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      <title>Slugman returns from his home planet to attend Slugfest this weekend</title>
      <link>https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2026-10-13/231570-slugman-returns-from-his-home-planet-to-attend-slugfest-this-weekend</link>
      <description>Also on Arizona Spotlight: A woman with a love of plants starts her journey as an aspiring novelist in her 70's. Naturalist Matthew Nelson retells a story when he was in Devil's Canyon, and Archive Tucson remarks on food scarcity in mid-century Tucson.</description>
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      <dc:creator>Mark McLemore</dc:creator>
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      <title>A new documentary called "The River" explores what's underneath the surface of the Colorado River</title>
      <link>https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2026-10-07/231473-arizona-spotlight-10-8-2026</link>
      <description>Also on Arizona Spotlight: Crystal Stark stars in Saguaro City Music Theatre's production of "Sister Act"; The future of the Arizona Trail; and "Righteous Brother" Bill Medley still sings about love at 86.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:25:39 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Mark McLemore</dc:creator>
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      <title>A new book examines the legends surrounding the Sonoran Desert Toad</title>
      <link>https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2026-09-30/231404-a-new-book-examines-the-legends-surrounding-the-sonoran-desert-toad</link>
      <description>Also on Arizona Spotlight: "A Gorgeous Excitement" returns to the Steinfeld Gallery. Tucson Film Festival celebrates independent filmmaking.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:16:31 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Mark McLemore</dc:creator>
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      <title>Tucsonans making a difference in Guatemala</title>
      <link>https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2026-09-24/231339-tucsonans-making-a-difference-in-guatemala</link>
      <description>Also on Arizona Spotlight: Indie horror filmmaker talks about premiering his new movie "The Woods Beckon" in Tucson. Go backstage at The Scoundrel and Scamp Theatre's rendition of "I'm Gonna Marry You, Tobey Maguire".</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:26:09 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Mark McLemore</dc:creator>
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      <title>How psychiatrist Ellen Vora MD makes a case for magic in her book "Season of the Witch".</title>
      <link>https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2026-09-15/231222-psychiatrist-dr-ellen-vora-makes-a-case-of-magic-in-her-book-season-of-the-witch</link>
      <description>Also on Arizona Spotlight: The artistic pursuits of musician and filmmaker Chris Carlone; and Gayle Petrillo shares her story about becoming visible at 50.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Mark McLemore</dc:creator>
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      <title>Tucson awards its hip-hop music scene.</title>
      <link>https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2026-09-02/231083-tucson-awards-its-hip-hop-music-scene</link>
      <description>Also on Arizona Spotlight: What is "Song Church" at La Rosa? And film podcaster Christopher Maynard goes to Tucson Comic-Con.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:26:34 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Mark McLemore</dc:creator>
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      <title>"Woodstock: Three Days that Defined a Generation"</title>
      <link>https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2026-08-27/230981-woodstock-three-days-that-defined-a-generation</link>
      <description>Also on Arizona Spotlight: John Washington talks about his book “How to Close a Camp: Dispatches from the Fight Against Immigrant Detention"; AZPM fan Gene Fisher shares his personal Woodstock experience; and remembering drummer Frank Beard of ZZ Top.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:59:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2026-08-27/230981-woodstock-three-days-that-defined-a-generation</guid>
      <dc:creator>Mark McLemore</dc:creator>
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      <title>Vinyl Grooves Run Deep.</title>
      <link>https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2026-08-12/230821-vinyl-grooves-run-deep</link>
      <description>Also on Arizona Spotlight: Arizona Theater Board Chair Mike Seiden previews the upcoming season; And "Speaking Personally" with pubic broadcasting pioneer Linda O'Bryon.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:23:13 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Mark McLemore</dc:creator>
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      <title>Carisa Hendrix talks about becoming Lucy Darling.</title>
      <link>https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2026-08-04/230732-xxx</link>
      <description>Also on Arizona Spotlight: Scott Simon's latest book offers his appreciation of animal companionship; and how the spiritual combines with pop culture at The Last Supper Museum.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:22:46 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2026-08-04/230732-xxx</guid>
      <dc:creator>Mark McLemore</dc:creator>
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      <title>A new documentary tells the story of four Girl Scouts who yearn to be "Cookie Queens".</title>
      <link>https://www.azpm.org/arizona/2026-07-28/230667-a-new-documentary-teels-the-story-of-four-girl-scouts-who-want-to-be-cookie-queens</link>
      <description>Also on Arizona Spotlight, national monuments under fire by the Trump administration; Julieta ASMR explains the basics of her art; and the Zachary family story of survival and love against the odds.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:03:40 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Mark McLemore</dc:creator>
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