In episode six of “How I Library," host Phil Morehart from the American Library Association speaks with comedian Paula Poundstone.

Poundstone is an iconic standup comic, a panelist on NPR’s news quiz show, “Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me,” the host of the podcast, “Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone,” and an actor in numerous TV shows and films. She’s also a longtime supporter of libraries. 

Morehart spoke with Poundstone about her wide-ranging career and interests—everything from information literacy and comedy to book bans and “The Twilight Zone.”  And, of course, how she libraries.

In episode six of “How I Library," host Phil Morehart from the American Library Association speaks with comedian Paula Poundstone. Poundstone is an iconic standup comic, a panelist on NPR’s news quiz show, “Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me,” the host of the podcast, “Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone,” and an actor in numerous TV shows and films. She’s also a longtime supporter of libraries. Morehart spoke with Poundstone about her wide-ranging career and interests—everything from information literacy and comedy to book bans and “The Twilight Zone.” And, of course, how she libraries.

In episode six of “How I Library," host Phil Morehart from the American Library Association speaks with comedian Paula Poundstone.

Poundstone is an iconic standup comic, a panelist on NPR’s news quiz show, “Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me,” the host of the podcast, “Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone,” and an actor in numerous TV shows and films. She’s also a longtime supporter of libraries. 

Morehart spoke with Poundstone about her wide-ranging career and interests—everything from information literacy and comedy to book bans and “The Twilight Zone.” &nbsp;And, of course, how she libraries.

Episode Six: Paula Poundstone

The American Library Association (ALA) is proud to present the podcast, “How I Library.” Hosted by ALA Communications Manager Phil Morehart, this monthly series features authors, filmmakers, musicians, scholars, thought leaders, and, of course, librarians discussing the importance of libraries, their favorite library memories, and issues facing the library world. Along the way, they share thoughts about their work, what inspires them, and so much more. 

The podcast is an extension of the #HowILibrary campaign that ALA launched in 2023 that asked authors “how they library”: what the library means to them, how they use and have used the library, and how the library has impacted their lives.

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The American Library Association (ALA) is proud to present the podcast, “How I Library.” Hosted by ALA Communications Manager Phil Morehart, this monthly series features authors, filmmakers, musicians, scholars, thought leaders, and, of course, librarians discussing the importance of libraries, their favorite library memories, and issues facing the library world. Along the way, they share thoughts about their work, what inspires them, and so much more. The podcast is an extension of the #HowILibrary campaign that ALA launched in 2023 that asked authors “how they library”: what the library means to them, how they use and have used the library, and how the library has impacted their lives.

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