On this edition of Conversations, Dr. Ruchi Gupta talks with host Dan Skinner about “Food Without Fear: Identify, Prevent, and Treat Food Allergies, Intolerances, and Sensitivities.” Dr. Gupta is a professor of pediatrics and medicine, and currently serves as the founding director of the Center for Food Allergy & Asthma Research.

On this edition of Conversations, Beverly and Dereck Joubert talk with host Dan Skinner about “The Ultimate Book of African Animals: Your Guide to Animals That Roar, Race, and Totally Rule.” The Jouberts are award-winning filmmakers, photographers, conservationists, and Explorers-in-Residence for National Geographic.

On this edition of Conversations, Lauren Tarshis talks with host Dan Skinner about the graphic novel adaptation of her bestselling “I Survived: The Attacks of September 11, 2001.” This new edition of the book was released to mark the 20th anniversary of 9/11. Tarshis is the New York Times bestselling author of the “I Survived” series which tells stories of young people and their resilience and strength during times of disaster and turmoil.

On this edition of Conversations, Laurie Vanderpol talks with host Dan Skinner about the Theatre Lawrence production of “The Ballad of Black Jack.” Vanderpol is directing the production which opens on September 10 and continues through September 26 in both live and streamed performances.

On this edition of Conversations, Jeffrey Kluger talks with host Dan Skinner about his latest novel, “Holdout.” Kluger is a respected space journalist who has written more than 40 cover stories for “Time” magazine. His previous books include the best-selling “Apollo 13,” which became a movie, “Apollo 8,” and two novels for young adults.