A typical Thanksgivig dinner for 10 will cost about $58 this year, a new report finds — down around 5% from last year but up nearly 20% in unadjusted dollars from 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic. The price is up a little in Arizona, Chris and Joe explain what really matters when it comes to the cost of your feast.   

Touching on the other big headlines and asking life’s most important questions. Chris and Joe tickle your brain bone with stories on tofurkey, turkey's, and more!  

The day after Thanksgiving is notoriously the busiest day of the year for plumbers, and it’s no joke—it’s known as “Brown Friday.” Yelp’s search query data even revealed a 99% surge in "request a quote" service bookings for plumbers the day after Thanksgiving! It makes sense when you think about what happens on Turkey Day – from overworked garbage disposals to the increased demand on hot water systems as holiday hosts entertain guests –it’s the perfect recipe for a plumbing disaster. Brian...

Why is the holiday season the best time to scam someone? Chris and Joe break it down and give you solutions to keey you safe.   

One week away from Thanksgiving and the holiday season looming, police are warning residents eager to check items off their shopping lists to remain vigilant for possible scams, especially those buying and selling items on e-commerce exchanges.  Chris and Joe try to keep you safe!  

Private or public engagements to Glicked, the guys touch on today's top headlines.

How much does it cost to be successful? Chris and Joe talk about generational difference when it comes to determing success.

Today Chris and Joe breakdown why you should wear your political leanings when on the dating scene.

Does your political view affect your dating life? Chris and Joe breakdown dating and family with differing political views.

How much can you expect to pay for your Thanksgiving feast? The American Farm Bureau Federation said the estimated cost of a Thanksgiving dinner for 10 people will be 5% lower than a year ago, according to an analysis released Wednesday. The price drop comes after a 4.5% decrease in 2023 compared to 2022 prices.

Hundreds of cans of booze spilled onto the Loop 303 in the West Valley at Northern Parkway, what food/beverage item do you wish spilled onto the freeway if you could secure a few?

Director of Public Relations at St. Mary's Food Bank, Jerry Brown, joins the Chris & Joe Show to discuss St. Mary's Food Bank Turkey Drive and how you can help families across the valley have a brighter Thanksgiving holiday.

Why should you care about an Arizona town of 5,300 people’s financial woes.

Guadalupe spends an average of $1 million more than it earns each year. If nothing changes, it's slated to run out of money in 2031 and there’s no clear solution in sight. Don’t fool yourself, if it can happen to Guadalupe, it can happen to your city too.

If you’re new to the Chris and Joe Show, we’re honored that you are checking in.  If you’ve been with us for a while you know we’ve been following the horrible unsolved murder of Tempe’s Mercedes Vega.  This week, authorities made an arrest in that case and we’ve invited Vega’s mother, Erika Pillsbury, back to the show to take us behind the scenes as the investigation unfolded.

If you opened a newspaper today, you are in the minority of people, BUT you would’ve seen stories that talked football, wrestling and street beers.  Why these headlines need your attention is  in our Volley, on the Chris and Joe Show.

If you’re new to the Chris and Joe Show, we’re honored that you are checking in.  If you’ve been with us for a while you know we’ve been following the horrible unsolved murder of Tempe’s Mercedes Vega.  This week, authorities made an arrest in that case and we’ve invited Vega’s mother, Erika Pillsbury, back to the show to take us behind the scenes as the investigation unfolded.  She joins us on the Chris and Joe Show.

Some Califerners heading East might be surprised to learn one of their biggest complaints on the left coast isn’t a whole lot better when they hit the desert.  The pains of homeownership are on the Chris and Joe Show.

On today's why. Why is Arizona so appealing considering we lack coastline AND have income tax? 

Chris interviews Arminta Syed, transportation planner for Maricopa Association of Governments, about Prop 479 and what it means for the future or the West Valley.

After you hear the other stories that might otherwise slip through the cracks, you might be led to believe the sky is falling, or that hackers are evedrywhere. You might even start rethinking whether or not you can afford to expand your four-legged family. Such dour news in today's headline volley.

Steve Goldstein and Chris breakdown what  prop 479 means for the West Valley. With an interview with Arminta Syed, the impact of 479 is fully brokendown on today's Chris and Joe Show.

Why do both sides of the voucher debate need to cool their jets fpr another fived years?

From people taking advantage of teh EAS program to supporters seeking help, today on the Chris and Joe show its all about the voucher program. Steve Goldstein and Chris breakdown the pros and cons of the program and what's to come.