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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It's hot. But how does extreme heat affect us?
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Exploring summer day trip getaways within Arizona
From waterfalls to the highest peaks, here's are a few day trips in Arizona for the summer.
18 min
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Are we alone in the universe?
Plenty of people believe in UFOs. As it turns out, Arizona has a lot of sightings and believers.
29 min
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Where you can and cannot see fireworks tonight ...
This week on Valley 101, we share where in the metro Phoenix area you can and cannot see dazzling displays shoot across the sky.
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'Let her play': 50 years of Title IX through an...
27 min
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Hot, hot and hotter: Exploring the upcoming sum...
While heat is predictable, monsoon season is a little harder to pinpoint.
9 min
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Exploring the history of Phoenix's Bethany Home...
A street name must have some significance behind it. Otherwise there wouldn't be so many streets named after the presidents.
16 min
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Which dinosaurs dominated prehistoric Arizona?
32 min
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Celebrating 3 graduations at 3 points in life
In this week's episode, Valley 101 talks to graduates about their experiences and their future.
25 min
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4 questions about Phoenix's history answered fo...
From its time as Apacheria to rumors it was once brimming with camels, metro Phoenix is rich with history. These answers will surprise you.
17 min
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Why aren't more movies made in Arizona?
20 min
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How did a new winery win best wine in the state...
In this week's episode, Valley 101 takes a wine tour around the state.
26 min
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Your garden needs pollinators. Here's how to at...
13 min
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Why Formula 1 came to Phoenix, and why it quick...
19 min
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Vaccinating Arizonans against COVID-19: from fi...
In this week's episode of Valley 101, we go through the journey of COVID-19 vaccinations in Arizona
29 min
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Who has better Mexican food: Phoenix or Tucson?
30 min
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Is Scottsdale the horse capital of the Valley?
In this week's episode of Valley 101, Hollywood meets the Wild West in Scottsdale, Arizona.
16 min
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How Arizona became home to the Cactus League
In this week's episode, Valley 101 shares how Arizona got the Cactus League
18 min
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Exploring the Phoenix Trotting Park
In this week's episode, Valley 101 explores the history of the Phoenix Trotting Park horse race track.
21 min
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Why is there art on the Valley's freeways?
22 min
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Is the 'Valley of the Sun' misnamed?
15 min
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Revolutionary, advocate, father: the legacy of ...
After desegregating schools, Lincoln Ragsdale Sr. was just getting started. Valley 101 shares the story & life of the Valley civil rights hero
27 min
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From airman to activist: the life of Dr. Lincol...
Before Brown v. Board of Education, there was Phillips v. PUHS. Valley 101 tells the story of local civil rights activist who helped desegregate schools.
21 min
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How did Arizona become a state?
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Valley 101 explores how the Pony Express came t...
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