What was it really like for the first female news anchor in Phoenix?
Mary Jo West, the first woman to anchor the news in Phoenix, talks about her career on Valley 101, including the harassment she suffered and more.
Valley 101 · The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com
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Show Notes
Few people know the power of local TV more than Mary Jo West. She was a Phoenix news anchor for years, which of course cemented a place for her in the Valley's consciousness.
She was the Valley's first woman news anchor, co-anchoring with Phoenix legend Bill Close — who was not thrilled about having her around. She battled sexual harassment, depression and more. But West is far more than all of that.
This week on Valley 101, a podcast by The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, we answer the question: What was it really like for the first female news anchor in Phoenix?
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Guests: Mary Jo West
Host: Bill Goodykoontz
Producers: Amanda Luberto, Abby Bessinger
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