Could Donald Trump become the president who delivers reparations for Black Americans? In this episode of Author Conversations, broadcaster and journalist Chris Dabbs speaks with author Thomas Redick about his controversial and provocative book Time for Trump’s Patriotic Reparations. The discussion explores slavery, Jim Crow laws, lynching, historical injustice and whether the United States is approaching a political tipping point on reparations. Redick argues that, despite Donald Trump’s deeply...

In this episode of Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs, Chris speaks with author Mark Sacco about his gripping crime novel Owned By The Streets. Set against the backdrop of 1950s organised crime, the story follows Frank Gevono, an ambitious young man torn between the values of family life and the dangerous pull of the streets. As betrayal, romance and violence collide, Frank is forced to survive in a world where loyalty can mean life or death. Mark discusses the inspiration behind the book, th...

Artificial intelligence is everywhere right now, but for many people it still feels confusing, technical and overwhelming. In this episode of Author Conversations, Chris Dabbs speaks with award-winning author Rick Samara about his book AI for Beginners Demystified, a practical guide designed to help everyday people understand artificial intelligence without the complicated jargon. Rick shares how his background as a former Air Force intelligence officer helped him develop a talent for simplify...

In this episode of Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs, Chris speaks with Enice Toussaint, a Haitian-born author now based in Montreal, Canada. Joined by her children Max and Natacha Casimir, Enice discusses her remarkable four-volume memoir series Tales of a Multifaceted Life, a deeply personal body of work exploring hardship, migration, motherhood, resilience, forgiveness and healing. The conversation explores: Growing up in Haiti Life in New York during the 1970s Building a new life in M...

Sir Tim Melville-Ross joins Chris Dabbs on Author Conversations to discuss Tough Choices, an extraordinary first novel inspired by the lives of his father and grandfather. Spanning the late 19th and 20th centuries, the story moves from the Amazon jungle to early aviation, submarine warfare, espionage and the emotional aftermath of war. In this conversation, Sir Tim reflects on family history, courage, trauma, ambition and the difficult decisions that shape generations. In this episode: • Why Tou...

What happens when science meets faith? In this episode of Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs, former NASA engineer Steven Cole Chris speaks to former NASA engineer Steven Cole about faith, science and his interpretation of the Holy Spirit. He shares the thinking behind his book Catch the Wave — and explores one of the most profound and debated topics: the Holy Spirit. Drawing on his background in engineering and problem-solving, Steven offers a unique perspective on belief, spirituality and ...

👉 A conversation on faith, truth and a moment that changed everything In this episode of Author Conversations, Chris Dabbs speaks with Lida Lee Roberts, author of Quit Lying to My Children! Lida shares the story behind her first book, her personal...

In this episode of Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs, Chris speaks to Steve Denton about his book Gracefully Broken: Finding Strength Through Faith. They discuss personal resilience, faith and the experiences that shaped Steve’s journey and writing. A thoughtful conversation about overcoming challenges and finding meaning through difficult moments. Steve discusses the challenges that tested his resilience, the role of faith in navigating difficult moments, and why stories of struggle often...

In this episode of Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs, Author Peter Dingus, PhD, joins broadcaster Chris Dabbs to discuss his science fiction novella The End of the World and the deeper ideas behind his work. They explore the ideas behind the story, the inspiration for the book and how Peter approaches big, existential themes through fiction. This is a conversation about storytelling at scale — and what it means to imagine the end of everything. Before becoming a novelist, Peter Dingus wor...

Welcome to Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs. In this podcast, broadcast journalist Chris Dabbs sits down with writers to explore the ideas behind their books. Each episode features a thoughtful long-form conversation with authors from a wide...