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Steve Inskeep morning edition co-host historian author of the new book is Imperfect Union: How Jesse in John Fremont Mapped the West, Invented Celebrity and Helped Cause the Civil War. I like how you compartmentalize this. Thank you. So, let's start out with part one of that is mapping the West if my history is correct you go back to the 1800's and there was this doctrine of Manifest Destiny. So, where do they fit in?

 Author Farah Merhi writes the book Inspire Your Home, sharing her creative and elegant interior design secrets. Merhi founded Inspire Me. Home Decor and joins TMS.

  Author/Doctor James Gordon joins TMS to discuss his latest, The Transformation: Discovering Wholeness and Healing After Trauma.

The works of an award-winning illustrator and author go on display to the public beginning tomorrow at the Grand Rapids Art Museum.

WGVU previews the exhibition, The Art of Wordless Storytelling, with the man behind the pen and brush.

“How many of you are aware that there are wordless books?”

As David Weisner strolls the GRAM’s exhibition space he explains there’s a long picture book history. It’s storytelling that’s compelled Weisner since his days as an art student at the Rhode Island School of Design.

Populism and isolationism are on the rise around the world. A New York Times best-selling author and historian recently visited Grand Valley State University’s Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies.

Lynne Olson spoke with WGVU about the value of international alliances in 21st Century and its influence in foreign policy and politics.

Populism and isolationism are on the rise around the world. A New York Times best-selling author and historian visited Grand Valley State University’s Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies explain the value of international alliances in 21st Century foreign policy and politics.

Sunday commemorated the 80th anniversary of Germany’s invasion of Poland marking the beginning of World War II. Confronting the Axis powers, 30 countries formed the Western Alliance.

  #1 NY Times David Baldacci talks about his latest, One Good Deed. We talk writing and how he feels about hitting the big screen.

  Author Cate Holahan writes the electric Hamptons' thriller, One Little Secret.

  Author Kimberly Freidmutter joins the show to talk about her latest work, Subconscious Power: Use Your Inner Mind to Create the Life You've Always Wanted.

The nation observed President's Day Monday, February 18th. We talk with presidential historian and author H.W. Brands who recently visited Grand Valley State University’s Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies presenting Comedian-in-Chief: What Presidents' Humor Says About Them, and About Us.

Brands explores the importance of humor and likeability among American leaders beginning with the seriousness of President George Washington to President Donald Trump.