Shows
The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastFlock camera controversy in Flagstaff + AZ fire grows. Ep. 2186Angela and I spend time on a Flagstaff PD camera system that has some upset. The Dragon Bravo Fire grows, Prescott has a new mayor, a plane crash, a murder and a body found plus student debt grows.
2025-08-071h 26The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastBob Thorpe: Arizona data center draws opposition due to water. Ep. 2185Bob Thorpe (former 4 term AZ Representative) and I start off with fire updates, obesity issues & cancer and move on to huge data centers in AZ drawing opposition due to water usage. We also hit on a dog fighting ring busted, Disney vs. Dollywood, arrogant HOA’s and much more.
2025-08-061h 26The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastShould there be mortgage forbearance during “emergencies”? Ep. 2183Angela and I hit on a new proposal in the Senate to require mortgage forbearance during natural disasters and “emergencies”. The Dragon fire hits top 10 biggest ever in AZ. Plus radioactive wasps, dynamic pricing, the AZ governor race and more!
2025-08-011h 25The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastGDP bump, more tariffs & $1,000 BABY FUND. Ep. 2181An economic update with GDP numbers higher than expected, the Fed not lowering interest rates and Angela breaks down a $1,000 “BABY FUND” courtesy of the Big Beautiful Bill. Plus more tariffs this time on India, an update on the DC helicopter crash and a new Air Force One is on the way.
2025-07-311h 06The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastUranium mining in AZ & growing energy needs with Curtis Moore.An update on uranium mining in Northern Arizona and a discussion on our energy needs and the role nuclear power plays with our huge need for electricity with Curtis Moore, Sr. VP Marketing & Corporate Development for Energy Fuels.
2025-07-3117 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastOshkosh, Arizona copper mines & EU trade deals. Ep. 2179Angela and I start off with the EU trade deal, a new copper mine in Arizona and the not so public Federal Reserve. Olivia chimes in on heat related rescues, an idiot who left his kids in a car to go to the adult book store and a report from U-Haul on who/where people are moving to and from. My son Owen rounds out the show with a report from Oshkosh, Wisconsin and the worlds biggest aviation event.
2025-07-291h 26The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastSheriff Richard Mack and States RightsFormer Sheriff Richard Mack discusses Mack/Printz v US and the Supreme Court ruling that he won on the 10th amendment and the precedent that protects states over federal overreach.
2025-07-2423 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastFlagstaff Chamber's Joe Galli talks growing the economyJoe Galli from the Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce returns to the show to talk about how we can grow the economy, the impacts of small business on America and a prediction on tips and mush more.
2025-07-2438 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastJon Paxton talks preparedness and what if'sJon Paxton of the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office shares info on how to prepare your family for that what if scenario that you hope never happens.
2025-07-2318 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastReverend Neal Riggs talks freedom of speech for churchesReverend Neal Riggs talks about a past law that prohibits churches from weighing in on politics for fear of losing their non profit status and a push to end this limitation.
2025-07-2319 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastZach Ellman talks local economy & chili cook offSmall businessman Zach Ellman pays a visit to discuss the local economy and impacts of high wages, tariffs and more. He also talks about the upcoming Chili Cook Off.
2025-07-2343 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastSenator Rogers and Hobbs VetoesSenator Rogers stops by the studio for an extensive analysis of this year's legislative session, Hobbs record vetoes and the political landscape of AZ now and possibly this next election.
2025-07-2245 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastBillion $ lawsuits, BBQ raids and high accident rates. Ep. 2171Angela joins me to start off with info on medical debt forgiveness in AZ. Is another Dem. heading to DC from AZ? Who’s liable for your kids? Olivia talks about AZ high pedestrian accident rates + supposed best cities to live in. I talk about the Federal Reserves obscene billion$ palace and a billion airline lawsuit.
2025-07-171h 25The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastThe fire was “expertly handled” + Rip off America? Ep. 2170Inflation still a problem that doesn’t surprise any of us outside the people that report inflation. Olivia gives a fire update. Angela shares an article entitled “Rip Off America”. + “Expertly handled”? I get pretty ticked off with the national Parks fire comments.
2025-07-161h 26The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastGrand Canyon Lodge burns, plague death + an arrow through the head. Ep. 2169Angela and I share info on the fires burning north of the Grand Canyon and the destruction of the Grand Canyon Lodge. We share info on a plague death in NAZ. Governor Hobbs wants money for a border wall she opposed. Joe Galli stops by and discusses the economic impact of fires. SCOTUS says yes Trump can fire people. Olivia shares a new AZ animal cruelty law + an amazing story of surviving an arrow through the head.
2025-07-151h 25The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastKelly Broaddus and a "schizophrenic" real estate market.Kelly Broaddus returns to the show to give a real estate market update. She's seen about every market imaginable and calls the current market "schizophrenic". Take a listen as Kelly breaks it all down.
2025-07-1119 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastCongressman Andy Biggs talks deficits, Biden's Dr. & Hobbs vetoes.Congressman Andy Biggs returns to the show and shares his thoughts on the good and bad of the Big Beautiful Bill, the deficit outlook and more with a DC update. Biggs also shares his thoughts on bringing together the AZ Legislature if he's elected governor. Plus, an update on the hearing with Biden's doctor.
2025-07-1017 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastRep. Alexander Kolodin and #1 thing to improve elections in AZRep. Alexander Kolodin and #1 thing to improve elections in AZ plus Olivia shares the "affordable rental" spots in Arizona and I have data on home equity and the not so hidden potential tax hit (disclaimer, no tax advice, seek competent tax professionals, not me)
2025-07-0943 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastRep. David Marshall discusses Arizona’s energy futureRep. David Marshall discusses Arizona’s energy future plus shares his insight as to the dysfunction that occurred at the Arizona Legislature this session.
2025-07-0943 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastExtra fees for foreign visitors, most stolen & record homes sold in Flagstaff. Ep. 2164Starting off our post July 4th weekend with Angela and the University of PA changing course on transgender issue. Plus new tariffs, most stolen cars, robots taxis, troubling social media trend and more with Olivia in the second hour.
2025-07-081h 26The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastMost dangerous parks, smart rats & Ireland's solution to anchor babies. Ep. 2160Angela joins me for two hours of fun that ends with smart rats sniffing out landmines. But before that we get to America's most dangerous national parks, Cormac from Ireland sharing his countries "anchor baby" solution, a Big Beautiful Bill update and a whole lot more.
2025-07-031h 26The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastBen Delman talks about lack of solar in Trumps "Big Beautiful Bill"Ben Delman, Editorial Director at Solar United Neighbors, talks with me about the lack of solar incentives in Trumps "Big Beautiful Bill" and shares details on solar production, technology and its future.
2025-07-0313 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastGrover Norquist and the "Big Beautiful Bill"I talk with Grover Norquist, President of Americans for Tax Reform, about President Trumps "Big Beautiful Bill" including a discussion on extending tax cuts, increasing national defense and opening up America's natural resources.
2025-07-0317 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastBACK IN ARIZONA with No AZ gov. shutdown, “Big Beautiful Bills” & record travel expected this week. Ep. 2159Back in Flagstaff after our 5 week journey, but as we came into the state we saw the smoke from the Oak Ridge Fire and we also were reminded of the disgraceful state of roads in the northwestern part of the state. A budget update…spoiler, no government shutdown but the Diamond Backs got a sweetheart deal. Angela and I break all this down plus the “Big Beautiful Bill”, Canada capitulating again under Trumps pressure and record travel expected this week.
Olivia joins me for the 2nd hour with updates on heat related rescues and a paragli...2025-07-011h 26The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastIs an Arizona mileage tax coming?Olivia joins me with listener comments on fed lands being sold off. I touch on proposal to ban mileage taxes. An update on the AZ budget turmoil and a travel update from British Columbia.
2025-06-2538 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastSenator Wendy Rogers insights on Iran bombing and AZ budgetSenator Wendy Rogers shares her insights on President Trumps bombing of Iran. Rogers also discusses the chaos at the legislature over the budget and a potential government shutdown. She was also in Alaska and we talk shop on that too.
2025-06-2523 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastBack from the Arctic Ocean! We survived the Dempster "Highway".“We survived the Dempster Highway”. That’s the shirt my son Owen bought me for Father’s Day, a bit prematurely in hindsight. But not even halfway north on the all dirt 550 mile road (1,100 mile round trip) to the Arctic Ocean, we found ourselves stranded with a broken leaf spring at mile 225 in Eagle Plains, Yukon.
But thanks to some bush fixes, 5 tire fixes and with some help from some really nice locals and fellow travelers, we made the 7 day journey and share the story in this segment of the show.
2025-06-2115 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastFlat tires, broken leaf springs and the road out.Angela and I give an update from Eagle Plains, Yukon. We’ve got a broken leaf spring but thanks to some very helpful Canadian friends, we’ve got it fixed and will limp out today. Also got a flat tire yesterday as we try and exit the Dempster Highway in the Arctic Circle. Plus Angela and I give updates on fire risks, the state budget, Attorney General Mayes recent setback and win for Trump plus Olivia shares some travel stories as well.
2025-06-1843 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastFrom the Arctic Circle, travel stories & challenges & a budget conversation with Rep. Neal CarterSpeaker Pro-Tem of the Arizona House of Representatives Neal Carter breaks down the recently passed budget and discusses the differences between the house version, the senate version and what Governor Hobbs may do with the budget. He also talks about his bill, an antisemitism bill, that got vetoed by the governor.
Angela and I also share our travel stories including our “dip” in the Arctic Ocean, some travel difficulties and the challenges of the rough and wild Dempster Highway through the Arctic.
2025-06-1843 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastCongressman Biggs talks budget, Trump/Musk, LA riots and more.I catch up with Congressman Andy Biggs (AZ Gubernatorial candidate) about the recent LA riots, Hobbs reaction, the federal budget and his run for governor.
2025-06-1219 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastSenate President Petersen: Budget discussions, Hobbs flip flop and a Flagstaff eventI catch up with Senate President Warren Petersen and he gives a budget update, comments on Hobbs CCCP flip flop and shares an upcoming event in Flagstaff.
2025-06-1221 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastFrom north of Fairbanks: The Alaska “dream”, Governor Hobbs and bad eggs.Angela and I do the show from Chena Hot Springs, northeast of Fairbanks Alaska with updates on AZ Governor Hobbs China flip flop and bills vetoed. Angela shares a snake story and I share a story from a bush pilot making his way through Alaska.
2025-06-1143 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastFrom Alaska: Travel stories and updates from the road.My family joins me as we do our first show from the road just outside Fairbanks Alaska sharing details of our 17 days on the road. I also give some news updates including whats happening with local, state and federal budgets. New shows all week including an update from Senate President Warren Petersen. Email and comments or questions, talkwithjeff@icloud.com
2025-06-101h 21The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastSenate President Warren Petersen gives a budget update.Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen talks about the bills he’s most happy with so far, frustration over bills Hobbs has vetoed, “farms to housing”, the AZ ICE Act, 2026 ballot initiatives and the states budget.
2025-05-2225 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastCouncilmember Lori Matthews Flagstaff UpdateFlagstaff City Councilmember Lori Matthews gives an update on city construction projects, housing issues, the regional plan and the 2026 election.
As discussed, AZ petition link
https://apps.azsos.gov/apps/election/eps/op/
2025-05-2233 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastSenator Wendy Rogers talks Hobbs vetoes & legislative successes.Senator Wendy Rogers joins me in the studio to share some wins with several of her bills being signed by the governor. She also shares the frustration over Hobbs vetoing several of her pro Second Amendment bills. Plus an update on the states budget.
2025-05-1739 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastBob Thorpe's personal connection to the Menendez brother's trial. Ep. 2147Bob Thorpe shares his families personal connection to the Menendez brother's trial. Olivia talks about Arizona's safest and not safest cities. + Skiing in June in AZ. And being famous for being famous.
2025-05-151h 26The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastLand pirates in America & TRIPLE fee increases in “your national forest”. Ep. 2146Angela joins me for the first two hours frustrated at triple fee increases proposed to get into “your national forest”. Land pirates rob and pillage in America, Congress continues its drunken spending ways, Hobbs vetoes 36 more bills but signs my “engineering standards” bill (thanks Senator Wendy Rogers). Olivia joins me in the third hour with comments including the benefits of trade schools and Cormac shares the veto process in Ireland. We end with an issue over uranium transport and new inflation numbers show eggs are a little less expensive.
2025-05-142h 08The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastLen Anderson shares prospects fresh off his Africa trip.My son Owen and my father-in-law joins me after his trip to South Africa to share his insights on the impacts of the US economy on other nations, refugees, poverty and hunting big game in Africa.
2025-05-1341 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastDo you need a college degree? Ep. 2145Angela joins me for this hour as we celebrate our daughter graduating NAU. But do you need a college degree and are companies pushing for this like they have in past? Angela shares some insight and I’ve got the numbers.
2025-05-1341 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastBruce Sidlinger: Random law enforcement, the last chance with Trump and why Europe is lost.Bruce Sidlinger updates us on random law enforcement, the last chance with Trump, why Europe is lost and DEI gone way wrong.
2025-05-081h 21The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastRunaway kangaroos, horses in the mud, Meat Loaf and more with Olivia’s take.Olivia joins me and Bob Thorpe with her take on several stories including animals lost, stuck and rescued, a Japanese man rescued twice and Meat Loaf!
2025-05-0238 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastRepresentative Joseph Chaplik, too many bills, too many lobbyists.Representative Joseph Chaplik compares Arizona to other states as we enter 100 days in the legislative session and points out the massive amount of bills, lobbyist influences over the legislature and a medical bill he voted against that he says lowers requirements for foreign medical professionals practicing in the state.
2025-05-0233 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastSupervisor Tammy Ontiveros, Arizonans losing insurance coverage.Coconino County Supervisor Tammy Ontiveros shares concerns about people losing insurance throughout Arizona due to wild fire risk. What’s going on and what can residents of the state do?
2025-05-0231 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastFormer Flagstaff Mayor Jerry Nabours. This has all happened before. Ep. 2135The more things change, the more they stay the same. Former Flagstaff Mayor Jerry Nabours shares some presidential history, talks about past Flagstaff politics and the state of it today and, as a retried attorney, shares his disgust of a judge violating immigration law.
Angela joins me in hour two with sentencing for a corrupt former member of congress, vacation trends, some stupid criminal stuff and I share a boating gone airborne story out of Lake Havasu.
2025-04-291h 25The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastChief Todd Miller & Alfredo Villa talk WILDFIRE preparedness.Chief Todd Miller of the Highlands Fire District and Alfredo Villa, a firefighter & paramedic join me to discuss Wildfire Preparedness Day coming up on April 26th, 9:00 AM at Station 23 in Mountainaire.
2025-04-2523 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastDave & Jesse Ledbetter, restaurant trends, kids and tech.Business owner Dave Ledbetter (NimarcosPizza.com) shares his insights as to the changes going on in the restaurant business with new trends including pizza drive thru’s. His son Jesse shares details on kids and tech, smart phones in schools and more.
2025-04-2413 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastYavapai County Supervisor Nikki CheckSupervisor Nikki Check talks about a proposed bond for the expansion of Embry-Riddle, the county's planning efforts (zoning ordinance update, rural services master plan, verde valley master transportation plan ), a bit about the budgeting process and more.
2025-04-2425 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastEric Boatner makes talking insurance fun!Eric Boatner of All State Agency out of Flagstaff shares info on insurance increases due to wildfires, cost to rebuild, fire safety, facts on auto insurance I didn’t know and a lot more. He actually made talking insurance very interesting.
2025-04-2422 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastHousing update with Evan Womble & Glenn LeestEvan Womble, Managing Director at High Caliber Construction and Glenn Leest of WT Wealth Management give an update on the housing market, impacts of tariffs, cost to build, trends in building and more with a Northern Arizona angle.
2025-04-2425 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastYouTube at 20, flight training and some pop in guests! Ep. 2132Stating off with some flight training tales with Bob Thorpe and a pop in with Mark Haughwout. Dave Ledbetter stops by with his son Jessie who shares a Gen-Z perspective on technology impacts on youth. Bob and I hit on drones and Olivia talks AI and intellectual property rights. + Why Andy Biggs is the real deal in the AZ governors race.
2025-04-242h 09The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastBruce Sidlinger, morality turned upside down.Bruce Sidlinger returns to the show and shares several examples of moral decay in western civilization. How do you fix a country without traditional morals? Plus Bruce asks if non-citizens should get constitutional due-process. Finally, what is an astronaut?
2025-04-1742 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastSenator Wendy Rogers, protecting America from China tech theft.Senator Wendy Rogers returns to the show and starts off with an update on the “Stolen Valor” bill. Rogers also discusses her continued push to ban photo radar in Arizona, protecting America’s tech from China’s theft, raising small claims limits and making small business life easier.
2025-04-1731 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastCollege professor proposes the AZ “LEGISLATURE” provide new HVAC systems. Ep. 2125I start off with an AZ news wrap. Next up Angela joins me and we hit on a requirement to actually work to get tax payer funded freebies! We also touch on an Arizona push to go back to hand counting ballots. Olivia returns with several stories including a professor that wants the “legislature” to upgrade everyones HVAC system.
2025-04-152h 08The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastBruce Sidlinger’s China insights + Joe Galli talks Hobbs fiscal mismanagement. Ep.Starting off with Bruce Sidlinger’s experience in China (1:00) and endgame plan on the tariffs. An Arizona news (44:00) wrap-up. Joe Galli (65:00) from the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce shares astounding details of AZ Governor Hobbs mismanagement of state funds & a local perspective on impacts of tariffs.
2025-04-112h 09The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastHands off our “FREE STUFF” protests + Camp Verde Mayor Dee Jenkins. Ep. 2120Angela and I start off with the protests that erupted around the US this past weekend…hands off our “FREE STUFF”! SCOTUS sides with Trump on DEI cuts. Arizonan arrested in India for social media stunt. A bill in AZ to require hotels to disclose if they’re housing homeless. Camp Verde Mayor Dee Jenkins joins me for an update on housing, RV parks, water, fire risks and more.
2025-04-082h 08The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastFlagstaff Mayor Becky Daggett Talks HousingFlagstaff Mayor Becky Daggett gives an update and talks housing issues, budgets and more.
2025-04-0427 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastSheriff Bret Axlund shares details of a Flagstaff sex trafficking stingCoconino County Sheriff Bret Axlund shares details of the recent Flagstaff sex trafficking operation that nabbed dozens including allegations of the trafficking of minors. We also talk about patrolling our forests to prevent fires and a violent crime increase in the county and more.
2025-04-0328 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastCongressman Eli Crane talks activist judges, DOGE & tariffs.Congressman Eli Crane talks activist judges, DOGE & tariffs.
2025-04-0318 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastTesla road rage, train mishaps & bad illegal kicked out! Ep. 2115A busy show with updates on 2 congressional races in Arizona, Angela shares a possible case of Tesla road rage in Flagstaff, Michael Infanzon with AZ Citizens Defense League gives us the good and bad of this sessions 46 Second Amendment Bills and Olivia shares a comment on tips and Trumps plan to cut down a tree from the 1800’s and the crazy reaction!
2025-04-012h 12The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastDeporting criminals to El Salvador jails with Glenn Leest Ep 2113Glenn Leest joins me with a discussion on deporting illegal alien criminals to El Salvador where they are incarcerating them. Glenn and I also discuss the latest tariffs from President Trump, this time imported autos at 25% and what impact that may have. Glenn and I also touch quickly on tax time rapidly approaching.
2025-03-2843 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastSenate President Warren Petersen talks about Governor Hobbs budget mismanagement.Senate President Warren Petersen talks about the mismanagement of the states budget by Governor Katie Hobbs. He also shares details on his meetings with the head of the EPA Lee Zeldin and US AG Pam Bondi.
2025-03-2517 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastHere we go again…FED claims “transitory tariff” inflation. Ep. 21070:00 Angela and I start off with more tax increase attempts by AZ cities to make up for supposed “budget shortfalls” and I share why your city should not belong to the Arizona League of Towns and Cities. I also give you some insights on how your city/town often works against your best interests.
39:00 After many years, AZ performs first execution.
43:30 Our solution (at least a possible option) to create more affordable housing options. Yes it includes races, homesteading, moving and utilizing run down old homes throughout America.
71:30 Should all AZ races be partisa...2025-03-202h 09The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastWilliams Mayor Don Dent & Aidan Johnston with Gun Owners of America. Ep. 21060:00 Judge rules…job for life in government?
5:00 Williams Mayor Don Dent talks small towns, housing issues, vacation rentals and historic Rt. 66.
36:45 SpaceX to the rescue!
42:45 Bill proposal to build housing on church property
48:20 Aidan Johnston with Gun Owners of America shares disturbing anti 2nd Amendment activity from the NIH and some good and bad news.
68:00 Musk haters burning stuff down in Vegas and AZ Supreme Court using AI avatars
81:44 A day late…Cormac from Ireland shares what a traditional St. Patricks Day meal consists of
2025-03-191h 25The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastLarry Behrens: GREEN EV cheerleader Sen. Mark Kelly trades Tesla for Tahoe. + Rep. Neal Carter talks Hobbs budget mi$-management! Ep.0:00 AOC, the “new DEM leader”…told you so, years ago!
8:40 INTERVIEW with Larry Behrens: GREEN EV cheerleader Senator Mark Kelly trades Tesla for Tahoe.
44:00 Check your change, Angela just scored BIG time!
55:00 INTERVIEW with Representative Neal Carter. Governor Hobbs financial mismanagement reaches a new level.
70:00 Prediction, some government agencies may make life unpleasant intentionally. Popular AZ location limits access.
86:30 Olivia shares an email concern over trading government land in AZ, a take on the new Snow White, a pay increase at the AZ Legislature and more.
2025-03-182h 09The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastSenator Shawnna Bolick talks cell phones & kids, eggs & affordable housingBanning cell phones in schools, trying to get egg costs down, affordable housing, transparency in government and more with Senator Shawnna Bolick.
2025-03-1531 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastIt’s been a bull market in government for a long time. Ep. 2103Angela joins me in the search for corned beef, vacation rentals are only a small part of the problem, AZ AG embarrasses Arizona, is the bull market in government over???, calm down about the weather and ruining secret spots.
2025-03-141h 27The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastArizona Rep. Leo Biasiucci pushes to reform FOOD STAMP program.Representative Leo Biasiucci talks with me about making our kids school lunches healthy, limiting grocery taxes and reforming the food stamp program.
2025-03-1321 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastSenator Bolick talks restricting cell phones in schools + Congressman Andy Biggs Ep. 2101I start off with Congressman Andy Biggs with a DC and Arizona update. An interview and update from Flagstaff Councilwoman Lori Matthews on housing. Senator Shawnna Bolick talks about a bill limiting cell phone use in AZ classrooms.
2025-03-121h 26The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastCongressman Crane, Rep. Marshall and a housing update! Ep. 2100A really busy show with Congressman Eli Crane giving a big DC update. Representative David Marshall gives a legislative update including allowing law enforcement to shoot down cartel drones. Kelly Broaddus gives a real estate update and Dave Bianco of Rt. 66 Coin and Collectibles talks impacts of inflation due to tariffs.
2025-03-112h 10The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastSenator WendyRogers gives a Legislative Update Ep. 2099Senator WendyRogers gives a legislative update on a snowy Northern Arizona day including her “Defend the Guard” bill.
2025-03-0843 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastOver $15,000,000 in government leases canceled in AZ…it’s a GOVERNMENT depression! Ep. 2098Bob Thorpe joins me to share President Trump canceling 24 government leases in AZ totaling over $15,000,000 per year (minimum). Bipartisan censure of Rep. Green for being a 2 year old during Trump’s speech. Olivia shares a car rental nightmare and her inaccurate weather forecast.
2025-03-071h 25The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastCongresswoman Ansari embarrasses AZ + Superintendent Tom Horne talks ESA’s. Ep. 2097Angela and I talk about Trumps address to Congress and Arizona Congresswoman Ansari embarrassing our state with her walkout. We break down AZ property ownership or lack thereof and how to fix the land shortage in America’s 6th largest state. Superintendent of Public Instruction for Arizona Tom Horne joins me to discuss dismantling the Dept. of Education, teacher pay and ESA’s.
2025-03-061h 26The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastSuperintendent Tom Horne talks dismantling the Dept. of EducationSuperintendent of Public Instruction for Arizona Tom Horne joins me to discuss dismantling the Dept. of Education, teacher pay and ESA’s.
2025-03-0610 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastBillions more being investing in AZ. Ep. 2096Mark Haughwout joins me with a preview of Trumps address to congress. Billions more being invested into AZ, Zelensky reverses course and work from home government ban.
2025-03-051h 26The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastThe attempt to bankrupt America failed on Friday. Ep. 2095Angela driving the Mini Cooper in the snow, bankrupting America on a Friday, stupidly hanging the flag upside down, tariffs, “Gulf of America”, push to remove “revenge porn”, nowhere “really sucks” in AZ*, a shout out to the folks at The Bullpen in Camp Verde, some real estate talk, Zelensky gets smacked down at the White House, DEI in AZ and more!
2025-03-041h 25The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastRep. Chaplik’s cash bill & Michael Infanzon pro 2nd Amendment push. Ep. 2092I talk with Representative Joseph Chaplik (3:00) about his cash bill. Angela talks “golden visas” (24:00) and the budget. Michael Infanzon talks (55:00) pro-2nd Amendment legislation in AZ.
2025-02-271h 25The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastRep. Walt Blackman AZ budget talk + Olivia w. romance scams & Apple’s $1/2 trillion. Ep. 2091I catch up with Representative Walt Blackman to talk about Arizona’s state budget and a large amount of money that’s been misspent. We also get into his bill to help encourage those seeking an abortion to not get one and instead offer help during the pregnancy and post pregnancy with job opportunities and other assistance.
Olivia joins me to share an upcoming theater production, romance scams, Apple investing half a trillion and water bottle thefts.
2025-02-2641 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastRob Wilson, Arizona bill to shoot down cartel drones. Ep. 2090Rob Wilson shares a Trump/Musk DOGE chainsaw update, a push in Arizona to shield law enforcement from liability if they shoot down cartel drones, big changes at FBI and ATF and braindead language out of Wisconsin.
2025-02-251h 26The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastAn update with AZ Speaker of the House Steve Montenegro Ep. 2089Speaker of the Arizona House of Representatives Steve Montenegro gives an update on some critical bills at the legislature including election reform, keeping foreign money out of our elections, standing up to the Mexican drug cartels and a push to end DEI at Arizona's universities.
2025-02-2219 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastAZ Rep. Leo Biasiucci pushes to reform SNAP…it’s time for rice and beans! Ep. 2088Angela joins me to discuss a push by Rep. Leo Biasiucci pushing to reform the FOOD STAMP program in Arizona. We agree, SNAP should be basics, rice and beans when on welfare. DOGE continues to kick ass! Keep it going, cut all you can. Trump continues to irritate those walking in circles protesting the cutting of corrupt federal expenditures. + we break down Rep. Chaplik’s push to reign in people begging on the little median strips between busy traffic lanes.
2025-02-211h 26The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastCongressman Abe Hamadeh talks tariffs, border, DOGE & more!Congressman Abe Hamadeh joins me for a D.C. update talking tariffs, DOGE, the cartels, Europe and our international presence, USAid and more.
2025-02-2118 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastCongressman Abe Hamadeh + NAZ uranium w. Curtis MooreI start off with an update from Curtis Moore of Energy Fuels with an update on the Pinyon Mine in Northern Arizona, an agreement with the Navajo Nation, protests over uranium and a very interesting account of the process from mining to actual enrichment of uranium for power generation.
Next up, Congressman Abe Hamadeh joins me for a D.C. update talking tariffs, DOGE, the cartels, Europe and our international presence, USAid and more.
Finishing up with Olivia and the most dangerous roads in the US, 5 in Arizona, a push to rid...2025-02-201h 26The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastDoesn’t the left ever get tired of protesting? Ep. 2086A busy Arizona day on the show with Mark Haughwout and I discussing Governor Hobbs veto of a common sense election change with her first veto of the year…many more to come. Tump/Musk protests in Phoenix and Flagstaff and the left that never tires of protesting. A Canada and Flagstaff plane crash, a rescue in Sedona, a bill making “Howdy” AZ’s official greeting and much more.
2025-02-191h 26The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastJoe Galli, the Arizona budget & where’d a couple hundred million go? Ep. 2084Joe Galli (from Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce) gives us a legislative update, talks housing and shares info about a budget shortfall and hundreds of millions that the state is now short.
2025-02-1543 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastBob Thorpe fights sanctuary city push in Flagstaff. Ep. 2083Former state rep. Bob Thorpe joins Mark and I to talk about a push by some to make Flagstaff a sanctuary city. Plus we hit on birthright citizenship, fire issues and the so called “fake electors”.
2025-02-141h 26The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastLori Matthews & the “speed of government” + Paul Winfree AI, debt & growth.I start off with an update on the Arizona governor’s race.
Flagstaff city council member Lori Matthews returns to the show to talk forest fires, housing and more.
Inflation is still a problem and why interest rates aren’t going down.
Olivia shares the crazy story of federal employees pushing paper in a mine.
President and CEO of the Economic Policy Innovation Center (and former Trump staffer) Paul Winfree talks AI, tariffs, growing the economy and more.
2025-02-131h 26The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastAZ GOP Chair Gina Swoboda & how to win in 2026!I talk with the Arizona Chair of the Republican Party, Gina Swoboda about winning the governorship in 2026, fixing Arizona’s slow counting when it comes to elections, the impact President Trump is having on AZ and the USA and much more.
2025-02-1328 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastDaniel Turner talks “Energy Emergency” + end of legislative immunity in AZ? Ep. 2080I start the week off with a couple of bills making their way through the Arizona Legislature including a push to limit unemployment based off the unemployment rate and a push to end legislative immunity. Daniel Turner of Power the Future gives an update on America’s energy production, Trump and the energy emergency plus a reality check on how long these changes take to implement.
Angela joins me to talk about the end of the penny. We go over some more proposed AZ legislation including a possible end of statewide enforcement of certain firearms and...2025-02-111h 26The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastSenate President Warren Petersen talks election reform.I sat down at the capitol with Senate President Warren Petersen for an update on election reform, immigration issues, legal battles in Arizona and more.
2025-02-0613 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastRob Wilson, new leaders, same old story with the Democrats. Ep. 2076Rob Wilson joins me, DOGE taking hold, is it too late though? DNC picks its new leaders, but it’s the same old story. Rob also shares tales from the sustainability department, harboring illegals and more.
2025-02-051h 26The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastBruce Sidlinger, “the government still has floppy drives in the tower”. Ep. 2075Starting off with Angela and an update on Mexico falling to Trumps demands not 2 days after they were made. Plus, Panama backs down and the US is set to take over management of the canal. Trump continues to overwhelm the system. Angela and I also discuss a proposal to ban grocery taxes in Arizona and a not so good proposal to subsidize a stadium with tax dollars.
Aviation expert Bruce Sidlinger joins me during the second hour with a perspective on recent airline tragedies that were sadly predicted and how we can fix this industry mo...2025-02-041h 26The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastSenator Rogers gives a legislative update from the capitol.I sat down with Senator Wendy Rogers in her office at the capitol in Phoenix for a legislative update. She also shares her experience at the Trump inauguration.
2025-02-0325 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastKelly Broaddus NAZ real estate update + Leest talks DeepSeek. Ep 2072.Starting off with Angela sharing stats on Arizona’s electrical and energy needs. Kelly Broaddus gives a real estate market update. Glenn Leest and Mark Haughwout talk AI and DeepSeek. Olivia shares a proposed ban on processed foods in AZ schools.
2025-01-301h 26The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastGoldwater sues over AZ Hollywood subsidies & Glenn Leest on Trump & the economy. Ep. 2071Mark Haughwout and I start off with a Trump update followed by Joe Setyon of the Goldwater Institute and their battle against Hollywood subsidies on the backs of AZ taxpayers. Glenn Leest of WT Wealth Management joins us to discuss the impacts of Trumps first week on the economy.
2025-01-291h 26The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastTrump’s overwhelming the system & they don’t know what to do. Ep. 2070Angela joins me to recap Trumps weekend actions including continued deportations of illegals, the Colombia showdown and astounding data showing 7% of births in US from illegal parents.
We also hit on
Trump and no taxes
2 genders for passports
Hurricane winds on the peaks
59% Americans don’t have $1,000
Nearly 1/4 AZ schools in financial trouble
CIA: Covid from a lab leak
•⁃Trump freezes foreign aid
2025-01-281h 26The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastKarrin Taylor Robson has a “RELATABILITY” problem. Ep. 2069Angela and I start off with a Northern Arizona School District who’s thwarting Trumps illegal immigrant enforcement. I explain why I think Karrin Taylor Robson has a “relatability” issue with the average voter, especially in rural AZ and why I have thrown my support behind Andy Biggs. We also hit on the ATF defying Trumps DEI order, Fauci losing his security detail and a bill to end taxes on tips.
2025-01-2543 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastAndy Biggs talks AZ Governors race 26’ + Rep. Walt Blackman Legislative update. Ep. 2068Starting off with Sedona declaring a “housing shortage emergency”
I talk with Congressman Andy Biggs who’s considering a run for AZ governor & he updates us on what’s happening in DC including Trumps executive orders.
I-11 on hold for now?
Representative Walt Blackman talks AZ budget and pushing back against abortion.
I end with AZ getting an F and how I’m proud of that.
2025-01-241h 26The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastRep. Walt Blackman Legislative updateRepresentative Walt Blackman talks AZ budget and pushing back against abortion.
2025-01-2415 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastMy interview with Congressman Andy Biggs discussing a possible run for AZ governor.I talk with Congressman Andy Biggs who’s considering a run for AZ governor & he updates us on what’s happening in DC including Trumps executive orders.
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