The Chris & Joe Show

The Chris & Joe Show

The Chris & 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

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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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The Why: Arizona's economy

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

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Nov 14, 2025 10:30 PM
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Hour 1: Swipe fatigue

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

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Nov 14, 2025 10:28 PM
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Ruben Castro, Heart Walk Chair with Abrazo Health

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. 

 

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Nov 13, 2025 10:56 PM
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Hour 2: Comet or Alien aircraft

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

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Nov 13, 2025 10:54 PM
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The Volley: Favorite Disney cartoon

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.

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Nov 13, 2025 10:53 PM
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Hour 1: What's the bid Deal about the Colorado River?

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

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Nov 13, 2025 10:25 PM
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The Why: Colorado river water agreement

What’s The Why? Why No Agreement?

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Nov 13, 2025 10:23 PM
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The Volley: Police raids and rude interuptions

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.

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Nov 12, 2025 10:52 PM
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Hour 2: They got the power

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

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Nov 12, 2025 10:50 PM
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The Why: Growing pains

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

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Nov 12, 2025 10:26 PM
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Hour 1: From 50 to zero

Phoenix has disappeared from the list of "World's Best Cities." Why?

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Nov 12, 2025 10:25 PM
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The Volley: Porch pirates

You may already be getting ahead of your online holiday shopping which means your porch is going to be packed with boxes in no time.

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Nov 11, 2025 10:58 PM
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The Why: Teacher shortage

With school districts closing in the Valley, why is there still a teacher shortage? 

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Nov 11, 2025 10:57 PM
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Hour 1: Teacher shortage in Arizona public schools

More than 1,000 teachers have resigned since July, and thousands of positions remain unfilled statewide.

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Nov 11, 2025 10:56 PM
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Hour 2: DPS has 350 vacancies to fill statewide

Arizona Department of Public Safety Director Jeffrey Glover says the agency is focused on boosting pay and benefits to attract 350+ needed new recruits.

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Nov 11, 2025 10:55 PM
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Hour 2: Will the Government SNAP out of it?

SNAP benefits are off again and Arizonans are worried about spending what went on their EBT cards last week.  They would reach out to their Congresswoman for guidance but she's not sworn in yet. 

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Nov 10, 2025 10:53 PM
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The Volley: Message in a bottle

You remember the old days of writing your long distance friend a letter, putting a stamp on it and mailing it? You ever have a letter that got delayed but eventually made it? Chris and Joe explain in their latest edition of The Volley, touching on the other big headlines and asking life’s most important questions. 

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Nov 10, 2025 10:52 PM
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The Why: Democrats and Republicans are negotiating

Why are both sides saying they won the negotiation?  And who really won?

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Nov 10, 2025 10:46 PM
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Hour 1: Shutdown is almost over right?

Democrats and Republicans are working on a plan to open the Goverment. Will it work? 

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Nov 10, 2025 10:42 PM
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Shira Tanzer, KTAR News education reporter

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

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Nov 7, 2025 10:51 PM
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The Volley: Best hype man ever

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."

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Nov 7, 2025 10:50 PM
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Hour 2: Halloween costume gone wrong

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.

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Nov 7, 2025 10:49 PM
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