On this edition of Conversations, J. C. Cervantes talks with host Dan Skinner about the final book in the Storm Runner Trilogy, “The Shadow Crosser.” Cervantes is the New York Times best-selling author of “The Storm Runner” and “The Fire Keeper,” the first two books in a fantasy adventure trilogy based on Maya mythology. The book is for readers 8-14 years old.

On this edition of Conversations, Saralyn Hardy, the Director of The Spencer Museum of Art and Jennifer Talbott, the Deputy Director for Operations and Innovations for the museum, talk with host Dan Skinner about the reopening to the public. Visitors need to make reservations to visit and space is limited to allow for social distancing.

On this edition of Conversations, Gary Weitzman DVM talks with host Dan Skinner about two new books published by National Geographic, “Pounce! - A how to Speak Cat Training Guide” and "Fetch! - A How to Speak Dog Training Guide.” Weitzman is a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, the President and CEO of the San Diego Humane Society.

On this edition of Conversations, Harold Holzer talks with host Dan Skinner about “The Presidents vs. the Press: The Endless Battle Between the White House and the Media.” Holzer is one of the country’s leading experts on Abraham Lincoln and the political culture of the Civil War era. He was awarded the National Humanities Medal by President George W. Bush.

On this edition of Conversations, Sandra Goldmark talks with host Dan Skinner about “Fixation: How to Have Stuff Without Breaking the Planet.” Goldmark founded Fixup to develop circular-economy solutions to over consumption and waste. She is an assistant professor of Professional Practice in Theatre at Barnard College.

On this edition of Conversations, Jeff VanderMeer talks with host Dan Skinner about “A Peculiar Peril,” a book for young readers 8 to 80. VanderMeer is a Nebula Award winning author whose books include the best-selling novel, “Annihilation,” which was made into a movie in 2018. His other works include his “Southern Reach” trilogy, “Dead Astronauts,” “Borne” and “The Strange Bird.”

On this edition of Conversations, Susan Goldberg talks with host Dan Skinner about National Geographic’s “America The Beautiful: A Story in Pictures.” Goldberg is an award-winning journalist and Editor in Chief of National Geographic and Editorial Director of National Geographic Partners.

On this edition of Conversations, Dr. Marisa Porges talks with host Dan Skinner about “What Girls Need: How to Raise Bold, Courageous and Resilient Girls.” She is currently the eighth head of The Baldwin School, a 130-year-old all-girls school outside of Philadelphia renowned for academic excellence and for preparing girls to be leaders and change makers.

On this edition of Conversations, Dr. Khyati Y. Joshi talks with host Dan Skinner about “White Christian Privilege: The Illusion of Religious Equality in America.” Joshi is a scholar and thought leader on the intersecting issues of race, religion and immigration in the United States. Her writings, speeches, and course work focus on promoting cultural and religious pluralism.

On this edition of Conversations, Jennifer Taub talks with host Dan Skinner about “Big Dirty Money: The Shocking Injustice and Unseen Cost of White Collar Crime.” Taub is a legal scholar and advocate whose writing focuses on “follow the money” matters — promoting transparency and opposing corruption.