On this edition of Conversations, Jennifer Ackerman talks with host Dan Skinner about “The Bird Way: A New Look at How Birds Talk, Work, Play, Parent, and Think.” Ackerman has been writing about science and nature for three decades. She is the author of eight books, including the New York Times bestseller “The Genius of Birds.”

On this edition of Conversations, Jennifer Ackerman talks with host Dan Skinner about “The Bird Way: A New Look at How Birds Talk, Work, Play, Parent, and Think.” Ackerman has been writing about science and nature for three decades. She is the author of eight books, including the New York Times bestseller “The Genius of Birds.”

On this edition of Conversations, Meghan Leahy talks with host Dan Skinner about “Parenting Outside the Lines: Forget the Rules, Tap into Your Wisdom, and Connect with Your Child." Leahy is the "On Parenting" columnist for The Washington Post and a certified parenting coach. She has appeared on NPR and ABC, as well as numerous publications.

On this edition of Conversations, Meghan Leahy talks with host Dan Skinner about “Parenting Outside the Lines: Forget the Rules, Tap into Your Wisdom, and Connect with Your Child." Leahy is the "On Parenting" columnist for The Washington Post and a certified parenting coach. She has appeared on NPR and ABC, as well as numerous publications.

On this edition of Conversations, Hannah Stevens talks with host Dan Skinner about “Borneo Experience,” the latest in a series of novels based on her world travels. She uses fiction to address issues concerning the environment and endangered animals. Hannah Stevens is the pen name of novelist and travel writer, Elaine Mays.

On this edition of Conversations, Hannah Stevens talks with host Dan Skinner about “Borneo Experience,” the latest in a series of novels based on her world travels. She uses fiction to address issues concerning the environment and endangered animals. Hannah Stevens is the pen name of novelist and travel writer, Elaine Mays.

On this edition of Conversations, Dr. Abigail Gewirtz talks with host Dan Skinner about “When the Word Feels Like a Scary Place: Essential Conversations for Anxious Parents & Worried Kids.” Dr. Gewirtz is a child psychologist and professor at the University of Minnesota’s College of Education and Human Development.

On this edition of Conversations, Dr. Abigail Gewirtz talks with host Dan Skinner about “When the Word Feels Like a Scary Place: Essential Conversations for Anxious Parents & Worried Kids.” Dr. Gewirtz is a child psychologist and professor at the University of Minnesota’s College of Education and Human Development.

On this edition of Conversations, Cody Cassidy talks with host Dan Skinner about his latest book, “Who Ate the First Oyster? – The Extraordinary People Behind the Greatest Firsts in History.” Cassidy is the co-author of the popular science book “And Then You're Dead,” which has been translated into more than ten languages.

On this edition of Conversations, Cody Cassidy talks with host Dan Skinner about his latest book, “Who Ate the First Oyster? – The Extraordinary People Behind the Greatest Firsts in History.” Cassidy is the co-author of the popular science book “And Then You're Dead,” which has been translated into more than ten languages.