'Class Clown:' An author interview with Dave Barry

By Gemma Gaudette

Published May 6, 2025 at 1:15 PM MDT

You may know Dave Barry as the 1988 Pulitzer Prize winner for commentary or for his nationally syndicated humor column for the Miami Herald that ran from 1983 until 2005 or even from the CBS sitcom "Dave’s World" that was based on his humor writings.

Well, now Dave Barry is back with his memoir, "Class Clown: The Memoirs of a Professional Wiseass," and he joined Idaho Matters to talk more.

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Hi! I’m Gemma Gaudette, the host of the award-winning show, Idaho Matters. During the day you’ll find me researching and writing about all the fascinating topics we tackle on our show. And of course, at noon, each weekday you’ll find me live behind the microphone as Idaho Matters airs.

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