The Chris and Joe Show

One Valley resident's record accomplishment and do cyclists need more protection in the Valley, Chris and Joe take a look at lifes most important questions and tickle your brain bone in The Volley. 

Ted Whittock from the National Weather Service joins Chris and Joe to talk about when the monsoon will arrive in the Valley and why it's so tough to predict. 

After a disappointing 2024 monsoon season and an abnormally dry winter that deepened drought conditions, experts say Arizona needs rain. Chris and Joe debate when it will arrive. 

Why isn’t the city of Phoenix interested in doing away with the reverse lanes on the 7th Street and 7th Ave?  

For years, opponents of the reverse lanes have raised safety concerns. They've collected more than 4,000 signatures online and filed a petition with the city this month, what will be their fate? Chris and Joe debate the future of 7th St. and 7th Ave. 

Maybe you caught the new study that just dropped which labeled this group of Arizonans as being in more danger here than 48 other states. Find out how you can protect the children, and keep your insurance rates down.

How does a family member help while the abuser is trying to isolate the victim?

This bill would have established drug-free homeless service zones and implemented fines and penalties for violators.

Why is the new Wildfire protection law a BIG money maker for everyone except the people of Arizona?

We got another nasty reminder this week of the deadly power of Arizona’s heat.

It’s a hungry hump day headline volley today as the other stories you need to know about are sure to fill your belly.  Grab your napkins and follow us, on the Chris and Joe Show.

Is America ready for another baby bump?

What’s the Why?  Why is a $1,000 bonus insulting to the American people? 

According to BetUS, Baxter the Bobcat, the Diamondbacks mascot, is the sexiest mascot in Major League Baseball.  In Texas, lawmakers have banned “furries” in school.  What’s going on with the obsession over furry sexiness? 

Touching on the other big headlines and asking life’s most important questions. Let’s tickle your brain bone.  

Sen. Mark Kelly raised the specter of "political violence" but said he won't let Trump World intimidate him after the president's longtime ally, Roger Stone, called for Kelly to be tried for treason.

Gallego, 45, has emerged as a rising star within the Democratic Party since winning a hard-fought Senate race in November in the battleground state that went for Trump. Democrats have increasingly looked to Gallego — a Latino and Marine veteran with working-class roots — as a voice on how to successfully court both base Democratic voters and moderates.    

Experts studying why Gen Z is drinking significantly less than previous generations have offered up several potential factors, including health concerns and the influence of social media. A Dutch banking company offers a much simpler reason: Gen Z is broke.  

Financial hardships causing more Arizona families to surrender pets. This is only going to get worse as we continue to move toward a rental society.  The harder homeownership becomes, the less likely someone is to have a pet.  

What's going on with the job market? GenZ prefers to avoid leadership roles at work in favor of a better work life balance. This preference should be a wake up call for corporate leaders who need to develop the next generation of leader to kee their businesses running.

Gen-Z has been fast tracking their way up the career ladder by hopping from job to job. But this shortcut to bigger paychecks and snazzy job-titles has lost its edge. Now, staying loyal pays virtually just as much as jumping ship. 

A father facing charges in the death of his 2-year-old daughter was granted court approval to travel to Hawaii for a family vacation.

From rotten fathers to state run parenting and secret societies running government!  Oooooo, the stories today are juicy.  You’ll find out about one state that has the solution to “the kids these days” and the Supreme Court that thinks you don’t know any better in our Headline Volley.

Supply chain experts and retailers have said the U.S. was a few weeks away from empty shelves and soaring prices, on par with the COVID pandemic, as trade all but stopped.

What’s the Why? Why is kicking the can down the road bad for Arizona? 

Trump has endorsed Andy Biggs,  a sign that the president was hedging his bet on the Arizona race.

Think back to the easiest job you ever had.  Did it feel like you were stealing money from the company it was so easy?  What about the hardest gig?  Some of you get kudos for having the toughest job around but some of you are slacking.  You’ll find out who gets the merit badge for sacrifice at work, in our Headline Volley.

Why is the MAGA endorsement more of a risk than ever? 

Why is the MAGA endorsement more of a risk than ever? 

Why would Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap risk ruffling MAGA feathers by doing one of the things they hate the most? Chris and Joe explore what would motivate County Recorder Heap to make the move he's making. 

KTAR's Legal Analyst Barry Markson gives his legal expertise pertiaining to Christopher Pelkey's murder hearing, and the implentation of artificial intelligence in court room testimonies  

Michael Klinkner joins Chris and Joe to discuss some Mother's Day blues, such as having a mother that has passed or dealing with strained relationships

Alex Stone of ABC News, joins Chris and Joe to discuss Christopher Pelkey's murder trial, and the reaction of the courtoom to his AI testimony

IKEA plans on opening a new loaction in North Phoenix, and Utah's hockey team finally has a name! Chris and Joe give their take on these topics on today's healine volley

Christopher Pelkey was killed in a road rage incident in Arizona in 2021.  At his sentencing hearing, artificial intelligence brought him back to life. Chris and Joe talk to ABC's Alex Stone to get a perpective from inside the courtroom. KTAR legal analyst Barry Markson also gives his take on this new form of testimony

Chris and Joe take a look at Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap's plan to mail ballots to some voters, and analyze the risk in doing so. Also, Miachael Klinkner joins the show to discuss how experience Mother's Day

While Americans around the country scramble to get their REAL IDs by Wednesday’s deadline, agency officials are saying they can still travel — for now.

While Americans around the country scramble to get their REAL IDs by Wednesday’s deadline, agency officials are saying they can still travel — for now.

Arizona Landlords want to initiate eviction action against tenants without a conviction, criminal charge or even a crime. Why would you sign a lease that gives away all your protections?  

What's the why? Why would you sign a lease that gives away all your protections?   

The Phoenix housing market’s inventory has not been this crowded for nearly a decade.

When was the last time you had an honest conversation with yourself about your own strengths and weaknesses?  I avoid them, too.... I get sad.  But, we’ll have to face the music and really dive into what we are good at and what contributions we are making to society that are slowly causing its downfall.

Negotiations on a plan to use taxpayer dollars for Chase Field repairs are moving ahead, but a parting comment in a recent private meeting has raised questions over what multiple participants perceived as a veiled threat. 

What’s The Why? Why are the politicians who claim to be standing up for tax payers, starting to bend in the negotiations?

You’re trying to save money and the latest data shows just how you’re doing it.  The truth is, some things you just won’t compromise on and other things aren’t quite as inexpensive as you may have thought.  See if you are pinching all the right pennies in the Headline Volley.

Families across Southern California are stocking up on household items, fearing prices will increase due to the new tariffs and imports expected to slow down.

The first sentencing in the Preston Lord case came down and you can’t help but to feel this guy got lucky.

What’s the Why?  Why is it so hard to get adequate funding for schools?

Power companies are crucial in the Valley, especially in the heat of the summer. Both SRP and APS have found themselves in the news recently, Chris and Joe dive deep into those stories

The Tempe Tavern trouble have Chris and Joe wondering: Does tragedy plus time equal comedy? Also, what movies do you put on when you want to feel good? The answers these these questions are on today's Headline Volley

Govenor Hobbs is prepared to get the ball rolling on the Chase Field bill. That means more from tax-payers, right? Chris and Joe look at what a new Chase Field will mean for Arizonans