The Chris and Joe Show

Unused education vouchers, which primarily go to high-income families, continue to skyrocket while funding for Arizona public schools is among the worst in U.S.

Controversial marriage advise and why you should not leave pets outside. 

The U.S. started imposing tariffs by letter to a variety of countries, pairing new rates with an explicit warning that even those could change at any time.

Why haven’t we seen price spikes on the shelves in light of all the doomsday predictions about tariffs? 

It’s not a new job search hack, but far too many people aren’t using it.  You really want that next great gig, follow my advice. What’s the worst that could happen?

Why are homeowners getting a rude awakening after selling their homes that is costing them THOUSANDS???

Side hustling is seemingly American as apple pie, with over one in four (27 percent) American adults taking on side jobs in addition to their full-time occupation, according to Bankrate’s most recent Side Hustle Survey. 

Why are homeowners getting a rude awakening after selling their homes?

The floods that barreled through Central Texas have devesated many. KTAR Reporter Heidi Hommel joins Chris and Joe to dicuss how this disaster transpired, and if there is any chance for flooding of that magnitude to occur here in Phoenix 

Phoenix PD's new chief Matt Giordano has many asking if he's up to the task. What does he need to do to let us know he is the right guy for the job? Have you ever injured yourself playing sports? You'll have your answers to these questions and more on today's Healine Volley

The devastating flash floods in Central Texas have taken many lives, with Texas officials stating that the death toll could reach past 200. Chris and Joe look into what casused this disaster, the publics's reaction, and ask KTAR's Heidi Hommel if Phoenix has possibility of flooding the same way

Why do teen violence incidents keep happening, especially in the East Valley?

With the 'Gilbert Goons' being arrested more than a year ago, many would assume teen violence in the Valley would see a decline. Chris and Joe explore why this hasn't been the case, dig into some recent stories in the East Valley and look into some issues with Gilbert PD

Phoenix is moving forward with their plans to reinstall red light cameras at dangerous intersections. 

TSA will allow passangers to keep their shoes on during screening. 

If you’ve listened to all of today’s show, you know we’ve been talking safety.  Road safety, air safety and our Headline Volley follows that theme. You’re going to learn about oral safety and why none of it really matters because science already knows when the end of days will hit us.

Why would lawmakers deny themselves a possible revenue source?

The Tempe City Council has passed an ordinance that would require events with 30 or more people to have a permit and pay a $25 fee.

Chris and Joe talk Gen z crashing out and an unusual bee attack in the headline Volley.

42% of Americans don’t know who the colonists declared their independence from.

Chris and Joe discuss why teenagers are entering one of the toughest summer job markets in recent years.

Why is progress on developing a work/life balance about to shift into reverse?

Confidence in Arizona Democratic Party Chair Robert Branscomb II among top Democrats is evaporating as his executive board issued a formal censure against him.

Cruising into the Fourth of July and for many of you, you’ll want to take in a big summer blockbuster.  You’re going to want to bring your credit card and maybe a home equity line of credit, though, after you hear how much concessions at one movie are setting people back.  The fantastic fourth sticker shock is next in our headline volley.

Why are people in every party, but especially Democrats and Independents not feeling the patriotic pride this 4th of July?

Why are people in every party, but especially Democrats and Independents not feeling the patriotic pride this 4th of July?

What will Phoenix look and feel like 10 years from now?

Whether it’s shopping for clothes, shoes, or makeup online or even a burrito, the rise of buy now, pay later is real.

Why are younger adults redefining success and shifting their focus from wealth to health?

Wealth, status and occupation are no longer the gold standard when it comes to defining success for adults who have yet to reach middle age

A group of 10 and 11-year-old girls is accused of devising a plan to kill a boy at school. Documents said the friends devised the plan during lunch and recess on Oct. 1, 2024.

So what do we do about all this? If you’re a parent, what the heck do you say to your kid who just wanted to stab a classmate or planned to drop a suicide note near his deceased body? We’ll talk with our licensed family therapist about it on the Chris and Joe show.

It was toasty over the weekend, not toasty enough to keep a family of 11 off a closed South Mountain trail. We’ll tackle what happened to them next in the  headline Volley.

Customer service can feel like it's getting worse. Why? 

Why in an age where we have more ways to communicate than ever before is customer service a complete disaster and getting worse year after year?

Target workers are posting pictures of their early morning price-changes on social media. The images show shelf labels adjusting with giant price bumps. 

The Supreme Court on Friday allowed President Trump’s executive order restricting birthright citizenship to take effect in some parts of the country for now, ruling that several district court judges had exceeded their authority in blocking the policy across the country.

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s autonomous.  The next time you call 9-11 and ask for help, you might not get a response from a person. Will you trust the robots coming to save you?  You decide when you hear the story in our headline volley.

What’s the Why?  Why does the Birthright Citizenship ruling affect everyone, even those of us whose citizenship is not in question?

Nearly one in six Americans under the age of 28 won’t even consider taking a job unless there’s a designated snooze space at the office, a mind-boggling new survey found. 

The parents of a "Gilbert Goon" charged in Preston Lord's death knew their son was violent and did nothing to stop him, a new wrongful death lawsuit filed by Lord's parents alleges.

Hold onto your hats and buckle your seatbelts... the other stories you need to know will have you white knuckling your steering wheel but when it’s all over, we’ll give you something savory to reach for.  These stories are all next in the Headline Volley.

The parents of a "Gilbert Goon" charged in Preston Lord's death knew their son was violent and did nothing to stop him, a new wrongful death lawsuit filed by Lord's parents alleges. KTAR legal analyst Barry Markson joins us explain the lawsuit.

What’s the Why?  Why do young workers think their non-work related demands are reasonable? 

Erika and Tom Pillsbury joined the show to discuss new arrests in the 2023 murder of their daughter Mercedes Vega. 

New documents show that officials have submitted charges against two more people in connection with the murder of 22 year-old Mercedes Vega, who was found in a burning car off Interstate 10 near Tonopah in 2023. One of those people is a suspect in a previous case involving Vega.

You already know the Phoenix metro is one of the fastest growing in the nation.  That’s because you are either a longtime or lifelong resident like Pablo who’s watched the area explode or you are one of the people that have contributed to the expansion, like me.  What you might not now is that Phoenix isn’t the top place people look to relocate and the number one city is not one you’d guess.  You’ll find out where else people are looking in our Headline Volley.

The financial contribution immigrants have on the U.S., broken down by state, and shows that one-sixth of Arizona's workforce are immigrants and that they support the local economy in numerous ways.

What’s the Why?  Why is it so hard to understand the economic impact of illegal immigration? 

Teenagers torched a Morrison Ranch barn. A girl who knew the group said one boy would make fireworks. How hard is it to get illegal fireworks?

How did Chris do with NBA and NHL predictions? What is Joe missing with the rise in pickleball? Those questions and more on today's headline volley.