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The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastCrazy Democrat bills that will become law if AZ flips blue. Ep. 2331Will the Arizona Independent Party confuse Arizona Independent voters, Angela and I explain. I highlight crazy Democrat bills that will become law if AZ flips blue. An update on ICE, protests and illegal immigration.
2026-01-2843 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastRep. Nguyen fighting trafficking & standing for the 2nd Amendment!State Representative Quang Nguyen (R-LD1) returns to the show and discusses some of his bills that fight human trafficking, keeps Arizonans safe from sex offenders, drug traffickers and fights for the Second Amendment. He also weighs in on ICE, protestors and illegal immigration.
2026-01-2830 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastNew AZ GOP Chair, overdoses up, US out of WHO. Ep. 2340Angela joins me for updates including a new AZ GOP chair, a state budget that continues to grow and AZ AG growing controversy for comments on ICE. We also touch on the EU’s delusions of super power status, the US exiting the WHO, Omars wealth and more. Plus, the next controversy in Flagstaff, a Mormon temple.
2026-01-271h 08The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastSenator Rogers talks about banning red light cameras in Arizona. Ep. 2329Senator Wendy Rogers joined me in studio to talk about the potential of banning red light cameras in Arizona through a state wide vote. She updates us on AZ’s budget, her push for free hunting licenses for AZ Veterans, a fire district in Williams and a potential ban on landing fees at the states airports.
2026-01-2739 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastFLG Council-member votes against funding to fight sex trafficking Ep. 2328Starting off the first hour with former state rep. Bob Thorpe touching on Senator Kelly’s presidential aspirations. Rep. Walt Blackman’s bill to change the length of terms for state legislature. The craziness in Minnesota and arrests made for the protestors during a church service. Joe Galli returns with the details of a Flagstaff council meeting where one member voted against funding to help fight sex trafficking. We also touch on a proposed law to limit uses of accessory dwelling units.
2026-01-231h 26The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastBroaddus & Womble housing outlook 2026I chat with Kelly Broaddus, a Flagstaff Realtor and Evan Womble, a local contractor with High Caliber Construction about the Arizona and Flagstaff housing market, where it's at, where it may be heading and the affordability question. Kelly shares her concerns about lowering interest rates too low. I share my concerns about politicians meddling in the housing industry and Evan covers it from the construction side of the industry.
2026-01-2230 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastRep. Chaplik talks impacts on housing due to illegal immigration. Ep. 2327Arizona Representative (& candidate for Congress CD1) Joseph Chaplik returns to the program to discuss the impacts on the cost of housing due to illegal immigration. We also talk about several of his bills including a requirement for businesses to accept cash, a new state specialty plate and a push to move Arizona to a biennial budget process. Plus his bid to win the CD1 Congressional seat. https://www.josephchaplik.com
2026-01-2228 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastThe $3 meal, tax relief & China’s birth problem. Ep. 2326Angela joins me to discuss Arizona Governor Hobbs vetoing the GOP tax bill. I explain the downside to politicians pushing for “affordable housing”. Copper thieves in the copper state. The $3 meal is possible, Angela’s an expert on it. And China’s growing low birth rate problem.
2026-01-221h 22The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastAZ Republican Rep. Kupper drops anti free market housing bill Ep. 2323I’m in my tenth year doing this show and the leftist Democrats annoy me when they propose (and pass) anti constitutional, anti free market and socialist bills. But as my long time listeners know when Republicans drop idiotic bills, it infuriates me even more because I expect more from so called free market conservatives. Which leads me to rant for nearly an hour about the idiotic bill proposed by Arizona Republican Representative legislature Nick Kupper. His poorly written, ill-conceived, laden with huge downside, dumpster fire of a bill, HB 2325. Oh and the fact that corporate media is cheering it’...
2026-01-1642 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastFlagstaff Chamber’s Joe Galli & the HUGE cost of “sustainability” Ep. 2322Joe Galli with the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce talks about his recent visit to Greenland and its strategic importance. He breaks down the huge cost of sustainability, Governor Hobbs state of the state, over regulation, the minimum wage problem and more!
2026-01-151h 14The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastRep. Walt Blackman on ESA’s & Glenn Leest talks CA’s WEALTH tax. Ep. 2321Arizona Representative Walt Blackman gives a legislative update and critiques Governor Hobbs State of the State including her continued assault on the ESA program. I share some AZ news including the passing of former AZ Attorney General Mark Brnovich. Glenn Leest chimes in on four proposals, a 10% cap on credit card interest, a ban on investors buying homes, a wealth tax proposal and a bill to disallow members of Congress from buying stocks.
2026-01-141h 26The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastGovernor Hobbs State of the State Ep. 2320I break down Governor Katie Hobbs State of the State address including her very bad housing proposal and continued attacks on the ESA program. Olivia gives a review of Greenland while I discuss Greenland as the 51st state...here we go again!
2026-01-131h 26The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastCongressman Eli Crane talks Venezuela, food stamps & more!Congressman Eli Crane fresh out of a top secret congressional briefing gives us a DC update and shares his thoughts on Venezuela, Greenland, Cuba and Columbia. We also touch on food stamp reform, rebuilding at the north rim of the Grand Canyon, Secure Rural Schools Program, another government shutdown and more.
2026-01-0924 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastGreenland as a US territory? Angela and I break it down. Ep. 2318Angela and I talk about the prospects of Greenland becoming a US territory. Angela has data on the most popular states to move to. We even talk about the weather!
2026-01-0941 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastOlivia's Arizona desirability stats + Congressman Andy Biggs Ep. 2317Olivia has some stats including Arizona's position as a charitable state, Arizona's perception as a desirable state to live in and more. Congressman Andy Biggs checks in for a D.C. update before getting called away to a house vote. And a former Arizona politician gets sentenced for petition fraud.
2026-01-0843 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastSenator Wendy Rogers 2026 Arizona Legislative PreviewSenator Wendy Rogers shares her legislative list with least than a week until the session begins. Bills like campus carry, HOA bills, election integrity, infrastructure, the squatter bill and an outlook on the 2026 Arizona budget.
2026-01-0841 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastMark Haughwout's 2026 Arizona Legislative Preview Ep. 2316Angela starts off the show then Mark Haughwout joins us and he shares a bunch of bills he's unearthed that are being proposed at the Arizona Legislature.
2026-01-081h 26The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastAngela’s sad stats on 1st Amendment knowledge & Olivia’s New Years resolutions bust. Ep. 2315First show of 2026 as I enter my 10th year! Angela and I update you on new security measures on local governments, FLOCK no more, Senator Kelly’s video blowback and response and the sad state of constitutional knowledge in America. We also touch on food stamp reform and some new bills in AZ. Olivia shares her New Years resolution, social media use stats and an e-cig lawsuit in AZ.
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2026-01-061h 23The Jeff Oravits Show Podcast2025 Wrap-UP with the Oravits Family.An annual tradition, my family, Angela, Isabel, Olivia and Owen join me to review a big year in our household with a 5 week bucket list trip through Canada and Alaska, flying adventures and new adventures for some of the family. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone!
2025-12-241h 04The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastPastor Nathaniel Bradford & the Greatest Gift Ever GivenOlivia and I sat down with Pastor Nathaniel Bradford of Mountain View Church of Flagstaff and he shared his amazing story and the road from a very tough upbringing that initially led to violence, homelessness, and alcohol and drug use, but ultimately led to salvation through Jesus Christ and eventually becoming a pastor. This was one of my favorite interviews, as Pastor Nathaniel also shares the meaning of Christmas, biblical stories, and more.
0:20 Where does the word Christian come from?
10:06 A teenager on the streets.
13:25 Army time, disco balls & fighting.
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2025-12-191h 16The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastMy family tree...Jonestown, William the Conquerer & Rollo the VikingMy mother has done genealogy for decades and has traced our family tree centuries back with some amazing connections including William the Conquerer, Rollo the Viking, Amelia Earhart and the really tragic and creepy side with Jim Jones wife, Marceline Jones.
2025-12-1820 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastThe Feminist Collective Peer Review Controversy with Goldwater's Timothy MinellaTimothy Minella (Goldwaterinstitue.org) is a Senior Constitutionalism Fellow, Van Sittert Center for Constitutional Advocacy at the Goldwater Institute. He shares what he's unearthed in the peer review controversy at the American Political Science Review.
2025-12-1730 minThe Jeff Oravits Show Podcast"Love Your School" with Jenny ClarkJenny Clark Founder and CEO of LoveYourSchool.Org talks about the misinformation on ESA's, the advantage of competition in education and the future of school choice.
2025-12-1727 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastReducing holiday stress with Prudence HatchettPrudence Hatchett.org, Leadership Resilience Strategist and Mental Wellness Specialist gives tips on reducing holiday stress.
2025-12-1712 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastBruce Sidlinger, “ethnomathematics” the rise of tribalism & fall of western civilization.Entrepreneur, pilot and educator Bruce Sidlinger talks redistribution, the fall of western civilization, “ethnomathematics”, the Minnesota Somali scam and the rise of tribalism in America.
2025-12-1258 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastSenator Wendy Rogers Looks Ahead to 2026Senator Wendy Rogers joins me in studio for a broad ranging interview touching on Arizona’s political future, the 2026 Congressional race, proposed bills she’ll be pushing, election reform, infrastructure, education and much more!
2025-12-111h 06The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastArizona Senate President Warren PetersenSenator Warren Petersen gives an update on current lawsuits he's had to battle as Senate President including one in front of the Supreme Court. We touch on the upcoming legislative session and the 2026 election.
2025-12-1029 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastSuperintendent Tom Horne talks ESA’s, Dept. of Ed & State of AZ SchoolsSuperintendent Tom Horne returns to the show and talks ESA’s, Dept. of Ed & State of AZ Schools.
2025-12-0924 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastRob Wilson talks…narco subs, espionage, machine guns & ADU’s. Ep. 2291Rob Wilson is a 22 year Navy Veteran with top secret clearance, a planning & Zoning Commissioner, small business owner as well as a firearms expert with Timberline Firearms and Training.
0:13 Wind flying in Flagstaff, Arizona and the beautiful and calm Verde Valley.
1:00 Training people for carry concealed (CCW), machine guns and foreign travelers.
7:15 Foreign exchange students & espionage.
8:45 China’s theft of US tech.
10:40 UFO’s, narco submarine drug smuggling and tensions with Venezuela.
16:20 Rob’s reaction to AZ Senator Mark Kelly’s disobey “unlawful orders” video & Trump’s reaction...
2025-12-0341 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastMark Haughwout talks terrestrial & extraterrestrial aliens. Ep. 2290Never dull with mark Haughwout as we talk aliens (extraterrestrial) and then move on to illegal aliens (terrestrial) and assimilation into cultures. We also hit on bad customer service, cell phone dangers and intersex fish. English and 2nd language learners and the cost of teaching illegals. The downside to FLOCK cameras. DOGE is dead and it’s spending as usual with the debt accelerating.
2025-12-031h 27The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastMark Harris talks car dealerships, training mechanics & EV’s vs. gas powered cars.Mark Harris has been featured in several national automotive trade magazines and owns several car dealerships in Northern Arizona. He and I talk about building a business, the risks and rewards involved and the prospects for new entrepreneurs. Mark shares his insights on gas powered vehicles, hybrids and a glimpse into the EV future. Now Mark is focusing his efforts on training futures mechanics through a partnership with a local community college + doing some flying on the side.
2025-11-2137 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastSenator Mark Finchem talks political corruption, FISA warrants & SNAP reforms.I catch up with Senator Mark Finchem who shares info on audits going on in Arizona, “political corruption at its worst”, SNAP reforms, FLOCK license plate reading guardrails, Star Link and public safety and helping neighbors during Thanksgiving and Christmas.
2025-11-2145 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastFlagstaff Mayor Becky Daggett: Macy’s Day Parade, housing, water & FLOCK cameras.I catch up with Flagstaff Mayor Becky Daggett who’s heading to NYC to watch the NAU Marching Band in the Macy’s Day Parade. We also get into housing, the FLOCK camera system, a law enforcement shooting range, water issues, forest and fire issues and more.
2025-11-2037 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastCockfighting, dysfunctional congress and the “bathroom issue”. Ep. 2282Is wheel chair pre-boarding being abused? Angela and I break down some stats. A Cockfighting ring broken up in Arizona + we share our Juarez story. We delve into Congress and their continued dysfunction, with no hope in sight. A senator in AZ is pushing a voter initiative to address the “bathroom issue”.
2025-11-2043 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastUranium mining update with Curtis Moore and Matt GermansenAn update from the Pinyon mine in Northern Arizona with Curtis Moore and Matt Germansen, discussing the mines status, advances in nuclear energy, NAZ huge uranium deposits and more.
2025-11-1921 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastMark Haughwout…welfare, food stamps and obesity. Ep. 2281Mark Haughwout returns to the program after biking across Missouri and he’s fired up about welfare, food stamps and America’s obesity problem. We also touch on mandatory minimum sentences, $2,000 tariff rebate checks and more!
2025-11-191h 05The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastLessons learned from the shutdown with Bob Thorpe Ep. 2277Bob Thorpe and I update on the shutdown and were any lessons learned? How is it fair that essential workers had to work for no pay while furloughed workers stayed home and come back and get full pay? Arizona Democratic Rep. Adelita Grijalva sworn in. The penny is no more. Dow 48,000. The cost to rename the Dept. of War and more.
2025-11-131h 26The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastEnd of shutdown, flight chaos & 50 year mortgages. Ep. 2275Angela and I break down the latest on the shutdown, timelines and what was compromised to end (maybe?) the stalemate. We also touch on tariff rebate checks, 50 year mortgages and Pelosi’s exit. Olivia shares a “catfishing” story…something to do with dating apps??? Plus a proposal to split up California, a smoking ban and more.
2025-11-111h 11The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastUndaunted...Goldstar mom Ruth Mortenson shares stories of the men of 1st Battalion Fifth MarinesRuth Mortenson, a gold star mom and author of Undaunted: The Reunion of the Fighting Men, shares stories of the men of 1st Battalion Fifth Marines and how they have fared 20 years after leaving Iraq. She also discusses new treatments for PTSD and improvements at the VA.
2025-11-1114 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastCongressman Hamadeh talks shutdown, election results & cartels.Did last nights Democrat wins make a shutdown agreement harder to reach? Congressman Abraham Hamadeh gives an update on the shutdown, his take on last Tuesdays election results and his continued push to go after the cartels in Mexico.
2025-11-0614 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastRecord shutdown, election night predictions & Halloween as Trump in Flagstaff. Ep. 2271Angela and I break down election night possibilities including a socialist in NYC pushing rent control and government run grocery stores. I break down 1 year out and the potential for big changes in Arizona in 2026. We update you on the shutdown and prospects for an end this week. A UPS plane goes down in a fiery blaze in KY. Dave Ledbetter and his son Jesse share what it’s like trick or treating as President Trump in Flagstaff…and yes, some people would not give a 13 year old candy.
2025-11-051h 25The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastShutdown should (but won’t) be an inflection point on government programs. Ep. 2170Angela joins me with updates on SNAP funding while I pull out the stats on this massive government (taxpayer) program. Tomorrow’s Election Day and we preview a few of the local bond initiatives. Olivia shares some AZ news including an emu incident and I share a plane confiscation story and a parachute save in Sedona.
2025-11-041h 26The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastThe government shutdown, SNAP/bread & circuses episode 2266Angela and I spend most of the two hours talking government shutdown, people actively calling for stealing stuff because SNAP funding ending and other signs our society is royal messed up!
2025-10-311h 26The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastCongressman Andy Biggs talks government shutdown and the autopen. Ep. 2266Congressman Andy Biggs returns to the show and gives an update on the government shutdown and Biden’s autopen controversy. Olivia shares some animals nd rescue stories.
2025-10-2926 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastBruce Sidlinger & the promises government makes but doesn’t keep.Bruce Sidlinger joins me to discuss his frustrations with government promises made that they don’t keep including using information to collect extra fees with the Vector system and his concerns with the FLOCK license plate reading system.
2025-10-2943 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastFLG Chief Sean Connolly talks FLOCK & upcoming council meeting.Flagstaff Police Chief Sean Connolly talks about an upcoming meeting that may decide the future of Flagstaff's FLOCK license plate reading system. Chief Connolly discusses how the technology has helped his department solve cases and bring justice to victims. The system, which has been in place for the past year, is up for discussion by the Flagstaff City Council this week.
2025-10-2818 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastSenator Wendy Rogers talks floods, shutdowns & aviation.Senator Wendy Rogers returns to the show to talk about relief efforts for recent flooding in Arizona. We also talk about the fed shutdown and her push for detox programs. Senator Rogers also recently sat through a Flagstaff City Council meeting and shares what she thinks is a bad idea in the making. We also touch on aviation, local airports and more.
2025-10-2537 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastCongressman Paul Gosar Talks Shutdown, No Kings Rally & More!I chat with Congressman Paul Gosar of Arizona's 9th Congressional District to get his take on the fed shutdown. We get into complaints (legally) of Rep. Elect Adelita Grijalva not being sworn in, the No Kings rally's and the changing political landscape of Arizona.
2025-10-2436 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastWho’s running for congress in AZ? Ep. 2261Mark Haughwout joins me to share AZ education stats including poor test scores and low graduation rates. We also discuss Trumps renovation project, who’s running for Congress in AZ and dengue fever close to AZ.
2025-10-221h 26The Jeff Oravits Show Podcast274 Truck drivers pulled over in AZ can’t speak English! Ep. 2260Flagstaff see’s thousands protest Trump…but where were they for Biden’s executive orders? Truck drivers get pulled over in AZ and can’t even speak English (which is required). Dave Zorn sentenced, Angela wraps that one up. No Labels gets new label. Olivia shares a 1200 year old Jesus bread story.
2025-10-211h 26The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastCongressman Eli Crane talks shutdown, flooding & Russia escalation.I caught up with Congressman Eli Crane starting off with the state of the shutdown and where he see's this going. We also touch on the theatrics of Senator Kelly & Gallego in front of Speaker Johnsons office. Crane just visited Globe, AZ after massive flooding there while also introducing a bill which is getting bipartisan support to streamline the rebuilding of the north rim lodge. Congressman Crane shared his concerns about the Ukraine war and possible expanded involvement by the U.S. and the potential for an conflict with Russia.
2025-10-1617 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastRep. Selina Bliss protecting women’s sports & 2nd Amendment rights.Representative Selina Bliss (LD1) shares an update including her push to train and arm willing staff members in Arizona’s schools. The governor vetoed this but she’ll try again. We also discuss our mutual push to protect women’s sports. Plus budget talk, public safety, impacts of the fed shutdown and more.
2025-10-1428 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastDo animals sense floods? + The international garment black market. Ep. 2255Olivia and I share some stories of the flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Pricilla. We both ask if animals sense floods before they happen and share a couple of amazing stories out of Camp Verde, AZ. Olivia gives details on a church that gets ripped off by garment thieves and I raise concerns over the black market international garment disaster. The Navajo Tribal Council and President Nygren go to battle over the budget. We hit on Columbus Day and Indigenous People’s Day and a conflict that doesn’t have to exist and Olivia shares listener comments including one f...
2025-10-1443 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastDo security concerns mean fewer public meetings? Ep. 2251Angela and I talk about increased security of public officials and a nod from Sec. State Fontes regarding security spending by candidates. The AZ Supreme Court overturns a conviction of a guy who defended himself from roommate in his locked room. UA Senate rejects Trump dollars. The FED shutdown continues and Obamacare is at center. Plus a cat story, screwworm outbreak, schools closing in AZ and actress makes good on talk of leaving the country…but too bad for Ireland!
2025-10-081h 26The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastHow much will Coconino College expansion actually cost? Ep. 2250NAU Turning Point display table gets violently cleared off by a so called free speech proponent. Poll shows more people are willing to resort to violence for political change. Naked biker protests in Portland & why some states should split up. Angela breaks down the potential property taxes in Coconino County if a community college bond passes. Former AZ. AG Brnovich ambassadorship rejected by Trump Admin. 13 year old alleged wrong way drunk driving incident in Flagstaff. Uranium cleanup on Navajo Nation. Another hurricane to impact AZ.
2025-10-0743 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastFlagstaff Councilwoman Matthews talks FLOCK, shutdown, airport expansion & new hospital.Flagstaff City Councilwoman Lori Matthews talks about the Flagstaff airport and the possibility to expand it and bring dollars into FLG’s economy. Her thoughts on the Fed shutdown. We discuss the FLOCK camera controversy and an upcoming vote. We also hit on road improvements, a new city manager, housing issues and a potential hospital expansion or remodel in Flagstaff. Matthews also discusses her re-election campaign and the upcoming council race. You can sign her petition here http://www.lorimatthewsforflagstaff.com
2025-10-0738 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastBiggs BIG lead in AZ + Sedona Mayor Resigns over FLOCK Ep. 2246Angela and I break down a few big AZ items including Andy Biggs big lead according to one of several polls for the AZ gov. race and why Robson and now Schweikert (who just announced) should vie for Lt. Gov. plus, crazy weather in AZ, Sedona mayor resigns and more.
2025-10-0143 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastJudicial Watch wants to end Sedona’s “warning shot” policy.Mark Spencer of Judicial Watch joins me to share his organizations push to end Sedona’s “warning shot” policy and is concerned that lives will be put at risk with the city’s unusual policy. He also cites Shannons Law which he claims prohibits such a policy.
2025-09-2611 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastBrendan Trachsel opposes Flagstaff’s FLOCK cameras.Brendan Trachsel, a concerned citizen in Flagstaff has challenged the Flagstaff City Council to end the use of FLOCK cameras throughout the city and is concerned about privacy and 4th Amendment rights.
2025-09-2616 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastConcerned citizen challenges Yavapai County’s bathroom policy.William Searle, a concerned citizen in Yavapai County, challenged the Board of Supervisors to revise their bathroom policy, which allowed those born male to use the women’s bathroom.
2025-09-2518 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastCha-Ching! Goldwater Exposes the Hidden Ways Arizona Superintendents Cash InChristopher Thomas, Goldwater’s Director of Legal Strategy for Education Policy, joined me the discuss "The Hidden Ways Arizona School Superintendents Are Paid"...BIG buck$ through perks and benefits with one example reaching nearly $500,000 per year!
2025-09-2515 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastCormac Bowell & an Irish perspective on Trump, the U.S., gun rights & the E.U.Cormac Bowell chimes in from Ireland and shares his perspective on the U.S., President Trump, the E.U., gun rights in the US and Europe and the “TV Tax”.
2025-09-1948 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastAZ ban on offensive speech banned + dystopian toilets. Ep.Mark Haughwout and Oliva join me to discuss a crazy D.C. law that allows those as old as 24 to be charged as a juvenile. Plus Olivia unearths a strange story out of China about dystopian toilets. Alos, AZ Sec State rebuffed in attempt to stifle free speech a the polls.
2025-09-181h 26The Jeff Oravits Show Podcast$20 per hour min. wage & anti capitalistic attitude by youth. Ep. 2235Angela and I discuss a new poll where 75% of Democrats surveyed prefer socialism to capitalism. AZ minimum wage going up and 67% living paycheck to paycheck. Olivia shares details on a rare tornado in AZ, the Sedona mayor gets censured and reflections on our garage sale and a lack of reading.
2025-09-161h 25The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastESA Misinformation Corrected with Jenny Clark of Love Our SchoolJenny Clark of Love Our School talks ESA misinformation that opponents of school choice. She also shares the latest numbers, the state of our education system and more.
2025-09-1516 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastCharlie Kirks Assassination & Remembering 9-11 w. Rob WilsonRob Wilson and I spend time talking about the political assassination of Charlie Kirk. We also remember 9-11 after 24 years. Rob shares crime stats in America and Arizona. We explore the FLOCK license plate readers and a recent arrest made in Page as a result of the system. Flagstaff minimum wage heading up higher again. Inflation data is out and once again people are surprised by the uptick…I am not.
2025-09-121h 27The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastDr. Heiser of CCC talks $100,000,000 tech training bond. Ep. 2210Dr. Eric A. Heiser, President & CEO of Coconino Community College joined me to discuss the desperate need for technical training in specialized fields like nursing and construction. He also discusses a proposal Coconino County voters will decide on this November for a $100,000,000 bond to build a new campus on 4th Street in Flagstaff and additional facilities at their Lone Tree Campus to accommodate more technical training.
2025-09-1029 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastStreet racing, Grand Canyon death & Nepal unrest. Ep. 2209Angela updates us in hour 1 with an over the edge car death at the Grand Canyon, a camper death on the Mogollon Rim and some other “Debbie Downer” stuff. I hit on the uptick of street racing mobs throughout the country, an AZ real estate update and a potential trillion dollar tariff rebate.
2025-09-0943 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastFlagstaff P.D. Chief Connolly addresses the FLOCK camera controversy.Flagstaff Chief of Police Sean Connolly returns to the show to discuss the FLOCK license plate reader/camera controversy. He gives a history of the long running technology that is now becoming more commonplace in communities throughout the nation including Flagstaff. He discusses the technology, examples of kidnappers and other criminal activity that’s been thwarted because of the tech but also addresses privacy concerns that some have brought up. We also get into the growing number of scams Americans are now facing every day and how A.I. is also being used in scams. We also touch on Tr...
2025-09-0934 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastSenator Wendy Rogers on the AZ economy and Emily Pike tragedy. Ep. 2208Senator Wendy Rogers stops by the studio in Flagstaff to talk about the Arizona economy and how job growth has begun to slow. She shares info on changes that may be coming to AZ child Protective Services after the Emily Pike tragedy. She touches on her request from the Trump administration to investigate AZ election issues and much more!
2025-09-0640 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastJeff’s dream come true? The EPA & making “Gas Cans Great Again” ep. 2207Is it finally happening? I’ve been railing for years that if we can’t fix something as simple as the gas can, we can’t fix America. Now the EPA agrees and is working to “Make Gas Cans Great Again by Improving Flow”. Angela and I also discuss increased electric rates, bathroom issues in Yavapai County, Chagas disease, Rep. Ansari’s disconnect, the EV collapse, Gavin Newsom and his aspirations, vegetable powered mega yachts so billionaires can feel good and more!
2025-09-051h 26The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastWhy Jeff laughs at government run business retention & expansion organizations. Ep. 2006I start off with Dave Bianco & Stephen Ross of Rt. 66 Coin and Collectibles with a precious metals market update and also discuss Trump tariffs, debt, deficit spending, the Trump battle with the Federal Reserve and more. Olivia joins me with an update on an alleged bomb making raid in Camp Verde and shares her lost and now found tortoise story. I rant about why I think government run business retention/expansion organizations are laughable to business owners. Kelly Broaddus gives a real estate market update at the beginning of the 2nd hour with a discussion on the Trump (and o...
2025-09-041h 26The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastDave Bianco & Stephen Ross…gold, silver, fed spending & interest rate predictions.Dave Bianco & Stephen Ross of Rt. 66 Coin and Collectibles give a precious metals market update and also discuss Trump tariffs, debt, deficit spending, the Trump battle with the Federal Reserve and more.
2025-09-0419 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastA national housing emergency? Ep. 2205Angela and I weigh in on comments from the Trump Admin that they may declare a national housing emergency. Trump tariffs off again but heading to SCOTUS. Media was never concerned about Biden’s health but fixate on Trumps. Criminal defense attorney in 12 months in AZ? Hobbs and Legislature got Diamondbacks subsidy WAY WRONG! Flock camera controversy continues. And MORE!
2025-09-031h 26The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastBedbugs, radioactive shrimp + Tom Pearson talks carbon neutrality & regional plans. Ep 2201Angela and I start off with some news on SBA loans for fire victims, funding for downwinders and the recent “radioactive shrimp” scare. We also get into “traditional marriage” parades, moral decay, bedbugs and haboob detection equipment and other big issues impacting our world.
Chairman of Flagstaff First Tom Pearson joins me in the 2nd hour to warn about a regional plan process that appears to by quite one sided, the push by some cities for carbon neutrality despite the failures of this policy becoming more and more evident and thoughts on the Dragon Bravo Fire that...
2025-08-281h 26The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastScams, ancient civilizations and UTV deaths. Ep 2200Mark Haughwout and I break down an alleged equity stripping scam here in Arizona with elderly homeowners being targeted by scam artists. Should the government be taking equity stakes in private companies? Lower fire risks but monsoons cause widespread damage. John Davison shares info on a veterans stand down coming up Friday September 5 from 9am-2pm in Williams AZ + talks about 9-11, PTSD and veteran suicides. Olivia shares a sad story of someone trying to scam her over a lost pet and a new civilization.
2025-08-271h 26The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastCracker Barrel controversy & Trump stock buy with Glenn Leest. Ep. 2199Glenn Leest gives his perspective on the Cracker Barrel controversy and I chime in about companies that were but no longer are the in thing. Plus we get into woke and diversification. Glenn gives his thoughts on US investment into Intel, is it too much or a good thing for America? We also discuss the probability of interest rate cuts and more. I end the hour with an update on my pilot training and a big day this morning.
2025-08-2643 minThe Jeff Oravits Show Podcast“Garbage Cafe”, work requirement for welfare & armed drones. Ep. 2196Starting off with El Presidente, Olivia (more on that) discussing our nations lack of reading and a new study that shows, we aren’t reading! Angela and I hit on the so called “garbage cafes” and a new push for work for welfare requirements. We also discuss armed drones, raw milk and useless bigger warning labels.
2025-08-2158 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastClickbait and the dying legacy media + the ugliest public building? Ep. 2195Angela and I start with clickbait and the dying legacy media. A new town is born in Arizona. Was the pilot drunk? Are Flagstaff home prices falling? Virginia boys get suspended for confronting biological girl in boys locker room. An AZ town hall makes the ugliest list, but I have the true ugliest public building that didn’t make the list.
2025-08-2043 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastCongressman Eli Crane talks AZ fires, Trump/Putin & Big Beautiful BillI chat with Congressman Eli Crane and get his thoughts on the Trump/Putin meeting in Anchorage and what may be coming as a result. Crane updates us on the positive side of the big beautiful bill. We talk about his recent tour at the Grand Canyon and how we can make our forests healthier and fight fires with new tech and new ideas. Also, we discuss his bill to Defund the National Endowment for Democracy.
2025-08-2024 minThe Jeff Oravits Show PodcastIllegal “Cat Calls”, A.I. pre-crime in AZ & the FLOK camera controversy.Angela returns to the show after 1 week off with an update on the FLOK camera (license plate reader) controversy in Northern Arizona. I update you on the unending debt PLUS we share info on a new federal school tax credit. Olivia stops by with input on a new crime in Great Britain…”cat calls”. A kid in AZ gets suspended for writing what he called a joke that a school district took as a threat…but the “joke” was never emailed but flagged by A.I. before he deleted it. Ending with Olivia updating us on a potential screw worm issue i...
2025-08-191h 26The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastGovernment run grocery stores fail + ESA mis-info with Matt Beienburg of Goldwater Institute. Ep. 2192Mark Haughwout guest co-hosts with me discussing the failure of government run grocery stores (and other failed government ideas). Matt Beienburg of www.GoldwaterInstitute.org talks about the mis-info by national media regarding AZ’s innovative ESA program. We share a really bad article on EV’s loaded with mis-info. Janet Wessels, Dir. of LifeWise Academy in Flagstaff LifeWise.org/flagstaffunifiedaz shares info on a promising program that shares Biblical based life lessons to school kids (outside public schools but during the school day).
2025-08-151h 26The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastHigh tech fire fighting & fixing housing issues with Rob Wilson. Ep. 2191Rob Wilson of Timberline Firearms and Training spends the show with me talking about fighting fires with local aircraft and high tech, crime from DC to small communities, green energy causing high energy costs, how to address housing and homeless issues and a culture change in DC.
2025-08-141h 26The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastWill a new AZ initiative get our kids above 39% reading proficiency? Ep. 2189Trump federalizes DC police. A new plan to try and get AZ kids literate. The Tump-Putin summit. An AZ Ponzi scheme conviction. And Larry Behrens, communications director with PowertheFuture.Com talks energy needs with A.I. and an unrecognizable future just ten years from now.
2025-08-121h 26The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastLarry Behrens: A.I.'s insatiable energy needs spell increased rate$.Larry Behrens, communications director with PowertheFuture.com talks energy needs with A.I. and an unrecognizable future just ten years from now.
2025-08-1228 minThe Jeff Oravits Show Podcast100% CHIP tariff? Project BLUE dead + Andy Biggs. Ep. 2187Is a 100% chip tariff coming? Project Blue dead in AZ. Ultra processed foods over 50% US diet. Are government downpayment assistance programs worth it? Plus Congressman Andy Biggs.
2025-08-081h 26The Jeff Oravits Show PodcastCongressman Andy Biggs gives a fire update from the Grand Canyon.Congressman Andy Biggs chimes in from the Grand Canyon with a Dragon Bravo Fire update including fire status, decision making process on future fires, future tech that may help and more. We also discuss the Arizona governors race, the AZ economy and water issues.
2025-08-0816 minThe 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.
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