The Jeff Oravits Show Podcast

#1314: Mark Haughwout, Brielle Kennington: Ukraine, housing, FLG kids smiling again and giant rats in NY!

#1314: Mark Haughwout, Brielle Kennington: Ukraine, housing, FLG kids smiling again and giant rats in NY!Wednesday, March 2, 2022
0:00-17:19 Jeff and Mark discuss what should be the US involvement in Ukraine?
17:20-29:35 Jeff and Mark ask why are we reliant on countries that want to do America harm?
29:36-43:11 Dwight calls in on open line Wednesday to talk about inflation and VP Harris really stupid comments on Ukraine. Jeff shares a family story from Germany. + The 2nd Amendment is now in style?
 
43:12-65:17 Brielle Kennington, Administrator of Flagstaff Education Advocates, chimes in with some good news on Flagstaff schools, the masks are off and the kids are adjusting fast. Richard from Indian Wells is not so sure about VP Lizer entering the CD2 race and questions where he actually lives, NM or AZ? + Blue Cheese vs Ranch?
65:18-73:53 Senator Wendy Rogers censured. Housing in AZ continues to spike. Blue Cheese vs Ranch debate continues. Giant rats in NYC subways almost get Mark.

#1313: VP Myron Lizer, Glenn Leest, Bruce Sidlinger

#1313: VP Myron Lizer, Glenn Leest, Bruce Sidlinger
 
0:00-16:21 Vice President of the Navajo Nation Myron Lizer talks about his bid for Congress in Arizona’s Congressional District 2 including a discussion on inflation, infrastructure, energy policies and America First.
 
16:22-31:42 Glenn Leest of WT Wealth Management talks about the impacts of $100 plus oil.
 
43:31-71:53 Bruce Sidlinger returns: why do we get our rockets from Russia? How the internet has (so far) saved Ukraine and how Elon Musk is helping. 

#1312: Rep. Hoffman: break Maricopa into 4 counties + AG Candidate Tiffany Shedd: build the wall AZ! + Nuke attack, wear a mask to protect from Covid!

#1312: Rep. Hoffman: break Maricopa into 4 counties + AG Candidate Tiffany Shedd: build the wall AZ! + Nuke attack, wear a mask to protect from Covid!
https://youtu.be/v9BQwTYlBxo
0:00-12:18 Jeff talks Putin, Ukraine and FUSD finally ditching mask mandate 
12:19-34:21 Representative Jake Hoffman discusses his bill to break Maricopa into 4 counties, school funding and expanding ESAs, bills that stop mask/vaccine mandates in schools, Ducey’s proposed huge $2billion budget increase, ection integrity bills and more.
34:22-43:23 Olivia doth join ith us! (You’ll have to listen)
43:24-66:43 Tiffany Shedd, candidate for Arizona Attorney General, returns to the show to discuss the mood at CPAC, the situation at the border, proposals from AZ to TX to just do it and build/complete border, the AG’s race and how to fix the problem of people being more disconnected from their so called representatives than ever before.
66:44-74:17 Jeff and Olivia share ready.gov guidance that if you’re in the bunker and there is radiation from a nuclear attack, you’ll still need to protect yourself from Covid and make sure you are “wearing a mask and keeping a distance of at least six feet between yourself and people who not part of your household”. Unbelievable.

Corporation Commissioner Jim O’Connor, CD4 Candidate Kelly Cooper, Councilmember and Mayoral Candidate Regina Salas

Corporation Commissioner Jim O’Connor, CD4 Candidate Kelly Cooper, Councilmember and Mayoral Candidate Regina Salas#1311: Friday, February 25, 2022
 
0:00-20:53 CD4 Candidate Kelly Cooper: 
Jeff and Kelly talk about ivory tower elite politicians disconnected from reality that never admit when they’re wrong. Kelly talks about running a restaurant during lockdowns and the government overreach he had to deal with. Jeff and Kelly discuss inflation energy independence, stopping the fear mongering and fixing our supply chains. 
 
20:54-43:26 Flagstaff Council Member Regina Salas was the only member who voted against the carbon neutrality plan, a plan that will eliminate natural gas as a heat source in new homes. Jeff and Regina talk about the drama at city hall and the never-ending quest for affordable housing.
 
Learn more about Regina Salas at https://www.reginasalasforflg.com/meet-regina
 
43:27-68:01 Corporation Commissioner Jim O’Connor returns to talk about how close AZ was to going “green new deal” type policies but a Republican majority held it back. The Commission is split 3-2, Republican/Democrat and could flip to Democrat control next election. Jim talks about the importance of the upcoming election when it comes to AZ energy policy. Jim also talks about how the three Republicans stopped utilities from imposing a vaccine mandate. 
 
43:28-74:18 Olivia draws this weeks big Sportsmans Bar and Grill giveaway winners.

1310: Tim Roemer, Dir. Az Homeland Security talks cyber warfare + Rob Wilson on “why Ukraine” + Maureen Steele talks Peoples Convoy rolling thru NAZ + Glenn Leest on volatile markets

Tim Roemer, Dir. Az Homeland Security talks cyber warfare + Rob Wilson on “why Ukraine” + Maureen Steele talks Peoples Convoy rolling thru NAZ + Glenn Leest on volatile markets + Olivia interview Peoples Convoy supporters.#1310: Thursday, February 24, 2022
 
0:00-20:00 Rob Wilson, 22 year Navy Veteran and owner of Timberline Firearms and Training discusses what’s in Ukraine and what may be Putins motives. 
 
20:01-39:08 Tim Roemer, Director of Arizona Homeland Security discusses cyber warfare, efforts made in AZ to protect infrastructure, what businesses and individuals can do to protect themselves. 
 
39:09-43:36 Jeff’s News Picks include Senator Wendy Rogers $700 million AZ border wall bill passing the Senate and Legislature overrides school spending caps.
 
43:37-60:24 Market update with Glenn Leest of WT Wealth Managment has a long day with markets making wild swings as Russia invades Ukraine. 
 
60:25-74:37 Maureen Steele, the official People’s Convoy organizer joins Jeff to talk about the convoy rolling through NAZ today.  Plus Olivia interviews a couple supporters. Hundreds of Arizona supporters crowded overpasses from Kingman to Flagstaff and beyond to show support for the 1000 plus vehicle convoy. 

#1309: Congressman Biggs on how to stop Putin + Mark Haughwout on why housing is up so much + Bryan Morast, an FUSD parent discusses public school frustrations. Olivia shares comments.

Congressman Biggs on how to stop Putin + Mark Haughwout on why housing is up so much + Bryan Morast, an FUSD parent discusses public school frustrations. Olivia shares comments. #1309: Wednesday, February 23, 2022
0:00-16:43 Jeff and Olivia break down last nights Flagstaff Unified School District board meeting and some of the comments from students who asked for the mask mandate to end. Jeff talks about authoritarians trying to out authoritarian each other and of course some snow talk.
 
16:44-38:20 Bryan Morast, a Flagstaff father, shares his and his kids experiences at Flagstaff Unified School District. Bottom line, it hasn’t been good and he like many others are looking for alternative education choices outside the public school system.
 
38:21-43:32 Olivia shares a listener comment about presidents, past and present. 
 
43:33-60:10 Mark Haughwout discusses why housing has gone up so much and why Flagstaff Mayor Paul Deasy wants a $17 minimum wage.
 
60:11-75:23 Congressman Andy Biggs talks about a way to stop Putin, America First, make America energy independent again and starve Putin’s military adventures + Biggs talks about how clueless the Democrats are when it comes to combating inflation + how are things at the southern border, Biggs gives us a boots on the ground view!
 
“They’re not serious people, they don’t have serious proposals” 
       Biggs on Democrats inflation plans

Congressman Gosar on the Durham report, “This is far worse than Watergate” + frustrated parents head to school board meeting + Olivia shares listener comments.

Congressman Gosar on the Durham report, “This is far worse than Watergate” + frustrated parents head to school board meeting + Olivia shares listener comments. 1308 Tuesday, 2-2-22 
0:00-13:16 Jeff’s News Picks for 2/2/22.
Tom O’Halleran to the rescue! You can’t make this stuff up…Congressman Tom O’Halleran joins group to fix inflation so now the people who caused the inflation will fix it? That makes sense. 
A month from now? Flagstaff Unified School District voting on ending mask mandate at tonights meeting. 
People’s Convoy coming through Northern Arizona Thursday. Heading too DC to protest mandates and other issues.
 
13:17-36:51 Congressman Paul Gosar gives a D.C. update.
Should we be securing a border in Ukraine? “How can we help somebody in Europe when our open border is destroying, this invasion is destroying our country” Gosar
How many came illegally across our Southern Border last year? “America needs to wake up” Gosar
Gosar discusses the Durham Report where a special agent was tasked to look at Russia’s alleged involvement in the 2016 election. The report wound up showing that then candidate for President Hillary Clinton was spying on the Trump campaign and conspiring with big tech. “This is far worse than Watergate”, Gosar. “This is scary stuff”, Gosar.  “Heads need to roll”, Gosar.
Bidenflation is here to stay. Those that caused this can’t even figured out what created the inflation and now they say they’ll fix it. 
His thoughts on The People’s Convoy rolling across America this week and how this will snowball across the country. 
 
36:52-43:32 Governments making it hard for you to protest their decisions. FUSD treating parents like they’re in line at the old meat counter where they gotta take a number to be heard. 
This needs to stop now. Jeff talks more about the Freedom Convoy and local school boards limiting public participation. 
 
43:33-74:22 Olivia and Jeff answer listener questions including kids getting marked absent for protesting mask mandates and who’s running against Democrat Congressman Tom O’Halleran. The CDC holds back data so the little people don’t misinterpret it and other tiring things that are happening in our turbulent times!

#1307: Jeff’s President’s Day Special: Which Presidents should we actually be celebrating?

Jeff’s President’s Day Special: Which Presidents should we actually be celebrating?#1307: Monday, February 21, 2022
Jeff takes the day off but asks listeners to chime in by email talkwithjeff@icloud.com with which Presidents should we celebrate and which we should not? He’ll discuss on Tuesdays show.
Also, some interview extras with Stephen Shadegg of Americans For Prosperity, former Flagstaff Mayor Jerry Nabours, AZ Gubernatorial Candidate Kari Lake and Joe Galli shares a travel story. 

#1306: Weekly Wrap-up + Joe Galli gives a Legislative update + what is the Pro Act?

Weekly Wrap-up + Joe Galli gives a Legislative update + what is the Pro Act?#1306: Friday, February 18, 2022
 
0:00-10:35 Jeff and Olivia give an update on a week of school protests and they draw a lucky winner for this weeks Nimarcos Pizza giveaway. 
10:36-43:29 Joe Galli is back with a legislative update. Galli fills us in on some big bills impacting Arizona and discusses the Pro Act that’s making its way through Congress. 
43:30-74:19 Jeff wraps up a busy week with video/audio from Cezar, a senior in an FUSD school who had an encounter with the FUSD staff that you’ve gotta see/hear. Jeff also talks about schools in NAZ and compares the masked vs. umasked. 

#1305: AZ Sup. Intendant Candidate Shiry Sapir, AZ Gubernatorial Candidate Matt Salmon, Christian Adams of PILF talks voter fraud, Jeff talks AZ Senate passing school choice bill.

AZ Sup. Intendant Candidate Shiry Sapir, AZ Gubernatorial Candidate Matt Salmon, Christian Adams of PILF talks voter fraud, Jeff talks AZ Senate passing school choice bill.#1305: Thursday, February 17, 2022
 
0:00-15:22 AZ News including school choice bill passing AZ Senate.
Jeff also discusses two upcoming events
AZ Gubernatorial Candidate Matt Salmon in Flagstaff on Friday, February 18 from 4:30-5:30PM at Little America.
Petition signing event for the recall effort against FUSD Board Member Christine Fredericks meeting at Fox Glenn Park in Flagstaff from 2PM-4PM on Friday, February 18.
 
15:23-43:20 Candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction, Shiry Sapir shares her experiences in the Israeli military, discusses the culture war that our children are caught up in, that college isn’t for everyone, school choice should be expanded and indoctrination of our children needs to end.
 
43:21-63:28 Christian Adams President of the Public Interest Legal Foundation (PILF) talks about tens of thousands of duplicative voter registrations found after 2020 election. 
 
63:29-74:06 AZ Gubernatorial Candidate Matt Salmon shares a Flagstaff memory with Jeff that ruined his honeymoon. Plus if you want to meet Matt, he’s coming to Flagstaff Friday, February 18 from 4:30-5:30 at Little America.