Phoenix Notable Figures — Points of Interest by Autio
Autio
Civil rights leaders, artists, athletes, scientists, entrepreneurs, and cultural icons connected to Phoenix and the Valley are revealed through individuals whose influence spans community, innovation, and creative life.
Location:
United States
Genres:
History Podcasts
Networks:
Autio
Description:
Civil rights leaders, artists, athletes, scientists, entrepreneurs, and cultural icons connected to Phoenix and the Valley are revealed through individuals whose influence spans community, innovation, and creative life.
Language:
English
Episodes
Acquanetta, The Venezuelan Volcano
1/4/2026
Although her origins are as mysterious as the Hohokam people’s, Acquanetta was an upstanding and contributing Mesa citizen. Narrated by Joy Nash.
Duration:00:02:39
Viraj Mehta
1/4/2026
Established Precision Medicine Initiatives to help with early detection and treatment of cancers. Narrated by Ean Leppin.
Duration:00:02:18
Marty Robbins
1/4/2026
He was one of the most popular country music performers in the 1950s through 1980s. Narrated by Tom Glynn.
Duration:00:03:17
Ethan Wilk
1/4/2026
Developed a program to protect endangered marine species with novel blockchain technology. Narrated by Tom Glynn.
Duration:00:03:12
Austin Gutwein
1/4/2026
Founder of Hoops for Hope. Narrated by Tim Heller.
Duration:00:02:37
Jean Fairfax
1/4/2026
Arizona’s unsung heroine of the civil rights movement. Narrated by Sarah Prather.
Duration:00:02:20