The Chris & Joe Show

With monsoon storm activity expected to ramp up, the metro Phoenix forecast calls for rain chances and cooler temperatures this week.

In the other stories you need to know today, you’re getting some solid advice on how to best hide a budding relationship, where NOT to go on vacation and a real Sophie’s Choice on aging

What’s the Why?  Why is school funding a fundamental difference between a conservative and liberal approach to society? 

We didn’t get rain in the Valley, so why did the temperature cool off 15-20 degrees over the last few days? ABC 15 News meterologist tells us why on the Chris and Joe show. 

The trial in the Preston Lord murder case was pushed back to January 2026 despite pleas from his parents to keep the process moving quickly.

One of the hallmarks of our Headline Volley segment is that we try to encourage introspection: who are you and why are you the way you are? 

If you’re workplace is breaking in the new AI machine that they just overpaid to license, are you saving time and leaving work early? 

What’s the Why? Why is the way you work is the key to whether or not you’ll have a job down the line? 

While your politicians are vying for your love, we shift to other relationship news. The Volley on the Chris and Joe show. 

Why doesn’t it matter if there really is or isn’t a list at this point?

The Department of Justice has said it won't release the details publicly, which has angered many Trump supporters, who say President Trump is breaking a campaign promise.

Arizonans are beginning to apply for property tax refunds under a new state law that aims to curb the local impacts of the homelessness crisis.

Why are so many people reluctant to jump into the housing market regardless of what the rate is? 

The hottest homes on the market aren't the showiest — they're the ones buyers can still afford, Realtor.com finds. 

One thing we have going for us in Arizona is our relative safety from natural disasters.  Sure, we have the high heat and wildfires are a problem in more rural areas, but we don’t have hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, blizzards, etc... That makes us an ideal place for tech investments. The trouble is, all those data centers use a ton of power.  Can APS and SRP keep up?

Amazon Prime Days are behind you and many of us are getting our packages this week.  Which means, this is buyer’s remorse and return week.  What if you can’t return that package though and you are stuck with it?

Why are so many people reluctant to jump into the housing market regardless of what the rate is?

Unused education vouchers, which primarily go to high-income families, continue to skyrocket while funding for Arizona public schools is among the worst in U.S.

Controversial marriage advise and why you should not leave pets outside. 

The U.S. started imposing tariffs  by letter to a variety of countries, pairing new rates with an explicit warning that even those could change at any time.

Why haven’t we seen price spikes on the shelves in light of all the doomsday predictions about tariffs? 

It’s not a new job search hack, but far too many people aren’t using it.  You really want that next great gig, follow my advice. What’s the worst that could happen?

Why are homeowners getting a rude awakening after selling their homes that is costing them THOUSANDS???

Side hustling is seemingly American as apple pie, with over one in four (27 percent) American adults taking on side jobs in addition to their full-time occupation, according to Bankrate’s most recent Side Hustle Survey. 

Why are homeowners getting a rude awakening after selling their homes?