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The Migrant Diaries

In this occasional series, KJZZ's Marcos Najera reports on first hand stories called 'The Migrant Diaries.' He's on the road talking to immigrants who have worked their way to the heartland after making the dangerous trek across the southern border.

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Speaking with the Quiet Rich

In this series, Kevin Palmer explores the life and work of the "Quiet Rich."

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Phoenix Election Preview

KJZZ's Paul Atkinson speaks with the Arizona Republic's Richard de Uriarte about the September 11th Phoenix election. Term limits prevents three city council incumbents from running. Find out who is running and why voters are being asked to pass a sales tax increase. Plus, find links for voter information.

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The Chandler Roundup: 10 Years Later

Ten years ago Chandler Police and Border Patrol conducted a five day joint operation that ended in the arrest and deportation of 432 undocumented immigrants. In the process, Chandler Police stopped people and cars without probable cause and asked legal residents for proof of citizenship. The city ultimately settled a federal civil rights lawsuit for those stops. KJZZ looks back at "The Chandler Roundup" in a special three part series beginning Monday at 6:30 and 8:30 during Morning Edition.

Monday Part I: What Went Wrong?
Tuesday Part II: Impact on Latinos
Wednesday Part III: Then and Now.

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Exploring Kartchner Caverns

Eight years after Kartchner Caverns opened to the public, Rene Gutel looks at tourism at the cave and the health of the caverns.

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Raul Castro Remembers

Former Arizona Governor Raul Castro is the only Latino ever elected to the state's stop office. Even in his 90's, Governor Castro has a sharp memory. KJZZ's James Garcia sat down to listen to the governor and former ambassador about some of more interesting stories he has to tell. Hear Garcia's stories during KJZZ's Morning Edition all this week.

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Coverage of the Robert Daniels Story

The case of Robert Daniels, the man jailed with drug-resistant tuberculosis, has sparked a national debate over how government should balance the need to protect the public from a transmissible disease, with the need to protect a person's constitutional rights.

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From Phoenix to Tanzania

Come along as radio producer Ben Moran travels to the bush in Tanzania. Moran left Phoenix en route to find his sister in a remote part of the country. His sister is a pilot who flies medical supplies in and out of some of the most remote villages in the world. Hear the sounds and see the pictures here as part of this three part series.

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Guadalupe: The Yaqui Road to Arizona

Why has Guadalupe remained timeless while the rest of Valley has sprawled? The KJZZ Guadalupe series explores the reasons Guadalupe is economically, culturally, and historically distinct from its neighbors. The sound-rich, in-depth, informative reports delve into the history and current state of the town and lend an objective ear to a unique community.

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Governor Napolitano in Mexico City

Find out more about Governor Napolitano's travels South of the Border in this series.

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Special Immigration Coverage

Recently, KJZZ offered special news coverage discussing how immigrant groups hoped to pull off one of the biggest protests in decades. Boycotts and rallies were scheduled in support of, and against, immigrant rights both in Phoenix, and across the nation.

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KJZZ Capitol Coverage

Can't get enough state politics? Want to keep an eye on what your legislators are up to? KJZZ Capitol Coverage is an exclusive web column, giving you the inside scoop on the Arizona state legislature.

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