On this edition of Conversations, Emily Flake talks with host Dan Skinner about her latest book, That Was Awkward: The Art and Etiquette of the Awkward Hug. Her cartoons and humorous essays run regularly in The New Yorker, The Nib and many other publications. She’s written and illustrated two books: These Things Ain’t Gonna Smoke Themselves and Mama Tried.

On this edition of Conversations, Mechele Leon talks with host Dan Skinner about the KU Theatre production of Shakespeare’s “As You Like It,” which opens on February 21 at the Crafton-Preyer Theatre in Murphy Hall at KU.

On this edition of Conversations Lisa Gardner talks with host Dan Skinner about her latest novel, When You See Me. Gardner is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of 20 suspense novels, including The Neighbor, which won Thriller of the Year from the International Thriller Writers.

On this edition of Conversations, Dr. Monique W. Morris talks with host Dan Skinner about her latest book, Sing a Rhythm, Dance a Blues: Education for the Liberation of Black and Brown Girls. Dr. Morris is an award-winning author and social justice scholar with three decades of experience in the areas of education, civil rights, juvenile and social justice.

On this edition of Conversations, Steve Nowak, Executive Director of the Watkins Museum of History gives us an update on exhibits and programs at the Museum. Nowak talks about the Encountering John Brown exhibit opening in August at the Union Pacific Depot; completing the exhibits on the third floor of the museum, The Lawrence 1970 Project; and more.