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.