November is designated as National Native American Heritage Month. According to the Department of the Interior, it's a time to recognize the contributions that indigenous communities have made to the United States.

One Valley 101 listener had the question: What's the best Native American restaurant in the Valley?

A quarter of Arizona is designated tribal land, and there are many different Native American restaurants. We're going to cover one in Wild Horse Pass.

In this week's episode of Valley 101, reporter Martiza Dominguez explores the old and new of Native American food.

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Recently, two Arizona bars made it on USA Today's 29 best bar list: Carry On and Gracie's Tax Bar.

These bars couldn't be more different. One is a highly themed, cocktail experience. The other is a friendly dive bar in a former tax office. However, both these bars shine bright, nonetheless.

This week on Valley 101, host Bill Goodykoontz talks to Arizona Republic dining reporters about what makes these bars among the best in the country. He's also joined by the owner of Carry On Theodore Myers to discover what it's like to make it on this kind of list.

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You might know what it's like to walk through a haunted house. It's exhilarating, scary and just a little bit annoying. But what is it like on the other side?

This week on Valley 101, host Bill Goodykoontz talks to two people who know what it's like to be behind the scenes scaring people at the 13th Floor Haunted House.

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You might've heard screeching outside after the rain this year. Don't fear, it's just the Sonoran Desert Toad.

This toad appears during the monsoon season to reproduce. More importantly, this amphibian has a special ability. They're psychedelic!

In this week's episode of Valley 101, experts join producer Madison Knutson to explore the danger and importance of this Arizona amphibian.

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Guests: Thomas Jones, Blythe Kelly, Candace Lewis

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This week on Valley 101, host Bill Goodykoontz talks to one of the few people who can say Dwayne Johnson has played them in a biopic, extreme fighter Mark Kerr.

We explore what it's like to have a superstar depict your life, the hardships of having your worst qualities displayed on the silver screen and what Kerr's time as a roadie for bands like The Rolling Stones and Bon Jovi was like.

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If you find yourself thinking, "This summer wasn't that bad," you're not alone. The Valley 101 crew feels the same way

But are our senses tricking us into thinking triple digits aren't that bad? '

This week, Producer Amanda Luberto sets the record straight with the help of a state climate expert and some definitive data.

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Host: ⁠Amanda Luberto⁠

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State fairs across the country are often known for being places full of large, fried, and trendy foods. Arizona is no different.

This week, host Bill Goodykoontz and The Arizona Republic dining team explore the trendiest foods of the Arizona State Fair, including lots of hot honey and Dubai chocolate.

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Guests: Dina Kaur, Tiffany Acosta, Endia Fontanez

Host: Bill Goodykoontz

Producer: Madison Knutson, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amanda Luberto

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A story from U.S. News & World Report crossed the desk of our host Bill Goodykoontz this week that crowned the chihuahua as the most popular dog in Arizona, but why is that doggie the favorite of the Grand Canyon State?

And why does Bill Goodykoontz seem to dislike cats so much?

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Guests: Joe Casados

Host: Bill Goodykoontz

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It’s coming up on fall! A time where America seems to be jumping up in joy, donning their cardigans and proclaiming their love for leaves, apple cider and, of course, pumpkin everything.

Arizona is no different … at least in spirit.

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Guests: Roger Naylor, Jim Dublinski

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The weather is triple digits, it's dry as a bone and the city landscape is overrun with strip malls. Yet, Phoenix is the fifth largest city in the nation and the population is growing fast.

So why are people moving here and more importantly, why do they stay?

This week on Valley 101, we ask an advocate and someone who returned why the Valley of the Sun has people falling in love with it every day.

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