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Sen. John Kavanagh says he simply wants to ask voters to ensure that what is being paid to lawmakers keeps pace with inflation.

Have you noticed the news lately is so sinful?  Drinking, gambling and staring at the stars for signs.... What would grandma think?  Find out whether or not Arizonans are falling for Satan’s temptations or finding the light in our Headline Volley.

Republican politicians who accuse public school teachers of indoctrinating students with a “woke agenda” are pushing to bring religious chaplains into the same schools to provide counseling to students. 

Legislators are fighting over the role of chaplains in schools.  Parents are wondering what that means for their kids.  Has anybody asked a chaplain if they like the idea?  

What’s the Why? Why would anyone say Jesus is worse than a psychologist in a school?

The U.S. Department of Education on Monday warned Arizona State University that it will face consequences if it does not protect Jewish students on campus.

A recent survey asked Americans about “pretty privilege,” the idea that better looking people get more perks in life. Many believe “pretty privilege” exists in the workplace, with those rating themselves as extremely attractive earning nearly $20,000 more annually than those who rate themselves as unattractive.

Policy v Politics... both are in the same party and don’t want to throw the other under the bus but both have their own agenda.  Is there room to find what works best from a policy standpoint without politics getting in the way?

What’s the Why? Why is there a disconnect between the Governor and the border Sheriffs? 

Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs is asking lawmakers for another $48 million for Empowerment Scholarship program,

Only, some of the stories venture away from the normal “AI is growing” and into the oddest recesses of our technology imaginations.  Test your stomach for how much automation you want in your world in our Headline Volley.

Five years ago Tuesday, former Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey declared a state of emergency in response to a growing number of COVID-19 cases in the state.

What’s the Why?  Why does everything turn political? 

Lots of “what would you do” type stories in the news today.... Like would you torture an animal for grocery coupons in return?  Deep philosophical stuff like that.  See how ethically sound you are in with our headline volley, on the Chris and Joe Show

Mesa’s newly appointed city manager, who will take over in June, proposed developing a new department focused on innovation and government efficiency.

What does a $350K house look like, and What are the biggest challenges you’re hearing from buyers?

According to the National Association of Realtors, only 24% of buyers in 2024 were first-time buyers.

On today's why. Why is it nearly impossible for a first time homebuyer to check every box on their list of must haves?

Chris and Joe tickle your brain bone with stories about what you expect when you're flying in style and which Valley city will see home prices dip first if the market takes a downward turn in today's Headline Volley. 

Traders are starting to price in the possibility that the U.S. economy might fall into a recession — and one Wall Street veteran says that might actually be the Trump administration’s plan. Chris and Joe debate whether or not that's true and how well positions Arizona may be if the country does fall into a recession.   

Pima County Sheriff, Chris Nanos walks Chris and Joe through how Governor Hobbs border task force was presented to him and why he is opting to not take part. 

You’ve seen the president do the tariff hokey pokey with Mexico and Canada.  Combine those actions with some other big swings and people are questioning if the new policies are good or bad for the economy. Market Watch asked the question “Is he intentionally trying to sink the economy for the greater good?

Democratic Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos quickly excused himself from an hours-long online meeting about Gov. Katie Hobbs' new effort creating a joint border task force.

Why won’t bringing in federal and state agencies along with your sheriff’s office help you combat drug and human trafficking in Pima County? 

Other stories you need to know about today take us into the wild and venture into nature.