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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Arizona HERstory: Meet Pearl Hart, the 'Bandit ...
25 min
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Arizona HERstory: Meet Ayra Hackett, community ...
29 min
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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...
20 min
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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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What happens when there's a new governor?
Doug Ducey has wrapped up his days on the 9th floor and there's a new boss in the office, Gov. Katie Hobbs. Valley 101 explores the physical switch.
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How to protect your plants during Phoenix winters
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The best of 2022
Valley 101 reviews the best episodes of 2022
29 min
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Happy Holidays from Valley 101
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We go on a Valley-wide adventure to find some h...
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How Christmas put this mining town on the map
In this week's episode we tell you the history of the Christmas mine and the coveted post office in its town.
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What's next for Metrocenter Mall?
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The Territorial Cup: exploring a rivalry like n...
The match between ASU and UA dates to 1899. What makes rivalries stick around, and why is this one so important? Valley 101 finds out more.
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5 fowl facts about Arizona turkeys
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What happens to the rain that falls on the stre...
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Why are there air conditioning units on the roo...
As technology evolved, so did efficiency. Where an AC unit is located can be a marker of when a home in Arizona was built.
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Valley 101's Halloween is stuffed with creepy t...
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Jack the Ripper might be haunting Arizona. Vall...
13 min
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Healing or haunted? The spookiness of the old t...
A healing center built in the 1900s has a history of spooky situations. Valley 101 tells more
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Smudging's popularity is feeding a sage poachin...
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How did a ghost town named Vulture City give ri...
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