The Jeff Oravits Show Podcast

Flagstaff P.D. Chief Connolly addresses the FLOCK camera controversy.

Flagstaff Chief of Police Sean Connolly returns to the show to discuss the FLOCK license plate reader/camera controversy. He gives a history of the long running technology that is now becoming more commonplace in communities throughout the nation including Flagstaff. He discusses the technology, examples of kidnappers and other criminal activity that’s been thwarted because of the tech but also addresses privacy concerns that some have brought up. We also get into the growing number of scams Americans are now facing every day and how A.I. is also being used in scams. We also touch on Trumps push to get troops into high crime cities and much more. 

Senator Wendy Rogers on the AZ economy and Emily Pike tragedy. Ep. 2208

Senator Wendy Rogers stops by the studio in Flagstaff to talk about the Arizona economy and how job growth has begun to slow. She shares info on changes that may be coming to AZ child Protective Services after the Emily Pike tragedy. She touches on her request from the Trump administration to investigate AZ election issues and much more!

Jeff’s dream come true? The EPA & making “Gas Cans Great Again” ep. 2207

Is it finally happening? I’ve been railing for years that if we can’t fix something as simple as the gas can, we can’t fix America. Now the EPA agrees and is working to “Make Gas Cans Great Again by Improving Flow”. Angela and I also discuss increased electric rates, bathroom issues in Yavapai County, Chagas disease, Rep. Ansari’s disconnect, the EV collapse, Gavin Newsom and his aspirations, vegetable powered mega yachts so billionaires can feel good and more!

Why Jeff laughs at government run business retention & expansion organizations. Ep. 2006

I start off with Dave Bianco & Stephen Ross of Rt. 66 Coin and Collectibles with a precious metals market update and also discuss Trump tariffs, debt, deficit spending, the Trump battle with the Federal Reserve and more. Olivia joins me with an update on an alleged bomb making raid in Camp Verde and shares her lost and now found tortoise story. I rant about why I think government run business retention/expansion organizations are laughable to business owners.  Kelly Broaddus gives a real estate market update at the beginning of the 2nd hour with a discussion on the Trump (and other government) pushes to fix the so called “housing emergency”. 

Dave Bianco & Stephen Ross…gold, silver, fed spending & interest rate predictions.

Dave Bianco & Stephen Ross of Rt. 66 Coin and Collectibles give a precious metals market update and also discuss Trump tariffs, debt, deficit spending, the Trump battle with the Federal Reserve and more. 

A national housing emergency? Ep. 2205

Angela and I weigh in on comments from the Trump Admin that they may declare a national housing emergency. Trump tariffs off again but heading to SCOTUS. Media was never concerned about Biden’s health but fixate on Trumps. Criminal defense attorney in 12 months in AZ? Hobbs and Legislature got Diamondbacks subsidy WAY WRONG! Flock camera controversy continues. And MORE!

Bedbugs, radioactive shrimp + Tom Pearson talks carbon neutrality & regional plans. Ep 2201

Angela and I start off with some news on SBA loans for fire victims, funding for downwinders and the recent “radioactive shrimp” scare. We also get into “traditional marriage” parades, moral decay, bedbugs and haboob detection equipment and other big issues impacting our world. 
 
Chairman of Flagstaff First Tom Pearson joins me in the 2nd hour to warn about a regional plan process that appears to by quite one sided, the push by some cities for carbon neutrality despite the failures of this policy becoming more and more evident and thoughts on the Dragon Bravo Fire that has burned nearly 150,000 acres. 
 
Angela and I finish off with Southwest’s new +size passenger rules, air traffic control teacher shortage, Snoop Dog’s movie experience, Newsom trying to be cool and Cracker Barrel’s backtrack. 

Scams, ancient civilizations and UTV deaths. Ep 2200

Mark Haughwout and I break down an alleged equity stripping scam here in Arizona with  elderly homeowners being targeted by scam artists. Should the government be taking equity stakes in private companies? Lower fire risks but monsoons cause widespread damage. John  Davison shares info on a veterans stand down coming up Friday September 5 from 9am-2pm in Williams AZ + talks about 9-11, PTSD and veteran suicides. Olivia shares a sad story of someone trying to scam her over a lost pet and a new civilization. 

Cracker Barrel controversy & Trump stock buy with Glenn Leest. Ep. 2199

Glenn Leest gives his perspective on the Cracker Barrel controversy and I chime in about companies that were but no longer are the in thing. Plus we get into woke and diversification. Glenn gives his thoughts on US investment into Intel, is it too much or a good thing for America? We also discuss the probability of interest rate cuts and more. I end the hour with an update on my pilot training and a big day this morning. 

“Garbage Cafe”, work requirement for welfare & armed drones. Ep. 2196

Starting off with El Presidente, Olivia (more on that) discussing our nations lack of reading and a new study that shows, we aren’t reading! Angela and I hit on the so called “garbage cafes” and a new push for work for welfare requirements. We also discuss  armed drones, raw milk and useless bigger warning labels.