The Chris & Joe Show

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The Volley: shopping on Black Friday

Black Friday is soooo close.  Shop as you might, there are some things that are so hard to find you may have to turn to the dark web to track it down.

11-24
11:09

Hour 2: Speech under scrutiny

President Trump suggested that six Democratic veteran-lawmakers who released a video urging service members to reject unlawful orders could face investigation by military courts. Why is this a big deal?

11-24
31:06

Hour 1: Cut the mic

Public speech gets shut down when the people in power feel like they’re one meeting away from a lawsuit. Why did they do it?

11-24
37:46

The Why: Public speaking

What’s The Why? Why is it the shutting down of public speech likely to get worse before it gets better? 

11-24
10:28

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.

11-21
10:00

Hour 2: Speeding laws

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

11-21
29:48

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? 

11-21
11:55

Hour 1: Trump is mad at Mark Kelly

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

11-21
35:01

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. 

11-20
31:15

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?

11-20
12:22

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?

11-20
35:00

The Why: America's birth rate

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

11-20
10:36

Jim Rounds, valley economist with Rounds Consulting

How does Arizona's tax structure impact your wallet?

11-19
11:36

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?

11-19
09:45

Hour 2: Sinful city

What is America's most sinful city? 

11-19
29:00

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?

11-19
10:12

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

11-19
35:15

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.

11-18
10:33

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.   

11-18
10:11

Hour 2: Teacher shortage

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

11-18
29:45

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