The Chris & Joe Show

The floods that barreled through Central Texas have devesated many. KTAR Reporter Heidi Hommel joins Chris and Joe to dicuss how this disaster transpired, and if there is any chance for flooding of that magnitude to occur here in Phoenix 

Phoenix PD's new chief Matt Giordano has many asking if he's up to the task. What does he need to do to let us know he is the right guy for the job? Have you ever injured yourself playing sports? You'll have your answers to these questions and more on today's Healine Volley

The devastating flash floods in Central Texas have taken many lives, with Texas officials stating that the death toll could reach past 200. Chris and Joe look into what casused this disaster, the publics's reaction, and ask KTAR's Heidi Hommel if Phoenix has possibility of flooding the same way

Why do teen violence incidents keep happening, especially in the East Valley?

With the 'Gilbert Goons' being arrested more than a year ago, many would assume teen violence in the Valley would see a decline. Chris and Joe explore why this hasn't been the case, dig into some recent stories in the East Valley and look into some issues with Gilbert PD

Phoenix is moving forward with their plans to reinstall red light cameras at dangerous intersections. 

TSA will allow passangers to keep their shoes on during screening. 

If you’ve listened to all of today’s show, you know we’ve been talking safety.  Road safety, air safety and our Headline Volley follows that theme. You’re going to learn about oral safety and why none of it really matters because science already knows when the end of days will hit us.

Why would lawmakers deny themselves a possible revenue source?

The Tempe City Council has passed an ordinance that would require events with 30 or more people to have a permit and pay a $25 fee.

Chris and Joe talk Gen z crashing out and an unusual bee attack in the headline Volley.

42% of Americans don’t know who the colonists declared their independence from.

Chris and Joe discuss why teenagers are entering one of the toughest summer job markets in recent years.

Why is progress on developing a work/life balance about to shift into reverse?

Confidence in Arizona Democratic Party Chair Robert Branscomb II among top Democrats is evaporating as his executive board issued a formal censure against him.

Cruising into the Fourth of July and for many of you, you’ll want to take in a big summer blockbuster.  You’re going to want to bring your credit card and maybe a home equity line of credit, though, after you hear how much concessions at one movie are setting people back.  The fantastic fourth sticker shock is next in our headline volley.

Why are people in every party, but especially Democrats and Independents not feeling the patriotic pride this 4th of July?

Why are people in every party, but especially Democrats and Independents not feeling the patriotic pride this 4th of July?

What will Phoenix look and feel like 10 years from now?

Whether it’s shopping for clothes, shoes, or makeup online or even a burrito, the rise of buy now, pay later is real.

Why are younger adults redefining success and shifting their focus from wealth to health?

Wealth, status and occupation are no longer the gold standard when it comes to defining success for adults who have yet to reach middle age

A group of 10 and 11-year-old girls is accused of devising a plan to kill a boy at school. Documents said the friends devised the plan during lunch and recess on Oct. 1, 2024.

So what do we do about all this? If you’re a parent, what the heck do you say to your kid who just wanted to stab a classmate or planned to drop a suicide note near his deceased body? We’ll talk with our licensed family therapist about it on the Chris and Joe show.

It was toasty over the weekend, not toasty enough to keep a family of 11 off a closed South Mountain trail. We’ll tackle what happened to them next in the  headline Volley.