The Chris and Joe Show

Follow The Chris and Joe Show
Share on
Copy link to clipboard

The Chris and Joe Show is a smart, fun and locally focused show where we want to explore why things are happening and why we feel the way we do about them

KTAR News 92.3


    • Dec 1, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • daily NEW EPISODES
    • 21m AVG DURATION
    • 1,879 EPISODES


    Search for episodes from The Chris and Joe Show with a specific topic:

    Latest episodes from The Chris and Joe Show

    The Volley: Dogs as soulmates and micro luxuries

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 10:56


    Have you considered your dog as a soulmate and what micro luxuries do you want? Chris & Joe talk about it.

    Hour 2: Order in chaos

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 34:13


    The United States Department of Defense is investigating after U.S. Senator Mark Kelly's video saying service members can refuse unlawful commands. The clash raises questions about civilian-military norms and political intimidation. 

    The Why: Holiday purchasing rituals

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 9:31


    If we are so nervous about the economy, why are Holiday sales up so far?

    Hour 1: Holiday spending tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 35:48


    It's the holiday season and Chris & Joe talk about why we feel obligated to buy gifts and give tips on how to save money.

    Hour 2: Are you shopping on Black Friday?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 30:55


    What are the hot items that Chris and Joe will be buying on Black Friday? 

    The Volley: Electric vehicles are being hacked

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 11:59


    What would you do if the electril car you are driving got hacked? 

    The Why: New election laws

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 11:51


    What’s The Why? Why is the GOP pushing this now? 

    Hour 1: How much was that turkey?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 35:46


    The average price of a Thanksgiving dinner is on the rise and what is the best Thanksgiving side dish? 

    The Volley: Animals that will protect you

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 10:00


    If you’re like us, there was probably a time when you were a kid that you dreamed of having a circus animal as a pet. 

    Hour 2: Growing pains

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 28:42


    How many parents believe their children will become professional athletes? You might be surprised to hear how many parents believe it. 

    Hour 1: America's mental health

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 35:36


    America’s childhood mental health crisis has hit levels no generation has seen before. Do kids need more mental breaks in life?

    The Why: IQ rates in America are declining

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 12:17


    What’s The Why? Why are we smarter than ever but somehow getting dumber? 

    The Volley: shopping on Black Friday

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 11:09


    Black Friday is soooo close.  Shop as you might, there are some things that are so hard to find you may have to turn to the dark web to track it down.

    Hour 2: Speech under scrutiny

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 31:06


    President Trump suggested that six Democratic veteran-lawmakers who released a video urging service members to reject unlawful orders could face investigation by military courts. Why is this a big deal?

    Hour 1: Cut the mic

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 37:46


    Public speech gets shut down when the people in power feel like they’re one meeting away from a lawsuit. Why did they do it?

    The Why: Public speaking

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 10:28


    What’s The Why? Why is it the shutting down of public speech likely to get worse before it gets better? 

    The Volley: Acting weird in public could be illegal

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 10:00


    You ever see somebody acting weird and think “there ought to be a law that stops them from being like that?”  Well, good news.

    Hour 2: Speeding laws

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 29:48


     Barry and Chris have opposing views on Tempe's speeding law. Who is right? 

    The Why: Duty to disobey

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 11:55


    What’s The Why? Why do the troops feel trapped when they see this political tête-à-tête play out online? 

    Hour 1: Trump is mad at Mark Kelly

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 35:01


    Former President Donald Trump calls for death penalty for Sen. Mark Kelly.

    Hour 2: Crypto scams and fake accounts

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 31:15


    A 71-year-old Wisconsin woman lost nearly $100,000 to a fake online boyfriend, and cases like hers are exploding nationwide. 

    The Volley: Trading games and road blocks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 12:22


    Why are people trading in their gaming systems for $5 bucks and what's the longest time you will wait in traffic?

    Hour 1: The nation's birthrate is on the decline

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 35:00


    Parenting is widely considered one of life's most rewarding yet challenging roles. The nation's birthrate is on the decline. Why are so many Americans afraid to start a family?

    The Why: America's birth rate

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 10:36


    What’s The Why? Why are so many young adults afraid to start a family?

    Jim Rounds, valley economist with Rounds Consulting

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 11:36


    How does Arizona's tax structure impact your wallet?

    The Volley: Love, Bots & Babies

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 10:12


    You thought “relationship problems” meant fighting over chores or in-laws. What if the biggest rival in your marriage is an app?

    Hour 2: Sinful city

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 29:45


    What is America's most sinful city? 

    The Why: Can you buy a house if you under the age of 40?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 10:12


    Why are you hosed if you are under 40 in America?

    Hour 1: Who killed the American Dream?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 35:15


    Older Americans locked in low housing costs and asset gains while younger households take the full hit of high rates, rents, and debt

    The Volley: When the earth swallows up your home

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 10:33


    Imagine looking out into your perfectly manicured hardscape back yard and watching it fall into the depths of Hades. It’s happening in Arizona and it’s leaving homeowners with a very confusing question.

    Tom Horne, State Superintendent of Public instruction

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 10:11


    Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tom Horne joins Chris and Joe and talks about solutions to Arizona's teacher crisis.   

    Hour 2: Teacher shortage

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 29:45


    Over 1,000 teachers quit since July 2025, raising the exit rate from 1.1% to 1.8%.

    Hour 1: Will he keep his promise?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 34:00


    President Trump has repeatedly floated $2,000 rebate checks funded in part by tariff revenue, but no payments have been distributed so far. 

    The Why: Tariff payback...maybe

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 10:23


    What’s The Why? Why is the promise of a stimulus never going to happen?

    The Volley: The future and misplacing an urn

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 11:20


    What else will we see disappear after the penny? And how did an urn end up on the side of the highway?

    Hour 2: Rangers gone rogue

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 35:29


    Chris & Joe talk about the Mesa park-ranger unit dubbed the "Goon Squad".

    The Why: Voting on Epstein Files

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 8:59


    Why are some Arizona GOP reps willing to break rank on Epstein files?

    Hour 1: TSA Bonus

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 35:37


    The Department of Homeland Security announce that some TSA officers who worked during the government shutdown may receive a $10,000 bonus check. 

    The Volley: Bees and the McRib

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 9:01


    Chris & Joe talk about how they would react if bees were in their car and McDonald’s McRib is making a comeback.

    Hour 2: Badge & Crash

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 34:28


    A Phoenix police officer has been indicted by a grand jury on aggravated assault and endangerment for allegedly driving 50 mph over the speed limit while on-duty. Chris & Joe talk about keeping people accountable.

    Jim Rounds, Valley Economist

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 9:24


    Valley Economist and President of Rounds Consulting, Jim Rounds joins the Chris & Joe show to talk about the national economy and how Arizona is impacted.

    The Why: Arizona's economy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 9:24


    Why is Arizona more insulated from the worrying signs of the national economy?

    Hour 1: Swipe fatigue

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 36:37


    Chris & Joe talk about how debit and credit card perks may impact how people buy things.

    Ruben Castro, Heart Walk Chair with Abrazo Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 10:05


    The American Heart Association's West Valley Heart Walk returns for its third year this Saturday, November 15th. Katelyn McMahan shares the story of her two-year-old, Goldie, and Heart Walk Chair Ruben Castro with Abrazo Health shares his very personal connection to the event.   

    Hour 2: Comet or Alien aircraft

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 29:57


    Researchers in Antarctica detected radio pulses “coming from below” the ice. What it it?

    The Volley: Favorite Disney cartoon

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 12:03


    When you woke up this morning you didn’t know you might be a hero by the end of the weekend. It’s true!  YOU could be the one in the right spot at the right time.

    Hour 1: What's the bid Deal about the Colorado River?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 35:34


    Seven states stretching from Wyoming to Arizona are locked in negotiations over the Colorado River — but stalled.

    The Why: Colorado river water agreement

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 11:24


    What’s The Why? Why No Agreement?

    The Volley: Police raids and rude interuptions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 11:04


    In this economy, you may be weighing your options to bring in extra income or maybe find that new gig.  In today’s Headline Volley, you’re going to get an idea that, until now, only the government has been able to pull off.

    Hour 2: They got the power

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 30:16


    APS plans to replace century-old power lines in rugged terrain south of Prescott with seven miles of overhead lines along Walker Road.

    The Why: Growing pains

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 12:56


    Why isn’t Phoenix’s positive business atmosphere and population growth translating into global appeal?

    Claim The Chris and Joe Show

    In order to claim this podcast we'll send an email to with a verification link. Simply click the link and you will be able to edit tags, request a refresh, and other features to take control of your podcast page!

    Claim Cancel