The Jeff Oravits Show Podcast

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. 

FLG Council-member votes against funding to fight sex trafficking Ep. 2328

Starting off the first hour with former state rep. Bob Thorpe touching on Senator Kelly’s presidential aspirations. Rep. Walt Blackman’s bill to change the length of terms for state legislature. The craziness in Minnesota and arrests made for the protestors during a church service. Joe Galli returns with the details of a Flagstaff council meeting where one member voted against funding to help fight sex trafficking. We also touch on a proposed law to limit uses of accessory dwelling units.

Broaddus & Womble housing outlook 2026

I chat with Kelly Broaddus, a Flagstaff Realtor and Evan Womble, a local contractor with High Caliber Construction about the Arizona and Flagstaff housing market, where it's at, where it may be heading and the affordability question. Kelly shares her concerns about lowering interest rates too low. I share my concerns about politicians meddling in the housing industry and Evan covers it from the construction side of the industry.  

Rep. Chaplik talks impacts on housing due to illegal immigration. Ep. 2327

Arizona Representative (& candidate for Congress CD1) Joseph Chaplik returns to the program to discuss the impacts on the cost of housing due to illegal immigration. We also talk about several of his bills including a requirement for businesses to accept cash, a new state specialty plate and a push to move Arizona to a biennial budget process. Plus his bid to win the CD1 Congressional seat. https://www.josephchaplik.com

The $3 meal, tax relief & China’s birth problem. Ep. 2326

Angela joins me to discuss Arizona Governor Hobbs vetoing the GOP tax bill. I explain the downside to politicians pushing for “affordable housing”. Copper thieves in the copper state. The $3 meal is possible, Angela’s an expert on it. And China’s growing low birth rate problem.