A look at what Idaho librarians are coping with today

By George Prentice,

Published May 3, 2023 at 3:42 PM MDT

"If you know a librarian, hug them." That’s the advice of Erin Downey who says librarians have been caught in the crossfire of politics this year and are having trouble struggling their way through a new political landscape.

Downey is the Boise School District Library consultant and she sat down with our Morning Edition host George Prentice to talk about how librarians are coping.

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George Prentice

As host of Morning Edition, I'm the luckiest person I've ever known because I spend my days listening to smart, passionate, engaging people. It’s a public trust. I lean in to talk with actors, poets, writers and volunteers who make Idaho that much more special.

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Samantha Wright

As Senior Producer of our live daily talk show Idaho Matters, I’m able to indulge my love of storytelling and share all kinds of information (I was probably a Town Crier in a past life!). My career has allowed me to learn something new everyday and to share that knowledge with all my friends on the radio.

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A look at what Idaho librarians are coping with today

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