On this edition of Conversations, Lynne Cheney joins host Dan Skinner to talk about “The Virginia Dynasty: Four Presidents and the Creation of the American Nation.” Cheney is the author or coauthor of 12 books, including six bestsellers about American history for children. Her bestselling biography “James Madison: A Life Reconsidered” was published in 2014.

Sanford Levinson is a professor both at the University of Texas Law School and the University of Texas at Austin Department of Government. He is the author of many books on the U.S. Constitution and other subjects. Cynthia Levinson is an author of award-winning non-fiction books about social justice for young readers. On this edition of Conversations, they join us to talk about “Fault Lines in the Constitution: The Graphic Novel.”

On this edition of Conversations, Mark Shulman talks with host Dan Skinner about two of the latest editions to the "Show Me History!" series, “Walt Disney: The Magical Innovator” and “Susan B. Anthony: Champion of Voting Rights.” Shulman has written more than 150 books for kids of all ages. He has written for Scholastic, DK, National Geographic, and many more. 

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, J. Chester Johnson talks with host Dan Skinner about “Damaged Heritage: The Elaine Race Massacre and a Story of Reconciliation.” Johnson is a poet, essayist and translator. He also served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Treasury Department under President Jimmy Carter. He has written extensively on race and civil rights.