The Chris & Joe Show

KTAR News education reporter Shira Tanzer reacts to threats against Arizona teachers including a recent one from the Vail School District near Tucson.

Imagine if you had someone in your life that did nothing but hype you up.  Their sole job is to make you look good. Chris and Joe kick around some of lifes most important other stories in their latest edition of "The Volley."

Teachers in the Vail School District near Tucson are facing death threats after a Halloween costume featuring fake blood and the phrase “Problem Solved” was misinterpreted online as mocking the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Why are Americans spending more when they feel worse?

Despite inflation, new tariffs, and a looming government shutdown, the National Retail Federation predicts Americans will spend over $1 trillion this holiday season.

You may have heard the story about the teachers in Southern Arizona under fire for their Halloween costumes.

Why are tech advancements like AI only eliminating jobs and not helping spur new growth? 

Students doubling majors to hedge against unstable job market. Why?

The U.S. government shutdown has now become the longest in history, when will it end?

In our Headline Volley, you’ll have a chance to think about just how you would do if you found yourself in the middle of no-where with no way to get help... would you make it?

Maricopa County supervisors are weighing a $3.2 billion BNSF rail hub northwest of the Valley near Wittmann. The project promises up to 50,000 jobs and more than $250 million in tax revenue, with chambers of commerce calling it “transformative.”

Why don’t some lawmakers want to impose any restrictions on the SNAP handouts?

Arizona legislators are advancing a proposal to restrict what foods can be purchased with SNAP benefits.

If ever you’ve had the chance to get to a dark sky area and stare at the heavens there’s a bit of a realization at both how small and insignificant we are and how beautiful the galaxy is.

A Valley high school district is considering building an $80 million indoor football stadium following a recent vote to approve borrowing money through bonds. 

How many Arizonans are at risk of losing coverage if subsidies remain frozen?

What’s The Why? Why is rolling back subsidies that have only been around since the pandemic causing such a fuss?

Arizona Public Health Association Executive Director talks how many people will see their health insurance bills jump and which groups will be hit the hardest. 

Chris & Joe talk about selling things on air, Sun Devil football and more.

Chris & Joe talk about the Phoenix City Council voting on renaming the Seventh Street Bridge.

Why won't we put down our phones even though we know how dangerous it is?

Chris & Joe talk about a crash involving a Waymo ... but are we putting blame on the wrong car?

Happy Halloween! Chris and Joe talk about the scariest movies they have seen and how Halloween has gotten scarier. 

On today's Volley, Joe asks Chris the key to happiness and why money is not the answer. 

On today's Why, why is it ok to gamble with SNAP benefits? Chris and Joe break down why SNAP is being messed with.