Conversations Dan Skinner shares his interest in the area art scene through conversations with leaders of performance venues and museums and his love of books by talking with authors of recent works of fiction and non-fiction. Conversations is sometimes serious and sometimes humorous, but always informative.
Conversations

Conversations

From Kansas Public Radio

Dan Skinner shares his interest in the area art scene through conversations with leaders of performance venues and museums and his love of books by talking with authors of recent works of fiction and non-fiction. Conversations is sometimes serious and sometimes humorous, but always informative.

Most Recent Episodes

"The Weight of Nature: How a Changing Climate Changes Our Brains"

On this edition of Conversations, Clayton Page Aldern talks with host Dan Skinner about "The Weight of Nature: How a Changing Climate Changes Our Brains."

"Sentinel" - The Second Novel to Feature the Character Josh Duffy

On this edition of Conversations, Mark Greaney talks with host Dan Skinner about "Sentinel," the second novel to feature the character Josh Duffy.

"All That Happiness Is - Some Words on What Matters"

On this edition of Conversations, Adam Gopnik talks with host Dan Skinner about "All That Happiness Is - Some Words on What Matters."

"This Was Toscanini: The Maestro, My Father, and Me"

On this edition of Conversations, Lucy Antek Johnson talks with host Dan Skinner about the revised edition of "This Was Toscanini: The Maestro, My Father, and Me" and a new audio book version.

"We Who Produce Pearls: An Anthem for Asian America"

On this edition of Conversations, Joanna Ho talks with host Dan Skinner about her picture book for all ages, "We Who Produce Pearls: An Anthem for Asian America."

"Ben & Me – In Search of a Founder's Formula for a Long and Useful Life"

On this edition of Conversations, Eric Weiner talks with host Dan Skinner about "Ben & Me – In Search of a Founder's Formula for a Long and Useful Life."

"Ben & Me – In Search of a Founder's Formula for a Long and Useful Life"

"The Jazzmen – How Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Count Basie Transformed America"

On this edition of Conversations, Larry Tye talks with host Dan Skinner about "The Jazzmen – How Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Count Basie Transformed America."

"The Jazzmen – How Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Count Basie Transformed America"

"Looking for Smoke" - A Young Adult Murder Mystery Novel

On this edition of Conversations, K.A. Cobell talks with host Dan Skinner about her debut Young Adult novel, "Looking for Smoke."

"Shift Happens: The History of Labor in the United States"

On this edition of Conversations, J. Albert Mann talks with host Dan Skinner about her Young Adult book, "Shift Happens: The History of Labor in the United States."

"Dog Smart: Life-Changing Lessons in Canine Intelligence"

On this edition of Conversations, Jennifer S. Holland talks with host Dan Skinner about "Dog Smart: Life-Changing Lessons in Canine Intelligence."