KPL Podcast June 2026 with Special Guest Edward Schmit

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This week on the KPL Podcast, we spoke with Edward Schmit about his debut novel, The Open Era. The story is about two pro tennis players who begin a romance during the US Open. One is openly gay and the other is not. The two must navigate their feelings while still playing a match against each other. The book also delves into mental health and the toll it can take on a person. Author ReadsDearly Departed by Chip PonsInternational Relations by Zac Hammett

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