Karen Karbo is the author of multiple award-winning novels, memoirs and works of nonfiction. Her “Kick-Ass Women” series includes Julia Child Rules, How Georgia Became O’Keeffe, and the international bestseller The Gospel According to Coco Chanel. On this edition of Conversations, she joins us to talk about her latest book, In Praise of Difficult Women – Life Lessons From 29 Heroines Who Dared to Break the Rules.

In The Legend of Georgia McBride, sometimes learning to be a man requires learning to be a really exquisite woman. Peter Zazzali is directing Kansas Repertory Theatre’s production of The Legend of Georgia McBride. On this edition of Conversations, Zazzali joins us to talk about the production which, will be onstage at the Crafton-Preyer Theatre at KU in July.

Brendan Kiely's latest novel explores the insidious nature of tradition at a prestigious boarding school. Kiely is a New York Times bestselling author whose previous books include All American Boys, The Last True Love Story and The Gospel of Winter. On this edition of Conversations, he joins us to talk about his latest novel, Tradition.

Remembering RFK. This week marks the 50th anniversary of Robert F. Kennedy's death. On April 10, 1967, RFK visited the Mississippi Delta and it had a profound impact on him. On this edition of Conversations, Ellen Meacham joins us to talk about her book, Delta Epiphany: Robert F. Kennedy in Mississippi. Meacham has been a journalist for more than 20 years. Her work has appeared in the New York Times and many other places.

On this edition of Conversations, Mary Doveton, Executive Director of Theatre Lawrence talks about their production of "Camelot." The musical opens on June 8th and runs through the 24th.