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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The farmers behind Chris Bianco's famous pizza
Chris Bianco put Arizona on the foodie map. But these farmers are the ones who make his creations possible. Today, Valley 101 talks about agriculture.
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The good and the bad of Ozempic and other semag...
The Lab and Valley 101 explore how new diabetes drugs Ozempic and Wegovy are helping people lose weight. The "miracle" drugs also have side effects.
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Hot news: How Arizona ended up supplying most o...
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How many saguaro cactuses grow in the Valley?
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The Lab on Valley 101: What is genetic testing?
How genetic testing influenced one family's life
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5 of the best places to beat the Arizona heat t...
From rivers and lakes to pools and water parks, Valley 101 has the 411 on spots to keep you cool
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Arizona got a lot of rain and snow. Was it enou...
Arizona had record rain in Phoenix and record snow in Flagstaff this winter. But how did it affect the state's drought status?
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From Washington to Roosevelt: Why the streets i...
If you drive downtown Phoenix, it's likely you have turned down Van Buren Street, Roosevelt Road or another roadway named after a President.
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What is Paolo Soleri's Arcosanti? Take an audio...
Valley 101 tours Paolo Soleri's Arcosanti, an Arizona architectural gem. Hear the story behind the the artist, the community, and the Soleri bells.
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What's happening to Fiesta and Metrocenter malls?
Valley 101 looks at their fate
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He was Phoenix's first Black councilmember and ...
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Phoenix City Council makes history with 2 Black...
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Where are the best places to see wildflowers?
There are flowers everywhere you look around the mountains of Arizona. Valley 101 shares where to find the best ones.
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Is there a Lost Dutchman Mine?
Jacob Waltz immigrated to the U.S. from Germany. As the story goes, he found gold in Arizona's Superstition Mountains, but no one knows where.
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Arizona HERstory: Meet Sister Clare Dunn, the n...
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Arizona HERstory: Meet Mary Jane Colter, Grand ...
Valley 101 is highlighting Arizona HERstory. Today, meet design innovator Mary Colter, whose Southwestern architecture can be seen at the Grand Canyon National Park.
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Arizona HERstory: Meet Pearl Hart, the 'Bandit ...
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Arizona HERstory: Meet Ayra Hackett, community ...
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Did Arizona make money on hosting the Super Bowl?
It takes a lot of money to host the Super Bowl, but it makes a lot of money, too. Find out what Arizona gained by being the home of Super Bowl 57
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What animals native to Arizona are endangered?
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A Valentine from us to you – How Arizona became...
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Where to go bird-watching in the Valley
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Some say it's time for the Chiefs to change
The Kansas City Chiefs are coming to town for the Super Bowl, but they'll be met with Native activists who are calling for an end to the racist name.
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Where are the best wings in the Valley?
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Why is the sun so much brighter in winter?
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