Movies used to be the dominating driving force in pop culture. Hollywood was the center of entertainment. Actors, producers, directors: dreams being made. The Silver Screen was a fantasy come true for many.But over the past decade, things have changed. That domination lessened as new players entered the game. Streaming apps gained more and more popularity, becoming the go-to spot to see a film.Numbers have jumped this year, but are still lagging behind pre-COVID levels. The impact has the entire industry thinking about its future and how to move forward.For this week of Valley 101, a podcast by The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, we spoke with Arizona State University film and media professor Kevin Sandler to talk about the movie theatre industry, the current problems and we look ahead to the future.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Movies used to be the dominating driving force in pop culture. Hollywood was the center of entertainment. Actors, producers, directors: dreams being made. The Silver Screen was a fantasy come true for many.But over the past decade, things have changed. That domination lessened as new players entered the game. Streaming apps gained more and more popularity, becoming the go-to spot to see a film.Numbers have jumped this year, but are still lagging behind pre-COVID levels. The impact has the entire industry thinking about its future and how to move forward.For this week of Valley 101, a podcast by The Arizona Republic and <a href="http://azcentral.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">azcentral.com</a>, we spoke with Arizona State University film and media professor Kevin Sandler to talk about the movie theatre industry, the current problems and we look ahead to the future.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Examining the movie theatre industry in Arizona after the pandemic

Arizona has sharks. No, really. Around 300 million years ago, portions of the 48th state were covered in shallow seas. And prowling these primordial waters were some wild and bizarre sharks. A few might even rival the mighty megalodon. In this episode of Valley 101, we unearth which sharks called Arizona home, whether or not megalodon swam here, and what modern-day sharks you can see in the Valley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arizona has sharks. No, really. Around 300 million years ago, portions of the 48th state were covered in shallow seas. And prowling these primordial waters were some wild and bizarre sharks. A few might even rival the mighty megalodon. In this episode of Valley 101, we unearth which sharks called Arizona home, whether or not megalodon swam here, and what modern-day sharks you can see in the Valley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Did the "Meg" swim in Arizona's prehistoric waters?

Think you know Arizona? You might want to think again. The 48th state is filled with weird, unusual, and just downright quirky facts that even long-time residents might not know. We found three Arizona-only oddities that just might surprise you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Think you know Arizona? You might want to think again. The 48th state is filled with weird, unusual, and just downright quirky facts that even long-time residents might not know. We found three Arizona-only oddities that just might surprise you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Think you know Arizona? Think again and consider these 3 things you probably don't know about the Grand Canyon State

Summers in Arizona mean heat, triple-digit temperatures, and desperately trying to stay cool. But summers in Arizona also mean monsoons - big, bright thunderstorms returning rain to the desert. During the summer monsoon season, Phoenix receives one-third of its annual rainfall, a necessary relief to help combat the drought that 83% of the state is experiencing, according to the National Weather Service. While monsoons bring reprieve from the extreme heat and aid in the drought, they are sometimes responsible for power outages and extreme flooding.  Flooding in urban areas, such as Phoenix, often causes minor headaches such as traffic congestion on surface streets and highways. However, in parts of the state outside the Valley, floods can be dangerous, and occasionally deadly. In this week's episode of Valley 101, a podcast from The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, we share the good and the bad of monsoon season in Arizona. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summers in Arizona mean heat, triple-digit temperatures, and desperately trying to stay cool. But summers in Arizona also mean monsoons - big, bright thunderstorms returning rain to the desert. During the summer monsoon season, Phoenix receives one-third of its annual rainfall, a necessary relief to help combat the drought that 83% of the state is experiencing, according to the National Weather Service. While monsoons bring reprieve from the extreme heat and aid in the drought, they are sometimes responsible for power outages and extreme flooding.  Flooding in urban areas, such as Phoenix, often causes minor headaches such as traffic congestion on surface streets and highways. However, in parts of the state outside the Valley, floods can be dangerous, and occasionally deadly. In this week's episode of Valley 101, a podcast from The Arizona Republic and <a href="http://azcentral.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">azcentral.com</a>, we share the good and the bad of monsoon season in Arizona. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Are monsoons good or bad?

This past Saturday, temperatures rose to 118 degrees, breaking a 25 year old record. Excessive heat warnings are planned throughout the week. It’s that time of year when all your out of state friends ask, “Why do you live there again?” The answer is winters, but this week, they might have a point. It hasn’t been this hot for this long in almost 50 years. Arizona has now had 18 days in a row of temperatures over 110. Tomorrow will break the record from 1974.And while we don’t deal with tornadoes, hurricanes or blizzards, our extreme heat does impact the flights in and out of Sky Harbor International Airport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This past Saturday, temperatures rose to 118 degrees, breaking a 25 year old record. Excessive heat warnings are planned throughout the week. It’s that time of year when all your out of state friends ask, “Why do you live there again?” The answer is winters, but this week, they might have a point. It hasn’t been this hot for this long in almost 50 years. Arizona has now had 18 days in a row of temperatures over 110. Tomorrow will break the record from 1974.And while we don’t deal with tornadoes, hurricanes or blizzards, our extreme heat does impact the flights in and out of Sky Harbor International Airport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

It might be too hot to fly planes: why?

It's no secret that the Arizona Diamondbacks have struggled a lot. But, right now, they are in first place in the National League West behind budding star outfielder Corbin Carroll. Valley 101 talks baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's no secret that the Arizona Diamondbacks have struggled a lot. But, right now, they are in first place in the National League West behind budding star outfielder Corbin Carroll. Valley 101 talks baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

The Corbin Carroll Effect: Looking at the 2023 Arizona Diamondbacks' season

Chris Bianco

Anyone who knows pizza or even knows Arizona cuisine knows Chris Bianco.Bianco skyrocketed to fame when his pizza became world-renowned, making Phoenix an unexpected go-to destination for foodies worldwide.Back in 2003, he was the first pizza maker ever to win the James Beard Award for Best Chef Southwest. Bianco is often referred to as the father of the modern pizza movement.Twenty years later, he’s still winning awards. As recently as last year, Bianco collected a James Beard Award for Best Restaurateur.But what makes his pizzas so good? For this week's episode of Valley 101, a podcast by The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, we traveled the state visiting the farmers who work with Chris Bianco and discovered just how rich Arizona’s agricultural industry is.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anyone who knows pizza or even knows Arizona cuisine knows Chris Bianco.Bianco skyrocketed to fame when his pizza became world-renowned, making Phoenix an unexpected go-to destination for foodies worldwide.Back in 2003, he was the first pizza maker ever to win the James Beard Award for Best Chef Southwest. Bianco is often referred to as the father of the modern pizza movement.Twenty years later, he’s still winning awards. As recently as last year, Bianco collected a <a href="https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/dining/2022/06/13/don-guerra-wins-james-beard-award/7588288001/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">James Beard Award for Best Restaurateur</a>.But what makes his pizzas so good? For this week's episode of Valley 101, a podcast by The Arizona Republic and <a href="http://azcentral.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">azcentral.com</a>, we traveled the state visiting the farmers who work with Chris Bianco and discovered just how rich Arizona’s agricultural industry is.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

The farmers behind Chris Bianco's famous pizza

Doctors’ offices and medical spas in Arizona are getting flooded with requests for prescriptions for new drugs.They originally were approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat Type 2 diabetes, but their success in helping people lose weight is what's making them a near-household name. As patients are reporting promising results, word is getting around.It’s almost impossible to avoid hearing about Ozempic, Wegovy and their active ingredient, semaglutide, in the news or on social media.But are these new so-called miracle drugs too good to be true? Who are they really for, and how can people get them? This week on The Lab at azcentral, in conjunction with Valley 101, we look into how the drugs work and the reality of how they make people feel.We spoke with doctors, patients and others to find out why the drugs are different from other weight-loss interventions and why the medications have become divisive, both culturally and socioeconomically. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doctors’ offices and medical spas in Arizona are getting flooded with requests for prescriptions for new drugs.They originally were approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat Type 2 diabetes, but their success in helping people lose weight is what's making them a near-household name. As patients are reporting promising results, word is getting around.It’s almost impossible to avoid hearing about Ozempic, Wegovy and their active ingredient, semaglutide, in the news or on social media.But are these new so-called miracle drugs too good to be true? Who are they really for, and how can people get them? This week on The Lab at azcentral, in conjunction with Valley 101, we look into how the drugs work and the reality of how they make people feel.We spoke with doctors, patients and others to find out why the drugs are different from other weight-loss interventions and why the medications have become divisive, both culturally and socioeconomically. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

The good and the bad of Ozempic and other semaglutide drugs

Spicy: it's the flavor you see everywhere. Just take a look at your local convenience store. Spicy chips, spicy chicken sandwiches, spicy noodles. There's even a movie now about Flamin' Hot Cheetos.It's also culture-defining. What would Mexican, Thai or Indian food be without chili kicking up the heat?But before that spicy seasoning can be sprinkled onto your favorite foods, it starts in the ground as a chili pepper seed. One of the people producing those seeds is Ed Curry, who operates the Curry Seed and Chile Co. in Pearce, Arizona.Curry has been working on the genetics of peppers for almost his whole life. In the farming industry, most of the peppers grown commercially in the United States can be traced back to his farm.But how did chili peppers get to Arizona in the first place? And why are Arizona's chilis making such a huge impact nationwide?In this episode of Valley 101, in conjunction with The Lab, we find out these answers and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spicy: it's the flavor you see everywhere. Just take a look at your local convenience store. Spicy chips, spicy chicken sandwiches, spicy noodles. There's even a movie now about <a href="https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/movies/2023/06/07/flamin-hot-movie-review/70286760007/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flamin' Hot Cheetos</a>.It's also culture-defining. What would Mexican, Thai or Indian food be without chili kicking up the heat?But before that spicy seasoning can be sprinkled onto your favorite foods, it starts in the ground as a chili pepper seed. One of the people producing those seeds is Ed Curry, who operates the Curry Seed and Chile Co. in Pearce, Arizona.Curry has been working on the genetics of peppers for almost his whole life. In the farming industry, most of the peppers grown commercially in the United States can be traced back to his farm.But how did chili peppers get to Arizona in the first place? And why are Arizona's chilis making such a huge impact nationwide?In this episode of Valley 101, in conjunction with The Lab, we find out these answers and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Hot news: How Arizona ended up supplying most of the nation's chili pepper seeds

The saguaro cactus is perhaps the most iconic symbol of our state. You can find it everywhere from coffee cups to murals to tattoos. People love saguaros but we know surprisingly little about them.The Desert Botanical Gardens in Phoenix and other researchers are trying to fix that. The first step is to count as many of the saguaros growing in the Valley as possible."Naively, we call this the Saguaro Census because we thought we were going to be capable of counting every single saguaro in the city. We clearly overestimated our capabilities because the Phoenix Valley is huge," Tania Hernandez says. She works as a research scientist at the Desert Botanical Gardens.For help with this task, the Gardens are turning to the public for help.In this episode of Valley 101, in conjunction with The Lab, we're exploring two questions: why does the saguaro cactus only grow in the Sonoran Desert? And how many are there? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The saguaro cactus is perhaps the most iconic symbol of our state. You can find it everywhere from coffee cups to murals to tattoos. People love saguaros but we know surprisingly little about them.The Desert Botanical Gardens in Phoenix and other researchers are trying to fix that. The first step is to count as many of the saguaros growing in the Valley as possible."Naively, we call this the Saguaro Census because we thought we were going to be capable of counting every single saguaro in the city. We clearly overestimated our capabilities because the Phoenix Valley is huge," Tania Hernandez says. She works as a research scientist at the Desert Botanical Gardens.For help with this task, the Gardens are turning to the public for help.In this episode of Valley 101, in conjunction with The Lab, we're exploring two questions: why does the saguaro cactus only grow in the Sonoran Desert? And how many are there? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

How many saguaro cactuses grow in the Valley?

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. From silly to serious, you tell us what to investigate. You can submit questions at valley101.azcentral.com or reach us on Twitter @azcpodcasts.

Great listening material! I’m an east coast transplant and have been living in the Valley now for 10 years. I love learning about AZ and the length is just right! I listen during my lunch break!

Baboons and Haboobs

TheAZ Republic team does a great job digging into details about the Valley.

Fun & Intersting

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 <a href="http://azcentral.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">azcentral.com</a> comes Valley 101, a weekly podcast where our journalists find answers to your questions about metro Phoenix. From silly to serious, you tell us what to investigate. You can submit questions at <a href="http://valley101.azcentral.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">valley101.azcentral.com</a> or reach us on Twitter @azcpodcasts.

Valley 101

If you drive around the Valley you're likely to see electric scooters on sidewalks, in neighborhoods and in popular areas like Mill Avenue in Tempe or Scottsdale Fashion Square.Bike-share programs that have docking stations have been in metro Phoenix since 2014. But once dockless bikes popped up in 2017 and dockless scooters in 2018, they immediately drew criticism.You might be wondering: Why are they here? Are they safe to ride? How are they changing the Valley?In this episode of The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com's Valley 101 podcast, we look at all the ways electric scooters and bikes are affecting our cities.In this episode, you'll hear: What it's like to be a charger for electric scooter companies like Bird and Lime.What safety issues scooters are bringing to the forefront in our communities?Whether or not scooters will change transportation as we know it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you drive around the Valley you're likely to see electric scooters on sidewalks, in neighborhoods and in popular areas like Mill Avenue in Tempe or Scottsdale Fashion Square.Bike-share programs that have docking stations have been in metro Phoenix since 2014. But once dockless bikes popped up in 2017 and dockless scooters in 2018, they immediately drew criticism.You might be wondering: Why are they here? Are they safe to ride? How are they changing the Valley?In this episode of The Arizona Republic and <a href="http://azcentral.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">azcentral.com</a>'s <a href="https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2019/01/25/phoenix-arizona-podcast/2348016002/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Valley 101</a> podcast, we look at all the ways electric scooters and bikes are affecting our cities.In this episode, you'll hear: What it's like to be a charger for electric scooter companies like Bird and Lime.What safety issues scooters are bringing to the forefront in our communities?Whether or not scooters will change transportation as we know it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

How are electric scooters changing metro Phoenix?

Legend City was an 87-acre Arizona theme park located between Phoenix and Tempe near Papago Park from 1963 to 1983. At its best, Legend City was a family oasis filled with fun western rides, talented performers and nostalgic penny arcades. At its worst, it had shoddy maintenance and only remnants of its original western theme. Despite Legend City's tumultuous history, filled with financial mismanagement, rapid ownership turnover and multiple periods of closure, the park was also a source of many fond memories for residents today. Producer Taylor Seely explores the story behind the park in this episode. Follow Valley 101 on Twitter: @valley101podFollow Taylor Seely on Twitter: @taylorseely95Find John Bueker's book on Legend City by clicking here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legend City was an 87-acre Arizona theme park located between Phoenix and Tempe near Papago Park from 1963 to 1983. At its best, Legend City was a family oasis filled with fun western rides, talented performers and nostalgic penny arcades. At its worst, it had shoddy maintenance and only remnants of its original western theme. Despite Legend City's tumultuous history, filled with financial mismanagement, rapid ownership turnover and multiple periods of closure, the park was also a source of many fond memories for residents today. Producer Taylor Seely explores the story behind the park in this episode. Follow Valley 101 on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/valley101pod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@valley101pod</a>Follow Taylor Seely on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/taylorseely95" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@taylorseely95</a>Find John Bueker's book on Legend City <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Legend-City-Images-America-Bueker-ebook/dp/B00SSLV5Q6/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=legend+city+john+bueker&amp;qid=1564094776&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">by clicking here</a>.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

What's the story behind Legend City, Arizona's shuttered theme park? 

Odds are you’ve driven through the part of Interstate 10 in downtown Phoenix that dips into a tunnel. Phoenix natives call this the Deck Park Tunnel. But that is that is not its real name, and it’s technically not a tunnel. The real name is the Papago Freeway Tunnel and it's a series of 19 bridges. Big surprise, right?To dig in to this controversial history, listen to this episode of Valley 101, a podcast from The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com. This episode contains clips of a video called "Soaring Sculpture" produced by Swartwout Film Productions in cooperation with the Arizona State Highway Department and the Bureau of Public Roads and U.S. Department of Transportation. Thank you to the Arizona Department of Transportation for letting us use parts of that video.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Odds are you’ve driven through the part of Interstate 10 in downtown Phoenix that dips into a tunnel. Phoenix natives call this the Deck Park Tunnel. But that is that is not its real name, and it’s technically not a tunnel. The real name is the Papago Freeway Tunnel and it's a series of 19 bridges. Big surprise, right?To dig in to this controversial history, listen to this episode of Valley 101, a podcast from The Arizona Republic and <a href="http://azcentral.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">azcentral.com</a>. This episode contains clips of a video called "<a href="https://vimeo.com/342127754/0dfb82378d" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Soaring Sculpture</a>" produced by Swartwout Film Productions in cooperation with the Arizona State Highway Department and the Bureau of Public Roads and U.S. Department of Transportation. Thank you to the Arizona Department of Transportation for letting us use parts of that video.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Why does I-10 go through a tunnel in downtown Phoenix?

If you grew up in Arizona as a young kid, chances are you learned about the five Cs of Arizona in school. But if you didn’t, maybe you’ve heard about them and wondered how they came to be.What are those five Cs? How did Arizona even get this alliteration?This week on Valley 101, a podcast from The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, we dive into the history of the five C's and answer the listener-submitted question, "what happened to derail the citrus industry in Arizona?" We also dig deeper into the impact the citrus industry has on Arizona's economy. In this episode, you'll hear: Philip VanderMeer, a retired Arizona State University professor of American and Arizona history  Selwyn Justice, a fifth generation citrus grower in Arizona  Archival audio from an educational documentary from the 1930s  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you grew up in Arizona as a young kid, chances are you learned about the five Cs of Arizona in school. But if you didn’t, maybe you’ve heard about them and wondered how they came to be.What are those five Cs? How did Arizona even get this alliteration?This week on Valley 101, a podcast from The Arizona Republic and <a href="http://azcentral.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">azcentral.com</a>, we dive into the history of the five C's and answer the listener-submitted question, "what happened to derail the citrus industry in Arizona?" We also dig deeper into the impact the citrus industry has on Arizona's economy. In this episode, you'll hear:<ul> <li>Philip VanderMeer, a retired Arizona State University professor of American and Arizona history </li> <li>Selwyn Justice, a fifth generation citrus grower in Arizona</li> <li> Archival audio from an educational documentary from the 1930s</li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Why is citrus one of the 5 Cs of Arizona? What led to its decline?

Other big cities across the U.S. have been shaped by housing segregation and redlining, but did that happen here? Host Kaila White looks into this issue that reaches back to before Arizona was a state and it still impacts Phoenix today, maybe even affecting your neighborhood.References: - FDR recording “NNV 169-59 [dig].” from 1940 from the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.- Ray Martinez recording from Arizona History, A Chicano Perspective (1985). F 820 M5 A77x 1985. Chicano/a Research Collection. ASU Library, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ. - President Johnson Signing the 1968 Civil Rights Bill, April 11, 1968 from the LBJ Presidential Library.- Read Elizabeth Montgomery’s article on Lincoln Ragsdale, “the Arizona Civil Rights pioneer who helped integrate Phoenix.”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Other big cities across the U.S. have been shaped by housing segregation and redlining, but did that happen here? Host Kaila White looks into this issue that reaches back to before Arizona was a state and it still impacts Phoenix today, maybe even affecting your neighborhood.References: - <a href="https://www.fdrlibrary.org/utterancesfdr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FDR recording</a> “NNV 169-59 [dig].” from 1940 from the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.- Ray Martinez recording from <a href="https://repository.asu.edu/items/17397" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Arizona History, A Chicano Perspective</a> (1985). F 820 M5 A77x 1985. Chicano/a Research Collection. ASU Library, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ. - <a href="https://youtu.be/dWWEMXW8W5I?t=223" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">President Johnson Signing the 1968 Civil Rights Bill</a>, April 11, 1968 from the LBJ Presidential Library.- Read Elizabeth Montgomery’s article on <a href="https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2019/02/26/black-history-month-lincoln-ragsdale-force-helped-integrate-arizona/2981719002/%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lincoln Ragsdale, “the Arizona Civil Rights pioneer who helped integrate Phoenix.” </a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Did Phoenix ever segregate where minorities could live? 

The American Lung Association ranked Phoenix the seventh most ozone-polluted metropolitan area in the United States in April. If you've ever seen a brown haze hanging over the Valley, you too may have questioned the safety of our air quality.While all residents can experience side effects of poor air quality, there are certain groups of people who are particularly sensitive and will endure more severe consequences. What can we all do to protect them? This episode will help you understand more about these pollutants; how they affect human health and who is most at risk; and how Phoenix's air quality has changed over time. LINKS:  Subscribe to our Valley 101 Newsletter: valley101newsletter.azcentral.com For more info on the ADEQ vehicle emissions assistance program: azdeq.gov/carhelpFollow Valley on Twitter @valley101pod. Follow Producer Taylor Seely on Twitter: @taylorseely95Follow Host Kaila White on Twitter @KailaWhite  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The American Lung Association ranked Phoenix the <a href="https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-environment/2019/04/24/phoenix-ranked-7th-most-ozone-pollution-nation/3553111002/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">seventh most ozone-polluted metropolitan area</a> in the United States in April. If you've ever seen a brown haze hanging over the Valley, you too may have questioned the safety of our air quality.While all residents can experience side effects of poor air quality, there are certain groups of people who are particularly sensitive and will endure more severe consequences. What can we all do to protect them? This episode will help you understand more about these pollutants; how they affect human health and who is most at risk; and how Phoenix's air quality has changed over time. LINKS:  Subscribe to our Valley 101 Newsletter: <a href="https://profile.azcentral.com/newsletters/I-Never-Knew-Exploring-Phoenix-with-Valley-101/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">valley101newsletter.azcentral.com </a>For more info on the ADEQ vehicle emissions assistance program: <a href="https://azdeq.gov/carhelp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">azdeq.gov/carhelp</a>Follow Valley on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/valley101pod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@valley101pod. </a>Follow Producer Taylor Seely on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/taylorseely95" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@taylorseely95</a>Follow Host Kaila White on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/kailawhite" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@KailaWhite </a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Is Phoenix's air quality bad? How does it affect our health? 

Have you ever noticed a clear wire, strung between poles in different parts of the Valley? You can see it at the intersection of Scottsdale and Camelback roads, crossing diagonally along the canal, near Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall. That's an Eruv. A boundary for observant, usually Orthodox, members of Judaism. The wire, which surrounds parts of Phoenix, Scottsdale and Paradise Valley, allows the community to carry certain items outside of their homes on Shabbat, otherwise known as Shabbos or the Sabbath.But why does this Eruv allow them to carry things? And why do the rules exist in the first place? Learn all about the Valley Eruv in this week's episode of Valley 101. Read the transcript of the episode by clicking here. Follow Taylor Seely on Twitter: @taylorseely95 Follow Valley 101 on Twitter: @valley101pod  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever noticed a clear wire, strung between poles in different parts of the Valley? You can see it at the intersection of Scottsdale and Camelback roads, crossing diagonally along the canal, near Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall. That's an Eruv. A boundary for observant, usually Orthodox, members of Judaism. The wire, which surrounds parts of Phoenix, Scottsdale and Paradise Valley, allows the community to carry certain items outside of their homes on Shabbat, otherwise known as Shabbos or the Sabbath.But why does this Eruv allow them to carry things? And why do the rules exist in the first place? Learn all about the Valley Eruv in <a href="https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2019/06/03/orthodox-jewish-eruv-phoenix-scottsdale-paradise-valley/1262488001/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this week's episode</a> of <a href="https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2019/01/25/phoenix-arizona-podcast/2348016002/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Valley 101</a>. Read the transcript of the episode by <a href="http://archive.azcentral.com/persistent/icimages/news/ERUVS%20SCRIPT.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">clicking here. </a>Follow Taylor Seely on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/taylorseely95" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@taylorseely95 </a>Follow Valley 101 on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/valley101pod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@valley101pod</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

What's an Eruv and is there one at Scottsdale Fashion Square mall? 

We've been collecting your questions for more than two months now and one topic keeps coming up: the Valley's population. So we're taking two episodes to answer your population-related questions. In this week's episode, we look at how Phoenix and the Valley got so big. When did we start growing? And what fueled that growth? Be sure to listen next week when we explore the future population of the Valley. Want your question about metro Phoenix answered? Submit it at valley101podcast.azcentral.com. And follow us on Twitter @valley101pod.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've been collecting your questions for more than two months now and one topic keeps coming up: the Valley's population. So we're taking two episodes to answer your population-related questions. In this week's episode, we look at how Phoenix and the Valley got so big. When did we start growing? And what fueled that growth? Be sure to listen next week when we explore the future population of the Valley. Want your question about metro Phoenix answered? Submit it at <a href="https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2019/01/25/phoenix-arizona-podcast/2348016002/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">valley101podcast.azcentral.com</a>. And follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/valley101pod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@valley101pod</a>.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Population part 1: How did the Valley get so big? 

It took months of planning, but on the night of December 23, 1944, 25 German prisoners of war POWs escaped from Camp Papago Park in Phoenix. They crawled through a handmade tunnel with hopes of heading home via Mexico. Later known as "The Great Papago Escape," it was the largest POW escape on American soil during World War II.  And it happened in our backyard — literally. There are houses now where the camp existed.  In this episode, editor Katie O'Connell explores what happened that fateful night. And what can we learn from it now?Follow Katie O'Connell on Twitter: @katieoc If you have additional questions about this story, you can reach out to historian Steve Hoza directly by clicking here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It took months of planning, but on the night of December 23, 1944, 25 German prisoners of war POWs escaped from Camp Papago Park in Phoenix. They crawled through a handmade tunnel with hopes of heading home via Mexico. Later known as "The Great Papago Escape," it was the largest POW escape on American soil during World War II.  And it happened in our backyard — literally. There are houses now where the camp existed. In <a href="https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2019/05/27/how-did-german-pows-escape-papago-park-wwii-valley-101-podcast/1213558001/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this episode</a>, editor Katie O'Connell explores what happened that fateful night. And what can we learn from it now?Follow Katie O'Connell on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/katieoc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@katieoc </a>If you have additional questions about this story, you can reach out to historian Steve Hoza directly by <a href="mailto:Steve.Hoza@SRPMIC-nsn.gov">clicking here</a>. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

How did 25 German POWs escape from Camp Papago Park during WWII?

The Valley Metro light rail debuted in 2008 as a public transportation option that proponents hoped would propel Phoenix into the big leagues of cities. It currently stretches 28 miles long, 8 miles longer than when it first opened. By 2050, Valley Metro plans for it to be 60 miles long. But since its opening, locals have a lots of questions. Reporter Jessica Boehm and producer Taylor Seely answer them.The questions answered in this episode: Why'd the light rail come to Phoenix? Why's the light rail designed the way it is? Why'd Phoenix choose a light rail over a monorail? Does the light rail bring crime and hurt business? What's best for taxpayers' wallets: light rail, bus or car?  Has light rail been successful?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Valley Metro light rail debuted in 2008 as a public transportation option that proponents hoped would propel Phoenix into the big leagues of cities. It currently stretches 28 miles long, 8 miles longer than when it first opened. By 2050, Valley Metro plans for it to be 60 miles long. But since its opening, locals have a lots of questions. Reporter Jessica Boehm and producer Taylor Seely answer them.The questions answered in this episode:<ol> <li>Why'd the light rail come to Phoenix?</li> <li>Why's the light rail designed the way it is?</li> <li>Why'd Phoenix choose a light rail over a monorail?</li> <li>Does the light rail bring crime and hurt business?</li> <li>What's best for taxpayers' wallets: light rail, bus or car? </li> <li>Has light rail been successful?</li> </ol> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Six common light rail questions answered 

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has Terminals 2, 3, and 4. But have you noticed there's no Terminal 1? At least not anymore. Valley 101 producer Taylor Seely investigates why. Tell us your questions about metro Phoenix at valley101podcast.azcentral.com or find us on Twitter at @valley101pod. You can reach Taylor on Twitter @taylorseely95.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport has Terminals 2, 3, and 4. But have you noticed there's no Terminal 1? At least not anymore. Valley 101 producer Taylor Seely investigates why. Tell us your questions about metro Phoenix at <a href="https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2019/01/25/phoenix-arizona-podcast/2348016002/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">valley101podcast.azcentral.com</a> or find us on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/valley101pod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@valley101pod</a>. You can reach Taylor on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/taylorseely95" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@taylorseely95</a>.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

What happened to Terminal 1 at Phoenix Sky Harbor airport? 

Anne Ferraioli grew up in Phoenix, but she said she never paid much attention to Dreamy Draw Dam. Then she noticed there wasn't any water in it. And when she started looking into it, the results were surprising. Ferraioli found article after article about a possible U.F.O. landing site at the dam. What she didn't find was much information about its actual history. Given the curious results, Ferraioli asked the Valley 101 podcast to dig into Dreamy Draw Dam's history. Podcast editor Katie O'Connell took her question and ran with it. In this episode you'll hear: How the U.F.O. rumors at Dreamy Draw Dam began Whether or not the director of Open Minds TV thinks the rumors are true The history of the dam and its purpose today  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anne Ferraioli grew up in Phoenix, but she said she never paid much attention to Dreamy Draw Dam. Then she noticed there wasn't any water in it. And when she started looking into it, the results were surprising. Ferraioli found article after article about a possible U.F.O. landing site at the dam. What she didn't find was much information about its actual history. Given the curious results, Ferraioli asked the Valley 101 podcast to dig into Dreamy Draw Dam's history. Podcast editor Katie O'Connell took her question and ran with it. In this episode you'll hear:<ul> <li>How the U.F.O. rumors at Dreamy Draw Dam began</li> <li>Whether or not the director of <a href="http://openminds.tv/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Open Minds TV</a> thinks the rumors are true</li> <li>The history of the dam and its purpose today</li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Why are there rumors about a U.F.O. crash landing at Dreamy Draw Dam?

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport grounded flights due to extreme heat for the first time in 1990. It happened again more recently in 2013 and 2017.But why can't planes fly in certain temperatures? Turns out, it has to do with performance data provided by plane manufacturers and airline safety procedures. For more on what exactly that means, listen to this week's episode of Valley 101 podcast. In this episode, you'll hear: What it was like in 1990 when Phoenix Sky Harbor grounded flights. What four components are necessary for planes to fly.  Kenneth Wood, an American Airline pilot, explain why "performance data" was integral to planes being grounded in high-heat situations.   Related reading:  Nope, turns out it was technically never too hot to fly out of Phoenix Extreme heat could delay Phoenix flights Flying for the holidays? These hacks will help speed you through Sky Harbor Airport  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport grounded flights due to extreme heat for the first time in 1990. It happened again more recently in 2013 and 2017.But why can't planes fly in certain temperatures? Turns out, it has to do with performance data provided by plane manufacturers and airline safety procedures. For more on what exactly that means, listen to this week's episode of Valley 101 podcast. In this episode, you'll hear:<ul> <li>What it was like in 1990 when Phoenix Sky Harbor grounded flights.</li> <li>What four components are necessary for planes to fly. </li> <li>Kenneth Wood, an American Airline pilot, explain why "performance data" was integral to planes being grounded in high-heat situations.  </li> </ul> Related reading: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-weather/2018/07/24/phoenix-flights-never-too-hot-fly-out-sky-harbor-airport-american-airlines/827871002/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nope, turns out it was technically never too hot to fly out of Phoenix</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.azcentral.com/story/travel/airlines/2017/06/18/extreme-heat-could-delay-phoenix-flights/402142001/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Extreme heat could delay Phoenix flights</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.azcentral.com/story/travel/airlines/2019/12/19/holiday-travel-tips-phoenix-sky-harbor-airport/4353419002/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flying for the holidays? These hacks will help speed you through Sky Harbor Airport</a></li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Why can't planes fly when it's too hot in Phoenix? 

Eighty-eight years ago, Winnie Ruth Judd traveled from Phoenix to Los Angeles with trunks oozing out blood. Initially, police thought the trunks contained illegal deer meat. After flies began circling the abandoned luggage, police opened the trunks, only to discover Agnes "Anne" LeRoi's full body in one and Hedvig "Sammy" Samuelson's dismembered body in another one. The Oct. 16, 1931 murders put the then-sleepy city of Phoenix on the map. The murderous tale and subsequent court proceedings made national headlines. And with so many unanswered questions, the mystery behind Judd's story continues to capture attention. Did Judd alone kill the two women? Why are there still so many questions surrounding the murder? How did she escape so many times from state hospital? In this week's episode of Valley 101, a podcast from The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, producer Maritza Dominguez explores the tale of the "Trunk Murderess."In this episode, you'll hear:Jana Bommersbach, author of the book "The Trunk Murderess: Winnie Ruth Judd", gives a look at Winnie's life before and after the murders. Marshall Shore, the "Hip Historian", describe what Phoenix was like in the 1930's. Winnie Ruth Judd, in a 1969 interview, tells her version of what happened that night.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eighty-eight years ago, Winnie Ruth Judd traveled from Phoenix to Los Angeles with trunks oozing out blood. Initially, police thought the trunks contained illegal deer meat. After flies began circling the abandoned luggage, police opened the trunks, only to discover Agnes "Anne" LeRoi's full body in one and Hedvig "Sammy" Samuelson's dismembered body in another one. The Oct. 16, 1931 murders put the then-sleepy city of Phoenix on the map. The murderous tale and subsequent court proceedings made national headlines. And with so many unanswered questions, the mystery behind Judd's story continues to capture attention. Did Judd alone kill the two women? Why are there still so many questions surrounding the murder? How did she escape so many times from state hospital? In this week's episode of Valley 101, a podcast from The Arizona Republic and <a href="http://azcentral.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">azcentral.com</a>, producer Maritza Dominguez explores the tale of the "Trunk Murderess."In this episode, you'll hear:Jana Bommersbach, author of the book "The Trunk Murderess: Winnie Ruth Judd", gives a look at Winnie's life before and after the murders. Marshall Shore, the "Hip Historian", describe what Phoenix was like in the 1930's. Winnie Ruth Judd, in a 1969 interview, tells her version of what happened that night.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Who is Winnie Ruth Judd, Phoenix's infamous murderess?

It's the Valley 101 podcast: Spooky edition! You'll hear about graveyards, theater ghosts, and places where children's spirits are rumored to roam. Go on a haunted tour across Phoenix with us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the Valley 101 podcast: Spooky edition! You'll hear about graveyards, theater ghosts, and places where children's spirits are rumored to roam. Go on a haunted tour across Phoenix with us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

What are the most haunted places in Phoenix?

Arizona is home to an array of wildlife unique to the southwestern U.S., including the often-misunderstood javelina. As Mesa resident Jim Albany asked, "Are javelina really dangerous?"This question took us on a journey to the Phoenix Zoo, a taxidermy-filled office room, and the Ben Avery Outdoor Archery Range in Phoenix.If you've ever run into a javelina in your neighborhood and not known how to react, you'll want to take a listen to this episode. Did you know that you can hunt javelina? We break down how it works and talk to local hunter Josh Kirchner about his adventures. To learn more, listen to this episode of Valley 101, a podcast from The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com. In this episode, you'll hear:Devorah Young, a hoofstockkeeper at the Phoenix Zoo, talk about javelinas she takes care of. Darren Julian, of Arizona Game and Fish Department, speak about how to react when you run into a javelina.Josh Kirchner, a local hunter, talk about why he hunts javelina and how to do it.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arizona is home to an array of wildlife unique to the southwestern U.S., including the often-misunderstood javelina. As Mesa resident Jim Albany asked, "Are javelina really dangerous?"This question took us on a journey to the Phoenix Zoo, a taxidermy-filled office room, and the Ben Avery Outdoor Archery Range in Phoenix.If you've ever run into a javelina in your neighborhood and not known how to react, you'll want to take a listen to this episode. Did you know that you can hunt javelina? We break down how it works and talk to local hunter Josh Kirchner about his adventures. To learn more, listen to this episode of Valley 101, a podcast from The Arizona Republic and <a href="http://azcentral.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">azcentral.com</a>. In this episode, you'll hear:Devorah Young, a hoofstockkeeper at the Phoenix Zoo, talk about javelinas she takes care of. Darren Julian, of Arizona Game and Fish Department, speak about how to react when you run into a javelina.Josh Kirchner, a local hunter, talk about why he hunts javelina and how to do it.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Javelina in Arizona: Are they pigs? Are they dangerous? 

As we talked about in last week's episode, the Valley is going to grow. For part two in our exploration of our population, we're looking ahead. Just how many people are we talking about adding? And what will that additional population mean for our economy and housing? What about our transportation and water?Want your question about metro Phoenix answered? Submit it at valley101podcast.azcentral.com. And follow us on Twitter @valley101pod.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we talked about in last week's episode, the Valley is going to grow. For part two in our exploration of our population, we're looking ahead. Just how many people are we talking about adding? And what will that additional population mean for our economy and housing? What about our transportation and water?Want your question about metro Phoenix answered? Submit it at <a href="https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2019/01/25/phoenix-arizona-podcast/2348016002/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">valley101podcast.azcentral.com</a>. And follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/valley101pod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@valley101pod</a>.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Population part 2: Just how big could we get?

Celebrities. You love 'em or you hate 'em. Or, you love to hate 'em. We on the Valley 101 podcast team have a few we just absolutely gush over. We're sure we're not swayed by the fact that they're from Arizona.This week, Katie O'Connell, Maritza Dominguez and Taylor Seely each share their favorite celebrity with local ties, plus stories of how the Valley inspired or shaped them.In this episode, you'll hear: How growing up in Arizona David Hallberg into a resilient world-class ballet dancer.   How Jordin Sparks became an "American Idol" winner and took to the stage on Broadway.   The story of Steven Spielberg's first movie premiere, which happened in Phoenix when he was 17 years old  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Celebrities. You love 'em or you hate 'em. Or, you love to hate 'em. We on the Valley 101 podcast team have a few we just absolutely gush over. We're sure we're not swayed by the fact that they're from Arizona.This week, Katie O'Connell, Maritza Dominguez and Taylor Seely each share their favorite celebrity with local ties, plus stories of how the Valley inspired or shaped them.In this episode, you'll hear:<ul> <li>How growing up in Arizona David Hallberg into a resilient world-class ballet dancer.  </li> <li>How Jordin Sparks became an "American Idol" winner and took to the stage on Broadway.  </li> <li>The story of Steven Spielberg's first movie premiere, which happened in Phoenix when he was 17 years old</li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Who are some celebrities from Arizona?

For this week's episode, we're tackling a more subjective question, "What buildings would you say are the most iconic in the Phoenix skyline?" There are a few ways to approach this question, from either an aesthetic standpoint or by evaluating a building's history. But, thanks to the help of some expert sources, we've crowned one building the winner. Listen to this week's episode, produced by podcast editor Katie O'Connell, to find out which one. In this episode you'll hear: Alison King, founder of Modern Phoenix: The Neighborhood Network Michelle Dodds, city of Phoenix historic preservation officer  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this week's episode, we're tackling a more subjective question, "What buildings would you say are the most iconic in the Phoenix skyline?" There are a few ways to approach this question, from either an aesthetic standpoint or by evaluating a building's history. But, thanks to the help of some expert sources, we've crowned one building the winner. Listen to this week's episode, produced by podcast editor Katie O'Connell, to find out which one. In this episode you'll hear:<ul> <li>Alison King, founder of Modern Phoenix: The Neighborhood Network</li> <li>Michelle Dodds, city of Phoenix historic preservation officer</li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

What buildings are the most iconic in the Phoenix skyline?

The creation of the light bulb in 1879 would forever shape our homes, streets and offices. But by the 1950s, light pollution became a concern, as it effects both natural ecosystems and human health. In fact, studies have shown that light pollution can be linked to breast cancer.Today, the future of Arizona's dark sky could be threatened by light pollution. It's an issue dark sky advocates are working to ease. This week's episode of Valley 101, a podcast from The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, breaks down what the Valley is doing to mitigate light pollution. In this episode, you'll hear: The components that make up light pollution.  The impacts of light pollution on the state's tourism and economy.  The steps communities in Metro Phoenix are making to combat light pollution.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The creation of the light bulb in 1879 would forever shape our homes, streets and offices. But by the 1950s, light pollution became a concern, as it effects both natural ecosystems and human health. In fact, studies have shown that light pollution can be <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3002207/pdf/ehp-118-a525.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">linked to breast cancer</a>.Today, the future of Arizona's dark sky could be threatened by light pollution. It's an issue dark sky advocates are working to ease. This week's episode of Valley 101, a podcast from The Arizona Republic and <a href="http://azcentral.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">azcentral.com</a>, breaks down what the Valley is doing to mitigate light pollution. In this episode, you'll hear:<ul> <li>The components that make up light pollution. </li> <li>The impacts of light pollution on the state's tourism and economy. </li> <li>The steps communities in Metro Phoenix are making to combat light pollution. </li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Does light pollution threaten the night sky and human health? Valley 101 digs in

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