize Ceremony Telecast, November 7, 2006

Margaret Atwood introduces Vincent Lam at the 2006 Scotiabank Giller Prize ceremony
CTV Television, Giller Prize Ceremony Telecast, November 7, 2006

Take All of Murphy, excerpt 1
from Bloodletting & Miraculous Cures
CBC Radio, Between the Covers
, March 20 to 31, 2006

Take All of Murphy, excerpt 2
from Bloodletting & Miraculous Cures
CBC Radio, Between the Covers
, March 20 to 31, 2006

A Long Migration, excerpt 1
from Bloodletting & Miraculous Cures
CBC Radio, Between the Covers
, March 20 to 31, 2006

A Long Migration, excerpt 2
from Bloodletting & Miraculous Cures
CBC Radio, Between the Covers
, March 20 to 31, 2006

Before Light, excerpt 1
from Bloodletting & Miraculous Cures
CBC Radio, Between the Covers
, March 20 to 31, 2006

Before Light, excerpt 2
from Bloodletting & Miraculous Cures
CBC Radio, Between the Covers
, March 20 to 31, 2006

Before Light, excerpt 3
from Bloodletting & Miraculous Cures
CBC Radio, Between the Covers
, March 20 to 31, 2006

Contact Tracing, excerpt 1
from Bloodletting & Miraculous Cures
CBC Radio, Between the Covers
, March 20 to 31, 2006

Contact Tracing, excerpt 2
from Bloodletting & Miraculous Cures
CBC Radio, Between the Covers
, March 20 to 31, 2006

Contact Tracing, excerpt 3
from Bloodletting & Miraculous Cures
CBC Radio, Between the Covers
, March 20 to 31, 2006

Interview about The Best Medicine
Rogers TV, Daytime Toronto, March 7, 2006

Reading from Bloodletting & Miraculous Cures
International Readings at Harbourfront, March 1, 2006

Interview about The Best Medicine
CFRB 1010 Radio, February 22, 2006

Interview about The Best Medicine
CFRB 1010 Radio, February 17, 2006

Interview about Bloodletting & Miraculous Cures
CBC Radio, Here and Now - Matt Galloway,
February 6, 2006

Interview about Bloodletting & Miraculous Cures
CBC Radio, The Sunday Edition - Michael Enright,
February, 2006

Interview about Bloodletting & Miraculous Cures
CBC Television, February 4, 2006

Interview about The Best Medicine
CityTV, Breakfast Television, February, 2006