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The Navajo are a matrilineal society, meaning women own the land and pass it down to their daughters. When Navajos introduce themselves, they will name their maternal clan first. The stories told in cultural ceremonies revere women. But today rape and domestic violence rates surge. There are few female council delegates, and the Navajos have yet to elect a woman president. So what happened? That’s what we set out to answer in this series. We’ll learn about the many attempts to eradicate the ...
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KJZZ’s Friday NewsCap: A proposal targeting Arizona's affordable housing crisis is dead
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Dawn Penich-Thacker of Agave Strategy and Barrett Marson of Marson Media joined The Show to talk about the defeat of a measure supporters say would have helped alleviate the affordable housing crisis in the state, the results from this week’s runoff elections for Phoenix City Council and more.
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Arizona's blooming flowers are a cause for concern as wildfire season approaches
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We’ve seen a wet winter across Arizona with record rainfall and snowpack. What does all of the new greenery mean for the upcoming wildfire season? Plus, you might look at your phone less if the screen were in black and white. That and more on The Show.
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Maricopa County attorney tries to get a handle on Phoenix's fentanyl crisis
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This year’s rains have led to a wet Salt River. And Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell on trying to get a handle on the region’s fentanyl crisis. That and more on The Show.
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Kari Lake's ongoing lawsuit is hurting Arizona Republicans
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Stacy Pearson of Lumen Strategies and Chip Scutari of S + C Communications joined The Show to talk about the state Supreme Court decision in Kari Lake’s election case, lawmakers approving a bill to ban cities from collecting grocery taxes and more.
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Kari Lake's ongoing lawsuit is hurting Arizona Republicans
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The Arizona Supreme Court declined to hear most of former gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake’s election claims, but one is going back to a lower court. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, a pair of Valley musicians bring their podcast to the stage for the first time. That and more on The Show.…
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This X-ray laser landed ASU its biggest NSF grant ever
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ASU has gotten its biggest-ever grant from the National Science Foundation for work on X-ray technology. We’ll hear what kind of impact the new machine could have on several areas of science. Plus, our next Tiny Desert Concert goes garage rock. That and more on The Show.
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Vasectomies and other male birth control options gain interest in post-Roe America
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Planned Parenthood of Arizona is now offering vasectomies as demand went up post Roe v. Wade. What does the role of men look lie in reproductive responsibility today? Plus, a Valley pâtisserie is up for a James Beard award. That and more on The Show.
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Cartoonist Lalo Alcaraz reflects on how 3 years of COVID-19 changed us
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It has been three years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Writer and political cartoonist Lalo Alcaraz talks about what’s changed — and what things may still change back to the way they were. Plus, actor and comedian David Cross brings his stand-up tour to Phoenix. That and more on The Show.
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California says it was left out of Colorado River water talks
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Colorado River basin states need to come to agreement on how to reduce their use of the river’s water. But it seems the states are struggling to agree on whether or not they’re all involved in coming up with a plan. Plus, Arizona lawmakers are debating a bill to require students to say the pledge of allegiance. That and more on The Show.…
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Nick Offerman fell in love with hiking in Arizona while writing his new book
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A proposal supporters say would help ease the state’s affordable housing crisis died in the Senate this week. Our Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories And Nick Offerman is bringing his stage show to the Valley — we’ll hear from the actor, author and woodworker. That and more on The Show.…
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How the fallout from Silicon Valley Bank may be felt in Arizona
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Climate change has led to more intense and severe wildfires across the west. What that means for the forests’ ability to regrow. And how the fallout from Silicon Valley Bank may be felt in Arizona. That and more on The Show.
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How the ban on housing discrimination has been working in Tucson
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The new head of the Maricopa Association of Governments on his plans for the region. How Tucson’s ban on housing discrimination has worked. Three Arizona schools are getting ready for March Madness. That and more on The Show.
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Why Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes joined a multi-state coalition to save DACA
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DACA recipients are still in a form of legal limbo, more than a decade after President Obama announced it. Attorney General Kris Mayes talks about joining an effort to try to preserve the program. Plus, nearly 4,000 migrant children were separated from their parents during the Trump Administration – and many have yet to be reunited. That and more o…
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How the end of free COVID-19 vaccines could hurt more than just the uninsured
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Later this year, some Americans will be responsible for paying for their own COVID-19 vaccines. We’ll hear what kind of impact that may have on the virus’ future. Plus, how ancient jewelry made from beetles reveals something universal. That and more on The Show.
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What's the over/under on vetoes from Gov. Katie Hobbs?
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Gov. Katie Hobbs has vetoed another bill — this one would have banned what its supporters call critical race theory. Friday NewsCap panelists analyze that and the rest of the week’s top stories. Plus, what new numbers say about the state’s hospitality industry. that and more on The Show.
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What's the over/under on vetoes from Gov. Katie Hobbs?
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This week, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes sued Cochise County, and Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a bill on critical race theory. To discuss those stories and others, The Show spoke with Marcus Dell’Artino of First Strategic and former state lawmaker and gubernatorial candidate Aaron Lieberman.
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The chilling effect of high-profile cartel violence on Mexico tourism
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Two Americans are dead after being caught in the middle of cartel violence just across the border in Mexico. How international tragedies and the political firestorms they ignite impact cross-border tourism. Plus, the skies are gray, but is bad air quality to blame? That and more on The Show.
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Critics say far-right Republicans have taken over the Arizona Legislature's agenda
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Republican Arizona House Majority Leader Ben Toma has a reputation as someone who can work with Democrats. We’ll hear why compromise isn’t happening and why some say the far right has taken over the agenda. Plus, our Made in Arizona series visits a Tempe screen printer who makes a lot of concert posters. That and more on The Show.…
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Conspiracy theories finally went too far for Arizona Republican lawmakers
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This week, top Republican lawmakers denounced a legislative hearing filled with unfounded conspiracy theories, and Cochise County voted to give election responsibility to its Republican recorder. To discuss those stories and more, The Show spoke with Jaime Molera of Molera Alvarez and Democratic strategist Tony Cani.…
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Brnovich withholding election reports damages Republican credibility
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To talk about former Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich withholding reports that debunked election fraud claims, more tough question for Gov. Katie Hobbs’ picks to lead state agencies and more, The Show spoke with Doug Cole of HighGround and former state House Minority Leader Reginald Bolding.
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A 'witch hunt,' a budget veto and the future of Arizona politics
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Former gubernatorial candidate Christine Jones and former legislative leader Chad Campbell joined The Show to talk about the search for a new nominee to lead the state health department, Gov. Katie Hobbs’ first veto and more.
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Arizona's school spending limit remains a political football
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Bipartisanship prevailed at the state Capitol this week, and lawmakers waived a spending cap that could have spelled disaster for schools. And Republicans on a new committee recommended the state Senate reject Gov. Katie Hobbs’ pick to run the Department of Health Services. For more on these and other headlines from the week, The Show sat down with…
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Arizona's Aggregate Expenditure Limit needs a long-term fix
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Lawmakers on Arizona’s House Education Committee have advanced a plan to help schools avoid a $1.3 billion budget cut. And the state’s political parties have chosen new leaders. To discuss these headlines and more, The Show spoke to Stacy Pearson of Lumen Strategies and Marcus Dell-Artino with First Strategic.…
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What to expect from Gallego vs. Sinema
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To talk about the first official entrant into next year’s U.S. Senate race in Arizona, the governor and attorney general pausing executions in the state and more, The Show sat down with Chuck Coughlin of HighGround and former state lawmaker and gubernatorial candidate Aaron Lieberman.
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Arizona should take talk of a government shutdown seriously
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To talk about the response to Gov. Katie Hobbs’ first budget proposal, Congressman Greg Stanton saying he won’t run for Senate and more, The Show spoke to Lorna Romero Ferguson of Elevate Strategies and Dawn Penich-Thacker of Agave Strategy.
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KJZZ's Friday NewsCap: Gov. Katie Hobbs talks about compromise. Will Republicans meet her halfway?
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Former Arizona gubernatorial candidate Christine Jones and Democratic strategist Tony Cani joined The Show to talk about Gov. Katie Hobbs’ State of the State address and lawmakers’ reaction to it, Maricopa County bringing in a former state Supreme Court justice to look into Election Day printer problems and more.…
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KJZZ's Friday NewsCap: This week's inauguration of top AZ elected officials
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Former lawmaker David Lujan, now with Children’s Action Alliance, and former state schools superintendent Jaime Molera, of Molera Alvarez, joined The Show to talk about this week’s inauguration for top statewide elected officials, the death of a controversial Arizona politician and more.
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Tax cuts, vouchers and bipartisan budgets: The lasting legacy of 2022 in Arizona politics
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A lot has happened over the last 12 months in politics here in Arizona — from a lengthy and oftentimes contentious legislative session to a series of high-profile election races to the state’s senior senator switching political parties. To talk about the year that was in state government and politics, The Show spoke with Stacy Pearson of Lumen Stra…
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Little hope for Lake and Hamadeh election lawsuits
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This week saw developments in the court cases involving Kari Lake and Abe Hamadeh, and Gov. Doug Ducey decided to tear down the shipping container wall at the southern border. To discuss these happenings and more, The Show spoke with Chip Scutari of S+C Communications and attorney Tom Ryan.
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Losing Republican candidates throw a 'flimsy tantrum' in court
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This week, some Republican candidates had their first day in court over challenges to the 2022 midterm results. And the fallout continues from Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s party switch. To discuss these happenings and more, The Show spoke with Paul Bentz of HighGround and Julie Erfle of Erfle Uncuffed.
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Can an independent Kyrsten Sinema win re-election to the Senate?
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Sen. Kyrsten Sinema has announced her departure from the Democratic party and switching to being an independent. Plus, the state's 2022 midterm election results were certified, and a potential special legislative session is stirring controversy. To discuss this news and more, The Show spoke with Matthew Benson of Veridus and Dawn Penich-Thacker of …
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Cochise County’s refusal to certify is emblematic of AZ election denial
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This week, Cochise County refused to certify its results from the 2022 midterm elections. Now, a judge is getting involved. To discuss this news and more, The Show spoke with Doug Cole of HighGround and former Congressional staffer Roy Herrera.
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The fatal flaw in Kari Lake’s campaign for governor
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This week saw Republicans call for the resignation of the state Republican Party chair, Kelli Ward. And a number of high-profile elections saw their conclusions. To discuss these happenings and more, The Show spoke with former gubernatorial candidate Christine Jones and Stacy Pearson of Lumen Strategies.…
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Ticket splitting and other takeaways from election night in Arizona
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This week saw voters head to the polls Nov. 8 for the 2022 midterm elections. And days later, ballots are still being counted in races too close to call, like many of those here in Arizona. To discuss this and more, The Show spoke with Chuck Coughlin of HighGround and attorney Tom Ryan.
On this podcast, we tell unusual stories about the state. Now, we’ve turned the storytelling over to you. We asked listeners to send their Arizona ghost stories to The Show during the month of October — and listeners have certainly delivered.
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Drop box vigilantes are the result of years of conspiracy theories and lies
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This week saw accusations of voter intimidation as Arizona's early voting continues. And there's confusion over how Cochise County intends to follow state law in its ballot-counting efforts. To discuss these happenings and more, The Show spoke with Paul Bentz of HighGround and Chad Campbell of Lumen Strategies.…
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New polls indicate close races statewide
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This week saw gubernatorial candidates Katie Hobbs and Kari Lake’s dueling sit-down interviews. And new polls are out for some top-of-the-ticket races. To discuss these happenings and more, The Show spoke with Lorna Romero-Ferguson of Elevate Strategies and former congressional staffer Roy Herrera.
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Fallout from the canceled gubernatorial debate continues
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This week saw more dramatic developments regarding the state of this year's gubernatorial debate, which itself will not happen after Democratic candidate Katie Hobbs refused to debate her Republican opponent, Kari Lake. To discuss this news and more, The Show spoke with Emily Ryan of Copper State Consulting and Stacy Pearson of Lumen Strategies.…
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Why Wyoming's Liz Cheney is criticizing Kari Lake and Mark Finchem
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This week saw Arizona's U.S. Senate debate, and sharp remarks about other political candidates from Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney.
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Why the fight against school vouchers fell short this time
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Groups failed to garner enough signatures to bring school vouchers back to the ballot, and discussion continues on a Pima County judge's ruling to allow a ban on most abortions. To discuss these happenings and more, The Show spoke with former gubernatorial candidate Christine Jones and Julie Erfle of Erfle Uncuffed.…
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What we learned from the Arizona secretary of state debate
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This week wrapped up with the secretary of state debate Sept. 22 between Democratic candidate Adrian Fontes and Republican Mark Finchem. Plus, a Republican group has cut its Arizona spending in the U.S. Senate race. To discuss this news and more, The Show spoke with Marcus Dell’Artino of First Strategic and attorney Tom Ryan.…
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How Hobbs can bounce back after ditching the Arizona governor debate
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This week started with governor candidate Katie Hobbs declining to debate Republican nominee Kari Lake. But one debate did happen in the superintendent of public instruction race. To discuss this news and more, The Show spoke with Stan Barnes of Copper State Consulting and Stacy Pearson of Lumen Strategies.…
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Name-calling and chaos: How the Arizona governor debate became a top issue
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KJZZ’s Friday NewsCap revisits some of the biggest stories of the week. This week saw gubernatorial candidates Katie Hobbs and Kari Lake taking questions separately and not debating at a Chamber of Commerce event.
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Why Katie Hobbs may be hesitant to take on Kari Lake in an AZ governor debate
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To discuss the state Supreme Court’s ruling that certain audit records can be kept secret, why Katie Hobbs may not debate Kari Lake and more, The Show spoke with attorney and former congressional staffer Roy Herrera and Matthew Benson of Veridus.
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Arizonans could finally get a chance to vote on dark money
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This week, a judge ruled that the Fair and Free Elections initiative will be on the November ballot; the measure seeks greater transparency for political spending, as well as a number of other aims to combat restrictions put in place by Arizona's Republican-controlled Legislature. To discuss these happenings and more, The Show spoke with Dawn Penic…
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Could water be Arizona candidates make-or-break issue?
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This week saw further water cutbacks coming to Arizona after federal authorities stepped in to address the Southwest drought. Now, eyes are on how much of a campaign issue that could be ahead of the general election. To discuss these stories and more, The Show spoke with Julie Erfle of Erfle Uncuffed and Paul Bentz of HighGround.…
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Untold Arizona, Episode 15: Good Sports
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It’s a cross between shuffleboard and bowling — on ice! And, ever since the U.S. won Olympic gold in 2018, the sport of curling has been gaining in popularity. But long before that, curling has thrived from a devoted following right here in the desert. Plus, the story on the origins of the mascots of Arizona’s three public universities.…
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Untold Arizona, Episode 13: Off The Grid
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How can you live a frontier lifestyle long after the frontier has closed? Today, it involves solar panels, composting toilets and rainwater harvesting. Meet some off-gridders in Cochise County. Plus, travel to a spot U.S. bass anglers have been heading to for decades.
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Untold Arizona, Episode 14: Cross-Border Connections
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In 2017, Bisbee artist Gretchen Baer opened a small art center just steps from the border in Naco, Sonora. Now, every Tuesday the little studio bursts into life. Plus, learn the history of Immaculate Heart of Mary in Phoenix.
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Untold Arizona, Episode 12: Infamous Characters
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Many people in the Southwest claim they have seen La Llorona or the weeping woman. People have spotted her along the Rio de Flag in Flagstaff all the way down to the San Pedro River near Tucson. Plus, hear the tale of the Baron of Arizona.