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. Amanda Luberto is the producer of this show.

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What are the mysterious ruins on Shaw Butte?
Legend says the elite Cloud Nine restaurant burned down
20 min
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Population part 2: Just how big could we get?
And what does that mean for economy, housing, transportation and water?
19 min
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Population part 1: How did the Valley get so big?
Next week we'll explore the future population of the Valley.
21 min
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Does Phoenix have a gayborhood?
The Melrose District is lined with pride flags, murals and a rainbow crosswalk.
19 min
330
How did Phoenix get its name?
Is it related to the mythological Phoenix?
10 min
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What happened to Terminal 1 at Phoenix Sky Harb...
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has Terminals 2, 3 and 4. But why no Terminal 1? We find out.
18 min
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What happens to recycling after it leaves our h...
Find out how it's processed and what you can do better.
15 min
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Does the pollution in Phoenix shape our sunsets?
What creates the brilliant red and pink sunsets in Phoenix? Valley 101 found out.
14 min
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Why does Phoenix have so many wrong-way drivers?
An Arizona Republic reporter investigates what Arizona is doing to address the problem of wrong-way crashes
21 min
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What was the Roosevelt Row Arts District like b...
An Arizona Republic reporter explores an artsy pocket of downtown Phoenix, and how the area and its residents have changed in recent decades.
20 min
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Welcome: Valley 101, a Phoenix podcast from The...
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