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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How are urban farms able to survive in the Valley?
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Did Phoenix ever segregate where minorities cou...
How redlining and segregation shaped metro Phoenix
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What's an Eruv and is there one at Scottsdale F...
Have you ever noticed a clear wire, strung between poles in different parts of the Valley? Valley 101 podcast discovers who it's for and what it does.
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How did 25 German POWs escape from Camp Papago ...
It was the larges POW escape on U.S. soil during WWII and it happened in our backyard.
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Why have Arizona chefs been overlooked for the ...
Considered the "Oscars of the food world," the James Beard Awards are the top award American chefs can win. So why did Arizonans stop winning?
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Does Arizona have a state food it calls its own?
Chicago has deep-dish pizza. Philadelphia has cheesesteaks. But what does Arizona have? And does it matter?
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Why are there so many HOAs in the Valley?
Arizona is No. 10 in the nation for total number of community associations. How did we get here?
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What was Phoenix Indian School like for students?
We talked to people who attended the boarding school for Native Americans
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What are the mysterious ruins on Shaw Butte?
Legend says the elite Cloud Nine restaurant burned down
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Population part 2: Just how big could we get?
And what does that mean for economy, housing, transportation and water?
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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.
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Does Phoenix have a gayborhood?
The Melrose District is lined with pride flags, murals and a rainbow crosswalk.
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How did Phoenix get its name?
Is it related to the mythological Phoenix?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Welcome: Valley 101, a Phoenix podcast from The...
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