The Jeff Oravits Show Podcast
Jeff‘s daily two hour show tackles the biggest issues of the day. His common sense approach focuses on individual freedom, economic sanity & personal responsibility. Tune in daily and hear solutions that can steer America away from its trend of conformism, perceived ”safety”, out of control government spending, debt and loss of individual liberties. With nearly 2,000, shows listeners hear from thousands of guests from locals sharing their stories to national and international guests like Senator Rand Paul, Donald Trump Jr., Herschel Walker, Congressman Andy Biggs, Jim Rogers, George Gammon among many, many others. If you‘re looking for solutions that promote self reliance and independence, while drilling down into current issues with facts, but mixed in with just enough humor and fun, the Jeff Oravits Show Podcast may just be what you‘re looking for! Tune in Monday-Friday from 4:00PM-6:00PM AZ Time and Sundays from 9AM-10AM on 97.1FM the Big Talker in Northern Arizona & catch the stream at www.TalkWithJeff.com & please SUBSCRIBE to the Jeff Oravits Show Podcast today!
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Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
In this episode, we break down the biggest stories coming out of Arizona right now. The Legislature is debating a proposal that would require school districts to spend at least 60% of their budgets on teacher salaries and classroom instruction — a move supporters say boosts transparency and pay, while critics warn could squeeze vital support services. Lawmakers are also advancing a gas tax holiday aimed at lowering summer fuel prices, tougher penalties for teen sextortion, and a measure that could put new girls’ sports eligibility rules before voters.
PLUS OLYMPICS UPDATE WITH OLIVIA ORAVITS:Olivia Oravits breaks down the final medal standings from the 2026 Winter Games in Milan–Cortina — where **Team USA finished second overall with **12 golds and 33 total medals, marking one of the strongest winter performances in U.S. history. She’ll also recap the historic U.S. sweep of both men’s and women’s Olympic hockey gold medals — the first time America has claimed both titles at a single Games.
Olivia weighs in on the social and political buzz around President Donald Trump’s comments and invitations after the men’s hockey victory — including reactions from players and the women’s team’s choice to decline a White House invitation amid mixed messaging following their own gold-medal game.
Monday Feb 23, 2026
Monday Feb 23, 2026
We start off with the violence in Mexico, impact on USA and solutions. It's crossover week at the AZ legislature and Angela and I hit on several "trans bills", housing bills and more. Plus some tax stats and a lot more!
Monday Feb 23, 2026
Monday Feb 23, 2026
Is an anti ICE amendment coming to Flagstaff? Councilmember Lori Matthews talks about a petition floating around Flagstaff that the city council may soon hear that pits the City of Flagstaff against federal immigration enforcement + several other big AZ issues!
Monday Feb 23, 2026
Monday Feb 23, 2026
I chat with Congressman Andy Biggs about his plans for Arizona if he becomes our next governor. We also talk voter ID, a balanced budget amendment, A.I. issues and much more!
Wednesday Feb 18, 2026
Wednesday Feb 18, 2026
Hobbs has 12 bills, several on SNAP reform. How quick will she veto? Should teachers be barred from striking? How many families will lose access to private schools under proposed ESA initiative? Republicans push for vacation rental reforms. What will Flagstaff’s minimum wage be in 2036 and how will it impact employment and costs? We have the numbers. Olivia shares Flagstaff’s snow history and a tragedy in Nevada.
Tuesday Feb 17, 2026
Tuesday Feb 17, 2026
Seedance 2.0 debuts and it’s crazy! Hollywoods future in question and a bunch of changes are here as a result of AI. Angela and Olivia join me as we explain. The girls give an Olympic update and I talk about a bunch of Arizona news items including a big announcement in the AZ gubernatorial race.
Friday Feb 13, 2026
Friday Feb 13, 2026
Angela and Olivia join me to talk Valentine’s Day, marriage stats, divorce stats and more!
Thursday Feb 12, 2026
Thursday Feb 12, 2026
Angela and Olivia join me with an EV update and news that Ford and others are cutting back after massive losses. We also update you on charges for the suspect in last weeks west Flag shootout and deaths of DPS helicopter pilots.
Thursday Feb 12, 2026
Thursday Feb 12, 2026
I sat down with Coconino County Supervisor Tammy Ontiveros for a wide ranging discussion on housing in Northern Arizona, infrastructure, energy and more.
Wednesday Feb 11, 2026
Wednesday Feb 11, 2026
Mark Haughwout joins me as we discuss a newly launched initiative to rein in ESA’s in AZ including an income test. What was going on with the airspace over El Paso today? Olivia with some Olympic updates. A beer maker cuts a bunch of workers due to AI productivity gains.