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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Are my solar eclipse glasses legit?
How to check if your solar eclipse glasses are real and other viewing tips
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How an elaborate student prank over land fooled...
What to know about four ASU students were able to fool UA Wildcats back in 2015
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Meet Sedona Schnebly, namesake of Arizona's red...
How the Arizona city's name came from the beloved Sedona Schnebly and her honorable impact
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Meet the 'mother of bilingual education,' Maria...
How Tucson's Maria Urquides changed US schooling to become the mother of bilingual education
26 min
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Meet Arizona's grandmother of women's sports, I...
Ina Gittings was the first director of women's physical education at the University of Arizona and a trailblazer for women's sports. This is HERstory.
24 min
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Arizona HERstory's Annie Watkins, a Flagstaff w...
Meet this historical figure who gave Black voters a voice in the Flagstaff community
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How Black activist, Lincoln Ragsdale Sr., revol...
He was the first Black man to do many things in Phoenix. Valley 101 shares the wisdom of Dr. Lincoln Ragsdale Sr.'s life in 1950s Arizona
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The legend of Winnie Ruth Judd, Phoenix's 'Trun...
Winnie Ruth Judd committed a gruesome crime that has left Arizonans stumped for years. This episode revisits the mystery of her crime.
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Why would Pluto become Arizona's official state...
How astronomer Percival Lowell's theories of a ninth planet in our solar system came to fruition at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff.
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How to eat cactus
Different types of cactus are edible. Valley 101 dives into the ways you can eat cactus with a forager.
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El Jefe isn't the only famous Arizona cat. We e...
Arizona is cat country, and no we don't mean UA Wildcats. We have five cat facts you should know and some local cat celebs.
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Why is the city named Phoenix?
Valley 101 explores the origins of how Phoenix got its name
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Why Mesa has a special connection to Martin Lut...
MLK Jr's birthday was honored nationally, but Arizona withdrew just one year later. Valley 101 explores a city's link for recognition
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Before light rail, trolley cars ran on Phoenix ...
In 1887, trolleys rolled into the desert town of Phoenix. It quickly grew in popularity, only to die out after WW2. Valley 101 looks at what happened.
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Happy New Year from Valley 101!
Welcome to 2024!!
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Happy Holidays from Valley 101!
Have a festive and safe holiday, from Valley 101
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The best songs to get you in the holiday mood
Valley 101 surveyed The Arizona Republic newsroom to find out the best holiday songs to ring in the festive season
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How Phoenix Latinos are represented in the loca...
A third of Maricopa County is of Latino descent. Valley 101 looks at how they're being represented in the local music scene.
26 min
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Valley 101 journeys to Lazy B Ranch to see wher...
28 min
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Where to go to eat and drink your way through A...
From homestyle Mexican food to the best martini in town, Valley 101 sits down with experts on which historic bars and restaurants are worth a visit.
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Did you know that turkeys have beards? Find out...
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The history and status of opera in Arizona
What started from a small passionate group in Tucson is now a successful company in two major cities. Valley 101 shares the history of opera in Ariz.
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Welcome to donkey race country. Inside this tin...
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Why doesn't Arizona turn back their clock for D...
Making sure you change your clock can be tricky for the rest of the nation. But the majority of Arizona stays the same. Valley 101 explores the history
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The lore behind Tucson's El Tiradito
It started with adultery and murder, but now this sinner's shrine serves as a symbol to Tucson's Mexican-American heritage. Valley 101 tells the tale.
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