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Editor’s note: We’re going to miss Zach tremendously. We’re also actively seeking his replacement — if you think you’d be a fit, please apply pronto.
When I first walked into the Phoenix New Times building in April 2024 for my first day as news editor, I hoped I would be up for the challenge. I also thought there was a non-zero chance that I’d quickly be exposed as a fraud…