The latest from Valley 101 at azcentral, a podcast that answers your questions about the Phoenix area
We all watch the same awe-inspiring sunsets. But we all have different questions about this Valley we call home.
Why do saguaros only grow in the Sonoran desert? How did the canal system develop? What is monsoon season, actually? Why is the rivalry between ASU and UA so intense?
If you are a longtime Arizona resident or a newcomer, chances are there is something you have always wondered about the Valley.
We love hearing what has always confused you about the community we call home. And we're here to help answer those questions in Valley 101, a weekly podcast where The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com journalists find answers to your questions about metro Phoenix and — occasionally — the rest of the state as well.
Submit questions in the form below or DM us on Twitter @azcpodcasts.
New episodes post on Mondays. You can subscribe to Valley 101 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Stitcher. Follow us @azcpodcasts on Twitter and Instagram @azcpodcast to keep up with latest stories.
You also can follow Amanda Luberto and Kaely Monahan, our producers and hosts, on Twitter:
Amanda Luberto: @amandaluberto
Kaely Monahan: @kaelymonahan
Listen to our latest episodes
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Some Valley 101 favorites
Here are some older favorites, for those of you just getting acquainted with the podcast.
About people:
From airman to activist: Valley 101 shares the life of Dr. Lincoln Ragsdale Sr., a civil rights activist who helped desegregate schools.
There's an issue with wrong-way drivers in Phoenix. In this episode, find out how Arizona is addressing the problem and what you can do to stay safe.
Who is Winnie Ruth Judd, Phoenix's infamous murderess? Valley 101 podcast found out
About places:
Fiesta Mall, on the western edge of Mesa, was the premier shopping spot for decades in the city. It shuttered in 2020. What's going on with Fiesta Mall?
What's Tovrea Castle, the cake-shaped castle by Loop 202? Listen as Valley 101 podcast takes you on a tour.
Phoenix's sprawling canal system has a lengthy history. Listen and find out all about the Valley's canal system and how it helps us live in the desert today.
About traditions and cultures:
Why do saguaros only grow in the Sonoran Desert?
Arizona has a rich LGBTQ history from before statehood to today. Listen as "hip historian" Marshall Shore, ASU and Valley 101 explore the Arizona LGBTQ History Project.
The rumors about a UFO crash landing at Dreamy Draw Dam were published in 1950. But how did they start?
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Interested in diving deep into Arizona history? Connect with our award-winning Rediscovering podcasts, on slain Arizona Republic reporter Don Bolles and controversial "show your papers" law, the hard-line anti-immigration bill known as Senate Bill 1070.
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