The Jeff Oravits Show Podcast

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. 

Angela 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.

Angela 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. 

Angela 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!

Congressman 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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

Mark 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. 

Flagstaff 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. 

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. 

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.

Olivia 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 from Cormac in Ireland.

Angela 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! 

NAU 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. 

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    

Angela 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.  

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. 

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. 

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. 

Christopher 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!

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”. 

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. 

Angela 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. 

Jenny 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. 

Rob 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. 

Dr. 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. 

Angela 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. 

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 Trumps push to get troops into high crime cities and much more. 

Senator 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!

Is 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!

I 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 other government) pushes to fix the so called “housing emergency”. 

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. 

Angela 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!

Angela 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 has burned nearly 150,000 acres.    Angela and I finish off with Southwest's new +size passenger rules, air traffic control teacher shortage, Snoop Dog's movie experience, Newsom trying to be cool and Cracker Barrel's backtrack. 

Mark 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. 

Glenn 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. 

Starting 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. 

Angela 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. 

I 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.

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 impacting America's beef supply. 

Mark 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). 

Rob 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. 

Trump 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. 

Larry Behrens, communications director with PowertheFuture.com talks energy needs with A.I. and an unrecognizable future just ten years from now. 

Is 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.

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. 

Angela 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. 

Bob 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. 

Angela 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!