The Chris and Joe Show

Arizona animal shleters have seen an uptick in families surrendering thier pets. What is the last pet you'd help rescue? What activity would you consider doing with strangers? We know these questions are nagging you, and we have the answers to them on today's headline volley

The weather this summer has been up and down. We started off great, now we're dealing with day-long spans of 115 degrees or higher. Arizona State Climatologist Erinanne Saffell joins Chris and Joe to give a professional's take on this wacky weather. 

We were dealt some good weather to start the summer, but a couple months later we're experiencing extreme heat alerts all throughout the week. Chris and Joe look into why this is the case, and how this impacts Valley-goers. Arizona State Climatoligist Erinanne Saffell joins Chris and Joe and shares what to expect for the rest of the summer

Why are there so many different inflation reports and what does that REALLY mean to you? Valley Economist Jim Rounds joins the show to give his take on the recent inflation reports

The new inflation reports have a whole lot of numbers. Chris and Joe spend this hour making sense of those numbers, and looking at their impact on the average joe. Valley Economist Jim Rounds joins the show to provide some some much needed validation  

On today's Headline Volley, Chris and Joe learn about toy obsessions and political rumors sparking. Will we see an Arizonan run for President or have a toy store broken into? 

The City of Phoenix has announced they are using AI to field non-emergent calls. Chris and Joe explore the good and bad of AI as it enters more sectors of your daily life.

The housing market has hit a stalemate. Chris and Joe breakdown what's happening in the Phoenix housing market along with the pros and cons of pocket listings. 

Trevor Halpern, CEO of Halpern Residential at eXp, joined the show to talk about Zillow's lawsuit and the current housing market. Where does Phoenix real estate market sit in the middle of all of this? 

On today's Why, Trevor Halpern, CEO of Halpern Residential at eXp answers: Why is the confusing “coming soon” debate likely to affect buyers and sellers in Phoenix?

On today's headline Volley, Chris and Joe figure out how to make Phoenix a cleaner city. Gen Z has no emergency savings, can you survive without savings?

Another wrong way driver trying to defend themselves in court. Chris and Joe breakdown how to get away with wrong way driving, but not DUI's.

Arizona Senators Warren Petersen and Analise Ortiz are going back and forth about the legality of alerting people where ICE agents are through social media. Across the country U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego visits Iowa, sparking presidential rumors.

On today's Why, Barry Markson answers the question: Why is the constitution a tricky obstacle for the haters to overcome? Arizona Senators Warren Petersen and Analise Ortiz are fighting over the revealing of ICE agents on social media and its legality.

Still going to be hot this weekend.  Which means you may be trying to scoot out of the Valley and find something to do that doesn’t involve sweating so much.  One high profile travel publisher has some suggestions. 

Why is the Tempe City Council still going to get what they want when it comes to the parks?

Tempe voters may soon decide the fate of a new ordinance that puts new rules into place when it comes to large gatherings at public parks. Last month, the city council unanimously approved an ordinance that sets stricter guidelines for public events.

The Phoenix Police Department says it contacted the Department of Child Safety five times after contact with Rebekah and her siblings. The 10-year-old girl was found tortured and abused on July 27 and died from her injuries three days later.

You may already know that we often will discuss what it takes to retire.  For some, retirement is on track and just waiting for the day.

Why are the issues with DCS not likely to get much better anytime soon? 

The Arizona Department of Child Safety got repeated calls that Rebekah Baptist was being abused. The child died, and now DCS is playing duck and cover.

AI makers defend their use of protected content by invoking long-contested "fair use" principles.

You ever have one of those moments where you feel less like an individual and more like you are part of the food chain? 

Why are grocery prices stressing people out more than bigger bills like mortgages or student loans? 

A recent Arizona Supreme Court ruling could make it easier for residents to get local road and traffic laws on their cities’ books. 

A recent Arizona Supreme Court ruling could make it easier for residents to get local road and traffic laws on their cities’ books. 

A recent Arizona Supreme Court ruling could make it easier for residents to get local road and traffic laws on their cities’ books. 

More than half of Americans are stressed about buying groceries. Significantly more than the financial pressure they feel about credit card debt, child care or student debt, an AP-NORC poll out Monday found.

Phoenicians are sound sounding off about one of their biggest pet peeves and they need to get over it.  AND, maybe your love life is lacking because you don’t have enough pickles in your orbit.  Asking life’s most important questions, the Headline Volley.

What’s the Why? Why is your retirement calculator all wrong? 

Vega's parents say their daughter's case exposes a glaring flaw: a lack of protection for victims aiding in prosecution.

NO IDEA what the economy is going to do in the next few years. Why?

Phoenicians are sound sounding off about one of their biggest pet peeves and they need to get over it. 

On today's Headline Volley, Chris asks Joe what his perfect hot dog would be. They guessed if there was more or less vistors to Phoenix. 

New surveys show HR employees are the most likely to break workplace policies when it comes to dating. Chris and Joe dive into all the different policies and get legal opinion on love contracts.

The Coldplay concert fiasco has stirred up questions about what is allowed with workplace dating. Barry Markson, KTAR legal analyst, joins the show to discuss the legalities of these workplace relationships.

On today's Why,  why is surge pricing in groceries a bad business decision? Chris and Joe dig into why Arizona Representative Cesar Aguilar opposes dynamic pricing.

New digital price tags are coming to thousands of Walmarts by 2026. Chris and Joe dive into the pros and cons of dynamic pricing and why one Arizona representative opposes this new technology. 

A woman in Phoenix was caught scamming multiple companies for work. Could you cook up a better scheme? Another wall by the Trump Adminstration is set to be constructed in the Arizona wilderness, blocking a wildlife corridor. How will this impact our wildlife, while mainting our nation's border? You'll get the answers to these questions and more on our Headline Volley 

Homelessness in the Valley is a serisous issue. Chris and Joe dive deep into this tough topic, and hear from ABC 15's Ford Hatchett about some first person experiences that shed some light on our homeless population

ABC 15's Ford Hatchett joins Chris and Joe to discuss homelessness in the Valley. Ford and his team spent a night on the streets of Pheonix, trying to gain a perspective on how life as a homeless person really is

Why is Microsoft’s prediction of jobs at risk missing a key point?

Will AI take your job? Some jobs are deemed safe from the AI takeover, others are threatened. Is your job is safe from AI? Chris and Joe spend this hour looking into the impact of AI on the job market, economy and your lifestyle

Chris and Joe tackle life's most important questions in their Headline Volley which features stories today on horrorobics, adult summer camps, and witches!

The Arizona Department of Transportation is warning of suspicious text messages that are attempting to swindle money out of Valley residents under the guise of "unpaid traffic citations," Chris and Joe explain the scam.   

Why is it inevitable that we'll be the one's who end up paying for the data center expansion in Arizona?  

Chris and Joe explore the growing demand for power and water from data centers across Arizona, and just who's going to pay for all that energy and H2O being used?  

You ever notice it’s the people without kids or the ones whose kids are grown and gone that seem to think they know how you should be raising your kids?  In the other stories you need to know today, you’re going to hear from kidless Joe and me, whose kids are all in their mid 20’s to early 30’s about what you’re doing wrong if you are trying to raise a little Gen Alpha or Beta baby

Why is a rebate check a savvy political move and an economic loser?

Everything's coming up Trump so far, but there are many unsettled questions around whether the president can achieve the broader goal of resetting the terms of global trade in America's favor without significant domestic pain.

Starting in January, most Scottsdale homeowners who don’t have HOA’s that prevent additions will be able to build casitas.