Joining MIke Pomp on the Morning Information Center was actor Tim Daley, the current President of the Creative Coalition and Robin Bronk, the Chief Executive Officer of the Creative Coalition, Both discussed the urgent fight to protect the National Endowment for the Arts, commonly known as NEA, a vital program now at risk due to proposed congressionaql defunding.

Senator Maggie Hassan from New Hampshire has been hearing from Granite Staters at events across the state about the ways Congress can support them and about the ways the Trump Administration's actions are hurting them, for example with the Republican budget bill and the President's tariffs.  Senator Hassan joined Mike Pomp on the Morning Information Center to share her experiences with people around New Hampshire.

KATRINA BROWNLEE a retired NYPD police officer, is a sought-after speaker regarding her triumph over domestic violence; she also regularly teaches seminars to law enforcement officers on managing domestic violence incidents. Her story has been profiled on CBS's 48 Hours and in the New York Times. Her latest book is titled  And Then Came The Blues: My Story of Survival on Both Sides of the Badge. Katrina joined Mike Pomp on the Morning Information Center to discuss a national problem that she experienced and  miraculously survived.

Love her or hate her, Gwyneth Paltrow has managed to stay on the A-list indefinitely, her targeted influence spanning across entertainment, fashion, and wellness. New York Times best selling author Amy Odell has written a definitive book on the actor entitled Gwyneth: The Biography.  Amy joined Mike Pomp on The Morning Information Center to discuss the new book.

From 1878 when the Music Hall in Portsmouth first opened its doors as a Vaudeville theater, to its present incarnation as two robust arts venues, it has helped to position downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire as one of the most vibrant cultural destinations in New England. In addition, the Music Hall has been screening movies for more than 120 years. Mark Pruett, Cinema Curator for the Music Hall in Portsmouth, joined Mike Pomp on The Morning Information Center to discuss the variety of movies and film festivals the Music Hall offers.

For years, the legendary Roseanne Barr was America's most popular and beloved comedian.  Her groundbreaking TV show, Roseanne, revived working class humor and earned legions of fans for America's " domestic goddess." In the new documentary, Roseanne Barr Is America, the untold story of her unusual upbringing and her successful career in comedy and television is told.to listeners and viewers. Roseanne joined Mike Pomp on The Morning Information Center to chat about the new documentary which is now available on YouTube and other streaming platforms.

Located in the heart of downtown Portsmouth, NH, Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club brings music, dining, and events together in one unforgettable experience. Jimmy's is recognized as one of the best music clubs in the country bringing in Grammy-winning and nominated artists, legends and rising stars in jazz, blues, R&B, funk, soul and more.  Courtney Taylor joined Mike Pomp on the Morning Information Center to talk about the club and the upcoming schedule of artists coming to Portsmouth.

From 1941 to 1953, director John Huston and actor Humphrey Bogart made one classic film after another, from The Maltese Falcon to The African Queen. Here is the story of their close but combative friendship that produced some of the best movies ever made. Nat Segaloff is the author of Bogart & Houston and he joined Mike Pomp on the Morning Information Center chat about the new book.

The 42nd Annual Gail Singer Memorial Blood Drive is set for Wednesday August 20th and Thursday August 21st from 9a to 6pm both days at the DoubleTree By Hilton, Downtown Manchester at 700 Elm Street. You can schedule an appointment right now by logging on to Red Cross Blood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or downloading the Blood Donor App and use the Sponsor Code: SINGER.
Michael Bolduc from the Greater Manchester Region for the American Red Cross joined Mike Pomp on the Morning Information Center to disucss the Gail Singer Blood Drive and the urgent current need for blood and why donations are so important at this time of year.

In reporting his 2012 New York Times bestselling biography Bruce-widely regarded as the "definitive biography of Bruce Springsteen" celebrated music journalist Peter Ames Carlin gained unprecedented access to Springsteen's inner circle and to The Boss himself. Now, timed to the 50th anniversary of the release of the groundbreaking album, he brings us TONIGHT IN JUNGLELAND: The Making of Born to Run, an intimate, behind-the-scenes account, based on brand new reporting, of the writing, recording, and making of one of the most iconic records in rock history. Peter joined Mike Pomp on the Morning Information Center to chat about the new book on an iconic album.