Valley 101
Whether you're a longtime Arizona resident or a newcomer, chances are there's something you've always wondered about the Valley. From The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com comes Valley 101, a weekly podcast where our journalists find answers to your questions about metro Phoenix and beyond. From silly to serious, you tell us what to investigate. You can submit questions at valley101.azcentral.com or reach us on social media @azcentral. This show is hosted by Bill Goodykootz and produced by Amanda Luberto.
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Valley 101 tells you how to best prepare for ba...
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There's no such thing as the city of Anthem. We...
Part of Anthem is in the city of Phoenix, while the rest is in unincorporated Maricopa County
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What's the history of the Beet Sugar Factory in...
How did a Beet Sugar Factory help develop Glendale? Listen now to find out.
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Why are the streets downtown Phoenix named afte...
Some of the street names in downtown Phoenix pay honor to U.S. Presidents. Here's why.
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What is xeriscaping? And what are its benefits?
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What legacy did Betty and Jean Fairfax leave be...
Betty and Jean Fairfax were well know within the education community. Listen to this week's episode of Valley 101 to learn why.
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How did Arizona become a hub for the LDS Church?
Arizona has the 4th largest population of LDS members in the US. The reason dates back before it was even a state.
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Why aren't sirens used during dust storms?
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What's a vanity license plate? How many are on ...
Arizona's vanity license plate program started in 1989. Now the program raises millions of dollars for charity. Listen to this week's episode to find out how.
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Why is recycling different city to city?
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How did the Phoenix Bakery, one of the city's o...
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What's the story behind Phoenix Sky Harbor's fl...
The story dates back to 1937 when most states mandated a 3-day waiting period for couples wishing to wed. But Arizona didn't.
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Who was Paul W. Litchfield and how did he help ...
Paul W. Litchfield brought the Goodyear Tire and Rubber company to Arizona a few years after statehood. That led to the growth of the West Valley. Listen now to hear about his legacy.
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Meet Richard E. Harris, the first Black reporte...
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How do you safely hike with dogs in Arizona?
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What's the story behind Arizona's clever highwa...
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Is there a roller derby scene in Metro Phoenix?
The roller derby scene in Arizona is fairly new, but its community is strong. Listen to this week's episode to learn about roller derby in Arizona.
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Why does Phoenix have so few cemeteries?
Arizona has at least 850 cemeteries, not including privately owned or municipal. But where are they? Why don't we have more headstones?
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Happy holidays from Valley 101
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What's the story behind Arizona's largest Chris...
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What makes Arizona such a hot spot for snowbirds?
Retirees flock to Arizona from out of state during the winter. Listen now to find out why.
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What was Barry Goldwater's legacy in American p...
Goldwater lost the biggest political race of his life. So what made him a conservative icon?
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Why do houses in the Valley have pools, but not...
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FAQs about Phoenix Sky Harbor answered
The Valley 101 podcast partners with travel reporter Melissa Yeager to answer your questions about Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
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Does Buckeye's name have anything to do with Oh...
What the backstory of how Buckeye became Buckeye?
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