The Chris & Joe Show

Founder and CEO of Arizona Talks Carlos Alfaro chats with Chris & Joe about an event designed to discuss whether the first amendment will protect us in a polarized age. 

Foreclosures are climbing across the country, with filings up 18% year-over-year and homeowners squeezed by rising costs, stagnant wages, and surprise expenses

What’s The Why? Why is the housing market so slow to rebound? 

Paul Johnson, the former Phoenix Mayor and new Chair of the Arizona Independent Party joins Chris & Joe to discuss why the No Labels Arizona party is rebranding and what their strategy will be heading into the 2026 midterms. 

Independent voters now outnumber Democrats and rival Republican registrations in Arizona.

Take a look at your calendar and see if you can join us for the Headline Volley. Heck, even if you have a meeting scheduled, you can probably skip it.

From labor hikes and ingredient shortages to rent, insurance, and utilities, the cost of running a kitchen has exploded.

What’s The Why? Why are the price changes more than just about tariffs? 

You and your spouse fight about a lot of things—kids, in-laws, who left the dishes in the sink. Brand new data says there’s one fight that’s a bigger threat to your marriage than anything you assumed.

Which dead celebrity would you like to see come back to life using AI? 

Did you know you can finance a breakfast burrito? Why are American's going in debt due to pay as you go programs?

What’s The Why? Why have Americans become more pessimistic about AI? 

Just one day after a state committee ordered an audit into the Tolleson Union High School District’s finances, Superintendent Jeremy Calles confirmed the district is still moving forward with an  $80 million domed football stadium.

Suppose you see on the news that authorities are looking for a group of missing hikers. You go and volunteer to help.  You’re a such a nice member of the community.  So why is everyone mad at you?

Why Are People Still Buying Cars If They’re So Expensive?

Americans are trading in cars that are worth thousands less than what they still owe. Why? 

Despite stable unemployment and GDP numbers, Americans are acting like it’s 2008 all over again. Why?

Why you feel broke when the economy looks fine?

Heights, ghosts, the dark... all scary but not the scariest thing of all.  One KTAR host recently told you what the most terrifying thing of all is.  Not so sure you’ll agree, though, since we’ve all gone through it in our lives and come out the other side.

Average bills have jumped over 10 percent since last year in more than a dozen states. Why? 

Arizona ranked 41st out of 50 states in WalletHub’s latest family-friendliness study. Why?

What you are dropping your hard earned cash on that REALLY makes no difference. 

Burnout has hit a six-year high, with Gen Z now leading the pack in stress levels. Why? 

What’s The Why? Why is Gen Z getting hit harder with burnout than other generations? 

Chris and Joe ask each about Gen-Z challenges. What are the latest issues with the youngest generations?