Best Paleolithic Podcasts (2024)

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Arizona's Paleolithic history is just 45 minutes from Phoenix in the Great Bend of the Gila 23:27

1h ago23:27

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Drive about 45 minutes southwest of the Phoenix Valley, and you will reach an expanse of the Sonoran desert with a long, rich history. The Gila River runs through this area, which was once lush with flora and fauna. Now, with the river dammed up, the water doesn't always flow. Nonetheless, the region is still home to an abundance of people, wildlif…

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Can Arizona's power grid sustain our future? 15:53

11d ago15:53

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Power grids in the United States are struggling. As temperatures increase and populations grow, so does the stress on systems that keep our electricity running. For the West, electricity is most important in the hot summer months. It keeps our cool air-conditioners pumping. Going without air conditioning for too long can be not only an annoyance, b…

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How many 'childless cat ladies' live in Arizona? 13:23

15d ago13:23

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Vice President nominee JD Vance rubbed some Americans the wrong way when a clip from a 2021 interview surfaced recently. He derided some voters as "childless cat ladies" in a now infamous quote, Vance said the country is run "via the Democrats, via our corporate oligarchs, by a bunch of childless cat ladies who are miserable at their own lives and …

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Where does Arizona's political extremism come from? 1:15:12

16d ago1:15:12

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After the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, and after digging into Arizona's prominent role in the plot to overturn the 2020 election, Republic reporters repeatedly heard questions we couldn't quite answer. What is going on in Arizona? Why does this state seem to have people willing to push the political envelope further than almost anyone else? Ho…

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The efforts to grow the film industry in Arizona 19:36

1M ago19:36

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In the world where business and film collide, many states have lucrative film tax incentives that attract big production companies to their sites. Arizona's previous tax program closed its curtains in 2010, but a new initiative, the Arizona Motion Picture Program, went into effect on Jan. 1, 2023, that reinstated film tax credits if a production me…

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Should Arizona be using its limited water on growing weed? 17:07

1M ago17:07

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Something Arizonans hear a lot is that we're running out of water. While the state has enough water to not induce complete panic yet, conservation methods are being put into place and Arizona's long-term water supply is being considered more often by policymakers. The state's water supply comes from three sources: surface water, reclaimed water and…

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Is Arizona's Black history being erased? 55:10

2M ago55:10

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While it may not be the state first thought of when considering Black history, Arizona has a diverse and rich history of African American stories dating back to the 1800s. Yet most of the archives, stories and icons are not being preserved or celebrated. Today, about 5% of Arizonans are Black and some community leaders and activists are working to …

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Should all fireworks be legal in Arizona? 18:12

2M ago18:12

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Across the nation, Fourth of July is marked by friends and families gathering to watch firework displays – or in some cases, set off their own light shows. Under Arizona law, only some types of fireworks can be legally used and sold during certain times of the year. But some illegal fireworks still make their way into the sky, and it's sparked a de…

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Calling all dog lovers! Find out how to prep your pooch to hit the trails with you. 15:37

2M ago15:37

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It might be hot out, but we have a cool and cute episode for all you dog-lovers. Today we revisit one of our favorite episodes from former podcast producer Taylor Seely, on how to hike safely with your dog. Now, it's probably too hot to hit the trails here in the Valley, but that just gives you the perfect excuse to hit the road and seek out cooler…

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Arizona can be weird. Here's 3 things you might not know about the Grand Canyon State 43:23

2M ago43:23

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The Republic's podcast team is working feverishly on a brand new season of Rediscovering, our investigative podcast series. We're so close to launching as well! Since the team is deep in production, we're bringing you one of our favorite Valley 101 episodes from 2023. Producer Kaely Monahan explores some odd facts about the 48th state. We hope you …

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What's it like to STUDY ART HISTORY? 30:10

2M ago30:10

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This week on the podcast, we’re switching things up! I’m answering your FAQ’s related to what it’s like to study art history. We’ll look at what you’ll learn in undergrad and grad school programs in art history. And some topics we’ll look at are: • What’s an art history thesis and will you write one? • What’s coursework like for an art history majo…

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How heat domes help generate Arizona's monsoons 15:19

3M ago15:19

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With Phoenix already experiencing temperatures over 110, many of us are wondering "when will the monsoons start?" Officially, monsoon season kicks off June 15. But most of us want to know when the rains will come. That depends on how hot it gets. While we might be suffering under a heat dome, the high temps are drawing up moisture from south of the…

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The RAREST, MOST EXPENSIVE Wu-Tang Clan album! 30:22

3M ago30:22

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You can now listen to the rarest, most expensive Wu-Tang Clan album! Plus, we’re looking at how John Lennon’s guitar smashed auction records, how to stay overnight in a world-famous museum, and ancient Roman correspondence found in a pet cemetery. --- By Amara is a weekly news podcast that dives into the strange happenings in the worlds of art and …

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An ode to Arizona columnist Clay Thompson, the original Valley 101 respondent 20:43

3M ago20:43

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One of the most recognizable writing styles in Arizona history came from Clay Thompson. The Iowa transplant captured the hearts of readers with his Valley 101 column in the Arizona Republic for almost 20 years. Punctuated by the iconic Rodin statue, "The Thinker," Thompson wrote thousands of quippy columns and answered questions from readers about …

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Curator arrested for smuggling 1,500+ scorpions in luggage! 25:18

3M ago25:18

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A man was detained in Turkey for trying to smuggle 1,500 scorpions and spiders out of the country! We’re also looking at how a portal between NYC and Dublin has reopened, the Doge doggy crossed the rainbow bridge, and how The Abraham Lincoln Museum may have bought a fake flag! --- By Amara is a weekly news podcast that dives into the strange happen…

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Where to cool off this Memorial Day 31:06

3M ago31:06

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Happy Memorial Day! The podcast team is enjoying the holiday weekend. So we want to reshare one of our most popular episodes to kick off the summer: five of the best places to beat the heat in the Valley. hosts Kaely Monahan and Amanda Luberto hash out their top picks for spots to beat the heat. Plus they explore pools of the past and the new water…

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Location of the Mona Lisa discovered?! 30:44

3M ago30:44

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The location of the Mona Lisa may finally have been identified! We’re also looking at a 17th century tile mystery and how AI is helping identify fake artworks on eBay! Welcome back to By Amara, the show where we look at some of the weird, strange, and just downright odd things in the art and history fields. I’m your host and personal curator, Amara…

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Protect your home from wildfires with these practical and affordable tips 22:15

3M ago22:15

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Wildfire season historically starts just before monsoon season. However, the period during which a wildfire can occur is now widening and bringing with it more severe blazes near the Valley. In Arizona, wildfires were once expected from late April into the monsoon season. Now fires can start from late February or early March into September. Climate…

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Tell us your Arizona 5 C's stories 29:56

3M ago29:56

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The 5 C's are something all Arizona children learn at one point or another. Cotton, citrus, cattle, copper, and climate have long been advertised as positive reasons to come to Arizona. Each of these "C's" represents an important aspect of Arizona's economy. Or at least they did. Perhaps more important than the 5 C's themselves is the cultural role…

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What kind of bees are in Arizona? More than 1,300 types. Here's why 29:21

4M ago29:21

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It's not often you see a "bee delay" at a baseball game. But that's exactly what happened at the Arizona Diamondbacks-LA Dodgers game on April 30. A swarm of honeybees decided to make camp on the netting behind home plate at Chase Field. It became a hero moment for beekeeper Matt Hilton. He even has his own baseball card now. But Arizona's native b…

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Why doesn't Phoenix have a Disneyland? 19:30

4M ago19:30

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With summer around the corner for Arizona residents, the opportunity presents itself to spend more time at amusement parks and on thrilling rides. However, the theme park scene in the metro Phoenix is scarce — and there are only 10 operating roller coasters across the entire state. With a growing population in the Valley and potential space, why do…

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What can I recycle in metro Phoenix? Depends on where you live. 12:15

4M ago12:15

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Happy Earth Day from Valley 101. Today we're resharing our episode on recycling in the Valley. You might have noticed that not every city recycles equally. Different cities within the Valley have different rules. Why is that? Why is there not an across-the-board set of items you can and can't recycle? In this episode of Valley 101, Amanda Luberto b…

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Cine Capri was an iconic movie experience in Phoenix, so what happened? 17:35

4M ago17:35

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When the Cine Capri theater opened in the mid-1960s, going to the movies was a glamorous event. It was for families, but it was also for lavish decor and a deserved night out. Before the multiplex, one movie a night would be on display. It was a high time for films. And here in Phoenix, George M. Aurelius wanted to expand his theater business as th…

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Are my solar eclipse glasses legit? 19:48

5M ago19:48

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While exciting, one should never look directly at the sun, even during a solar eclipse. Instead, make sure you pick up some approved solar eclipse glasses. In recent years, there has been a rise in counterfeit eclipse glasses being sold. So how do you know if the ones you have are real? In this episode of Valley 101, producer Kaely Monahan sits dow…

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How an elaborate student prank over land fooled UA Wildcats 12:57

5M ago12:57

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April Fools' Day embodies the spirit of pranks, so in honor of the holiday, Valley 101 explored how a prank orchestrated by Arizona State University students went viral in 2015. Four ASU students spearheaded the effort to prank the University of Arizona during the football season. It was the fall of 2015, and the Territorial Cup – the rivalry game …

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Meet Sedona Schnebly, namesake of Arizona's red rock city 16:53

5M ago16:53

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Sedona Miller was a well-to-do woman from Gorin, Missouri. She married Theodore Carlton Schnebly, or T.C. as he was commonly called, on Feb. 20, 1897. They moved to what would later be named Sedona in 1899. At the time there were only a few families homesteading in the red rocks region. The story goes that T.C., who was the first postmaster of the …

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Meet the 'mother of bilingual education,' Maria Urquides 26:42

5M ago26:42

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When she started teaching in the late 1920s, teachers were only allowed to educate in English, even though her students were predominately Spanish-speaking. This was enforced so heavily that students and teachers would be reprimanded for speaking in their native language. Students were expected to learn English on their own time and teachers were e…

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