The Chris & Joe Show

On today's Why, Barry Markson answers the question:   Why is the constitution a tricky obstacle for the haters to overcome? Arizona Senators Warren Petersen and Analise Ortiz are fighting over the revealing of ICE agents on social media and its legality.

Still going to be hot this weekend.  Which means you may be trying to scoot out of the Valley and find something to do that doesn’t involve sweating so much.  One high profile travel publisher has some suggestions. 

Why is the Tempe City Council still going to get what they want when it comes to the parks?

Tempe voters may soon decide the fate of a new ordinance that puts new rules into place when it comes to large gatherings at public parks. Last month, the city council unanimously approved an ordinance that sets stricter guidelines for public events.

The Phoenix Police Department says it contacted the Department of Child Safety five times after contact with Rebekah and her siblings. The 10-year-old girl was found tortured and abused on July 27 and died from her injuries three days later.

You may already know that we often will discuss what it takes to retire.  For some, retirement is on track and just waiting for the day.

Why are the issues with DCS not likely to get much better anytime soon? 

The Arizona Department of Child Safety got repeated calls that Rebekah Baptist was being abused. The child died, and now DCS is playing duck and cover.

AI makers defend their use of protected content by invoking long-contested "fair use" principles.

You ever have one of those moments where you feel less like an individual and more like you are part of the food chain? 

Why are grocery prices stressing people out more than bigger bills like mortgages or student loans? 

A recent Arizona Supreme Court ruling could make it easier for residents to get local road and traffic laws on their cities’ books. 

A recent Arizona Supreme Court ruling could make it easier for residents to get local road and traffic laws on their cities’ books. 

A recent Arizona Supreme Court ruling could make it easier for residents to get local road and traffic laws on their cities’ books. 

More than half of Americans are stressed about buying groceries. Significantly more than the financial pressure they feel about credit card debt, child care or student debt, an AP-NORC poll out Monday found.

Phoenicians are sound sounding off about one of their biggest pet peeves and they need to get over it.  AND, maybe your love life is lacking because you don’t have enough pickles in your orbit.  Asking life’s most important questions, the Headline Volley.

What’s the Why? Why is your retirement calculator all wrong? 

Vega's parents say their daughter's case exposes a glaring flaw: a lack of protection for victims aiding in prosecution.

NO IDEA what the economy is going to do in the next few years. Why?

Phoenicians are sound sounding off about one of their biggest pet peeves and they need to get over it. 

On today's Headline Volley, Chris asks Joe what his perfect hot dog would be. They guessed if there was more or less vistors to Phoenix. 

New surveys show HR employees are the most likely to break workplace policies when it comes to dating. Chris and Joe dive into all the different policies and get legal opinion on love contracts.

The Coldplay concert fiasco has stirred up questions about what is allowed with workplace dating. Barry Markson, KTAR legal analyst, joins the show to discuss the legalities of these workplace relationships.

On today's Why,   why is surge pricing in groceries a bad business decision? Chris and Joe dig into why Arizona Representative Cesar Aguilar opposes dynamic pricing.

New digital price tags are coming to thousands of Walmarts by 2026. Chris and Joe dive into the pros and cons of dynamic pricing and why one Arizona representative opposes this new technology.