The Chris & Joe Show

Is Arizona running out of water? What are our options?

Why aren’t people who are unhappy with their jobs just finding a new one?

Those that are entering the workforce out of college are having challenges.

Retailers and major brands know that many Americans live paycheck to paycheck, so they’re using “sneakflation” to pass along the tariffs in small increments in hopes that consumers won’t notice or will be able to better absorb it

In the other stories you need to know.... Suppose you’re trying to get a job in another state when the boss comes to you and says it’s not going to work out. 

A new private school in the East Valley has no teachers and is instead powered by artificial intelligence.

Why are some professionals and parents skeptical of this new AI modeled school?

Imagine you go to a baseball game and you pay extra for a lower deck seat only to get there and find yourself stuck behind a support column.  What the heck did you just pay extra for?

Why is the economy making us fatter despite the new weight loss push?  

According to a new report from Big Chalk Analytics, GLP-1 users have cut $6.5 billion from U.S. grocery spending, and the popularity of the weight loss and diabetes medications appears to only be growing.

If you’re a parent who wants your little bipedal trophy to always have their phones on them, you are not going to like what one East Valley School District is saying about their phone ban.

What’s the Why? Why are some people once again turning against mail-in voting? 

You keep hearing stories about the stuff you guy getting more and more expensive.  There are some exceptions, though.  For some of you, this might mean big savings.  For most people though, it’s not even on their radar.  Find out what is dropping in price and what you wish would drop in the Headline Volley.

Trump wants to ban mail-in ballots, and Arizona's secretary of state said he'll "tell [Trump] to pound sand" and probably challenge it in court if he attempts to do so with an executive order.

Just a few months before officials say Rebekah Baptiste was tortured and killed in Apache County by her father and her father's girlfriend, Phoenix Police responded to her family's home after she had not shown up to school for several days. 

John’s arrival in Phoenix as the incoming president and CEO of Phoenix Children’s, and the full circle moment of his first Give-A-Thon experience — especially meaningful as he comes from New Orleans, where 20 years ago the Give-A-Thon funds ($500,000 – half of what we raised) were shared with Children’s Hospital New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina. 

The Cardinals are just a couple weeks from kicking off the 2025 season and your hopes are higher than they’ve been in years. If you are in the Bird Gang you’ll certainly want to hear about this must have for your nest.

Why is AI unlikely to replace us all at once?

Fears about joblessness have surged since President Trump unveiled plans to impose steep tariffs on foreign goods.

The abuse is costing the State and the already terrible ESA program is hurting the kids left in the system.

Fewer young adults are achieving economic and family milestones typically associated with adulthood. 

U.S. Rep. David Schweikert is considering a run for Arizona governor, a move that would dramatically shake up the race for the Republican nomination next year.

If there’s one thing we’re good at it’s getting turnout even in the most remote parts of the state.  That could all change. You’ll find out why and who’s aiming to keep those numbers up in our headline volley.

Why, aside from economic challenges, would Gen Z be delaying these rites of passage?

If you are, you might be the driving force behind the collapse of an industry that’s been on the rocks since the pandemic.  Find out who is going broke for you to get skinny as part of our headline volley.