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Biggs BIG lead in AZ + Sedona Mayor Resigns over FLOCK Ep. 2246

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 43:23


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.  

Judicial Watch wants to end Sedona's “warning shot” policy.

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 11:35


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 opposes Flagstaff's FLOCK cameras.

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 16:11


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. 

Concerned citizen challenges Yavapai County's bathroom policy.

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 18:51


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. 

Cha-Ching! Goldwater Exposes the Hidden Ways Arizona Superintendents Cash In

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 15:32


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 & an Irish perspective on Trump, the U.S., gun rights & the E.U.

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 48:32


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”. 

AZ ban on offensive speech banned + dystopian toilets. Ep.

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 86:31


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. 

$20 per hour min. wage & anti capitalistic attitude by youth. Ep. 2235

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 85:57


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. 

ESA Misinformation Corrected with Jenny Clark of Love Our School

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 16:00


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. 

Charlie Kirks Assassination & Remembering 9-11 w. Rob Wilson

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 87:01


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. Heiser of CCC talks $100,000,000 tech training bond. Ep. 2210

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 29:49


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. 

Street racing, Grand Canyon death & Nepal unrest. Ep. 2209

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 43:07


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 P.D. Chief Connolly addresses the FLOCK camera controversy.

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 34:44


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 on the AZ economy and Emily Pike tragedy. Ep. 2208

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 40:53


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!

Jeff's dream come true? The EPS & making “Gas Cans Great Again” ep. 2207

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 86:38


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!

Why Jeff laughs at government run business retention & expansion organizations. Ep. 2006

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 86:47


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…gold, silver, fed spending & interest rate predictions.

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 19:36


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. 

A national housing emergency? Ep. 2205

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 86:25


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!

Bedbugs, radioactive shrimp + Tom Pearson talks carbon neutrality & regional plans. Ep 2201

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 86:34


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. 

Scams, ancient civilizations and UTV deaths. Ep 2200

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 86:47


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. 

Cracker Barrel controversy & Trump stock buy with Glenn Leest. Ep. 2199

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 43:20


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. 

“Garbage Cafe”, work requirement for welfare & armed drones. Ep. 2196

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 58:29


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. 

Clickbait and the dying legacy media + the ugliest public building? Ep. 2195

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 43:09


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. 

Congressman Eli Crane talks AZ fires, Trump/Putin & Big Beautiful Bill

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 24:25


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.

Illegal “Cat Calls”, A.I. pre-crime in AZ & the FLOK camera controversy.

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 86:29


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. 

Government run grocery stores fail + ESA mis-info with Matt Beienburg of Goldwater Institute. Ep. 2192

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 86:25


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). 

High tech fire fighting & fixing housing issues with Rob Wilson. Ep. 2191

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 86:40


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. 

Will a new AZ initiative get our kids above 39% reading proficiency? Ep. 2189

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 86:24


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: A.I.'s insatiable energy needs spell increased rate$.

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 28:25


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

100% CHIP tariff? Project BLUE dead + Andy Biggs. Ep. 2187

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 86:51


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 gives a fire update from the Grand Canyon.

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 16:55


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. 

Flock camera controversy in Flagstaff + AZ fire grows. Ep. 2186

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 86:20


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: Arizona data center draws opposition due to water. Ep. 2185

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 86:19


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. 

Should there be mortgage forbearance during “emergencies”? Ep. 2183

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 85:56


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!

GDP bump, more tariffs & $1,000 BABY FUND. Ep. 2181

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 66:47


An 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. 

Uranium mining in AZ & growing energy needs with Curtis Moore.

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 17:41


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.

Oshkosh, Arizona copper mines & EU trade deals. Ep. 2179

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 86:24


Angela 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. 

Sheriff Richard Mack and States Rights

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 23:34


Former 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. 

Flagstaff Chamber's Joe Galli talks growing the economy

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 38:31


Joe 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. 

Jon Paxton talks preparedness and what if's

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 18:52


Jon 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. 

Reverend Neal Riggs talks freedom of speech for churches

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 19:11


Reverend 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. 

Zach Ellman talks local economy & chili cook off

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 43:15


Small 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.

Senator Rogers and Hobbs Vetoes

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 45:39


Senator 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. 

Billion $ lawsuits, BBQ raids and high accident rates. Ep. 2171

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 85:56


Angela 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. 

The fire was “expertly handled” + Rip off America? Ep. 2170

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 86:21


Inflation still a problem that doesn't surprise any of us outside the people that report inflation. Olivia gives a fire update. Angela shares an article entitled “Rip Off America”. + “Expertly handled”?  I get pretty ticked off with the national Parks fire comments.

Grand Canyon Lodge burns, plague death + an arrow through the head. Ep. 2169

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 85:51


Angela and I share info on the fires burning north of the Grand Canyon and the destruction of the Grand Canyon Lodge. We share info on a plague death in NAZ. Governor Hobbs wants money for a border wall she opposed. Joe Galli stops by and discusses the economic impact of fires. SCOTUS says yes Trump can fire people. Olivia shares a new AZ animal cruelty law + an amazing story of surviving an arrow through the head. 

Kelly Broaddus and a "schizophrenic" real estate market.

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 19:31


Kelly Broaddus returns to the show to give a real estate market update. She's seen about every market imaginable and calls the current market "schizophrenic". Take a listen as Kelly breaks it all down. 

Congressman Andy Biggs talks deficits, Biden's Dr. & Hobbs vetoes.

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 17:22


Congressman Andy Biggs returns to the show and shares his thoughts on the good and bad of the Big Beautiful Bill, the deficit outlook and more with a DC update. Biggs also shares his thoughts on bringing together the AZ Legislature if he's elected governor. Plus, an update on the hearing with Biden's doctor. 

Rep. Alexander Kolodin and #1 thing to improve elections in AZ

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 43:21


Rep. Alexander Kolodin and #1 thing to improve elections in AZ plus Olivia shares the "affordable rental" spots in Arizona and I have data on home equity and the not so hidden potential tax hit (disclaimer, no tax advice, seek competent tax professionals, not me) 

Rep. David Marshall discusses Arizona's energy future

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 43:16


Rep. David Marshall discusses Arizona's energy future plus shares his insight as to the dysfunction that occurred at the Arizona Legislature this session. 

Extra fees for foreign visitors, most stolen & record homes sold in Flagstaff. Ep. 2164

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 86:37


Starting off our post July 4th weekend with Angela and the University of PA changing course on transgender issue. Plus new tariffs, most stolen cars, robots taxis, troubling social media trend and more with Olivia in the second hour.  

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