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The Chris & Joe Show

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The Volley: Acting weird in public could be illegal

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

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Nov 21, 2025 10:55 PM
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Hour 2: Speeding laws

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

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Nov 21, 2025 10:53 PM
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The Why: Duty to disobey

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

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Nov 21, 2025 10:27 PM
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Hour 1: Trump is mad at Mark Kelly

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

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Nov 21, 2025 10:25 PM
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Hour 2: Crypto scams and fake accounts

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

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Nov 20, 2025 10:52 PM
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The Volley: Trading games and road blocks

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

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Nov 20, 2025 10:49 PM
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Hour 1: The nation's birthrate is on the decline

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?

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Nov 20, 2025 10:17 PM
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The Why: America's birth rate

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

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Nov 20, 2025 10:16 PM
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Jim Rounds, valley economist with Rounds Consulting

How does Arizona's tax structure impact your wallet?

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Nov 19, 2025 10:54 PM
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The Volley: Love, Bots & Babies

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

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Nov 19, 2025 10:53 PM
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Hour 2: Sinful city

What is America's most sinful city? 

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Nov 19, 2025 10:50 PM
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The Why: Can you buy a house if you under the age of 40?

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

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Nov 19, 2025 10:40 PM
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Hour 1: Who killed the American Dream?

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

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Nov 19, 2025 10:38 PM
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The Volley: When the earth swallows up your home

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.

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Nov 18, 2025 10:55 PM
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Tom Horne, State Superintendent of Public instruction

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

 

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Nov 18, 2025 10:50 PM
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Hour 2: Teacher shortage

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

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Nov 18, 2025 10:49 PM
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Hour 1: Will he keep his promise?

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

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Nov 18, 2025 10:27 PM
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The Why: Tariff payback...maybe

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

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Nov 18, 2025 10:27 PM
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The Volley: The future and misplacing an urn

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

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Nov 17, 2025 11:3 PM
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Hour 2: Rangers gone rogue

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

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Nov 17, 2025 11:2 PM
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The Why: Voting on Epstein Files

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

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Nov 17, 2025 10:23 PM
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Hour 1: TSA Bonus

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

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Nov 17, 2025 10:22 PM
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The Volley: Bees and the McRib

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

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Nov 14, 2025 11:12 PM
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Hour 2: Badge & Crash

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.

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Nov 14, 2025 11:11 PM
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Jim Rounds, Valley Economist

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.

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Nov 14, 2025 10:30 PM
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