The Jeff Oravits Show Podcast

#1504: Senator Wendy Rogers, what will AZ look like with Hobbs as Governor? + Recount? 6 weeks of waiting? AND a listener is done with Trump. #1504: Tuesday, November 15, 2022 0:00-35:18 Senator Wendy Rogers gives an election update and shares some ideas on how to fix Arizona's election process. Plus, Rogers talks about a tough legislative environment with just a 1 seat Republican majority in the House and Senate but with a Democrat Governor. Rogers asks everyone to make sure their vote counted by checking it through their county's election department online. As discussed, here's a link to all Arizona Counties where you can check if your ballot was counted.  https://www.karilake.com/vote https://twitter.com/wendyrogersaz/status/1592567555679719427?s=46&t=dxbrf-O3gfT_FsnMwsfy2Q https://www.azag.gov/complaints/election   35:19-43:20 Congressman Andy Biggs steps up for GOP leadership role but McCarthy prevails.  Jeff gives the details and what is at play. NOTE: Congressman Andy Biggs will be on the show Thursday.    43:21-62:05 Recount? Jeff discusses the recount process in Arizona.   62:06-74:06 Olivia shares listener comments including Nicola who wants to move on from Trump. 

#1503: Mark Haughwout: COUNTING continues in AZ. Seeing PURPLE? Jeff and Mark break down where we stand as a state. 1503: Monday, November 14, 2022   Mark Haughwout joins Jeff to discuss the continuing vote counting going on in Arizona and break down the chances of a Lake victory, the odds of a split Legislature and the flip in AZ to majority Republican Congressional representation. Jeff and Mark also discuss a sick story out of PHX of a burning baby and Montana's big pro life fail. 

#1551: Kari Lake gives an update…“We will reform our elections come hell or high water!” + Dharmesh Vora gives an inflation update.  #1551: Thursday, November 10, 2022   0:00-22:00 Inflation still red hot but media and Fed tout the 1/2pt annualized decrease. Meanwhile in Phoenix, inflation rages at highest in the nation. Jeff breaks it all down. + Oregon counties vote to secede to Idaho    22:01-32:51 Kari Lake returns with an update and promises to reform the way we vote in Arizona as the nation continues to wait for Maricopa County to count votes.    32:52-43:15 Jeff gives on update on the state of the race in Arizona's 9 Congressional districts.    43:16-74:05 Dharmesh Vora shares the latest CPI inflation data including Phoenix at the highest in the nation. Dahrmesh also gives some advice on getting ahead in a tough financial environment. https://vorafinancial.com

#1500: George Khalaf…Kari Lake will win Arizona. Blake Masters improbable. Jeff goes over local and state election results. Show #1500: Wednesday, November 9, 2022   0:00-21:48 Who will control the Arizona Legislature? Will Kari Lake be Arizona's next governor? Jeff discusses yesterdays election and what it means for Arizona.   21:49-36:26 George Khalaf of DataOrbital.com  is confident Kari Lake will win the Arizona Governors race. George goes over the data including what ballots remain and why Lake should squeak out a win. George also gives insight into the Masters/Kelly race and discusses what happened to the “red wave” nationally.    36:27-43:22 Come on people can we do better? Olivia shares a story of a NAZ community electing a deceased candidate by a 78% margin.    43:23-62:25 Jeff goes over Arizona's 10 propositions.    62:26-74:13 A recap of the state of the race in Arizona including Kari Lake about to take the lead.

#1498: Kari Lake chimes in before big Prescott rally. George Khalaf shares final polls. Coconino County Elections Dept. shares important Election Day info. #1498: Monday, November 8, 2022    0:00-20:49 Jeff breaks down what to expect Election Day, goes over local, state and national races.  20:50-43:09 Eslir Musta Director of Coconino County Elections and Stan Pierce, Training and outreach Coordinato share info on the counting process, how early ballots and write-in candidates factor in and more important info! 43:10-57:00 George Khalaf of DataOrbital.com shares the final Arizona polls and info on early ballots. 57:01-68:21 Kari Lake calls in on her way to a big rally in Prescott.

#1496: Eli Crane, “look at what these Democrats have done to this country!”  + Hobbs Watergate moment fizzles out with illegal immigrant allegedly behind the break in.  #1496: Thursday, November 3, 2022    Eli Crane, “we need serious people” to take charge of this country.  0:00-23:27 Eli asks voters to “look at what these Democrats have done to this country!”  Eli discusses FBI raids and the left politicizing our institutions and that there's “something seriously going on in this country” and most people recognize that a change is needed.    Productivity is down and the experts just can't figure it out 23:28-31:09 but Jeff has a good idea why!   Holding their feet to the fire after the election 31:10-43:17 PLUS Jeff endorses Samaire Armstrong for Mayor of Sedona.   Olivia shares listener comments and questions 43:18-74:08 and Olivia draws this weeks prize winner. Fosile Creek is re-opening and Jeff and Olivia dive into the ins and outs of public hot springs. 

#1495: Senator Wendy Rogers shares Kari Lake story. Blake Masters talks polls up, inflation  + voting advice. Jeff shares how he's voting. #1495: Wednesday, November 2, 2022   POLLS TIGHTEN in Arizona and Jeff has the reason why. 0:00-20:29 - PLUS, the Federal Reserve raise rates again…Jeff shares the impact it'll have on mortgages, credit cards and auto loans and insight as to where this may all be heading.    Senator Wendy Rogers discusses why Arizona is the focus of the nation 20:30-36:18 and why so much hinges on the election outcome. PLUS Senator Rogers shares some personal insights into Kari Lake.    Jeff lays out how he's voting on the AZ Federal and statewide races 20:31-43:20   Blake Masters talks about his late surge in the polls 43:21-60:25 plus should you vote now or on Election Day. PLUS staying in shape, old photos, answering listener questions on inflation and impeachment.    Jeff's 10 Arizona Propositions Picks 60:26-67:23   Olivia talk snow, giveaways and more! Jeff's mad at his dishwasher. 67:24-74:08

#1494: Kari Lake discusses the border, voting, “rocket launchers” and more. Samaire Armstrong discusses getting back to basics if she's elected as Sedona's next Mayor.  #1494: Tuesday, November 1, 2022   0:00-17:12 Mark Kelly has been acting like he's in space the past two years so let's send him back. Why Jeff's supporting Blake Masters for Senate and why the Libertarian candidate exiting the race may push Masters over the top. + Why polls are wrong. + Nobody cares…”Media construct” Liz Cheney campaigning for Democrats in AZ.    Body parts guy gets six years 17:13-20:29   20:30-35:01 Kari Lake talks border, rocket launchers, Saturday Night Live, getting your ballots in and more!   35:02-43:19 Olivia shares new giveaway details. Plus Halloween and Katie Hobbs signs.   43:20-74:17 Sedona Mayoral candidate Samaire Armstrong discusses Sedona traffic and housing challenges and the need for a change and back to basics in city government. Jeff and Samaire also discuss the green agenda and how towns and cities are trying to implement “climate action” plans that will cost taxpayers a lot of money with no metric for success.

#1492: JAIL TAX…Sheriff Jim Driscoll talks jails, rehabilitation, fentanyl. Who's voted so far?…George Khalaf of DataOrbital breaks down AZ election data to date. #1492: Monday, October 31, 2022    0:00-21:38 Jeff's brief comments on the Paul Pelosi hammer attack. Biden has plans to destroy the oil industry but wants to talk them into lowering prices…insanity! Supreme Courts bad decision on masks on planes and the TSA. + Rocket launcher anyone? Katie Hobbs is getting desperate!   21:39-36:06 Georg Khalaf of DataOrbital.com breaks down Arizona election stats to date including number of ballots returned, which parties have voted and predictions on what's to come Election Day.    36:07-43:19 Jeff talks diesel shortages, bad leadership and how could you vote for the regime in charge when they've wrecked so much in such a short time. Plus spaceX rocket makes for an awesome sunset…or maybe it was aliens?    43:20-74:08 Coconino County Sheriff Jim Driscoll discusses a proposed jail tax extension plus the impacts of fentanyl on small communities, rehabilitation and re-entering society after leaving jail and a general law enforcement update. 

#1491: Blake Masters talks fentanyl and Biden's open borders. Joe Galli is frustrated over a proposed 300% fee increase in Flagstaff! #1491: Thursday, October 27, 2022   0:00-21:00 Hobbs blames Lake for campaign break in. Lakes response priceless! Gun industry brings millions to Arizona. Prop 310 split in AZ. Plus GDP grows but…   21:01-35:49 Blake Masters talks about the fentanyl crisis and candy that looks like fentanyl right before Halloween.    35:50-43:18 Left leaning poll shows Masters and Kelly neck and neck…momentum changing! + Oregon proposing strict gun control!   43:19-74:11 Joe Galli with the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce raises the alarm over a potential 300% fee increase in Flagstaff. 

#1490: 25 days of diesel? with Congressman Andy Biggs + Ukraine and nuclear war. Flagstaff Mayor Paul Deasy discusses microchip manufacturing in NAZ.  #1490: Wednesday, October 26, 2022   0:00-7:00 Will Kari Lake sail to victory in AZ Governors race? Jeff goes over new encouraging polls.    7:01-20:33 Rich King, write-in candidate for LD6   22:00-43:17 Mayor Paul Deasy discusses a possible chip manufacturer coming to the Flagstaff area. + Is a new regional hospital coming to Northern Arizona? Jeff and Mayor Deasy also talk housing, traffic, eliminating burdensome regulations and more.    43:18-65:10 Congressman Andy Biggs discusses the border, 25 days of diesel un the US, the risk of nuclear war, the need for a resolution in Ukraine, what Congress may look like come January and more.   65:11-74:10 Olivia shares comments from listeners on Prop 310 and the Grand Canyon Caverns. 

#1489: Bruce Sidlinger discusses the right answer a politician should give on their “plan for the economy”.  #1489: Tuesday, October 25, 2022    Bruce Sidlinger spends the show talking with Jeff about the economy, the political landscape including the Arizona governors race, the free market and the answer (and economic philosophy) that politicians should have to get his support.   Carina Fors of Vitalant Blood Donations and Cathy Flores, AOKFLAG discuss this Fridays blood drive at Findlay Toyota of Flagstaff and an upcoming zombie event!   Jeff gives some write-in recommendations.    Bruce shares important info on a new way the government will calculate CPI #EverythingsRigged

#1488: Eli Crane and Congresman Westerman. Bob Thorpe and Keven Dobbe. Updates on student loan forgiveness, AZ lawsuits and mashed potatoes! Monday, October 24, 2022 0:00-21:27 Jeff shares some info on Katie Hobbs absences, plus info on Ducey's lawsuit against the Feds asking that the “shipping container” border be removed due to “trespassing” and environmental concerns…cry me a river!   21:28-30:54 Court steps in to halt student loan debt forgiveness.   30:55-43:16 Bob Thorpe and Flagstaff Council (write-in candidate) Kevin DOBBE discuss traffic and why local governance is more important than DC or even state.    43:17-65:12 Eli Crane (CD2 candidate) and Congresman Bruce Westerman toured the border today and share info with Jeff. Congressman Westerman is the ranking Republican on the Natural Resources Committee and may very well be the chair coming up after the election and discusses energy, the green truth we'll all face, Russia and Ukraine and more.   65:13-74:03 Olivia shares a story of wasted mashed potatoes and spoiled kids in Germany. 

#1486:  Rural firefighters share info on prop 310. Blake Masters discusses the blunder of draining the Strategic Oil Reserve. Liz Truss resigns in record time.  #1486: Thursday, October 20, 2022   0:00-43:09 Jeff talks with members of Flagstaff Fire Fighters Local 1505 about Prop 310 and also gets into what firefighters deal with on a daily basis including: Emergency services on the freeways The challenges of intoxication Fentanyl overdoses Response times CPR and how you can save lives   Caleb Garcia Local 1505 President and works at Pine Wood Fire District. Casey Gonzales Local 1505 Secretary/Treasurer and works for Flagstaff Fire Department.  Alfredo Villa who works at Highlands Fire District and is a firefighter paramedic. https://youtu.be/wfyjXoEHBFc     43:10-57:15 Jeff talks with US Senate candidate Blake Masters about the dangers of the Biden Administration draining the strategic reserve in order to buy votes.   57:16-64:36 Liz Truss resigns as Britains Prime Minister in record time. Good plan to cut taxes but she forgot to cut government!   64:37-73:55 Jeff's wife Angela draws the weeks big giveaway winner and reads some of their great comments.

#1485: Guests include Kevin Dobbe and Bob Thorpe + Strategic oil reserve blunder, your property taxes to “desegregation”, Olivia with a frozen head update and Jeff with AZ proposition updates. #1485: Wednesday, October 19, 2022   0:0021:36 Buying votes by draining the Strategic Oil Reserve is a national security risk and one of the more bone headed ideas in a long line of bone headed ideas.  21:37-37:34 Kevin Dobbe is a write in candidate for the Flagstaff City Council and he explains a new plan he's opposing that would eliminate traffic lanes in Flagstaff for pedestrians and bicycles.   37:35-43:20 Mark Kelly wants your dollars and your 2 year old to wear a mask!  43:21-66:20 Bob Thorpe breaks down some of those line items on your property tax bill, including a “desegregation” item.  66:21-74:09 Olivia's take on freezing your head and visiting your family in the future…yeah, people pay for this!    Bob Thorpe wanted to share his notes on the property tax segment.  Below please find a breakdown of the property taxes for your property, along with a brief overview and contact information to learn more.   Primary Tax Rates: A primary tax is used for the maintenance and operation of a school district, city/town, community college, county, and state.  Coconino County: Primary tax levy for Coconino County. Coconino County manages the County General Fund, as well as three special districts. For additional information on these districts, including its budgets, contact the Coconino County Finance Department at (928) 679-7176, County Manager's Office at (928) 679- 7140, or visit www.coconino.az.gov.  SD#1 Flagstaff (Flagstaff Unified School District or FUSD): Primary tax levy FUSD. For more information on FUSD's property tax rates click here or call (928) 527-6000 _S SD#1 Flagstaff: State Aid to Education, which represents a reduction primary residence on the primary property taxes levied by a school district. This amount will be reimbursed to the school districts by the State of Arizona SD#1 Adjacent Ways: Primary tax levy for FUSD to be used for a narrow set of construction, improvements, or maintenance projects to public ways on district or neighboring property as defined per A.R.S. 15-955. Coconino Community College: Coconino Community College (CCC) has a primary property tax, which goes to support CCC's general operations. In May 2022 voters approved Proposition 438, authorizing a reset to the primary property tax rate for the college. For additional questions on tax rates and CCC's budget, please contact CCC at (928) 527-1222. For information on Prop 438 and the new tax rate please click here. Secondary Tax Rates: The secondary tax is comprised commitments to satisfy voter approved bonds, voter approved budget overrides, and to support the operations of special taxing districts such as fire districts and flood control. In most cases, taxpayers vote for the formation of these districts and for bond issues.Highlands Fire District: Secondary tax used to fund the operation and maintenance of fire districts. For more information on how fire district taxes are levied click here. For more information on Highlands FD please contact the district at contact (928) 525-1717 or visit www.highlandsfire.org. FD Assistance Fund: Established by the Arizona Legislature to provide a fund to assist rural fire districts with costs to assist with emergencies when responding outside their tax area. All property tax payers pay into this fund. For questions please contact the Coconino County at (928) 679-7120. CAVIAT JTED (Joint Technical Institute): Voter approved secondary tax to provide funding for vocational education services to high school juniors and seniors. For more information contact (928) 645-2737. SD#1 Flagstaff Desegregation: As a result of Senate Bill 1529 passed in 2018, school districts in Arizona under court order or remedial agreements with the Office of Civil Rights had to shift desegregation funds from a primary to a secondary tax, and list it separately on tax notices as "SD#_ Desegregation". For more information, including how FUSD is using the funds, click here.  SD#1 Budget Overrides: School district budget overrides are voter approved to exceed a budget, tax or expenditure limitation. FUSD's budget override was last renewed by voters in 2018. For more information on FUSD's override click here to visit FUSD's FAQ website. SD#1 Class B Bonds: Per Arizona statute, Class B bonds are general obligation bonds approved by voters after December 31, 1998. Voters passed FUSD's bond in 2018. For more information on FUSD's override click here to visit FUSD's FAQ website.  Library District: Secondary property tax district to fund library services throughout the county. Coconino County manages the County General Fund, as well as three special districts. For additional information on these districts, including its budgets, contact the Coconino County Finance Department at (928) 679-7176, County Manager's Office at (928) 679- 7140, or visit www.coconino.az.gov.  Flood Control District: Secondary property tax district to fund flood control projects throughout the county. Coconino County manages the County General Fund, as well as three special districts. For additional information on these districts, including its budgets, contact the Coconino County Finance Department at (928) 679-7176, County Manager's Office at (928) 679- 7140, or visit www.coconino.az.gov.  Public Health Service District: Secondary property tax district to fund public health services throughout the county. Coconino County manages the County General Fund, as well as three special districts. For additional information on these districts, including its budgets, contact the Coconino County Finance Department at (928) 679-7176, County Manager's Office at (928) 679- 7140, or visit www.coconino.az.gov. 

#1484: Christina Sandefur of Goldwater Institute explains why you shouldn't support prop 209. Stan Pierce, Coconino needs election workers. + Deadly viruses, AZ polling data and evictions up. #1484: Tuesday, October 18, 2022   Jeff shares election info 0:00-43:14, why Democrats are listed first in Coconino County and Republicans first in Yavapai County + new statewide polling data showing some very tight races, creating viruses in labs, housing sentiment drops and more!   Christina Sandefur of Goldwater Institute 43:15-60:47 explains why Goldwater does not support Arizona Proposition 209.   Stan Pierce with Coconino County Elections 60:48-69:06 is looking for election workers in Coconino County for Election Day. It's a long day but your service is needed if you are available. You do get paid for the day and can get info here…https://www.coconino.az.gov/196/Become-an-Election-Board-Worker   Senator Wendy Rogers 69:07-74:06 shares info on CDC meeting tomorrow on possible adding Covid vaccine to children's list of recommended vaccines. Plus a listener shares comments on manipulating viruses in a lab. CDC meeting link https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/acip/index.html

Kari Lake discusses Arizona Governors race. Rob Wilson breaks down several AZ ballot initiatives. Olivia shares UK milk insanity and Jeff chimes in on Biden “best economy ever” NOT! #1483: Monday, October 17, 2022   Rob Wilson, owner of Timberline Firearms and Training spends the show with Jeff and goes over several ballot initiatives, the importance of down ballot races and an interview with Arizona Gubernatorial Candidate Kari Lake. Olivia stops and shares a new giveaway and several stories including a vaccine for cancer?

#1481: CPI red hot…again, as predicted but “unexpected”? Glenn Leest explains. + Doug Sweet on how to develop the next generation of leaders. Oregon county's to secede?  #1481: Thursday, October 13, 2022   Glenn Leest of WT Wealth Managment and Doug Sweet of New Perspective Coaching discuss leadership and how to create the “next generation of great leaders” 0:00-43:24, something desperately needed in America. Doug discusses managing budgets, while Jeff and Glenn dig into the RED HOT CPI numbers and inflation still raging.    Jeff addresses listener comments on several Arizona initiatives 43:25-74:13 plus Angela picks this weeks prize winner and shares info on county seceding from Oregon to join Idaho.

#1480: BIG real estate update with Kelly Broaddus, Kim Dawson and Glenn Leest. PLUS frozen heads, bad roads and another month of “higher than expected inflation”…again! #1480: Wednesday, October 12, 2022 A BIG Arizona real estate update 0:00-43:20 including info on interest rates and the impact on payments ($5,000 per month?) with Kim Dawson of Nova Home Loans as well as current market conditions (prices coming down?) with Realtor Kelly Broaddus and the impacts of higher interest rates with Glenn Leest of WT Wealth Managment.  Thinking of freezing your head? 43:21-74:07 Go to Scottsdale! Plus Olivia shares comments from this weeks giveaway, info on the state of our roads in NAZ and more.

#1479: Bruce Sidlinger discusses Tulsi Gabbard Democrat exit. AZ AG Candidate Abe Hamadeh. Energy expert Larry Behrens on Europes dark winter.  #1479: Tuesday, October 11, 2022   0:00-21:32 Bruce Sidlinger discusses Tulsi Gabbard's exit from the Democrat Party. 21:33-36:18 Arizona Attorney General Candidate Abe Hamadeh. 36:19-43:14 Free stuff, not so fast. 43:15-65:45 Energy expert Larry Behrens talks Europes long, dark winter, info on natural gas and gasoline supply, guesses on prices and more. 65:46-74:08 Olivia shares a new giveaway and listener comments.  

#1478: Sec. of State Candidate Mark Finchem. FLG Councilwoman Regina Salas. + Space travel, too much coffee and $31T in debt costs what? #1478: Monday, October 10, 2022   0:00-22:25 Bernanke Nobel Prize in Economics…are you serious! City of light, without light. What's $31,000,000,000,000 cost you?    22:26-37:04 Flagstaff City Councilwoman Regina Salas is running as a write-in. Jeff's not convinced there's any housing solution on the horizon.   37:05-43:16 The non solution to housing from unserious people.    43:17-64:58 Secretary of State Candidate Mark Finchem    64:59-74:11 Olivia's Take…degenerates scamming elderly, Medellin safer than Chicago, abortion ban on hold in AZ and Jerome regulates VRBOs.

#1476: Slover and Thomas are fed up with liberal FUSD Board leftest policies.  Blake Masters on how to reign in BIG TECH! Jeff supports PROP 132 tax initiative.  #1476: Thursday, October 6, 2022   Gretchen Slover and Michelle “Mindy” Thomas are running for school board 0:00-43:23 in one of Arizona's most liberal school districts, the Flagstaff Unified School District (FUSD). Gretchen and Mindy discuss how this board is suffering from group think, how the current board negatively impacted children through mask mandates, virtual education and now kids face long term physiological impacts. FUSD is now pushing a far left agenda including diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and supporting transgender students (born male) playing in women's sports.    Jeff discusses his support for Prop 132 43:24-52:00 which would require a vote threshold of 60% when it comes to increasing taxes!   Blake Masters talks reigning in big tech 52:01-62:40, how to fight high gas prices and more.   Olivia shares the news, another record! 62:41-74:07 USA passes $31 TRILLION in debt! Plus Jeff and Olivia hate that Christmas stuff is out already.

#1475: Senator Wendy Rogers + Author Clay Clark talks “Great Reset” + Noah Weinrich from Sentinel Action Fund discusses importance of Blake Masters winning AZ! #1475: Wednesday, October 5, 2022   0:00-43:33 Senator Wendy Rogers shares her story, discusses education in AZ and explains why she supports Prop 131 which creates the position of Lt. Governor.   43:34-62:02 Author and entrepreneur Clay Clark sheds light on the “Great Rest”, digital currency and more! https://www.thrivetimeshow.com   62:03-74:22 Heritage Action Communications Director Noah Weinrich on the importance of Blake Masters winning the AZ Senate race and how the Sentinel Action Fund is pumping up the dollars to help in the race to beat Mark Kelly.

#1474: NAZ SBA low interest disaster loan info with Louise Porter. Prop 128 and 129 info with Mark Haughwout. Glenn Canyon power woes? Tuesday, October 4, 2022   0:00-14:41 Jeff's tips for saving and getting ahead (a listener question)  + Debt forgiveness lawsuit by AG Brnovich...why should tax payers have to pay for your bailout?   14:42-22:45 Volcanoes, tornadoes and Jeff's stance on prop 128. Plus, Jeff wants to see an initiative to limit property taxes and the growth of government.    22:46-34:42 Are Glenn Canyon dam power issues in the future because of lower lake levels?   34:43-43:06 PROP 129: Jeff and Mark discuss and share how they're voting on Prop 129   43:07-59:44 Info on SBA disaster funding for Northern Arizona with Louise Porter, Public Information Officer with the Small Business Administration….https://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/ela/s/   59:45-73:55 Olivia shares a listener comment from Nancy on returning to God. Mark shares some new AZ laws including lane splitting and left lane drivers. 

#1473: Cesar Ybarra of Freedom Works. Olivia with covid hysterics and peaches. CA disinformation and flat Earth #PoliticalScience     0:00-22:34 Jeff's Top News Picks including #PoliticalScience with covid “disinformation” law in CA, NY helping “disadvantaged” by causing them financial pain with electric cars PLUS we've crossed the line of weird, is there any return?   22:35-38:46 FreedomWorks VP of Policy Cesar Ybarra share his immigration story, why hispanics may be voting conservative, the state of the race in AZ and the woke-ness that's destroying our country.     38:47-43:36 Tornado hits north of Williams   43:37-64:05 An interview extra on the cost of housing with Devonna McLaughlin of Housing Solutions of Northern Arizona.   64:06-74:17 Olivia share a crazy covid peach story!

#1472: Weekly round-up, Devonna McLaughlin talks housing + Blake Masters on crime + Andy Biggs on illegal immigration + Jerry Nabours on AZ abortion ruling.  #1471: Friday, September 30, 2022   0:00-26:08 Devonna McLaughlin of Northern Arizona Housing Solutions 26:09-43:19 US Senate candidate Blake Masters talks crime wave in America  43:20-61:53 Congressman Andy Biggs talks fentanyl and illegal immigration 61:54-74:12 Former Flagstaff Mayor Jerry Nabours breaks down Arizona judges abortion ruling

#1471: Glenn Leest: Hoping for best, preparing for worst. Rich King LD6 write-in candidate. Brielle Kennington and Jane Becher discuss transgender in women's sports at FUSD.  #1471: Thursday, September 29, 2022    0:00-23:08 Glenn Leest discusses natural gas sabotage in Europe, impacts on US, impacts of Hurricane Ian on supply chain issues and more. 23:09-39:35 Rich King shares why he's running as a write-in for LD6 and his concerns that the Democrats have not addressed rural issues in the decades they've been in office in this district.  39:36-43:27 A preview of hour two! 43:28-74:14 Jane Becher and Brielle Kennington share revealing audio from a local Flagstaff school board meeting regarding parents rights and the transgender womens sports issue. 

#1470: Defying state law? Revealing comments from Flagstaff school board member. Blake Masters talks crime in America. Stuart McDaniel chimes in from Florida. Wednesday, September 28, 2022   0:00-21:02 Flagstaff School Board Member wants to defy state law?  21:03-43:19 Stuart McDaniel chimes in from Florida.  43:20-60:46 Blake Masters talks crime in America. 60:47-74:09 Olivia share meatless meat + listeners chimes in on tipping when minimum wage is $16.80   SUBSCRIBE to the Jeff Oravits Show Podcast by looking up “Jeff Oravits Show” on your favorite podcast provider!   Disclaimer: The Jeff Oravits Show does not give investment or legal advice. All guests, topics etc. are for informational purposes only. Do your own research and consult a financial planner, investment advisor, lawyer accountant etc. before making any decisions.  

#1469: The “emasculation of sovereignty” with Congressman Andy Biggs. Bruce Sidlingers 3AM 911 Chicago call + the Implications for Americans Caused by Illegal Immigration  #1469: Tuesday, September 27, 2022   0:00-17:35 Congressman Andy Biggs talks energy, inflation, troubles in Europe but hope in Italy, info on the upcoming midterms and his upcoming documentary on immigration.  17:36-23:25 Bruce Sidlinger discusses his 3AM shots fired 911 call he made while in Chicago.  23:26-43:19 Bruce discusses the Implications for Americans Caused by Illegal Immigration  43:20-58:00 Jeff's thrilled! Save Our Schools fails to stop the ESA back back of money that gives all Arizonans full school choice!  58:01-68:50 Bruce finishes discussing the Implications for Americans Caused by Illegal Immigration  68:51-74:12 Bruce's Chicago 911 call

#1468: Jerry Nabours discusses Arizona abortion ban. Leest and Heilner discuss shorting the market and being financially prepared.  #1468: Monday, September 26, 2022   0:00-15:24 Tech to stop wrong way drivers? How can you not be prepared for a hurricane? Liz Cheney, the gift that keeps giving and an FDA advisor says hold off on that shot!   15:25-43:19 Former Flagstaff Mayor Jerry Nabours breaks down last weeks court ruling on abortion ban in Arizona. Jerry also discusses “Save Our Schools” tuning is petitions to stop the school choice ESA plan. Jerry finishes off with speeding and runaway truck ramps!   43:20-74:09 Glenn Leest and John Heilner of WT Wealth Management give a market update including recession fears, interest rate inversions, shorting the market and how you can prepare.      Disclaimer: The Jeff Oravits Show does not give investment advice. All guests, topics etc are for informational purposes only. Do your own research and consult a financial planner or investment advisor before making any decisions.     SUBSCRIBE to the Jeff Oravits Show Podcast by looking up “Jeff Oravits Show” on your favorite podcast provider!

#1467: “SOS”...ending expanded school choice in Arizona? Andrea MacIntosh, an ESA mom gives an update.  #1467: Friday, September 23, 2022 Petitions are supposed to be turned in by September 24th that could delay and potentially even end expanded school choice in Arizona.    Andrea MacIntosh shares her Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) story, info on signing up for the program that has now attracted over 10,000 families, who qualifies and more important education info!   Sing up for the ESA Program here... https://www.azed.gov/esa     Olivia and Owen share details of a class trip to Yellowstone! The advantages of school choice! Jeff's daughter Olivia and son Owen share details of their class trip to Yellowstone.      SUBSCRIBE to the Jeff Oravits Show Podcast by looking up “Jeff Oravits Show” on your favorite podcast provider!  

Elitist leftist hypocrisy, gutless Republicans, home buying advice with Bob Thorpe, prepping for hard times and more! #1466: Thursday, September 22, 2022    0:00-74:09 Former Arizona Representative Bob Thorpe spends the show with Jeff talking about the Martha's Vineyard leftist limousine liberal hypocrisy, the too often gutless Republicans that Jeff's going one more chance, prepping for hard times, some judges stand up, WWIII over Ukraine?, Christmas comes early and more.   Bob Thorpe served in the Arizona Legislature for 4 terms and is a Home Inspector in the Flagstaff area with Landmark Home Inspections 602-413-0301.    SUBSCRIBE to the Jeff Oravits Show Podcast by looking up “Jeff Oravits Show” on your favorite podcast provider!

#1465: Wednesday, September 21, 2022   #1465: Flagstaff Mayor Paul Deasy. Congressional Candidate Eli Crane. + NTSB wants to screw up your car and why we need exclusions in minimum wage for apprenticeships.   0-22:53 Flagstaff Mayor Paul Deasy 22:54-31:46 No exclusions in Flagstaffs minimum wage for young workers or apprenticeships.  31:47-43:08 Did the NTSB just vote to control your speed and have you do a breathalyzer test.  43:09-64:07 Congressional candidate Eli Crane  64:08-73:53 Jeff and Olivia reply to email comments - talkwithjeff@icloud.com   SUBSCRIBE to the Jeff Oravits Show Podcast by looking up “Jeff Oravits Show” on your favorite podcast provider!

#1464: Preparing for a long “societal winter” with author James Wesley Rawles and tips from SurvivalBlog.com. Brielle Kennington on why public schools are not the best fit for everyone. #1464: Tuesday, September 20, 2022   Author James Wesley Rowels of SurvivalBlog.com 0:00-43:18 shares tips on being prepared including… Preparing your family for hard times, job losses and supply shortages. The value of firewood in a world reliant on long supply chains. Jim discusses how our economy has changed especially since the 1970's. Is it possible the US could go into hyperinflation?  Jim shares info on his Patriots series of novels. What is the American Redoubt? As a relocation consultant, where does Jim recommend people relocate? Is there a separatist movement brewing?   Brielle Kennington is the administrator of Flagstaff Education Advocates 43:19-74:03 and shares her families education story, why she supports school choice, how the ESA plan helped her kids education, why the Save Our Schools movement is wrong in trying to end school choice and info on the Arizona Superintendents race and local school board races. Candidate info shared during the interview: Gretchen Slover for FUSD School Board: https://www.gretchenslover4fusd.com Michelle “Mindy” Thomas for FUSD School Board: https://mindythomas1.wixsite.com/mindy-thomas Flagstaff Education Advocates: https://www.facebook.com/groups/335083424222388     SUBSCRIBE to the Jeff Oravits Show Podcast by looking up “Jeff Oravits Show” on your favorite podcast provider!

#1463: Monday, September 19, 2022   #1463: Flagstaff's $16.80 minimum wage with Chris Rhode from City of FLG. Royal families exempted from inheritance taxes, while the little “subjects” must pay 40%! + Pandemic over, says Biden!   Mark Haughwout spends the first hour 0:00-43:19 (and runs the board!) discussing with Jeff... The Royal hoopla. Jeff wants a special feather hat so he can be exempt from inheritance taxes too The impacts of Flagstaffs highest in the state minimum wage  Biden conveniently, and weeks before the election, declares the pandemic is over.  Plus news polls show tight AZ governor and senate race.   Flagstaff minimum wage going to $16.80 by January 1, 2023! 43:20-62:10 CHRIS RHODE, Management Analyst with City of Flagstaff Office of Labor Standards discusses Flagstaff's upcoming increase in the minimum wage, enforcement, out of town workers, exclusions??? and more.   Olivia stops in to briefly discuss 62:11-74:06 her trip to Yellowstone including dumb tourists taking photos by Buffalo, and more.

#1462: Lori Matthews, Flagstaff adding $50k+ to housingcosts due to electrification and carbon neutrality plan. Olivia discusses info on a ban on meat advertisements! Friday, September 9, 2022    Lori Matthews is running for the Flagstaff City Council and hopes to bring awareness to what's  happening at the city and 0:00-43:20 at least offer some opposition to some of the more extreme positions the Council has been taking on issues like their carbon neutrality plan, housing, budgets and more. Lori also talks about the upcoming election, the lack of candidates and the two open write in positions.    Jeff and Olivia share a new poll on the AZ Governors and US Senate race 43:21-59:24 and Olivia shares dumb news from Europe…it's finally happening…a ban on meat advertisements! + listen in for more misc. news updates.    A recap of some of Joe Galli's comments on housing in Arizona 59:25-74:23

#1461: Joe Galli talks housing. Monique Whitney discusses prescription drug prices. Trudy Wieber and Andrea Gurette share info on Lincoln Day BBQ. Thursday, September 8, 2022   Joe Galli of the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce offers some solutions to high housing costs (0:00-43:20) including eliminating regulations that have created hurdles for both residents and businesses. Joe discusses the minimum wage in Flagstaff which is set to increase substantially in January. Plus, despite a huge budget, the city wants more dollars through two new bond initiatives this November.    We are extremely dependent on medications from overseas (43:21-63:47) and it's time to bring that manufacturing home. Monique Whitney, Executive Director of Pharmacists United for Truth & Transparency (PUTT) also shares what the impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act will be on prescription drugs. Catch Moniques podcast at https://pharmacypodcast.com/podcast/puttcast/   Meet candidates at the upcoming Flagstaff Republican Women Lincoln Day BBQ (63:48-74:09) on September 24th from 12-3PM. FRW Treasurer Trudy Wieber and Membership Chair Andrea Gurette. Tickets available by calling 928-526-6232.

#1460: Senate candidate Blake Masters + “Plant based” RICE…huh! + Zach Ellman and pre-school for adults. #1460: Wednesday, September 7, 2022   Zach Ellman on the “labor rapture” 0:00-43:20 and the challenges small business owners are still facing. Plus advice on kids and smart phones. Details on a police involved shooting in Flagstaff. And why not pre-school for adults?  Zach Ellman is President and CEO of Just Wireless. https://www.justwirelessaz.com   Blake Masters chimes in on Biden/Kelly's student loan forgiveness 43:21-61:36 and why this unfair action has frustrated millions of Americans. Masters chimes in on Biden's “dark” Constittuion Hall speech, the DC swamp not understanding the America First Movement and more on our open borders and the fentanyl crisis. Plus, will there be a Kelly/Masters debate?         “Not everybody should get a 4 years degree, in fact most people probably shouldn't.” Masters   Olivia's happy because it's finally happening! “PLANT BASED” RICE 61:37-74:07 … my gosh how dumb has it all gotten? Plus a listener chimes in on supply shortages and delays in the window industry. 

#1459: Representative Steve Kaiser talks housing affordability. Giving up control of your thermostat for 25buck$ is a bad idea! Is the end of off roading around the corner? #1459: Tuesday, September 6, 2022   Inflation hits the county fair 0:00-20:59 with $18 lemonades and $16 mediocre sandwiches. Jeff shares info on the worlds insane energy policy, potential blackouts in CA, France, Russia cutting off the gas…all roads lease to more inflation, price controls and shortages…unless we quickly change course!   Prediction…big OHV/off-road restrictions and regulations coming 21:00-32:21 as deaths mount, destruction of roads and other avoidable instances occur that will sadly restrict those that tread light and respect the forest and forest roads/trails.    Don't give control of your thermostat to the electric company 32:22-43:18. Colorado residents give up their thermostat control for 25buck$…that was cheap…then are surprised when their thermostats were locked out and displaying “energy emergency”.    Representative Steve Kaiser talks housing affordability 43:19-68:37 and is a member of the Statewide Housing Supply Study Committee gathering up info on how to make housing more affordable in Arizona. Is it over regulation? Vacation rentals? Land scarcity?    Olivia shares a listener comment on horses in the National Forest 68:38-74:08

#1456: Senator Wendy Rogers on election integrity, federal overreach and more. + EV overload in CA, buying cannons and Hawaii “under water”! #1456: Thursday, September 1, 2022   Senator Wendy Rogers spends the first hour with Jeff talking about 0:00-45:50 the Governors race, LD7, have we made strides on election integrity since 2020, the odds of Republicans expanding their majority in Arizona, is DC hopeless???, how the state can defend itself from federal overreach, education  in AZ and the decline to sign movement, reactions to Ducey's shipping container border wall and more!   ESA signup takes off 45:51-61:53. Plus another California fail...don't plug in your EVs, days after the elites ban gas engines.  Fed says they'll be “pain”...not for them mind you, but for the little guy.    Will Biden's 2nd Amendment gaff lead to inflation in cannons?  61:54-76:23 Babies vs. basket weaving degrees and more. 

Thompson and Myers talk micro nuclear. Karl Scheib of Gutter Helmet shares his small business story. Jeff talks CA UBI! #1454: Wednesday, August 31, 2022 Coming to a county near you? L.A. County starts $1,000 UBI program 0:00-19:09 further proving politicians will do anything to buy votes! Karl Scheib of Gutter Helmet of Northern Arizona shares his business story 19:10-43:12 including success, challenges, advice to aspiring entrepreneurs and more.  www.gutterhelmetnaz.com Micro nuclear with Nick Meyers and Kevin Thompson 43:13-74:00  + water challenges and more with AZ Corporation Commission candidates Nick Meyers and Kevin Thompson. 

#1453: Ken Cuccinelli, national chairman of the Election Transparency Initiative discusses two AZ voter initiatives. Olivia talks county fair. 

#1452: Are we at PEAK STUPIDITY yet?“Please do not touch the missiles”…Fighting inflation with “free” money and Olivia is available as a “taco expert”! #1452: Monday, August 29, 2022  Will $10,000 convince Sedona VRBO's to rent to local residents long term? 0:00-16:20 Plus several AZ news items including an NAZ tragedy, kids left in the desert because of Biden's open border policy and more! Oil going up on OPEC+ cuts 16:21-22:02. Jeff's filling his crappy government ruined gas cans because gas prices will go up again. Biden giveth, inflation taketh away 22:03-34:37 EV companies raising prices due to inflation and trouble getting materials eroding Biden's $7500 EV tax credit. Musk warns “civilization will crumble” if we stop using oil in short term.  Owen talks B-24's and a new journey to the moon 34:38-43:26 while Jeff eats a Perfect Bar. The bad ideas and “Peak Stupidity” approaches with the Governor of PA wanting to send $2,000 to “help” with inflation 43:27-61:44. He should use $2,000 and take an Econ 101 course! Plus CA with a new bad idea, a Fast Food Council to set wages! Latest Covid boosters coming out without complete human testing 61:45-74:15 plus an “expert” on why black Americans should get more forgiven in student loan debt, listener comments (talkwithjeff@icloud.com) and two new giveaways!

#1451: Glenn Leest discusses Biden's “debt transference”. + A world of electric and no gas cars has not been very well thought out by the so called experts. #1451: Thursday, August 25, 2022   Glenn Leest explains why Biden's so called debt forgiveness should be called “debt transference”. Glenn and Cody Harmon spend most of the show with Jeff discussing this and other issues including California eliminating gas cars…where's all that “zero emission” energy coming from? Plus education talk and how the government has caused university education to be higher in cost and now their solution, forgive the debt. This show covers a broad range of conversations that even included milking cows, emergency preparedness and more.

Crossing the “Rubicon of Absurdity” with Bob Thorpe with bans on gas cars, forgiving debt and more! Plus Secretary of State Candidate Mark Finchem. #1450: Wednesday, August 24, 2022   Bob Thorpe spends the first hour with Jeff discussing Biden's student loan forgiveness 0:00-43:37 and California's switch from gas powered cars to electric by 2035 and the impacts that'll have on the nation.   Secretary of State Candidate Mark Finchem discusses the importance of the position 43:38-65:12 https://votefinchem.com   Jeff talks fall of Rome + Olivia on student loan debt forgiveness 65:13-74:27

#1449: Bruce Sidlinger talks tyranny and The Gulag Archipelago + Crime, Preparedness and why #EveryThingIsRedistribution #1449: Tuesday, August 23, 2022    Bruce Sidlinger joins Jeff for the entire show with a crime update, perspectives on tyranny, the center not holding in America, FREE everything and the upcoming student loan forgiveness scam! 

#1448: Mark Haughwout: Quality vs. crap! Competition is good. Americans (and Jeff) facing burnout? Streamers fail advertisers in name of woke-ness. Jeff and Mark hoping for the best but preparing for the worst.  #1448: Monday, August 22, 2022   Jeff's a little burned out so he calls in Mark Haughwout to discuss a broad range of topics including preparing for the worst (but hoping for the best), how streamers have failed their clients in order to clobber us all with woke-ness, panic buttons on kids making all our future a little more Orwellian and more!

#1446: Kelly Broaddus, is NAZ real estate in recession? Signing up for ESA's? Andrea Macintosh gives the details.   Jeff breaks down Ducey's storage container border wall 0:00-15:00 and shares some of the contract expenses including very inflated labor costs and a $340 per day toilet.    Picking some RINO's for your anti-GOP quotes 15:01-22:00 is getting old!   Andrea Macintosh shares ESA signup information 22:01-43:20 and gives other program details.    Kelly Broaddus, is Northern Arizona in a real estate recession? 43:21-57:30 +Kelly shares other market data.    Flash mob theft on the rise 57:31-74:06. Olivia draws this weeks big winner! Jeff answers listener questions. 

#1445: Rob Wilson talks government spending, government solutions to government problems, protecting yourself from intruders and RINOs that keep losing! #1445: Wednesday, August 17, 2022  A busy show with a broad range of topics with Rob Wilson joining Jeff for the entire program.  Topics include Cheney and RINOs continue to lose. Ducey's shipping containers flip over. Governments picking winners and losers, now possibly forgiving student loan debt. Local city budgets growing rapidly but they want more. Rob Wilson owns Timberline Firearms and Training. 

#1444: ESA signed. Blake Masters talks “IRA”. Warrens new bad idea. Biden forgives debt. +Arizona water cuts, white lies and Sharknado.  #1444: Tuesday, August 16, 2022   Ducey ESA signing (0:00-23:24) and the fight for your kids education in Arizona. Is the Cheney RINO dynasty ending tonight? Arizona to see 21% cut in Colorado River water.    Student loan forgiveness is a bad idea (23:25-33:32) but the politicians just did it again in order to buy votes. Jeff explains why more is to come.   Another bad idea from Elizabeth Warren (33:33-43:35) now she wants the IRS to prepare your taxes for you but, let's do a $15,000,000 study first!   Blake Masters discusses the wrongly named Inflation Reduction Act (43:36-61:21) and the hiring of 87,000 new IRS agents, the FBI Trump raid and more.    It's finally happening, Jeff and Olivia review Sharknado! 43:37-74:27. Plus a new giveaway and a listener experience with the ESA Program. 

#1443: ESA mom Christine Accurso asks you to "decline to sign”. Energy expert Larry Behrens paints a bleak energy picture. Jeff discusses Ducey's shipping containers.    Ducey fills border gap with shipping containers (0:00-21:30) and Jeff breaks down the details. Plus Jeff's Top News Picks.   Christine Accurso is an Empowerment scholarship (ESA) mom and is working hard to make sure every AZ family has school choice (21:31-37:05) but the group Save Our Schools is trying to eliminate the ESA program, school choice program in Arizona. Christine shares her story as a 9 year ESA mom and what you can do to make sure the teachers unions don't dictate your kids future.  Presentation: Comprehensive Overview on the ESA Program https://youtu.be/hw_J5Mok1Gw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ESAforALL/ arizonaESAmom@gmail.com   Jeff shares his kids education story (37:06-43:20) and discusses 87,000 new IRS agents and a more than doubling of this government organization.   Energy expert Larry Behrens discusses the $369 billion green “climate bill”/ Inflation Reduction Act (43:21-62:19) brought to you by some of the same people that brought you the Solyndra boondoggle. Plus, what's Americas energy future look like under Biden's giveaway to the green sector.    Olivia shares some listener comments and Jeff recaps some of the days top news picks. (62:20-74:16)