Paula Poundstone is a veteran comedian renowned for her observational humor and razor-sharp wit. As a frequent panelist on NPR’s Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!, she’s no stranger to public media. WHQR’s Aaleah McConnell spoke with Poundstone about her longevity in comedy, and the comfort she’s found in hosting her own podcast, Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone.

At Tuesday’s agenda review meeting, the New Hanover County school board debated the form they’ll use to excuse students for off-campus religious-based education. At their upcoming meeting, they’ll look at policy changes to public records requests — some of which, as currently proposed, appear contrary to open records law.

Students, staff and faculty had the chance to ask Koch questions about studying in Ghana, working in Antarctica and of course — her venture to the far side of the moon.

State officials are urging Ronda leaders to dissolve the Wilkes County town’s charter, citing years of financial problems and critically low cash reserves. Residents will have a chance to weigh in Saturday.