The Chris & Joe Show
The Chris & Joe Show

The Chris & Joe Show

The Chris & Joe Show is a smart, fun and locally focused show where we want to explore why things are happening and why we feel the way we do about them

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The Why: Successful social media bans

The Why: Successful social media bans

On today's Why, why is an Australian-style ban on cell phones of kids never going to happen in the U.S?

Hour 1: Banning social media could be good?

Hour 1: Banning social media could be good?

Australia just banned children under 16-years-old from social media. Lady La and Chris dive into why this is good and if it can actually work. 

Chief Lee Barnes

Chief Lee Barnes

Central Arizona Fire and Medical locked down several major grants to protect firefighter health, map wildfire risks, expand rural water capacity, and keep local kids safer on the roads. It’s a rare moment when government money shows up on time and actually does something useful. Chief Lee Barnes talks about the grants.

The Volley: Shopping local

The Volley: Shopping local

Thanks to Arizona’s aggressive stance on luring new tech jobs, you might have an opportunity to make sure your next PC, Mac or laptop has something no other machine has ever had before.

Hour 2: Are you old enough to be drinking that?

Hour 2: Are you old enough to be drinking that?

Tempe Tavern is responding after police tied the bar to repeated underage drinking raids and a fatal crash involving an 18 year old.

Dr. Scott Menzel, Scottsdale School District Superintendent

Dr. Scott Menzel, Scottsdale School District Superintendent

The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board narrowly voted Tuesday night to close and repurpose Echo Canyon School and Pima Elementary School. Scottsdale School Superintendent Dr. Scott Menzel joins the Chris & Joe show to break down the details on the vote. 

The Why: Merging schools

The Why: Merging schools

Why is it so hard for school districts to merge even when it’s the obvious solution?

Hour 1: Schools out and it's not for summer

Hour 1: Schools out and it's not for summer

Two major trends are reshaping Arizona education: districts cutting staff as enrollment and funding shrink, and a fresh look at merging or unifying school districts to stay afloat.

Trevor Halpern, CEO of Phoenix-based Halpern Residential at eXp

Trevor Halpern, CEO of Phoenix-based Halpern Residential at eXp

If you're buying a house in Phoenix, it's getting easier. If you're selling your house, is there still money to make? Trevor Halpern, founder of Halpern Residential joins The Chris & Joe show to discuss why. 

The Volley: Wild animals and seasonal jobs

The Volley: Wild animals and seasonal jobs

With these cool mornings, you may be tempted to put on a heavy sweater, pour a big cup of steaming hot coffee and go enjoy some peace on the patio. If you do, you will be eaten.