The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is a beloved story that has delighted generations and created indelible memories. BJ Gallagher has written a book that takes a new look at Dorothy’s adventures and what they can teach us about leadership. Gallagher is the author of numerous books, and among other things, conducts seminars for women’s groups, professional organizations and corporations. On this edition of Conversations, we'll talk about The Leadership Secrets of Oz.

On this edition of Conversations, I talk about the Lawrence Arts Center with Kimberly Williams, Executive Director, and Sarah Bishop, the Chief Communications Officer.

On this edition of Conversations, I’ll talk with Carl Hiaasen about his novel, Razor Girl, which is now out in paperback. NPR Books referred to Razor Girl as “Vintage Hiaasen, in the very best way: darkly funny, unapologetically crazy, and more Florida than a flamingo eating a Cuban sandwich while singing a Jimmy Buffet song.” Hiaason is the best-selling author of 13 previous novels and 5 best-selling children’s books. He’s also a columnist for The Miami Herald.

Have you discovered the secret to happiness? If not, Paula Poundstone might be able to help with her audio book, The Totally Unscientific Study of the Search for Human Happiness. On this edition of Conversations I talk with Paula Poundstone about searching for happiness, her love of audio books, her new podcast, and being a panelist on NPR's Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! Paula's new podcast Live from the Poundstone Institute, produced in association with NPR, will premier in July.

Larry Tye is a former award-winning journalist at The Boston Globe and the author of the New York Times bestseller Satchel as well as several other books.