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The book " This Was Funnier In China" is a heartfelt, one-of-a-kind memoir chronicling the hilarious, absurd, and thought-provoking experiences of an American pursuing comedy in China, learning first-hand how humor does and doesn't translate-and whether laughter transcends borders. American class clown Jesse Appell signed up to study Mandarin in high school, he never imagined that one day his name...

 “HEARTLAND: A Forgotten Place, an Impossible Dream, and the Miracle of Larry Bird” tells the Larry Bird story like it’s never been told before. This is the story of his unlikely rise in rural Indiana in the 1970s, the time period when Bird nearly slips away from the game, the miracle of his underdog Indiana State team, how that team could never exist today in an era of Name, Image, and Likeness m...

A new eight-episode limited series called The Gray House reveals the extraordinary true story of the unsung women who helped turn the tide of the American Civil War in favor of the Union.  The series features a standout ensemble cast led by Emmy winner Mary-Louise Parker, Daisy Head, Amethyst Davis, and Emmy nominee Ben Vereen, with original music from Lainey Wilson, Willie Nelson, Shania Twain, K...

Sportswriter Luke Epplin joined Mike Pomp on the Morning Information Center to talk NBA and to chat about his new book entitled..."MOSES & THE DOCTOR: 2 MEN, 1 CHAMPIONSHIP & THE BIRTH OF MODERN BASKETBALL."

Grammy-winning musician Ani DiFranco explores her creativity, spirituality, and evolving consciousness. The Spirit of Ani .  The book is a captivating journey of intimate reflections with Ani DiFranco, a pathbreaking, highly original artist of our time. In this powerful collaborative work, the legendary folk-rock star and feminist icon is in conversation with author, artist, and cultural anthropol...

In a compelling new book, “Jordan's Rich Journey”, author and educator Dr. John A. DiCicco chronicles the inspiring journey of legendary broadcaster Jordan Rich, whose diagnosis with Parkinson’s in October 2023 became a catalyst for advocacy, wellness, and groundbreaking fundraising efforts. Longtime radio broadcaster Jordan Rich joined Mike Pomp on the Morning Information Center to chat about his...

Kristen Zitani is a Global Content Manager at PlayStation, where she's spent over eight years shaping social storytelling and working on major games and products across the brand. Gaming has grown into one of the biggest entertainment industries in the world-bigger than movies and music combined. 2026 is packed with incredible game launches across all genres - from big blockbusters to creative ind...

F. Murray Abraham has appeared in more than 80 films including AMADEUS, THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME, THE NAME OF THE ROSE, FINDING FORRESTER, SCARFACE, THE RITZ, THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL, and INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS. A veteran of the stage, he recently starred on Broadway's THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES and has appeared in more than 90 plays, His new film  " Bookends" will be released soon.  F. Murray Abraham joi...

Amid a surge of internet-fueled medical misinformation, ER docto r Ashle Alker, M.D. cuts through the noise with a sharp, darkly funny survival guide for the 'New Year, New You' season. 99 WAYS TO DIE: And How To Avoid Them  blends gripping narrative nonfiction with dark humor and vital, lifesaving insight. Dr. Alker uses real-world medicine, cultural trends, and the absurdities of human behavior...

NOAH FEARNLEY  is an American actor from Orange, Connecticut. He has starred in several leading roles across films featured on Apple TV, Hulu, and the Lifetime Network. Noah quickly built a name for himself in the rising world of micro-dramas, appearing in over 50 vertical films and becoming one of the most recognizable faces in the genre. Noah made his theatrical debut in the 2026 film Mercy , st...

Omid Scobie is a London-based journalist, author,  Harper's Bazaar  editor-at-large and Yahoo! News executive editor. His  New York Times  bestselling biography on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex,  Finding Freedom , is one of the fastest selling royal books of all time and has seen Scobie become the most talked about royal correspondent of this generation. Today, he remains an authoritative voice o...

No single individual has done more to protect Egypt's antiquities or bring ancient history to global audiences. Dr. Zahi Hawass' groundbreaking work - including investigations into Cleopatra's burial site, the death of King Tutankhamun, and major new discoveries throughout Egypt - reshaped both scholarship and popular culture. With his iconic fedora and commanding presence, Dr. Hawass became the r...

John Holland is a renowned spiritual medium who takes his work seriously and treats it with the utmost integrity and respect. World-renowned psychic medium John Holland delivers messages and insights from the Spirit World at all his interactive events.  John joined Mike Pomp on the Morning Information Center to talk about his background and how his life as a medium began. 

Victoria Schade is an author, speaker, and dog trainer known for her upbeat approach to living and working with dogs. She has been featured in  The New York Times, The Washington Post, Martha Stewart Living, Real Simple, Reader's Digest, The Bark,  and many dog-specific publications. Victoria has worked on Animal Planet's annual Puppy Bowl special for the past twenty years, and appeared on two sea...

An English actress based out of Los Angeles, Georgina Campbell is the star of the 20th Century Studios / New Regency psychological thriller BARBARIAN, which released to rave reviews and a #1 debut at the domestic box office. Campbell also starred as one of the leads in Ishana Night Shyamalan's, THE WATCHERS for Warner Brothers in addition to appearing in Netflix's international spin-off feature, B...

Melani Sanders is a digital creator and the fearless founder of the We Do Not Care Movementt. Her viral WDNC content captures the humor, heart, and chaos of perimenopause and menopause, midlife in general, motherhood, and real life.  People Magazine  named Melani the 2025 Creator of the Year. Her new book, he Official We Do Not Care Club Handbook, is already a New York Times best seller. Melani jo...

DANNY FUNT, author of EVERYBODY LOSES: The Tumultuous Rise of American Sports Gambling joined Mike Pomp on the Morning Information Center. This jaw-dropping book pulls back the curtain on the alluring yet perilous world of American sports gambling. Built around explosive interviews with the power players of the betting boom at FanDuel, DraftKings, and beyond, it reveals the troubling methods that...

Monte Burke is the New York Times bestselling author of "Lords of the Fly," "Saban," "4th and Goal" and "Sowbelly."  In his new book,  Men of Troy: Legendary Afternoons, Wild Nights & Enduring Legacy of Pete Carroll's USC Trojans, Monte Burke, provides a definitive account of a college football  dynasty at USC with the coach behind the team Pete Carroll. Monte spent some time with Mike Pomp on...

Nationally recognized health expert and #1  NY Times  bestselling author Dr. Ian Smith releases a transformative 7-week program that helps men and women finally overcome the hardest weight to lose-those last 15 pounds-and keep it off for life. The "last 15 pounds" are where most Americans get stuck, and  The Last 15 finally explains why.  Dr. Smith joined Mike Pomp on the Morning Information Cente...

A larger-than-life new biography of country music legend and philanthropist Dolly Parton. In  Ain't Nobody's Fool: The Life and Times of Dolly Parton , Martha Ackmann chronicles the life of an American Original. From her impoverished childhood in the Smoky Mountains to international stardom as a singer, songwriter, actress, businesswoman, and philanthropist, Dolly Parton has exceeded everyone's ex...

Jimmy Hawkins played Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed's son, Tommy Bailey, in the classic Frank Capra film  It's a Wonderful Life, as well as appearing in over forty movies and more than three hundred TV shows.   In his special new book, THE HEART OF IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: How the Most Inspirational Movie of All Time Still Inspires the Spirit, Jimmy Hawkins helps us focus on the true meaning behind th...

As families prepare for the holidays - a season of warmth, giving, and togetherness - veteran television host and producer Tommy Habeeb is spreading a message of compassion: adopt, don't shop. Tommy is the creator, host, and executive producer of the acclaimed syndicated series  To the Rescue , an uplifting docuseries now airing on more than 200 stations nationwide. Each episode follows animal she...

Rock and roll is not rock and roll without a beat. John Lingan's new book,  BACKBEATS: A History of Rock and Roll in 15 Drummers  is an electrifying journey through the history of rock and roll, told through the lives of fifteen iconic drummers and their percussion rivals-from John Bonham and Charlie Watts to Ringo Starr and Questlove. Rock and roll thrives on rhythm, but the drummers who drive th...

Stephen Rea is a former United Kingdom newspaper journalist and the author of the memoir Finn  McCool's Football Club . Originally from Northern Ireland, he lives and teaches writing in New Orleans. His most recent book is entitled " Ozzy & Me," an entertaining, heartwarming memoir detailing the adventures and valuable life lessons learned from the author's four decades of friendship with Ozzy...

Norah Jones i s a multi-GRAMMY winning singer and pianist who loves playing music with people, so she started her own podcast to do just that. Each episode, she sits down with a different guest for impromptu musical collaborations and candid conversation. Her guests come from all walks of life and every musical style and you never know where the songs will take them.  The Grammy Award winning arti...