The Jeff Oravits Show Podcast

Orville Wiseman talks Arizona aviation, training 1000’s, slurry bombers & more!

Orville Wiseman of Wiseman Aviation shares his decades of stories and experiences as Flagstaff’s fixed based operator (FBO) & flight school. I actually received my private pilots license from Orville’s flight school as have 1000’s over the decades. Orville shares some amazing stories of flying, Flagstaff challenging high elevation mountain airport, the history of aviation in Northern Arizona and the challenges airlines have in small rural communities. We also talk about the landing fee controversy and the potential for a new Arizona and federal law banning these fee’s for general aviation planes. Orville touches on fighting forest fires and the role his FBO has at the historic Lindberg Winslow Airport in fueling and providing a location for the firefighter pilots to load the slurry to put out wildfires throughout the region. He also shares some of the famous people he’s met over the years flying into Flagstaff (KFLG) Airport. 
 
NOTE: This interview was recorded prior to the tragic helicopter crash in Flagstaff that killed 2 DPS officers.

Gena Swoboda talks about running for AZ Secretary of State

Gina Swoboda joins us to discuss  running for Arizona Secretary of State, why she decided to not pursue the CD1 Congressional seat, a lay of the land politically and the challenges AZ faces with elections issues going forward. 

Energy expert Larry Behrens talks Greenland & Project Vault.

Energy expert from PowerTheFuture.com Larry Behrens returns to the show and shares info on Greenland and its strategic importance. Plus we talk Project Vault and the push to protect America’s critical minerals. We also touch on Arizona’s “summer blend” of fuel, refinery’s, windmills and more.

A new national park in Arizona? Ep. 2335

Angela and I start off with a death in Flagstaff currently being investigated as an alleged fraternity hazing incident. A bill that requires gender at birth in use of bathrooms advances and is one step closer to the voters of AZ. Government shutdown 2.0 update. New SNAP requirements take hold. Sen. Kelly’s big haul. Olivia discusses the possibility of a new national park in AZ. An organized theft ring participant gets a jail sentence and more!

Local ICE protests….where’s it all lead with Mark Haughwout. Ep. 2332

Mark Haughwout joins me to talk about more ICE protests, some locally with school kids walking out and where this may all be heading. We also hit on the potential outcome of the 2026 election federally and in Arizona. 

Congressman Abe Hamadeh talks ICE, Gov. Shutdown & Civics 101

Congressman Abe Hamadeh returns to the show with his thoughts on the ICE protests, immigration, the potential of a government shutdown this week and his bill The Federal Workforce Civics Competency and Accountability Act.

Crazy Democrat bills that will become law if AZ flips blue. Ep. 2331

Will the Arizona Independent Party confuse Arizona Independent voters, Angela and I explain. I highlight crazy Democrat bills that will become law if AZ flips blue. An update on ICE, protests and illegal immigration. 

Rep. Nguyen fighting trafficking & standing for the 2nd Amendment!

State Representative Quang Nguyen (R-LD1) returns to the show and discusses some of his bills that fight human trafficking, keeps Arizonans safe from sex offenders, drug traffickers and fights for the Second Amendment. He also weighs in on ICE, protestors and illegal immigration.

New AZ GOP Chair, overdoses up, US out of WHO. Ep. 2340

Angela joins me for updates including a new AZ GOP chair, a state budget that continues to grow and AZ AG growing controversy for comments on ICE. We also touch on the EU’s delusions of super power status, the US exiting the WHO, Omars wealth and more. Plus, the next controversy in Flagstaff, a Mormon temple. 

Senator Rogers talks about banning red light cameras in Arizona. Ep. 2329

Senator Wendy Rogers joined me in studio to talk about the potential of banning red light cameras in Arizona through a state wide vote. She updates us on AZ’s budget, her push for free hunting licenses for AZ Veterans, a fire district in Williams and a potential ban on landing fees at the states airports.