The Chris & Joe Show

While research clearly shows that loneliness and isolation are bad for both mental and physical health, being alone is not the same as being lonely. In fact, solitude actually has a number of important mental health benefits, including allowing people to better focus and recharge.

Walk to end heart disease and stroke at the American Heart Association's Phoenix Heart Walk.

Top 3 political issues that will cost you a freindship. Gay marriage-Death Penalty-Immigration.

Indiana University School of Medicine found that loneliness, which has emerged as a major biopsychosocial stressor, is worse for older people than alcoholism, obesity, and smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day. 

Super Tattooed artist “Jelly Roll” says 98% of his ink represents a “core value” from the time he got them but not how he feels today.  He claims to regret almost every tattoo he’s ever gotten.  Do you have a tattoo that you “regret?

Intel is set to receive $8.5 billion in direct funding and $11 billion in loans under a preliminary agreement with the Department of Commerce. Intel will use the funding from the CHIPS and Science Act to construct and expand facilities in Arizona.

KTAR Political Analyst Mike O'Neil joins the show to break down the results of the Presidential Preference Election!

Narcan - CJ Show

Arizona health officials launch new campaign to promote Narcan usage.

Arizona ranks 49th in the nation for mental health care and accessibility, according to one study. How do we solve the mental health in Arizona? 

Republicans overwhelmingly express concern over immigration, followed by the economy while Democrats’ concerns tend to be spread across many different priorities, with economy the leading factor.

Gov Brewer proposed moving up the 2012 PPE so Arizona could have more sway in the nomination process, but the plan was scrapped after the Republican National Committee threatened to take away some of the state's delegates.

Maybe you have a method to your madness and The WORST way to fill out the bracket! We chat with Kevin Zimmerman the Lead Editor of Arizona Sports dot com and host of the Empire of the Suns podcast and get his thoughts on filling out a March Madness bracket. 

The bill that had big bi-partisan support would have prohibited HOA's and cities from regulating certain design aspects of a home. But Governor Hobbs wants a different solution to make housing more affordable. 

Chris and Joe talk about KTAR's "Immigration Week" reporting and trip down to Arizona's southern border.

Chris and Joe Discuss the implications of banning or forcing the sale of TikTok, U.S. and China relations and national security.

Why is immigration so much harder for lawmakers to agree on than something like housing? Rep. Ortiz comes in-studio with Chris & Joe to answer that question.

Arizona Republicans are continuing to push border-related legislation after Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs rejected their first bill to address the issue. Democratic State Representative, Analise Otiz, offers an explanation as to why the D’s don’t want to work with the GOP bill. 

Chris and Joe talk about the fiery language surrounding the immigration issue. Everything from "crisis" to "open border," it all brings out so much emotion, but why do politicians use that language? Chris and Joe explain that it's all about it's power, the ability to recall it and the consequences if you don't use it!

Some schools are going too far with offering surprise, very realistic drills with police moving in and spooking students who believe there is a real threat.

How is the migrant crisis impacting one Arizona community? Chris and Joe discuss with KTAR reporter Heidi Hommel. 

Documents say at least three of the suspects didn't know the teen victim, who was beaten at a Queen Creek Halloween Party and later died.

The Southern border crisis has progressively got worse in recent times, with no end in sight!

Scottsdalite, Emma Stone, won her second Oscar last night for her performance in Poor Things.  Who is the most famous Phoenecian?

Buying a home in Arizona is out of reach for 78% of home buyers. Arizona just cracked a top 10 list for the least affordable states to buy a home.