The Chris and Joe Show

Why are they on the loose in the Grand Canyon State? The Chris and Joe Show. 

Why are prosecutors cutting deals with youth violence suspects and alleged Gilbert Goons?Instead of getting prison time, the first to plea out are getting sentences of probation and 100 hours of community service.

In today's Volley, Chris and Joe discuss office space, dog ownership and bear hunts!

Maricopa County prosecutors said they will not seek the death penalty for the three eligible suspects in the Preston Lord murder case. This comes on the heels of a few cases involving alleged Goons receiving sentences that only included community service and probation. 

Arizona State Representative Analise Ortiz joins Chris and Joe and explains why HB 2720, the "casita bill" is a good step in the right direction to solving the Valley's housing crisis. 

On today's What's the Why, the Arizona legislature passes the “casita bill” which would allow certain homeowners to build accessory dwelling units on their property without so much red tape.  Some say it won’t help and others say it doesn’t go far enough. Arizona State Representative Analise Ortiz joins Chris and Joe and says it's a step in the right di

House Bill 2720, dubbed the "casita bill," is the latest legislative effort to address the state's housing crisis by requiring Arizona cities to allow accessory dwelling units, or ADUs. According to a 2022 legislative study, Arizona is short about 270,000 housing units, and the state's population has only grown since. Does this bill do enough to help the Valley's housing shortage?

A Republican-backed plan to convince voters to duplicate federal immigration enforcement by letting police officers arrest migrants and Arizona judges deport them could end up costing the state at least $325 million every year.

Many cities have pretty well defined identities.  Places like San Francisco, Vegas, New York, LA are all well known for very specific things. But Phoenix, our identity is sunshine.

Does being a test city put our residents in danger?