Conversations: Recent Episodes
Kansas Public Radio
Conversations is sometimes serious and sometimes humorous, but always informative. Host Dan Skinner shares interviews with writers about recent works of fiction and non-fiction, featuring internationally known best-selling authors as well as new voices in literature. Conversations also shares updates on the area art scene through discussions about upcoming performances and exhibits.
On this edition of Conversations, Rebecca Sheir talks with host Dan Skinner about "Circle Round - The Great Ball Game." In addition to being the author of the "Circle Round" books, and the host, writer, and producer of the “Circle Round” storytelling podcast, Sheir is a former public radio reporter. The podcast and the books are inspired by folklore from many cultures.
On this edition of Conversations Leslie Iwerks talks with host Dan Skinner about “The Imagineering Story – The Official Biography of Walt Disney Imagineering.” Leslie Iwerks is an Academy Award and Emmy nominated director and producer.
What city would you like to visit? On this edition of Conversations, Joe Yogerst talks with host Dan Skinner about “100 Cities, 5,000 Ideas - Where to Go, When to Go, What to See, What to Do.” Yogerst is an editor, writer, photographer, and speaker. In addition to being a novelist, and children’s book author, he has contributed to more than 40 National Geographic books.
On this edition of Conversations, Sam Roberts talks with host Dan Skinner about "The New Yorkers – 31 Remarkable People, 400 Years, and the Untold Biography of the World’s Greatest City.” Roberts is a 50-year veteran of New York journalism, an obituaries reporter, a former Urban Affairs correspondent at the New York Times, and the author of several books about the history of New York.
On this edition of Conversations, E. M. Tran talks with host Dan Skinner about her debut novel, “Daughters of the New Year.” Tran is a Vietnamese American writer from New Orleans. Her stories, essays and reviews can be found in numerous publications including the “Harvard Review Online,” “Los Angeles Review of Books,” “Joyland Magazine,” and “Thrillist.”
On this edition of Conversations, Steve Nowak, Executive Director of the Watkins Museum of History talks with host Dan Skinner about new exhibits. Nowak discusses the focus on Douglas County and Lawrence history that can be found on the third floor of the Museum. The new exhibit explores different themes in Douglas County life, including business, leisure, activism, sports, and more.
What's your brain type? Sword or Shield? On this edition of Conversations, Dr. David Kipper talks with host Dan Skinner about “Override – Discover Your Brain Type, Why You Do What You Do, How to Do it Better.” Dr. Kipper has practiced internal medicine in Los Angeles for over three decades. He co-authored the book with Dr. Connell Cowan.
On this edition of Conversations, Aric A. Prather, PhD, joins host Dan Skinner to discuss “The Sleep Prescription – 7 Days to Unlocking Your Best Rest.” Prather is a licensed clinical psychologist, who has helped hundreds of patients improve their sleep using cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia.
On this edition of Conversations, Dr. Daphne Palmer Geanacopoulos talks with host Dan Skinner about “The Pirate’s Wife – The Remarkable True Story of Sarah Kidd.” Geanacopoulos is a historian, journalist, and author.
On this edition of Conversations, Shannon Messenger talks with host Dan Skinner about the latest novel in the “Keeper of the Lost Cities” series… Stellarlune.”
On this edition of Conversations, Laurie Vanderpol talks with host Dan Skinner about "Cinderella - The Enchanted Edition." Vanderpol is directing the Theatre Lawrence production of the musical, which will run from December 2-18.
On this edition of Conversations, Kevin Hazzard talks with host Dan Skinner about “American Sirens - The Incredible Story of the Black Men Who Became America's First Paramedics.”
On this edition of Conversations, Greg Melville talks with host Dan Skinner about “Over My Dead Body – Unearthing the Hidden History of America’s Cemeteries.”
On this edition of Conversations, Joan Strassmann talks with host Dan Skinner about “Slow Birding – The Art and Science of Enjoying Birds in Your Own Backyard.” Strassmann is an award-winning teacher of animal behavior, first at Rice University in Houston and then at Washington University in St. Louis, where she is a professor of biology.
On this edition of Conversations, Rossi Anastopoulo talks with host Dan Skinner about “Sweet Land of Liberty – A History of America in 11 Pies.” Anastopoulo is an award-winning writer whose work has appeared in “TASTE,” “Saveur,” “Food52,” “Bon Appetit,” and “Eaten Magazine.”
On this edition of Conversations, Mary Doveton talks with host Dan Skinner about her 45-year career at Theatre Lawrence. Doveton discusses why she founded Theatre Lawrence, how the theatre has grown over the years while overcoming challenges, and her hopes for the future of the organization.
On this edition of Conversations, Alex Hitz talks with host Dan Skinner about “Occasions to Celebrate – Cooking and Entertaining with Style.” Hitz is a renowned chef, expert host, and top-selling cookbook author.
On this edition of Conversations, Michael Mehta Webster talks with host Dan Skinner about “The Rescue Effect – The Key to Saving Life on the Planet.”
On this edition of Conversations, Marcy Carriker Smothers talks with host Dan Skinner about “100 Disney Adventures of a Lifetime: Magical Experiences from Around the World,” published by National Geographic.
On this edition of Conversations, Libby Sternberg talks with host Dan Skinner about “Daisy” a retelling of “The Great Gatsby” from the perspective of Gatsby's love interest, Daisy.
The Canadian Brass, Ashley Davis, KU Vespers, Mavis Staples, and more! On this edition of Conversations, Derek Kwan talks with host Dan Skinner about upcoming holiday music and other performances at the Lied Center. Kwan is the Executive Director of the Lied Center at the University of Kansas.
On this edition of Conversations, John A. Farrell talks with host Dan Skinner about “Ted Kennedy: A Life.” Farrell is the former national political reporter, White House correspondent, and Washington editor for the “Boston Globe.”
On this edition of Conversations, Andrew Fazekas talks with host Dan Skinner about “The Stargazer’s Atlas: The Ultimate Guide to the Night Sky” from National Geographic.
On this edition of Conversations, Siddhartha Mukherjee talks with host Dan Skinner about “The Song of the Cell – An Exploration of Medicine and the New Human.”
On this edition of Conversations, author Philip C. Stead and illustrator Erin E. Stead talk with Dan Skinner about "The Sun Is Late and So Is the Farmer.”
On this edition of Conversations, Lottie Bedlow talks with host Dan Skinner about “Baking Imperfect: Crush, Whip and Spread it Like Nobody’s Watching.”
On this edition of Conversations, Tiffany Jewell talks with host Dan Skinner about “The Antiracist Kid: A book about Identity, Justice, and Activism.”
On this edition of Conversations, Joan Marie Galat talks with host Dan Skinner about “Mortimer: Rat Race to Space.”
On this edition of Conversations, Ann R. Williams talks with host Dan Skinner about “Treasures of Egypt: A Legacy in Photographs from the Pyramids to Cleopatra.”
On this edition of Conversations, Alan Gratz talks with host Dan Skinner about "Two Degrees: A planet in crisis. And time is running out.” Gratz is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of several highly acclaimed books for young readers, including “Ground Zero,” “Allies,” “Refugee,” and “Code of Honor.”
On this edition of Conversations, Allyson Johnson talks with host Dan Skinner about National Geographic’s "Complete National Parks of the United States: 400+ Parks, Monuments, Battlefields, Historic Sites, Scenic Trails, Recreational Areas, and Seashores." Johnson is a senior editor for National Geographic books, where she publishes travel, photography, cookbooks, and illustrated reference titles.
On this edition of Conversations, Laura Vanderkam talks with host Dan Skinner about “Tranquility by Tuesday: 9 Ways to Calm the Chaos and Make Time for What Matters.” Vanderkam is the author of several bestselling time management and productivity books, including “What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast” and “The New Corner Office.” She is also the host of the “Before Breakfast” podcast.
On this edition of Conversations, Trudi Trueit talks with host Dan Skinner about her latest and final book in the National Geographic “Explorer Academy” series, “The Forbidden Island.” Trueit has written more than 100 fiction and nonfiction books for young readers, including “My Top-Secret Dares & Don’ts,” “The Sister Solution,” and the “Secrets of a Lab Rat” series.
On this edition of Conversations, David Baldacci talks with host Dan Skinner about “Long Shadows.” It’s the latest in a series of novels featuring the character Amos Decker, also known as “The Memory Man.” Baldacci is a global number one best-selling author, with more than 150 million books sold. He is the co-founder, along with his wife, of the “Wish You Well Foundation.”
On this edition of Conversations, Peter Orner talks with host Dan Skinner about his latest collection of essays “Still No Word from You – Notes in the Margin.” Orner is the author of several novels, including “Love and Shame and Love.” His story collections include “Last Car over the Sagamore Bridge” and his previous collection of essays “Am I Alone Here? - Notes on Living to Read and Reading to Live,” was a finalist for the National Book Critics Award for Criticism.
On this edition of Conversations, Nora Neus talks with host Dan Skinner about “Muhammad Najem, War Reporter: How One Boy Put the Spotlight on Syria” which she co-authored the book with Muhammad Najem. Neus is an Emmy-award nominated journalist who initially covered Najem's story for CNN.
On this edition of Conversations, Daniella Mestyanek Young talks with host Dan Skinner about her memoir “Uncultured.” Mestyanek Young was raised in the religious cult, the “Children of God.” She later served for six years as an intelligence officer for the U.S. Army. She compares her experiences in both the cult and the military. She also discusses the warning signs of cults.
On this edition of Conversations, Kwame Alexander talks with host Dan Skinner about his novel “The Door of No Return,” the first in a trilogy written in verse. Alexander is a poet, educator, publisher, and New York Times Bestselling author of 35 books. He is also a frequent contributor to NPR’s "Morning Edition."
On this edition of Conversations, Steve Brusatte talks with host Dan Skinner about National Geographic Kids, “Dinosaur Atlas – When They Roamed, How They Lived, and Where We Find Their Fossils.”
On this edition of Conversations, Sean Carroll talks with host Dan Skinner about “The Biggest Ideas in the Universe – Space, Time, and Motion.” Carroll is Homewood Professor of Natural Philosophy at John Hopkins University. His previous books include “From Eternity to Here,” “The Particle at the End of the Universe,” “The Big Picture,” and “Something Deeply Hidden.”
On this edition of Conversations, Dr. Michael D. Stein talks with host Dan Skinner about “Me vs. Us – A Health Divided.” Dr. Stein is a primary care physician, researcher, and author who has been writing about medicine and public health for decades. Dr. Stein is a Professor and Chair of Health Law, Policy, and Management at Boston University School of Public Health.
On this edition of Conversations, Ryan T. Higgins talks with host Dan Skinner about his latest book, “Hey, Bruce!” Higgins is the author and illustrator of the New York Times best-selling “Mother Bruce.” In addition to the “Mother Bruce” series, Ryan is also the author and illustrator of “Norman Didn’t Do It!,” “We Don’t Eat Our Classmates,” “BE QUIET!,” and “What About Worms!?” among other books for children.
On this edition of Conversations, Tova Friedman talks with host Dan Skinner about “The Daughter of Auschwitz – My Story of Resilience, Survival and Hope,” which she co-authored with Malcolm Brabant, an award-winning foreign correspondent. Friedman is 84 years old and one of the youngest survivors of Auschwitz. Drawing from her experience and vivid memories, she writes and speaks against anti-Semitism and prejudice. She was the director of a nonprofit social service agency for 25 years and continues to work as a therapist.
On this edition of Conversations, Deborah Wiles talks with host Dan Skinner about “Bobby – A Story of Robert F. Kennedy.” Wiles is an award-winning author of several highly acclaimed books including her most recent picture book, “Night Walk to the Sea: A Story about Rachel Carson, Earth’s Protector.”
On this edition of Conversations, Howard Yaruss talks with host Dan Skinner about “Understandable Economics – Because Understanding Our Economy is Easier Than You Think and More Important Than You Know.” Yaruss is an economist, professor, attorney, businessman, and activist. He has taught a variety of courses on economics and business, and currently teaches at New York University.
On this edition of Conversations, Amy Sarig King talks with host Dan Skinner about her latest middle grade book, “Attack of the Black Rectangles.” King is the author of the award-winning middle-grade titles “Me and Marvin Gardens,” and “The Year We Fell from Space.” She has also published many critically acclaimed young adult novels under the name A.S. King.
On this edition of Conversations, Randall Munroe talks with host Dan Skinner about “What If? 2 – Additional Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions.” Munroe is the author of the #1 New York Times bestsellers “How To,” “What If?” and “Thing Explainer,” the science question-and-answer blog “What If?,” and the popular web comic “xkcd.”
On this edition of Conversations, Dr. Marisa G. Franco talks with host Dan Skinner about “Platonic – How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make – and Keep – Friends.” Franco holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Maryland and works as a professor there. She delivers talks about connection and belonging all over the country to private companies, universities, and non-profit organizations.
What should a child know before getting a cell phone? On this edition of Conversations, Dr. Catherine Pearlman talks with host Dan Skinner about “First Phone – A Child’s Guide to Digital Responsibility, Safety, and Etiquette.” Pearlman is an author, professor, and licensed clinical social worker who has been working with children and families for more than 25 years.
On this edition of Conversations, Roseanne A. Brown talks with host Dan Skinner about her latest novel under the Rick Riordan Presents imprint, “Serwa Boateng’s Guide to Vampire Hunting.” Brown was born in Ghana and immigrated to central Maryland as a child. Her previous novels include the bestselling “A Song of Wraiths and Ruin,” and “A Psalm of Storms and Silence.”
On this edition of Conversations, Mike Allen talks with host Dan Skinner about “Smart Brevity: The Power of Saying More with Less” which he co-wrote with Jim VandeHei and Roy Schwartz. Allen is a co-founder of Axios and writes the Axios newsletters “Axios AM,” “Axios PM” and “Axios Finish Line.” He is also an executive producer of the Emmy Award–winning docu-news series, “Axios” on HBO.
On this edition of Conversations, Ali Maffucci joins host Dan Skinner to talk about “feeding littles & beyond – 100 Baby-Led-Weaning-Friendly Recipes the Whole Family Will Love,” which she co-authored with Judy Delaware, and Megan McNamee. Maffucci is the author of two “New York Times” bestselling cookbooks and the founder of “inspiralized,” the family-friendly food and lifestyle blog and brand.
On this edition of Conversations, B. B. Alston talks with host Dan Skinner about his second novel, “Amari and the Great Game.” Alston’s debut middle grade novel, “Amari and the Night Brothers,” has been published in 27 countries and is an international bestseller. In the United States, the book has spent more than 30 weeks on the "New York Times" Bestseller List.
On this edition of Conversations, Dr. Melissa Goldberg Mintz talks with host Dan Skinner about “Has Your Child Been Traumatized? How to Know and What to Do to Promote Healing and Recovery.” Dr. Melissa Goldberg Mintz is a Clinical Psychologist in private practice who specializes in trauma care. She also holds the title of Clinical Assistant Professor at Baylor College of Medicine.
On this edition of Conversations, Karin Slaughter talks with host Dan Skinner about her latest novel, "Girl, Forgotten." Slaughter has written over 20 bestselling novels that have sold more than 40 million copies across the globe. Her novels include the Grant County and Will Trent series, as well as the standalone novels “Pretty Girls,” “The Good Daughter,” “Pieces of Her,” and “The Last Widow.”
On this edition of Conversations, Darren Canady talks with host Dan Skinner about “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.” Canady is directing the musical production which& opens on September 23 and runs through October 2. The October 1 performance will be Drag Night when the audience is encouraged to dress in drag or their disco finest and join the fun.
On this edition of Conversations, Suzanne Gordon and Steve Early talk with host Dan Skinner about “Our Veterans: Winners, Losers, Friends, and Enemies on the New Terrain of Veterans Affairs” which they co-authored with freelance journalist Jasper Craven. Suzanne Gordon is Senior Policy Analyst at the Veterans Healthcare Policy Institute and the author of numerous books, including “The Battle for Veterans Healthcare” and “Wounds of War.” Steve Early is a freelance Journalist, labor organizer, lawyer, and author of, most recently, “Refinery Town.”
On this edition of Conversations, David Shannon talks with host Dan Skinner about his latest children’s picture book, “Gold,” which is a retelling of the King Midas story. Shannon is the author and illustrator of 35 books for children. His book “No, David!” was a Caldecott Honor Book, and his second “New York Times” Best Illustrated Book of the Year.
On this edition of Conversations, Mara Grunbaum talks with host Dan Skinner about “Break Down: Explosions, implosions, crashes, crunches, cracks, and more… a HOW THINGS WORK look at how things don’t.” Grunbaum is an award-winning science journalist, editor, and author. Her work has appeared in “Slate,” “Popular Science,” “Discover,” and “Scholastic Science World."
On this edition of Conversations, Megan Shull talks with host Dan Skinner about her latest novel, “Billion Dollar Girl.” Shull is the bestselling author of many stories for young readers and teens. Her books have been adapted for film, including Disney’s, “The Swap.” Most recently, Paramount won the rights to her novel “Bounce.”
How does the COVID-19 pandemic compare to past pandemics? On this edition of Conversations, Brian Michael Jenkins talks with host Dan Skinner about“Plagues and Their Aftermath: How Societies Recover from Pandemics.” Jenkins is a leading authority on national security who has served as an advisor to governments, presidents, and CEOs.
On this edition of Conversations, Celia C. Perez talks with host Dan Skinner about her latest novel, “Tumble.” It's about a 12-year-old girl who goes in search of her birth father and discovers she is from a family of Luchadores. Perez is the author of the award-winning and critically acclaimed books, “The First Rule of Punk” and “Strange Birds: A Field Guide to Ruffling Feathers.”
On this edition of Conversations, Linda Flanagan talks with Host Dan Skinner about “Take Back the Game – How Money and Mania are Ruining Kids’ Sports – and Why It Matters.” Flanagan is a freelance journalist, researcher, and former cross-country and track coach. Her writing on sports has appeared in “The Atlantic,” “Runner's World,” and NPR's education site “Mind/Shift,” where she is a regular contributor.
Will this be her last novel? On this edition of Conversations, Faye Kellerman talks with host Dan Skinner about her latest novel, “The Hunt.” It’s another in her series of novels featuring the characters Peter Decker and Rina Lazarus. Kellerman is a multiple New York Times best-selling author with over 20 million books in print.
On this edition of Conversations, Daniel Stone talks with host Dan Skinner about “Sinkable: Obsession, The Deep Sea, and the Shipwreck of the Titanic.” Stone writes about science, history, and the environment. He is a former staff writer for "National Geographic" and a former White House correspondent for “Newsweek” and “The Daily Beast.”
On this edition of Conversations, Matt de la Peña and Corinna Luyken talk with host Dan Skinner about “patchwork” a children’s picture book, which they created together. Matt as the author and Corinna as the illustrator. Among other books, Matt de la Peña is the author of the Newbery Medal-winning “Last Stop on Market Street.” Corinna Luyken is an author-illustrator whose books include the New York Times bestseller “My Heart.”
An underwater Post Office? On this edition of Conversations, Kathryn Williams talks with host Dan Skinner about National Geographic Kid’s “Weird but True! World 2023.” Williams has been editing (and, on occasion, writing and illustrating) children's books at National Geographic Kids for 7 years. She discusses the challenge of finding weird stuff from around the world.
On this edition of Conversations, Mohsin Hamid talks with host Dan Skinner about his latest novel, “The Last White Man.” Hamid is the author of five novels, including the international bestsellers “Exit West” and “The Reluctant Fundamentalist.” His essays have appeared in “The New York Times,” the “Washington Post,” “The New York Review of Books,” and elsewhere.
On this edition of Conversations, Melissa Greene-Blye and Elizabeth Sullivan talk with host Dan Skinner about “Good Morning Indian Country.” The morning news and talk show is produced in partnership with the Lawrence Arts Center, the University of Kansas School of Journalism, and Haskell Indian Nations University. The second season begins on September 7.
On this edition of Conversations, Dr. Gabby Wild joins host Dan Skinner to talk about “How to Speak Animal: A Guide to Learning How Animals Communicate,” from National Geographic Kids. Wild is a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) with degrees from Cornell University. She creates educational videos and teaches children internationally about wildlife conservation.
On this edition of Conversations, Rachel Vail talks with host Dan Skinner about her latest picture book, “Sometimes I Grumblesquinch.” Vail has spent the past 30 years writing 40-plus books about – and from the perspective of – kids going through the emotional metamorphosis of growing up. Some of her many beloved picture books and novels, include “Righty and Lefty,” “Jibberwillies at Night,” “Sometimes I'm Bombaloo,” the “Mama Rex & T series,” “Lucky,” and “You, Maybe.”
On this edition of Conversations, Chantel Prat talks with host Dan Skinner about “The Neuroscience of You: How Every Brain Is Different and How to Understand Yours.” Prat is a professor at the University of Washington with appointments in the departments of Psychology, Neuroscience, and Linguistics; with affiliations at the Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences, the Center for Neurotechnology, and the Institute for Neuroengineering.
On this edition of Conversations, Melissa de la Cruz talks with host Dan Skinner about her latest novel in the Blue Bloods series, “After Life.” She is the author of the #1 New York Times best-selling “Isle of the Lost” series, as well as many other best-selling novels, including “Alex & Eliza” and all the books in the Blue Bloods series.
On this edition of Conversations, Paula Young Shelton talks with host Dan Skinner about “Just Like Jesse Owens” a children’s book that she coauthored with her father, Ambassador Andrew Young, the legendary civil rights leader, Congressman, and two-term Mayor of Atlanta. Shelton is an early childhood educator and the author of the children’s book, “Child of the Civil Rights Movement.”
Football by the numbers! On this edition of Conversations, Eric Zweig talks with host Dan Skinner about the book he wrote for National Geographic Kids, “It’s a Numbers Game! Football. The math behind the perfect punt, the game-changing interception, and so much more!” Zweig has been writing professionally about sports and sports history since 1985.
Are you an introvert? On this edition of Conversations, Jevonya Allen talks with host Dan Skinner about “The Introvert's Guide to Becoming a Master Networker.” Allen is an author, a speaker, and a networking coach. She is the Creator and Chief Visionary Officer of Twisted Networking.
On this edition of Conversations, Mark Greaney talks with host Dan Skinner about his latest novel, “Armored.” To research his novels, he has traveled to more than 15 countries and trained alongside military and law enforcement. Among other novels, he is known for his bestselling “Gray Man” series and for carrying on the legacy of Tom Clancy in a series of Tom Clancy novels.
On this edition of Conversations, D.J. Vanas talks with host Dan Skinner about “The Warrior Within – Own Your Power to Serve, Fight, Protect, and Heal.” Vanas is a member of the Ottawa Tribe of Michigan, a former U.S. Air Force officer, an author, and an internationally acclaimed speaker for Fortune 500 companies, hundreds of tribal nations, and audiences nationwide.
On this edition of Conversations, Jude Stewart talks to host Dan Skinner about “Revelations in Air: A Guidebook to Smell.” Stewart writes about design and culture for Slate, the Believer, Fast Company, Design Observer and other publications. She is also the author of "ROY G. BIV" and "Patternalia."
On this edition of Conversations, Hayley Campbell talks with host Dan Skinner about “All the Living and the Dead - From Embalmers to Executioners, an Exploration of the People Who Have Made Death Their Life's Work.” Campbell is the author of “The Art of Neil Gaiman” and her work has appeared in “WIRED,” “The Guardian,” “New Statesman,” “Empire,” “GQ,” and more.
How can you fight racism? On this edition of Conversations, Kate Schatz talks with host Dan Skinner about “Do the Work! An Antiracist Activity Book” which she co-authored along with W. Kamau Bell. Schatz is an author, activist, educator, and queer feminist mama who's been talking, writing, and teaching about race, gender, social justice, and equity for many years.
On this edition of Conversations, Mary Alice Monroe talks with host Dan Skinner about another in “The Islanders” series, called “Search for Treasure.” Monroe is the “New York Times” bestselling author of 27 books, including the bestselling “The Beach House” series for adults. Monroe also writes children’s picture books in addition to middle grade fiction.
On this edition of Conversations, Bellen Woodard talks with host Dan Skinner about “More than Peach – Changing the world… one crayon at a time!” Woodard is an 11-year-old entrepreneur, trailblazer, and CEO of Bellen’s More than Peach Project®, The World’s 1st Crayon Activist™, and pioneer of “skin-color” crayons. Her art brand has now become a global movement. More than Peach Website.
On this edition of Conversations, Keith Recker talks with host Dan Skinner about “Deep Color: The Shades that Shape Our Souls.” Recker has 35 years of experience in marketing, merchandising, trend, and color forecasting. He is a creative director at the Pantone Color Institute, and a member of the Interiors forecasting team at the Color Association of the United States.
On this edition of Conversations, Dr. Rachel Pruchno talks with host Dan Skinner about “Beyond Madness: The Pain and Possibilities of Serious Mental Illness.” Dr. Pruchno is a decades-long mental health professional, Director of Research at the New Jersey Institute for Successful Aging, and Endowed Professor of Medicine at Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine.
Are forgeries common in the art world? On this edition of Conversations, Daniel Silva talks with host Dan Skinner about his 25th novel, and the latest to feature the character Gabriel Allon, “Portrait of an Unknown Woman.” Silva is a New York Times bestselling author who is best known for his long-running thriller series starring spy and art restorer Gabriel Allon.
On this edition of Conversations, Eve Karlin talks with host Dan Skinner about "Track 61." The historical novel is based on the true story of a Nazi saboteur landing in Amagansett, NY. Karlin's previous historical novel, “City of Liars and Thieves,” is about New York's first murder trial.
On this edition of Conversations, Ellen Jovin talks with host Dan Skinner about “Rebel with a Clause: Tales and Tips from a Roving Grammarian.” Jovin is a co-founder of Syntaxis, a communication skills training consultancy. She visited 49 cities across the nation, setting up her Grammar Table, answering grammar questions and dispensing advice.
On this edition of Conversations, Jessica Nabongo talks with host Dan Skinner about “The Catch Me If You Can – One Woman’s Journey to Every Country in the World.” She completed her journey as the first Black woman on record to travel to all 195 countries of the world in October of 2019.
On this edition of Conversations, Eden Collinsworth talks with host Dan Skinner about "What the Ermine Saw – The Extraordinary Journey of Leonardo da Vinci’s Most Mysterious Portrait.”
On this edition of Conversations, sociologists Karen A. Cerulo and Janet M. Ruane talk with host Dan Skinner about “Dreams of a Lifetime: How Who We Are Shapes How We Imagine our Future.” Their study shows that economic status, age, gender, and race all impact how we think about our futures.
On this edition of Conversations, Steve Brusatte, PhD talks with host Dan Skinner about “The Rise and Reign of the Mammals: A New History, from the Shadow of the Dinosaurs to Us.”
On this edition of Conversations, Dean Hamer and Joe Wilson talk with host Dan Skinner about “Kapaemahu.” “Kapaemahu” was produced as a collaborative effort between Hamer, Wilson, Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, and illustrator Daniel Sousa. It tells the story of a 15th century indigenous Hawaiian legend.
On this edition of Conversations, Tracy L. Robinson-Wood talks with host Dan Skinner about “Sister Resisters: Mentoring Black Women on Campus." Robinson-Wood is Professor of Applied Psychology at Northeastern University. She coauthored the book with Janie Victoria Ward, Professor Emeritus of the Departments of Education and Africana Studies at Simmons University.
On this edition of Conversations, Brian Paul Cross talks with host Dan Skinner about “King Froderick of Basschundia” and “King Froderick at War.” Cross wrote and illustrated the children's books that were inspired by his dog. He will be at The Raven bookstore for a book signing on Friday, July 22nd at 3pm.
On this edition of Conversations, Dr. Rachel Epp Buller and Maria Velasco talk with host Dan Skinner about the "Making It Work" exhibition at the Lawrence Arts Center. Buller and Velasco are the curators of the exhibition which is on display through July 30th. They explain the origin of the exhibition and discuss the issues the artwork explores.
On this edition of Conversations, Patrick Aryee talks with host Dan Skinner about “30 Animals That Made Us Smarter: Stories of the Natural World That Inspired Human Ingenuity.” Aryee is a biologist, documentary filmmaker and wildlife TV presenter for the BBC, Sky and other broadcast outlets. He is also the host of the podcast “30 Animals That Made Us Smarter.”
On this edition of Conversations, Fabian Nicieza talks with host Dan Skinner about his second novel, “The Self-Made Widow.” His first novel, "Suburban Dicks," was a finalist for the Edgar Award for Best First Novel by an American Author. Nicieza is also a comic book writer who is best known as the co-creator of Marvel's Deadpool and for his work on titles such as X-Men, X-Force, New Warriors, Cable, and Thunderbolts.
On this edition of Conversations, Soman Chainani talks with host Dan Skinner about the latest book in the series, “Rise of the School for Good and Evil.” Chainani is the New York Times bestselling author of “The School for Good and Evil” series. The fairy-tale saga has sold over 3 million copies and will soon be a major motion picture from Netflix.
On this edition of Conversations, Clare Pooley talks with host Dan Skinner about her second novel, “Iona Iverson’s Rules for Commuting.” Pooley graduated from Cambridge University, and then spent 20 years in advertising before becoming a full-time writer. Her debut novel, “The Authenticity Project,” became a New York Times Bestseller.
On this edition of Conversations, Ryan Britt talks with host Dan Skinner about “Phasers on Stun! How the Making (and Remaking) of Star Trek Changed the World.” Britt is the author of “Luke Skywalker Can’t Read and Other Geeky Truths” and writes about Star Trek weekly for “Den of Geek!” and “Inverse,” and has covered Star Trek for SyFy Wire, and Star Trek.com, extensively.
On this edition of Conversations, Grant Golliher talks with host Dan Skinner about “Think Like a Horse – Lessons in Life, Leadership, and Empathy from an Unconventional Cowboy.”
On this edition of Conversations, Nizar Ibrahim, a National Geographic Explorer, talks with host Dan Skinner about dinosaurs on National Dinosaur Day. Ibrahim is a vertebrate paleontologist and dinosaur expert. Over the last decade, he has reached millions of people around the globe via speaking tours, exhibits, educational videos, books, and scientific literacy projects for young people.
On this edition of Conversations, Tui T. Sutherland talks with host Dan Skinner about the latest novel in her “Wings of Fire” series, “The Flames of Hope." Sutherland is the author of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling “Wings of Fire” series, the “Menagerie trilogy,” and the “Pet Trouble" series.
On this edition of Conversations, Stephanie Warren Drimmer talks with host Dan Skinner about National Geographic Kids “Ultimate Book of the Future: Incredible, Ingenious, and Totally Real Tech That Will Change Life as You Know It.”
On this edition of Conversations, Dr. Meg Lowman talks with host Dan Skinner about the National Geographic Kids “Almanac 2023” and the 2023 Almanac Challenge: Me as a Tree. Lowman pioneered the science of canopy ecology. She has been nicknamed the “real-life Lorax” by “National Geographic” and “Einstein of the Treetops” by “The Wall Street Journal.” She has explored trees around the planet as the world’s first global arbornaut.
How can women overcome negative societal and cultural expectations? On this edition of Conversations, Melissa Febos talks with host Dan Skinner about her National Book Critics Circle Award Winning book, “Girlhood.” Febos is also the author of the memoir “Whip Smart,” and the essay collection, “Abandon Me.”
On this edition of Conversations, Philip C. Stead and Matthew Cordell join host Dan Skinner to talk about “Every Dog in the Neighborhood.” Stead is a Caldecott-winning author and Cordell is a Caldecott-Winning author and illustrator. This is the latest collaboration for the two who have produced several children's books together.
On this edition of Conversations, Lisa L. Lewis talks with host Dan Skinner about “The Sleep-Deprived Teen: Why Our Teenagers Are So Tired, and How Parents and Schools Can Help Them Thrive.” Lewis is a freelance journalist who covers the intersection of parenting, public health, and education.
On this edition of Conversations, Wade Rouse talks with host Dan Skinner about his memoir, “Magic Season: A Son’s Story.” Rouse, who writes fiction under the pen name Viola Shipman, is an internationally bestselling author of 13 books, including four memoirs and nine novels.
On this edition of Conversations, Catherine Newman talks with host Dan Skinner about “What Can I Say? – A Kid’s Guide to Super Useful Social Skills to Help You Get Along and Express Yourself.” Newman is the author of the award-winning bestseller “How to Be a Person,” as well as two parenting memoirs.
On this edition of Conversations, Daniel Bergner talks with host Dan Skinner about “The Mind and the Moon: My Brother’s Story, The Science of Our Brains, and the Search for Our Psyches.” Bergner is a contributing writer for the “New York Times Magazine” and the author of five previous books of award-winning nonfiction.
On this edition of Conversations, Robin Benoit talks with host Dan Skinner about her novel, “The Eighty-Year-Old Sorority Girls,” which was inspired in part by her experience as a sorority alumna. Benoit's previous two books were works of non-fiction. This novel is her first foray into fiction.
On this edition of Conversations, Derek Kwan, Executive Director of the Lied Center, talks with host Dan Skinner about upcoming performances. Included in the performances is "The Moth" which is being presented in partnership with KPR. More information about future performances is available from the Lied Center website.
On this edition of Conversations, New York Times bestselling author Terri Libenson talks with host Dan Skinner about the latest in the “Emmie & Friends” series, “Remarkably Ruby.” Libenson is also the Reuben Award–winning cartoonist of the recently retired syndicated comic strip “The Pajama Diaries.”
On this edition of Conversations, Johnnie Christmas talks with host Dan Skinner about his graphic novel, “Swim Team – Small Waves, Big Changes.” Christmas is a #1 New York Times Best Selling graphic novelist. He is perhaps best known for co-creating the series “Angel Catbird” with celebrated writer Margaret Atwood and adapting William Gibson’s “Alien 3” into a critically acclaimed graphic novel of the same name.
On this edition of Conversations, Katherine Stewart talks with host Dan Skinner about “The Power Worshippers: Inside the Dangerous Rise of Religious Nationalism.” Stewart is an author and investigative journalist whose work has been featured in major newspapers, magazines, and national broadcast news.
Wick is supposed to be the next Dark Lord, but so far he's just a Dork Lord. On this edition of Conversations, Mike Johnston talks with host Dan Skinner about the second book in his “Confessions of a Dork Lord” series, “Grave Dangers.” Johnston is an author of novels for adults and middle grade readers.
On this edition of Conversations, Topeka Civic Theatre Artistic Director Shannon Reilly talks with host Dan Skinner about “Art of Murder – The Case of the Deadly Grudges.” The Topeka Civic Theatre benefit performance event takes place on June 24. Tickets and more information is available at TopekaCivicTheatre.com.
On this edition of Conversations, Jennifer Egan talks with host Dan Skinner about her latest novel, “The Candy House.” Egan is the author of six previous books of fiction including "A Visit from the Goon Squad,” which won the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award.
On this edition of Conversations, Stephanie Pearson talks with host Dan Skinner about “100 Great American Parks,” published by National Geographic. Pearson writes about travel, culture, the environment, people, and cutting-edge gear. Her articles have appeared in a wide range of publications including the “New York Times Magazine,” “National Geographic Traveler,” “Wired,” and “Lonely Planet, just to name a few.
On this edition of Conversations, Elizabeth Fee talks with host Dan Skinner about “How to Survive Middle School: World History.” Fee is currently Assistant Principal at the Ella Baker School, a Pre-K through grade 8 public school in New York City. During 30 years as an educator, she has served as a middle school Humanities teacher, Social Studies Core Curriculum writer, and an advisor to principals.
On this edition of Conversations, Dhonielle Clayton talks with host Dan Skinner about “The Marvellers,” which is her middle-grade fantasy debut. Clayton is the New York Times bestselling author of “The Belles” series and “Shattered Midnight.” She is also the co-author of “Blackout,” “The Rumor Game,” and the “Tiny Pretty Things” duology, a Netflix original series.
On this edition of Conversations, Dr. Chris McCoy talks with host Dan Skinner about the Theatre Lawrence production of “Hello, Dolly!” The musical opens on June 10 and runs through the 26th. McCoy is both directing and serving as the choreographer for the performance.
On this edition of Conversations, Morgan Levine, Ph.D. talks with host Dan Skinner about “True Age: Cutting-Edge Research to Help Turn Back the Clock.” Dr. Levine is an assistant professor of pathology at Yale University School of Medicine. Her research focuses on the science of biological aging.
On this edition of Conversations, Kelly Hargrave talks with host Dan Skinner about “Can’t Get Enough Shark Stuff: Fun Facts, Awesome Info, Cool Games, Silly Jokes and More!” from National Geographic Kids. Hargrave is an author of nonfiction and novelty children’s books for a variety of top publishers.
On this edition of Conversations, Dana Suskind, MD talks with host Dan Skinner about “Parent Nation: Unlocking Every Child’s Potential, Fulfilling Society’s Promise.” Suskind is the Founder and Co-Director of the TMW Center for Early Learning + Public Health and Professor of Surgery, Pediatrics, and Public Policy at the University of Chicago.
On this edition of Conversations, lawyer turned author, A.F. Steadman, talks with host Dan Skinner about her debut novel “Skandar and the Unicorn Thief.” The book is reported by the Guardian to be the largest known deal for a children’s book debut in the UK. That deal includes movie rights for Sony Pictures.
On this edition of Conversations, Santino Zafarana talks with host Dan Skinner about “Think Before You Shoot: The Art of Taking Creative Photographs.” In addition to creating his own works of photographic art, he teaches and mentors at the Creative Photography Workshops school in Los Angeles, which he owns with his wife Tracey Landworth, an equally accomplished photographer.
On this edition of Conversations, Cassidy Puckett talks with host Dan Skinner about “Redefining Geek: Bias and the Five Hidden Habits of Tech-Savvy Teens.” Puckett is assistant professor of sociology at Emory University. She holds a master’s degree from Stanford’s Learning Design and Technology program. Prior to earning her Ph.D., she taught technology classes for six years at Urban Promise Academy Middle School in Oakland, Calif.
On this edition of Conversations, Dr. Tracy Dennis-Tiwary talks with host Dan Skinner about “Future Tense: Why Anxiety is Good For You (Even Though It Feels Bad).” Dennis-Tiwary is a professor of psychology and neuroscience. She is also Director of the Emotional Regulation Lab and Co-Executive Director of the Center for Health Technology at Hunter College.
On this edition of Conversations, bestselling author Sayantani DasGupta talks with host Dan Skinner about "Debating Darcy: Pride vs. Persistence," her first book for young adult readers. It’s a re-imagining of “Pride and Prejudice” set in modern times in the world of high school debate competition.
On this edition of Conversations, Matt Richtel talks with host Dan Skinner about “Inspired: Understanding Creativity – A journey Through Art, Science and the Soul.” Richtel, a New York Times reporter, won the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for National Reporting. His previous books include “An Elegant Defense,” and “A Deadly Wandering.”
On this edition of Conversations, Dr. Pauline Boss talks with host Dan Skinner about “The Myth of Closure: Ambiguous Loss in a Time of Pandemic and Change.” Boss is emeritus professor at University of Minnesota. She is known internationally for developing the theory of ambiguous loss.
On this edition of Conversations, Beth Anstandig talks with host Dan Skinner about “The Human Herd: Awakening Our Natural Leadership.” Anstandig is a life-long cowgirl, writer, professor, and licensed psychotherapist. She has 25 years of experience pioneering the Natural Leadership model.
On this edition of Conversations, James Rollins talks with host Dan Skinner about the 16th novel in his Sigma Force series, “Kingdom of Bones.” Rollins is the #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of the Sigma Force series, as well as the Tucker Wayne series, and the Order of the Sanguines series, among others.
On this edition of Conversations, Steven Kotler talks with host Dan Skinner about his latest novel, “The Devil's Dictionary.” Kotler is a New York Times bestselling author, an award-winning journalist, and the Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective. His writing has also appeared in more than 100 publications, including the New York Times Magazine, Wired, and the Wall Street Journal.
On this edition of Conversations, Mark Follman talks with host Dan Skinner about “Trigger Points: Inside the Mission to Stop Mass Shootings in America.” Follman is a longtime journalist and the National Affairs Editor for Mother Jones. Since 2012, his various investigations into gun violence and its impact on American society have been honored with numerous awards.
On this edition of Conversations, Stephen M.R. Covey talks with host Dan Skinner about “Trust & Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others.” His previous books include “The Speed of Trust” and “Smart Trust.” In addition to being an author, he is an advisor on trust, leadership, and ethics.
Annie Hartnett’s latest novel was inspired, in part, by living in a cemetery and by Thornton Wilder's "Our Town." On this edition of Conversations, Annie Hartnett talks with host Dan Skinner about her latest novel, "Unlikely Animals." Hartnett’s previous novel is the critically acclaimed “Rabbit Cake” which was included on numerous “Best of 2017” book lists.
On this edition of Conversations, Amanda Rettke talks with host Dan Skinner about her latest book,“Homestead Recipes: Midwestern Inspiration, Family Favorites, and Pearls of Wisdom from a Sassy Home Cook.” She is the author of “Surprise-Inside Cakes,” and her recipes have been featured in numerous publications including “Better Homes and Gardens,” “Bon Appétit,” and “Epicurious,” just to name a few.
On this edition of Conversations, David Liittschwager talks with host Dan Skinner about his photo book, “Octopus Seahorse Jellyfish.” Liittschwager's photography has been exhibited at major museums including the American Museum of Natural History in New York City and the National Academy of Sciences in Washington, D.C.
On this edition of Conversations, James Crews talks with host Dan Skinner about “The Path to Kindness – Poems of Connection and Joy.”
Her latest novel has been described as "Lord of the Flies" in space and she's okay with that. On this edition of Conversations, Riley Redgate talks with host Dan Skinner about her latest novel, “Alone Out Here.” Redgate’s previous young adult novels include “Seven Ways We Lie,” “Noteworthy” and “Final Draft.”
On this edition of Conversations, Juli Berwald talks with host Dan Skinner about “Life on the Rocks: Building a Future for Coral Reefs.” Berwald has a PhD in ocean science and is the author of “Spineless.” She has also written for several publications including “The New York Times,” “Nature,” and “National Geographic.”
On this edition of Conversations, Kate Swenson talks with host Dan Skinner about “Forever Boy: A Mother’s Memoir of Autism and Finding Joy.” Swenson is the creator of the blog and Facebook page “Finding Cooper’s Voice,” which provides hope and comfort for parents of children with autism. She speaks regularly about autism, parenting, and motherhood.
On this edition of Conversations, Steve Binder talks with host Dan Skinner about “Elvis ’68 Comeback: The Story Behind the Special.” Binder, who teamed up with Elvis Presley for the iconic television special, is an Emmy and ACE award-winning producer, director, writer, educator, and Golden Globe nominee. The Los Angeles Times called his first feature film, The T.A.M.I. Show, “the greatest of all rock 'n' roll films.” He also wrote, produced, and directed dozens of television specials, including multiple Diana Ross specials and “Petula” with British singer Petula Clark and Harry Belafonte.
On this edition of Conversations, Vanessa Hua talks with host Dan Skinner about her latest novel “Forbidden City” which is set during the Cultural Revolution in China. Hua is a columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle and the author of the novel “A River of Stars” and a story collection, “Deceit and Other Possibilities.”
On this edition of Conversations, John Stephens talks with host Dan Skinner about KU's production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s H.M.S. Pinafore. Stephens is directing the musical which opens on April 29 and runs through May 5 at the Crafton-Preyer Theatre in Murphy Hall on the KU campus.
On this edition of Conversations, Tom Clavin talks with host Dan Skinner about “To the Uttermost Ends of the Earth: The Epic Hunt for the South's Most Feared Ship—and the Greatest Sea Battle of the Civil War,” which he co-authored with Phil Keith. Clavin is a bestselling author of books about history.
On this edition of Conversations, Susan Tyler Hitchcock talks with host Dan Skinner about “Into the Forest: The Secret Language of Trees.” Hitchcock is a writer and editor specializing in science, nature, and history. She is the author of 14 books and has also written the text for numerous National Geographic photography books.
On this edition of Conversations, Roshani Chokshi talks with host Dan Skinner about the final book in the Pandava series, “Aru Shah and the Nectar of Immortality.” Chokshi is the author of the New York Times best-selling first book in the Pandava series, “Aru Shah and the End of Time,” and its four sequels.
On this edition of Conversations, Piet Knetsch talks with host Dan Skinner about the Theatre Lawrence production of “The Girl on the Train.” Knetsch is directing the play which opens on April 22 and runs through May 1.
On this edition of Conversations, Ken Blanchard and Randy Conley talk with host Dan Skinner about “Simple Truths of Leadership – 52 Ways to Be a Servant Leader and Build Trust.” Blanchard is one of the world’s most influential leadership experts. He is the co-author of more than sixty-five books, including the iconic “The One Minute Manager.”
On this edition of Conversations, Kimberlee Yolanda Williams talks with host Dan Skinner about “Dear White Woman, Please Come Home – Hand Me Your Bias, and I’ll Show You Our Connection.” Williams is an educator, DEI administrator, consultant, workshop leader, speaker, and certified life and health coach.
On this edition of Conversations, Patti Callahan talks with host Dan Skinner about her latest work of historical fiction, “Surviving Savannah,” which is based on the sinking of a steamship in 1838. Callahan is a New York Times and USA Today best-selling author of 15 novels, including historical fiction.
On this edition of Conversations, Ashley Yablon talks with host Dan Skinner about “Standing Up to China: How a Whistleblower Risked Everything for His Country.” Yablon works as a consultant, advising law practitioners and corporations on domestic and international dealings, as well as optimizing their legal departments.
On this edition of Conversations, John W. Farrell talks with host Dan Skinner about “The Clock and the Camshaft: And Other Medieval Inventions We Still Can’t Live Without.” Farrell has written for the “Wall Street Journal,” “New Scientist,” and the “Boston Globe,” among other publications and writes a science blog for “Forbes.”
On this edition of Conversations, Gregory Maguire talks with host Dan Skinner about his latest children’s book “Cress Watercress.” Maguire is the author of “Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West,” which inspired the musical. His children's books include “What-the-Dickens,” and “Egg & Spoon.”
On this edition of Conversations, Dr. Martin Abrahamson and Dr. Sanjiv Chopra talk with host Dan Skinner about “Conquer Your Diabetes: Prevention, Control, Remission.” Abrahamson is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, who lectures globally on diabetes. Dr. Chopra is a best-selling author and Professor of Medicine who served as the Faculty Dean for Continuing Education at Harvard Medical School for 12 years.
Want to take over the World? On this edition of Conversations, Ryan North talks with host Dan Skinner about “How to Take Over the World: Practical Schemes and Scientific Solutions for the Aspiring Supervillain.” North is a New York Times-bestselling author whose books include “How to Invent Everything,” and an award winning author for Marvel Comics.
How can we turn regret into something positive? On this edition of Conversations, Daniel H. Pink talks with host Dan Skinner about "The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward.” Pink is the author the New York Times bestsellers “A Whole New Mind,” “Drive,” “To Sell Is Human,” and “When.”
On this edition of Conversations, Lisa Scottoline talks with host Dan Skinner about her latest novel, "What Happened to the Bennetts.” Scottoline is the New York Times-bestselling and Edgar Award-winning author of 33 novels ranging from historical to contemporary.
On this edition of Conversations, Saralyn Reece Hardy, Director of the Spencer Museum of Art, talks with host Dan Skinner about recent renovations and current exhibits at the museum. She also spotlights the "Debut" exhibition and information for visitors.
On this edition of Conversations, Rebecca Roland talks with host Dan Skinner about “The Art of Talking With Children – The Simple Keys to Nurturing Kindness, Creativity, and Confidence in Kids.” Roland is an oral and written language specialist in the Neurology Department of Children’s Hospital Boston and a lecturer at Harvard University.
On this edition of Conversations, Joe Yogerst talks with host Dan Skinner about “50 States 500 Campgrounds: Where to Go, When to Go, What to See, What to Do.” Yogerst is an editor, writer, and photographer, who has contributed to more than 40 National Geographic books, including the best-selling “50 States, 5,000 Ideas;” “100 Drives, 5,000 Ideas;” and “100 Parks, 5,000 Ideas.”
On this edition of Conversations, David Yovanno talks with host Dan Skinner about “The Partnership Economy: How Modern Businesses Find New Customers, Grow Revenue, and Deliver Exceptional Experiences.” Yovanno is the CEO of impact.com. Yovanno and impact.com have been pioneers in establishing partnerships as a third channel for revenue growth alongside sales and marketing.
On this edition of Conversations, Lisa Barr talks with host Dan Skinner about her latest novel "Woman on Fire," which deals with Nazi art theft during World War Two. The novel has also been optioned for a movie starring Sharon Stone. Lisa Barr is an author, journalist, and blogger. Her previous novels include “The Unbreakables” and “Fugitive Colors.”
On this edition of Conversations, Amy Kelly talks with host Dan Skinner about “Dueling Returns” at Theatre Lawrence, Saturday evening, March 26. Kelly served as the Dueling Coordinator for the fundraising show to benefit Theatre Lawrence. The show, which begins at 7:30, features community members in "once in a lifetime" performances. Performers include KPR's Kaye McIntyre.
On this edition of Conversations, William Dalrymple talks with host Dan Skinner about “The Anarchy: The East India Company, Corporate Violence, and the Pillage of an Empire.” Dalrymple is the author of nine books about India and the Islamic world, including “Return of a King,” which won the Hemingway Award. He writes regularly for the New Yorker and the Guardian.
On this edition of Conversations, Ilsa Govan and Tilman Smith talk with host Dan Skinner about “What’s Up with White Women? - Unpacking Sexism and White Privilege in Pursuit of Racial Justice.” Smith is an educator, consultant, facilitator, and activist focused on racial justice, white privilege, internalized sexism, and internalized white superiority. Ilsa Govan is an anti-racist facilitator, consultant, leadership coach, activist, and the co-founder of Cultures Connecting, which has helped organizations put their vision of racial equity into practice.
On this edition of Conversations, Neal Thompson talks with host Dan Skinner about “The First Kennedys – The Humble Roots of an American Dynasty.” Thompson is a journalist and author. His previous non-fiction books include “A Curious Man,” “Driving with the Devil,” “Light this Candle,” and “Hurricane Season.”
On this edition of Conversations, Crispin Boyer talks with host Dan Skinner about the latest installment in the “Zeus the Mighty” series, this one is “Zeus the Mighty – The Epic Escape from the Underworld.” Boyer has written more than 20 books for National Geographic Kids, covering topics that young readers find fascinating, from bugs to boogers and sharks to cyborgs.
On this edition of Conversations, Liz Carlisle talks with host Dan Skinner about her latest book, “Healing Grounds: Climate, Justice, and the Deep Roots of Regenerative Farming.” Carlisle is an Assistant Professor in the Environmental Studies Program at UC Santa Barbara, where she teaches courses on food and farming.
On this edition of Conversations, Emily Murphy talks with host Dan Skinner about “Grow Now: How We Can Save Our Health, Communities, and Planet – One Garden at a Time.” Murphy is a regenerative organic gardener, photographer, and designer. As the author of “Grow What You Love” and creator of the blog passthepistil.com, she has dedicated the last 15 years to garden education and nature advocacy.
On this edition of Conversations, Dana Thomas joins host Dan Skinner to talk about “Fashionopolis: The Secrets Behind the Clothes We Wear.” She is currently editor-at-large for Vogue Business, and a regular contributor to the New York Times Style section. Her previous books include “Deluxe: How Luxury Lost Its Luster.” She also hosts a podcast called "The Green Dream with Dana Thomas."
On this edition of Conversations, Christopher G. De Pree talks with host Dan Skinner about “Astronomical Mindfulness – Your Cosmic Guide to Reconnecting with the Sun, Moon, Stars, and Planets,” which he co-authored with Sarah Scoles. De Pree is the director of the National Radio Dynamic Zone Project at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory and the author of several popular astronomy books including “Idiot’s Guides: The Cosmos.”
On this edition of Conversations, Peng Shepherd talks with host Dan Skinner about her latest novel, "The Cartographers." Shepherd’s first novel, “The Book of M,” received numerous recognitions including being named best book of the year by Amazon, Elle, Refinery29, and The Verge.
On this edition of Conversations, Roni Cohen-Sandler, PhD, talks with host Dan Skinner about “Anything But My Phone, Mom! – Raising Emotionally Resilient Daughters in the Digital Age.” Cohen-Sandler is a licensed clinical psychologist, author, and speaker with decades of experience assessing and treating adolescents and adults.
Want to make your voice heard? On this edition of Conversations, Zoe Chance talks with host Dan Skinner about “Influence Is Your Superpower – The Science of Winning Hearts, Sparking Change, and Making Good Things Happen.” Chance teaches influence and persuasion at Yale School of Management. She says in order to be heard, we have to listen first.
On this edition of Conversations, Clare Fieseler talks with host Dan Skinner about “No Boundaries – 25 Women Explorers and Scientists Share Adventures, Inspiration, and Advice,” which she co-authored with Gabby Salazar. Fieseler is a National Geographic Explorer, photojournalist, and conservation biologist. She hopes the book will inspire girls to pursue STEM related careers.
Nims Purja wants to inspire you to follow your dreams. On this edition of Conversations, Nims Purja talks with host Dan Skinner about “Beyond Possible: One Man, 14 Peaks, and the Mountaineering Achievement of a Lifetime.” Purja is a Nepalese mountaineer and holder of multiple mountaineering world records. The book is available in both adult and young reader editions.
On this edition of Conversations, Dori Hillestad Butler talks with host Dan Skinner about her two new books for children, “King & Kayla and the Case of the Lost Library Book” and “Dear Beast: Simon Sleeps Over.” Dori Hillestad Butler is an award-winning children’s book author. Her honors include an Edgar Award, two Geisel Honors, and 19 state award nominations.
On this edition of Conversations, Jason Smith talks with host Dan Skinner about the Theatre Lawrence production of Agatha Christi’s “And Then There Were None.” Smith is directing the play which opens March 4 and runs through the 13th.
On this edition of Conversations, Abbe Greenberg and Maggie Sarachek talk with host Dan Skinner about “The Anxiety Sisters’ Survival Guide: How You Can Become More Hopeful, Connected and Happy.” Greenberg and Sarachek are trained counselors, mental health advocates, researchers, educators, writers, and long-time anxiety sufferers.
On this edition of Conversations, Christina Crook joins host Dan Skinner to discuss “Good Burdens: How to Live Joyfully in the Digital Age.” Crook is a pioneer and leading voice in the field of digital well-being. She is the author of the award-winning book “The Joy of Missing Out: Finding Balance in a Wired World” and also hosts the JOMO(cast) podcast.
On this edition of Conversations, Greg Brennecka, PhD talks with host Dan Skinner about “Impact: How Rocks from Space Led to Life, Culture, and Donkey Kong.” Brennecka is a staff scientist and cosmochemist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. His research has appeared in Science, Nature, and Proceedings of the National Academy of Science.
On this edition of Conversations, Ruta Sepetys talks with host Dan Skinner about her novel, “I Must Betray You,” which is set in Romania in 1989. Sepetys is an internationally acclaimed, #1 New York Times bestselling author of historical fiction. Her previous novels include “Between Shades of Gray,” “Salt to the Sea” and “Fountains of Silence.”
Did you know what we now know as "King Cake" originated in Ancient Rome? On this edition of Conversations, Matt Haines talks with host Dan Skinner about “The Big Book of King Cake: The Stories & Bakers Behind New Orleans Sweetest Tradition.” Haines is based in New Orleans. He writes about food, travel, current events, and inspirational people.
On this edition of Conversations, A. J. Baime talks with host Dan Skinner about “White Lies – The Double Life of Walter F. White and America’s Darkest Secret.” Baime’s previous books about history include “The Arsenal of Democracy: FDR, Detroit, and an Epic Quest to Arm an America at War,” “Go Like Hell: Ford, Ferrari, and Their Battle for Speed and Glory at Le Mans.”
On this edition of Conversations, Jonathan Greenblatt talks with host Dan Skinner about “It Could Happen Here: Why America Is Tipping from Hate to the Unthinkable – And How We Can Stop It.” Greenblatt is the CEO of ADL, the Anti-Defamation League, the world’s leading anti-hate organization. The ADL fights antisemitism and advocates just and fair treatment for all.
On this edition of Conversations, Carl Bernstein talks with host Dan Skinner about his memoir “Chasing History – A Kid in the Newsroom.” Bernstein is the author or co-author of five bestselling books, including “All the President’s Men,” written along with Bob Woodward. Bernstein, Woodward, and the Washington Post were awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service for breaking and investigating the Watergate story. That story led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon and became the standard for modern investigative reporting.
On this edition of Conversations, Eva Chen talks with host Dan Skinner about "I Am Golden." Chen is a New York Times bestselling author of children’s books. When she is not writing books she works as the head of fashion partnerships at Instagram and her writing has appeared in ELLE, Vogue, Teen Vogue, Vogue China, the New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal.
On this edition of Conversations, Shannon Reilly talks with host Dan Skinner about upcoming performances at Topeka Civic Theatre's multiple stages and how they’ve adopted COVID-19 protocols to protect both performers and audiences. Reilly is the Artistic Director for Topeka Civic Theatre.
On this edition of Conversations, Leanne Brown talks with host Dan Skinner about “Good Enough - A Cookbook: Embracing the Joys of Imperfection & Practicing Self-Care in the Kitchen.” Brown is the author of the New York Times best-selling “Good and Cheap” cookbook. She was listed among the Most Innovative Women in Food and Drink by “Food and Wine” and “Fortune” magazines.
On this edition of Conversations, Michael H. Cottman talks with host Dan Skinner about “Segregated Skies: David Harris’s Trailblazing Journey to Rise Above Racial Barriers.” Cottman is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author. His past books include “Shackles from the Deep,” “The Wreck of the Henrietta Marie,” and “Million Man March.”
On this edition of Conversations, Leigh Lewis talks with host Dan Skinner about her latest book for National Geographic, “Pirate Queens: Dauntless Women Who Dared Rule the High Seas.” The book features six female pirates from different times and cultures including Ching Shih, a Chinese pirate who presided over a fleet of 80,000 men. (The famous Blackbeard only commanded 400.)
On this edition of Conversations, Dhonielle Clayton talks with host Dan Skinner about “Shattered Midnight – A Mirror Novel.” Clayton is the New York Times Bestselling author of “The Belles” series. She is the co-author of the “Tiny Pretty Things” duology, which is now a Netflix original series, and the author of the forthcoming middle-grade fantasy series “The Marvellers.”
On this edition of Conversations, Derek Kwan, Executive Director of the Lied Center, talks with host Dan Skinner about upcoming performances and COVID-19 protocols to protect both audiences and performers. More information about upcoming performances is available at lied.ku.edu.
On this edition of Conversations, Jeffrey Korzenik talks with host Dan Skinner about “Untapped Talent: How Second Chance Hiring Works for your Business and the Community.” Korzenik is the Chief Investment Strategist of one of the country’s largest commercial banks. As a member of the Council of Criminal Justice, he is one of the business community’s leading voices advocating for second chance hiring.
On this edition of Conversations, Roanne Van Voorst talks with host Dan Skinner about her book, “Once Upon a Time We Ate Animals: The Future of Food.” Van Voorst is a researcher, writer, speaker, and moderator. As an anthropologist of the future, her core research focuses on what she calls ‘sustainable humanity’.
On this edition of Conversations, Donald Cohen talks with host Dan Skinner about “The Privatization of Everything: How the Plunder of Public Goods Transformed America and How We Can Fight Back.”
On this edition of Conversations, Yoon Ha Lee talks with host Dan Skinner about “Tiger Honor” which is a companion novel to the New York Times bestselling “Dragon Pearl.” In addition to writing for middle-grade readers, Yoon has also published several books for adults, including a standalone fantasy entitled “Phoenix Extravagant,” and the “Machineries of Empire” space opera trilogy.
On this edition of Conversations, Amy E. Herman talks with host Dan Skinner about “Fixed – How to Perfect the Fine Art of Problem Solving.” Herman is the founder and president of The Art of Perception, Inc., a New York-based organization that conducts professional development courses for leaders globally including at the FBI, the Department of Defense, and NATO.
On this edition of Conversations, Caroline Williams talks with host Dan Skinner about her latest book, “Move: How the New Science of Body Movement Can Set Your Mind Free.” Williams is a science journalist and author. A consultant for, and regular contributor to, “New Scientist,” she has also written for the “Guardian,” “BBC Future” and “BBC Earth,” among others.
On this edition of Conversations, Andrea L. Press talks with host Dan Skinner about her latest book, “Media Ready Feminism and Everyday Sexism: How US Audience Create Meaning Across Platforms,” which she co-wrote with Francesca Tripodi. Press an author and a professor of Media Studies and Sociology at the University of Virginia.
On this edition of Conversations, Kathryn Bond Stockton talks with host Dan Skinner about her book “Gender(s).” Stockton is Distinguished Professor of English, former Associate Vice President for Equity and Diversity, and inaugural Dean of the School for Cultural and Social Transformation at the University of Utah, where she teaches queer theory, theories of race, and twentieth-century literature and film.
What if the daughter of Aaron Burr and the son of Alexander Hamilton had fallen in love? On this edition of Conversations, Lori Anne Goldstein talks with host Dan Skinner about her first work of historical fiction for adults, “Love, Theodosia.” Goldstein is a creative writing instructor, manuscript consultant, and the author of four novels for young adults.
On this edition of Conversations, Ian Rosenberg talks with host Dan Skinner about “Free Speech Handbook – A Practical Framework for Understanding Our Free Speech Protections.” Rosenberg serves as legal counsel for ABC News and teaches media law at Brooklyn College. He is a graduate of Cornell Law School with more than 20 years of experience as a media lawyer. He is also an Emmy-nominated documentary filmmaker.
On this edition of Conversations, Juliet Funt talks with host Dan Skinner about “A Minute to Think: Reclaim Creativity, Conquer Busyness, and Do Your Best Work.” Funt is the founder and CEO of The Juliet Funt Group which helps Fortune 500 business leaders and organizations unleash their full potential by unburdening talent from busywork. She has worked with brands such as National Geographic, Anthem, Pepsi, Nike, Wells Fargo, and ESPN, just to name a few.
On this edition of Conversations, Jeffrey Morse talks with host Dan Skinner about “Finding Forward – You Have the Will Within.” After a life-threatening health crisis, Jeffrey Morse was told he would never walk again, but he was determined to prove them wrong. He overcame the odds and recovered to start a new career as a flight instructor, author, and motivational speaker.
On this edition of Conversations, Valerie Tripp talks with host Dan Skinner about “Izzy Newton and the S.M.A.R.T. Squad: Newton’s Flaw.” Among her many credits, Valerie Tripp was part of the creative team behind the American Girl series and has written many of the American Girl books. She also wrote American Girl’s “Welliewisher” and “Hopscotch Hill School” books.
On this edition of Conversations, Jeffery Deaver talks with host Dan Skinner about the latest novel in his Lincoln Rhyme series, “The Midnight Lock.” Deaver is the #1 international bestselling and award-winning author of more than 40 novels, three collections of short stories, and a nonfiction law book. He was selected to be the Grand Master of the Mystery Writers in America in 2021.
Who has the right to tell our story? On this edition of Conversations, Doug Weaver talks with host Dan Skinner about the Theatre Lawrence production of "Collected Stories." Weaver is directing the play, which opens on January 21 and runs through January 30.
On this edition of Conversations, Paul Sexton talks with host Dan Skinner about “Prince: A Portrait of the Artist in Memories and Memorabilia.” Sexton is a British music journalist and broadcaster.
How well do you know Midwest culture? On this edition of Conversations, Charlie Berens talks with host Dan Skinner about “The Midwest Survival Guide: How We Talk, Love, Work, Drink and Eat…Everything with Ranch.” Berens is an Emmy-winning journalist, comedian, and creator of “The Manitowoc Minute” on YouTube.
On this edition of Conversations, Greg Peters talks with host Dan Skinner about “Our National Forests: Stories from America’s Most Important Public Lands.” Peters is the former director of communications at the National Forest Foundation, where he edited the foundation’s magazine, “Your National Forests.”
On this edition of Conversations, Alice Henderson talks with host Dan Skinner about her latest novel, “A Blizzard of Polar Bears.” In addition to being a novelist, Henderson is a sanctuary monitor for the Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust, where she checks remote cameras, does mapping, and undertakes wildlife surveys to determine what species are present.
On this edition of Conversations, Gordon Javna talks with host Dan Skinner about “Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader: Hindsight is 20/20.” Javna is the editor-in-chief and publisher of the “Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader” series. The books have become the longest-running, most popular series of its kind in the publishing industry with more than 15 million copies in print.
On this edition of Conversations, Dr. Brian Buma talks with host Dan Skinner about “The Atlas of a Changing Climate: Our Evolving Planet Visualized with more than 100 Maps, Charts and Infographics.”
On this edition of Conversations, Gordy Megroz talks with host Dan Skinner about “100 Slopes of a Lifetime – The Worlds Ultimate Ski and Snowboard Destinations.” Megroz is a correspondent for and former editor of "Outside" magazine. He is a regular contributor to “Men’s Journal,” “Bloomberg Businessweek,” “Mountain” magazine and “SKI.”
On this edition of Conversations, Dr. Sylvia Earle talks with host Dan Skinner about “Ocean: A Global Odyssey,” published by National Geographic. Sylvia Earle has long been recognized as one of the world's top experts on ocean science and conservation. Sylvia Earle is the president and chairman of Mission Blue and a National Geographic Explorer at Large, and former Chief Scientist of NOAA.
On this edition of Conversations, author Philip C. Stead and illustrator Erin E. Stead talk with host Dan Skinner about “Amos McGee Misses the Bus.” The Steads created the 2011 Caldecott Medal book, “A Sick Day for Amos McGee,” as well as “Bear Has a Story to Tell,” an E.B. White Honor Book. They also collaborated on “Lenny and Lucy,” and independently have written and illustrated numerous other books.
On this edition of Conversations, R. Philip Bouchard talks with host Dan Skinner about “The Stickler’s Guide to Science in the Age of Misinformation: The Real Science Behind Hacky Headlines, Crappy Clickbait, and Suspect Sources.” Bouchard is a lifelong “natural science nerd” with a track record of creating successful educational media. As a software engineer and educator, he designed the famous 1985 computer game “The Oregon Trail,” which went on to sell 65 million copies.
On this edition of Conversations, Ann R. Williams talks with host Dan Skinner about “Lost Cities – Ancient Tombs: 100 Discoveries That Changed the World.” Williams specializes in writing about the ancient world and cultural heritage preservation. Her work has taken her around the globe, and she is often a firsthand witness to important archeological finds, including some described in this book.
We don't eat dogs, so why do we eat other animals? On this edition of Conversations, Melanie Joy talks with host Dan Skinner about “Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows: An Introduction to Carnism.” Joy is a psychologist, international speaker, and best-selling author. She is also the founding president of Beyond Carnism.
On this edition of Conversations, Nancy Colier talks with host Dan Skinner about “Can’t Stop Thinking: How to Let Go of Anxiety & Free Yourself from Obsessive Rumination.” Colier is a psychotherapist, author, and public speaker. She is also a regular blogger for "Psychology Today" and HuffPost.com. Her previous books include “The Power of Off,” “Inviting a Monkey to Tea,” and “Getting Out of Your Own Way.”
How well do you think you know the Pilgrims? What is myth and what is fact? On this edition of Conversations, TaraShea Nesbit talks with host Dan Skinner about "Beheld." This work of historical fiction is set in 1630 in the New Plymouth colony and explores two mysteries surrounding the Mayflower and the Pilgrims. "Beheld" is now available in paperback.
On this edition of Conversations, Kara Cooney talks with host Dan Skinner about “The Good Kings – Absolute Power in Ancient Egypt and the Modern World.” Cooney is a bestselling author and a professor of Egyptian Art and Architecture at UCLA. Among her many credits, she produced a comparative archeology television series, entitled “Out of Egypt,” which is now on Netflix.
On this edition of Conversations, J. M. Beach talks with host Dan Skinner about the issues he raises in two books: “Can We Measure What Matters Most? Why Educational Accountability Metrics Lower Student Learning and Demoralize Teachers” and “The Myths of Measurement and Meritocracy: Why Accountability Metrics in Higher Education are Unfair and Increase Inequality.”
On this edition of Conversations, Ingrid Newkirk talks with host Dan Skinner about “250 Vital Things Your Cat Wants You to Know.” Newkirk is the founder and president of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, the largest animal rights organization in the world. She co-authored “Animalkind: Remarkable Discoveries About Animals and Revolutionary New Ways to Show Them Compassion.” Her other books include "Making Kind Choices," "You Can Save the Animals!," and "250 Ways to Make Your Cat Adore You."
On this edition of Conversations, Peter H. Reynolds talks with host Dan Skinner about his latest picture book, "Our Table." Reynolds is a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of many books for children, including “The Dot,” “I Am Human,” “Happy Dreamer,” “The Word Collector,” “Say Something!” and “Be You!”
On this edition of Conversations, Eoin Colfer talks with host Dan Skinner about “The Fowl Twins Get What They Deserve.” Colfer is the author of the New York Times best-selling Artemis Fowl series and three books in a spin-off series about the Fowl Twins. He also wrote the critically acclaimed “WARP” trilogy and many other titles for young readers and adults.
On this edition of Conversations, David Baldacci talks with host Dan Skinner about his latest novel, “Mercy,” which is the fourth in his Atlee Pine series. Baldacci is a global #1 bestselling author with more than 130 million worldwide sales. David Baldacci is also the co-founder, along with his wife, of the “Wish You Well Foundation,” a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting literacy efforts across America.
On this edition of Conversations, Steven V. Roberts talks with host Dan Skinner about “Cokie: A Life Well Lived.” Roberts is the author of “My Father’s House” and “From This Day Forward,” which he co-wrote with his wife, Cokie Roberts. He is the chief political analyst for the ABC radio network, a professor of journalism and politics at George Washington University, and a nationally syndicated columnist.
How does a marriage survive a major deception? On this edition of Conversations, Bobby and Cheryl Love talk with host Dan Skinner about “The Redemption of Bobby Love.”
On this edition of Conversations, Susan Goldberg talks with host Dan Skinner about “The 21st Century: Photographs from the Image Collection.” Goldberg is Editor in Chief of National Geographic and Editorial Director of National Geographic Partners. She is the 10th editor, and first female editor, of the magazine since it was first published in October 1888.
On this edition of Conversations, Donna Jo Napoli talks with host Dan Skinner about the “Treasury of Magical Tales from Around the World.”
On this edition of Conversations, Jorge Cham and Daniel Whiteson talk with host Dan Skinner about “Frequently Asked Questions About the Universe.” Cham is the cartoonist behind the popular online comic Piled Higher and Deeper (a.k.a. PHD Comics). He holds a PhD in robotics from Stanford University. Daniel Whiteson is a professor of physics and astronomy at the University of California, Irvine. Together they are the cohosts of the podcast “Daniel and Jorge Explain the Universe,” and creators of the animated PBS series “Elinor Wonders Why.”
On this edition of Conversations, Dr. W. Chris Winter talks with host Dan Skinner about “The Rested Child: Why Your Tired, Wired, or Irritable Child May Have a Sleep Disorder – and How to Help.” Winter is a neurologist and internationally recognized sleep specialist who also serves as a consultant for businesses, government and major sports organizations. His previous book is “The Sleep Solution.”
Looking forward to getting away? On this edition of Conversations, Allyson Johnson talks with host Dan Skinner about National Geographic’s "1000 Perfect Weekends: Great Getaways Around the Globe.” Johnson is a senior editor for National Geographic books, where she publishes travel, photography, cookbooks and illustrated reference titles.
On this edition of Conversations, Douglas Wolk talks with host Dan Skinner about “All of the Marvels: A Journey to the Ends of the Biggest Story Ever Told.” Wolk is the author of the Eisner Award–winning “Reading Comics.” He has written about comic books, graphic novels, pop music, and technology for numerous publications including “The New York Times,” “Rolling Stone,” “The Washington Post” and the “Los Angeles Times.”
On this edition of Conversations, Rick Riordan talks with host Dan Skinner about his latest novel, “Daughter of the Deep.” Riordan is the author of five #1 New York Times best-selling middle grade series: “Percy Jackson and the Olympians,” “The Heroes of Olympus” and the “Trials of Apollo,” based on Greek and Roman mythology; the “Kane Chronicles,” based on Ancient Egyptian mythology; and “Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard,” based on Norse mythology.
On this edition of Conversations, Erica Payne and Morris Pearl join host Dan Skinner to talk about “Tax the Rich! – How Lies, Loopholes, and Lobbyists Make the Rich Even Richer.” Morris Pearl is a former managing director of Blackrock, and chair of the Patriotic Millionaires, a group of hundreds of high-net-worth Americans. Erica Payne is the founder and president of the Patriotic Millionaires organization.
On this edition of Conversations, Eric J. Johnson talks with host Dan Skinner about “The Elements of Choice: Why the Way We Decide Matters.” Johnson is a Professor of Business and the director of the Center for Decision Sciences at Columbia Business School. He is the past president of both the Society for Judgment and Decision Making and the Society for Neuroeconomics.
On this edition of Conversations, Shannon Carpenter talks with host Dan Skinner about “The Ultimate Stay-at-Home Dad: Your Essential Manual for Being an Awesome Full-Time Father.” Living near Kansas City, Shannon Carpenter has been a stay-at-home dad since 2008. He writes social satire and parenting essays, as well as teaching through At-Home Dad Network.
On this edition of Conversations, Duff McDonald talks with host Dan Skinner about “tickled: A Commonsense Guide to the Present Moment.” McDonald is the author of the New York Times bestseller “The Firm: The Story of McKinsey and Its Secret Influence on American Business.” His other books include “Last Man Standing,” and “The Golden Passport.”
On this edition of Conversations, Lisa Unger talks with host Dan Skinner about her latest novel, "Last Girl Ghosted." Lisa Unger is a New York Times and internationally bestselling author of Suspense Novels.
On this edition of Conversations, Mary Doveton talks with host Dan Skinner about the Theatre Lawrence production of “Elf: The Musical.” Doveton is directing the musical, which is based on the movie "Elf." The show runs December 3rd through the 19th with both live performances and streamed performances. Tickets and more information are available at theatrelawrence.com.
On this edition of Conversations, Dylan Thuras talks with host Dan Skinner about “Gastro Obscura: A Food Adventurer’s Guide” which he co-authored along with Cecily Wong. Thuras is the cofounder and creative director of Atlas Obscura and co-author of the #1 New York Times bestseller “Atlas Obscura: An Explorer’s Guide to the World’s Hidden Wonders.”
On this edition of Conversations, Kelefa Sanneh talks with host Dan Skinner about “Major Labels: A History of Popular Music in Seven Genres.” Sanneh has been a New Yorker staff writer since 2008, before which he spent six years as a pop-music critic at “The New York Times.” He is also a contributor to “CBS Sunday Morning.”
On this edition of Conversations, Todd Doughty talks with host Dan Skinner about his debut book, “Little Pieces of Hope: Happy-Making Things in a Difficult World.” Doughty is currently the Senior Vice President and deputy publisher of Doubleday. He has worked at Penguin Random House for more than two decades.
On this edition of Conversations, Anthony Doerr talks with host Dan Skinner about “Cloud Cuckoo Land.” Doerr is the author of numerous novels including “About Grace,” “For Seasons in Rome,” “The Shell Collector” and “All the Light We Cannot See,” which was a #1 New York Times Bestseller and winner of the Pulitzer Prize.
On this edition of Conversations, Lily Anderson talks with host Dan Skinner about her latest novel, "The Throwback List." Anderson’s previous books include “The Only Thing Worse Than Me is You;” “Not Now, Not Ever;” and “Undead Girl Gang.”
On this edition of Conversations, Marta McDowell talks with host Dan Skinner about “Unearthing The Secret Garden – The Plants and Places that Inspired Frances Hodgson Burnett.” McDowell consults for public gardens and private clients, writes and lectures on gardening topics, and teaches landscape history and horticulture at the New York Botanical Garden.
On this edition of Conversations, Mark Cushing talks with host Dan Skinner about “Pet Nation: The Inside Story of How Companion Animals Are Transforming Our Homes, Culture, and Economy.” Cushing is the founding partner and CEO of the Animal Policy Group. He serves as a top advisor to pet related industries, pet shelters and veterinary schools.
On this edition of Conversations, Peter Norton talks with host Dan Skinner about “The Beatles Illustrated Lyrics.” Norton is a publishing veteran with more than 25 years’ experience in the book industry. He’s been with Printers Row Publishing Group for 11 years as VP and Publisher of the Adult imprints — Thunder Bay Press, Portable Press and Canterbury Classics.