The Jeff Oravits Show Podcast

Is an Arizona mileage tax coming?

Olivia joins me with listener comments on fed lands being sold off. I touch on proposal to ban mileage taxes. An update on the AZ budget turmoil and a travel update from British Columbia.  

Senator Wendy Rogers insights on Iran bombing and AZ budget

Senator Wendy Rogers shares her insights on President Trumps bombing of Iran. Rogers also discusses the chaos at the legislature over the budget and a potential government shutdown. She was also in Alaska and we talk shop on that too. 

Back from the Arctic Ocean! We survived the Dempster "Highway".

“We survived the Dempster Highway”. That’s the shirt my son Owen bought me for Father’s Day, a bit prematurely in hindsight. But not even halfway north on the all dirt 550 mile road (1,100 mile round trip) to the Arctic Ocean, we found ourselves stranded with a broken leaf spring at mile 225 in Eagle Plains, Yukon. 
But thanks to some bush fixes, 5 tire fixes and with some help from some really nice locals and fellow travelers, we made the 7 day journey and share the story in this segment of the show. 

Flat tires, broken leaf springs and the road out.

Angela and I give an update from Eagle Plains, Yukon. We’ve got a broken leaf spring but thanks to some very helpful Canadian friends, we’ve got it fixed and will limp out today. Also got a flat tire yesterday as we try and exit the Dempster Highway in the Arctic Circle. Plus Angela and I give updates on fire risks, the state budget, Attorney General Mayes recent setback and win for Trump plus Olivia shares some travel stories as well. 

From the Arctic Circle, travel stories & challenges & a budget conversation with Rep. Neal Carter

Speaker Pro-Tem of the Arizona House of Representatives Neal Carter breaks down the recently passed budget and discusses the differences between the house version, the senate version and what Governor Hobbs may do with the budget. He also talks about his bill, an antisemitism bill, that got vetoed by the governor. 
 
Angela and I also share our travel stories including our “dip” in the Arctic Ocean, some travel difficulties and the challenges of the rough and wild Dempster Highway through the Arctic. 

Congressman Biggs talks budget, Trump/Musk, LA riots and more.

I catch up with Congressman Andy Biggs (AZ Gubernatorial candidate) about the recent LA riots, Hobbs reaction, the federal budget and his run for governor. 

Senate President Petersen: Budget discussions, Hobbs flip flop and a Flagstaff event

I catch up with Senate President Warren Petersen and he gives a budget update, comments on Hobbs CCCP flip flop and shares an upcoming event in Flagstaff. 

From north of Fairbanks: The Alaska “dream”, Governor Hobbs and bad eggs.

Angela and I do the show from Chena Hot Springs, northeast of Fairbanks Alaska with updates on AZ Governor Hobbs China flip flop and bills vetoed. Angela shares a snake story and I share a story from a bush pilot making his way through Alaska.  

From Alaska: Travel stories and updates from the road.

My family joins me as we do our first show from the road just outside Fairbanks Alaska sharing details of our 17 days on the road. I also give some news updates including whats happening with local, state and federal budgets. New shows all week including an update from Senate President Warren Petersen. Email and comments or questions, talkwithjeff@icloud.com 

Senate President Warren Petersen gives a budget update.

Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen talks about the bills he’s most happy with so far, frustration over bills Hobbs has vetoed, “farms to housing”, the AZ ICE Act, 2026 ballot initiatives and the states budget.