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Comedian Paula Poundstone talks books and libraries on Issues & Ideas

The Lobero Theater in Santa Barbara announcing Paula Poundstone's show.
Beth Thornton
The Lobero Theater in Santa Barbara promotes Paula Poundstone's show May 7th.

Comedian Paula Poundstone will be at the Lobero Theater in Santa Barbara on May 7th. In addition to performing live all around the country, she is the national spokesperson for United for Libraries. For Issues & Ideas, we talked about the importance of laughter, books, podcasts, and libraries.

Beth Thornton was a freelance reporter for KCBX, and a contributor to Issues & Ideas from 2019 to 2024. She was a 2021 Data Fellow with the USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism, and was accepted by the Center to receive a 2024 California Health Equity Impact grant. Beth has contributed reporting to KQED's statewide radio show The California Report.