On this edition of Conversations, Laurie Vanderpol talks with host Dan Skinner about the Theatre Lawrence production of “The Ballad of Black Jack.” Vanderpol is directing the production which opens on September 10 and continues through September 26 in both live and streamed performances.

On this edition of Conversations, Richard Thaler talks with host Dan Skinner about "Nudge - The Final Edition," which he co-authored with Cass Sunstein. Thaler was awarded a Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences; is a professor of Behavioral Science and Economics; and the author of “Misbehaving: The Making of Behavioral Economics.”

On this edition of Conversations, Jeffrey Kluger talks with host Dan Skinner about his latest novel, “Holdout.” Kluger is a respected space journalist who has written more than 40 cover stories for “Time” magazine. His previous books include the best-selling “Apollo 13,” which became a movie, “Apollo 8,” and two novels for young adults.

On this edition of Conversations, Crispin Boyer talks with host Dan Skinner about the latest installment in the "Zeus the Mighty" series, “The Trials of Hairy-Clees.” Boyer has written more than 20 books for National Geographic Kids. “Zeus the Mighty” is Boyer’s middle-grade fiction series that combines his abilities to entertain with lively characters and educate with historical facts.

On this edition of Conversations, Marina Psaros joins host Dan Skinner to talk about “The Atlas of Disappearing Places: Our Coasts and Oceans in the Climate Crisis.” Psaros is a sustainability expert who has led climate action programs across public, private, and nonprofit organizations for over a decade.

On this edition of Conversations, David Shapiro talks with host Dan Skinner about “Who Do You Want to be When You Grow Old? – The Path of Purposeful Aging” which he co-authored with Richard Leider. Shapiro is a philosopher, educator and writer who explores matters of meaning, purpose and equality. Leider is the founder and chairman of Inventure: The Purpose Company, whose mission is to help people unlock the power of purpose.

On this edition of Conversations, Tehlor Kay Mejia talks with host Dan Skinner about her latest novel for middle school readers, “Paola Santiago and the Forest of Nightmares.” Mejia's previous novels include “Paola Santiago and the River of Tears” and the Young Adult fantasy novels “We Set the Dark on Fire” and “We Unleash the Merciless Storm.”

On this edition of Conversations, Dr. Kate Biberdorf talks with host Dan Skinner about “It’s Elemental: The Hidden Chemistry in Everything.” Biberdorf is a scientist, a science entertainer, and a chemistry professor at The University of Texas. She is also the author of a series of science books for kids.

On this edition of Conversations, stef shuster talks with host Dan Skinner about “Trans Medicine: The Emergence and Practice of Treating Gender.” shuster is Assistant Professor of Sociology at Michigan State University who studies medical sociology, gender, inequality and social movements.

On this edition of Conversations, Karin Slaughter talks with host Dan Skinner about her latest novel, "False Witness." Her 20 novels include the Grant County and Will Trent books, as well as the bestselling novels “Pretty Girls,” “The Good Daughter,” “Pieces of Her,” and “The Last Widow.”