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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What was the Arizona Farmworkers Movement?
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What are those clam shells along the banks of t...
12 min
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What makes the rain in Arizona smell different?
12 min
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Why is Grand Avenue a diagonal street in a grid...
Grand Avenue runs diagonal while all the rest of the streets in Phoenix run perpendicular to each other. Listen to this week's episode to find out why that is.
13 min
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What's it like to be an Arizona health care wor...
Health care workers in Arizona are feeling tired, dejected and desperate for the public to take COVID-19 seriously.
21 min
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What's the history of Phoenix Union Station? Wi...
20 min
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What's it like when you or someone you know get...
24 min
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How spring training created the Cactus League i...
The Cactus League got its start in 1947. Listen now to hear the history of spring training in the Valley.
16 min
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I live in Tempe, but I can get a library card i...
12 min
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Introducing the latest season of Rediscovering,...
Season two of Rediscovering examines the history and lingering effects of the "show me your papers" law.
18 min
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Explaining Phoenix's street grid: What is and i...
Turns out, there are some major inconsistencies when traveling north or south past the named streets.
17 min
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What are the origins of the Lost Ranch ruins in...
Listen now to hear the story of the Lost Ranch.
13 min
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Concrete, concrete everywhere ... but why do we...
14 min
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What does Arizona's COVID-19 data mean? Is the ...
Providing you with the context necessary to better understand the coronavirus in Arizona.
22 min
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Meet Arizona's First State Poet Laureate Albert...
The state poet laureate post was created in 2012. Listen now to hear how Alberto Ríos was chosen for the role.
14 min
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Rerun - Population part 1: How did the Valley g...
In this episode, we look at how Phoenix and the Valley got so big. When did we start growing? And what fueled that growth?
21 min
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Why are there so many attorney advertisements i...
Ever feel like you're surrounded by advertisements for personal injury attorneys? You're not alone.
22 min
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BONUS Segment: Is what I'm feeling right now no...
You may not be the perfect employee, partner, parent or elementary school teacher right now. That's OK.
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Good news: Spotlighting acts of kindness during...
Is there any good news right now? Yes, it turns out. There's plenty. And we're going to share them.
21 min
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What's the story behind the angel on top the Ar...
Listen to Valley 101 to learn the history of the Arizona state Capitol.
13 min
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Why are there so many car washes in Phoenix?
And are car washes environmentally friendly?
16 min
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How do you garden in Phoenix? And why are so ma...
If you've seen postings of "victory gardens" flooding social media during this pandemic, you're not alone.
21 min
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How to find black culture and a sense of commun...
As people move to the valley, many are searching for a community. Listen now to hear tips to learn how to love your new home.
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Why do 3,000 North Dakotans gather annually in ...
18 min
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The history of The Swindall Inn, a boarding hou...
There's a lot of history at 1021 E. Washington Street we'll never uncover. But what we know is rich.
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