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TECHNOTE: Thu 9/4/25 Radio broadcast interruptions during tower work 9am-5pm

'Xena: Warrior Princess' turns 30

By A Martínez
Published September 4, 2025 at 4:55 AM EDT

On Sept. 4, 1995, "Xena: Warrior Princess" premiered on syndicated TV. Lucy Lawless, the show's star, and Rob Tapert, her husband and "Xena" co-creator, talk about its popularity and legacy.

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A Martínez
A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.
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