The Jeff Oravits Show Podcast

Who’s running for congress in AZ? Ep. 2261

Mark Haughwout joins me to share AZ education stats including poor test scores and low graduation rates. We also discuss Trumps renovation project, who’s running for Congress in AZ and dengue fever close to AZ. 

274 Truck drivers pulled over in AZ can’t speak English! Ep. 2260

Flagstaff see’s thousands protest Trump…but where were they for Biden’s executive orders? Truck drivers get pulled over in AZ and can’t even speak English (which is required). Dave Zorn sentenced, Angela wraps that one up. No Labels gets new label. Olivia shares a 1200 year old Jesus bread story. 

Congressman Eli Crane talks shutdown, flooding & Russia escalation.

I caught up with Congressman Eli Crane starting off with the state of the shutdown and where he see's this going. We also touch on the theatrics of Senator Kelly & Gallego in front of Speaker Johnsons office. Crane just visited Globe, AZ after massive flooding there while also introducing a bill which is getting bipartisan support to streamline the rebuilding of the north rim lodge. Congressman Crane shared his concerns about the Ukraine war and possible expanded involvement by the U.S. and the potential for an conflict with Russia. 

Rep. Selina Bliss protecting women’s sports & 2nd Amendment rights.

Representative Selina Bliss (LD1) shares an update including her push to train and arm willing staff members in Arizona’s schools. The governor vetoed this but she’ll try again. We also discuss our mutual push to protect women’s sports. Plus budget talk, public safety, impacts of the fed shutdown and more.

Do animals sense floods? + The international garment black market. Ep. 2255

Olivia and I share some stories of the flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Pricilla. We both ask if animals sense floods before they happen and share a couple of amazing stories out of Camp Verde, AZ. Olivia gives details on a church that gets ripped off by garment thieves and I raise concerns over the black market international garment disaster. The Navajo Tribal Council and President Nygren go to battle over the budget. We hit on Columbus Day and Indigenous People’s Day and a conflict that doesn’t have to exist and Olivia shares listener comments  including one from Cormac in Ireland.

Do security concerns mean fewer public meetings? Ep. 2251

Angela and I talk about increased security of public officials and a nod from Sec. State Fontes regarding security spending by candidates. The AZ Supreme Court overturns a conviction of a guy who defended himself from roommate in his locked room. UA Senate rejects Trump dollars. The FED shutdown continues and Obamacare is at center. Plus a cat story, screwworm outbreak, schools closing in AZ and actress makes good on talk of leaving the country…but too bad for Ireland! 

How much will Coconino College expansion actually cost? Ep. 2250

NAU Turning Point display table gets violently cleared off by a so called free speech proponent. Poll shows more people are willing to resort to violence for political change. Naked biker protests in Portland & why some states should split up. Angela breaks down the potential property taxes in Coconino County if a community college bond passes. Former AZ. AG Brnovich ambassadorship rejected by Trump Admin. 13 year old alleged wrong way drunk driving incident in Flagstaff. Uranium cleanup on Navajo Nation. Another hurricane to impact AZ. 

Flagstaff Councilwoman Matthews talks FLOCK, shutdown, airport expansion & new hospital.

Flagstaff City Councilwoman Lori Matthews talks about the Flagstaff airport and the possibility to expand it and bring dollars into FLG’s economy. Her thoughts on the Fed shutdown. We discuss the FLOCK camera controversy and an upcoming vote. We also hit on road improvements, a new city manager, housing issues and a potential hospital expansion or remodel in Flagstaff. Matthews also discusses her re-election campaign and the upcoming council race. You can sign her petition here http://www.lorimatthewsforflagstaff.com
 
 

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

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.

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.