Podcast Episodes

What are the weirdest laws on Arizona’s books?

Among the known laws like following the speed limit or no drinking in public places, Arizona also has a bunch of wacky laws. Some are particular to Arizona like laws against saguaros and some are jus…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

What's changed in my 35 years at The Arizona Republic?

April 2, 2025 marked Bill's 35th year at The Arizona Republic. That's a long time to do anything, much less work at the same media company. So much has changed in those 35 years, in media, in Arizona…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Are Phoenix drivers really the worst?

Continuously, Arizona drivers are ranked among the worst in the nation. Just last year, a Forbes study using data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the U.S. Census Bureau ra…

Published on 5 months ago

What was it really like for the first female news anchor in Phoenix?

Few people know the power of local TV more than Mary Jo West. She was a Phoenix news anchor for years, which of course cemented a place for her in the Valley's consciousness.

She was the Valley's firs…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Why is the ASU journalism school named after Walter Cronkite?

Walter Cronkite, the longtime anchor of the "CBS Evening News," was often called "the most trusted man in America" and he probably was, certainly in terms of media figures. Arizonans might be familia…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Why is Wallace and Ladmo so important to Arizona?

Wallace and Ladmo was a television show unique to Arizona. Yes, it was technically a kids show. But not like any other kids show you have seen. It was funny. Not cute funny. But really funny. And it …

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

How has the Phoenix Film Festival stuck around for 25 years?

A lot of things make a city cool: great bookstores, a thriving food scene, good local music, that kind of thing. But a film festival really puts it over the top.

This week on Valley 101, a podcast by …

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

Why is flight school so popular in Arizona?

It is not a secret that Arizona averages more than 300 sunny days per year. It is part of the reason why people move here in the first place. Yes it's hot -- like really hot -- but there are no torna…

Published on 6 months ago

Do people still move to Arizona for the climate?

Climate has always been a big deal in Arizona. In a good way, once upon a time, not in a record-heat kind of way.

This week on Valley 101, a podcast by The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, we answe…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

What is the most iconic spring training food?

The days of cheap seats with a beer and a hot dog in the grass beyond the outfield at a spring training game are long gone. The cheap seats at least, the beer and a hot dog are still there.

But now th…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago