On this edition of Conversations, Leonard "Kris" Krishtalka talks with host Dan Skinner about his fifth book, “The Body on the Bed.” Krishtalka’s previous books include “Dinosaur Plots,” and the Harry Przewalski series of mystery novels: “The Bone Field,” “Death Spoke,” and “The Camel Driver.”

On this edition of Conversations, Steve Nowak, Executive Director of the Watkins Museum of History in Lawrence, gives us an update on the museums programs and exhibits.

The Spencer Museum of Art is celebrating the centennial of its art collection. On this edition of Conversations, I talk with museum director, Saralyn Reece Hardy about the history of the collection, which was gifted to KU in 1917, how the collection has grown, and her crystal ball predictions about how the museum will grow in the future. More information about the 100 Ways to Love Your Spencer is available at the museums website.

Jim Ogle is the Executive Director of the Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area. On this edition of Conversations, Jim Ogle joins us to talk about the mission of the organization, visiting the historic sites in the National Heritage Area, and why it is important to preserve our history.

Derek Kwan is the Executive Director of the Lied Center, and on this edition of Conversations we'll talk about the organization's history and mission. The Lied Center has been bringing world-class performances to the area for over 20 years.