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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Can Arizona's power grid sustain our future?
Every year, it is getting hotter and people are needing more energy. Valley 101 finds out how the state's power grid is set to survive the future.
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How many 'childless cat ladies' live in Arizona?
Vice President pick, JD Vance ruffled the country with his "cat ladies" comment. Will it come back to bite him?
13 min
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Where does Arizona's political extremism come f...
Why Arizona's history with radicalism is the focus of Rediscovering season 4
75 min
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The efforts to grow the film industry in Arizona
Even with recent developments to expand the film industry, the progress will be seen slowly but surely in the Valley.
19 min
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Should Arizona be using its limited water on gr...
Arizona has a limited amount of water for its growing population. So how much of it is being used to grow weed? Valley 101 podcast finds out.
17 min
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Is Arizona's Black history being erased?
Black history is intertwined with Arizona history so why is it so hard to find? Valley 101 hears from community leaders.
55 min
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Should all fireworks be legal in Arizona?
In anticipation of Fourth of July, Valley 101 explores the different perspectives residents hold about fireworks.
18 min
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Calling all dog lovers! Find out how to prep yo...
For most of the year, Arizona offers stunning weather and landscapes. Find out how to take Fido with you safely so you both can enjoy all that Arizona has to offer.
15 min
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Arizona can be weird. Here's 3 things you might...
From McDonald's first drive-thru to a Phoenix movie set, Arizona holds some odd facts in its history.
43 min
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How heat domes help generate Arizona's monsoons
Soaring temperatures can be deadly but they also play in an important role in Arizona's monsoon season. Valley 101 finds out how.
15 min
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An ode to Arizona columnist Clay Thompson, the ...
Our readers loved him: How Clay Thompson captured magic
20 min
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Where to cool off this Memorial Day
The Valley 101 team is bringing back a favorite summer episode for the holiday.
31 min
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Protect your home from wildfires with these pra...
As climate change impacts wildfires, what can homes do to be safer and greener?
22 min
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Tell us your Arizona 5 C's stories
Since Arizona's statehood, a set of 5 C's has defined our state. They pointed to economic opportunities. But more than 100 years later, do they still matter?
29 min
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What kind of bees are in Arizona? More than 1,3...
The Sonoran desert has over 1,300 types of bees, including the carpenter bee, which you may call the big black bee. But why? Valley 101 explains.
29 min
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Why doesn't Phoenix have a Disneyland?
From Legend City to the Barbie theme park and Hot Wheels rides, Arizonans love an amusement park. Why aren't there more? Valley 101 dives in.
19 min
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What can I recycle in metro Phoenix? Depends on...
Recycling in the Valley can be confusing sometimes. Some places recycle plastic. Others don't. Find out why recycling in metro Phoenix is disjointed.
12 min
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Cine Capri was an iconic movie experience in Ph...
Dating back to the 1960s, the Cine Capri theater has made a mark on the Valley. Harkins Theaters ensured it stayed the test of time with multiplexes.
17 min
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Are my solar eclipse glasses legit?
How to check if your solar eclipse glasses are real and other viewing tips
19 min
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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
12 min
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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
19 min
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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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