The Jeff Oravits Show Podcast

#1304: Brielle Kennington and Rob Wilson: Recall elections, we only have ourselves to blame and callers discuss ongoing FUSD mask protests

Brielle Kennington and Rob Wilson: Recall elections, we only have ourselves to blame and callers discuss ongoing FUSD mask protests#1304: Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Cezar, senior at FUSD peacefully protests mask mandate, told by admin. to leave and that his rights “end where ours begin” + Glenn Leest with a market update + Joe Galli on affordable housing

Cezar, senior at FUSD peacefully protests mask mandate, told by admin. to leave and that his rights “end where ours begin” + Glenn Leest with a market update + Joe Galli on affordable housing#1303: Tuesday, February 15, 2022
 
0:00-27:16 Cezar, a senior at an FUSD school was threatened by FUSD staff that they’d call the police because he refused to wear a mask. Cezar is one of many students peacefully protesting the continuation of FUSD’s continued mask mandate. Cezar shares video of the encounter and addresses some of the more bizarre comments by the FUSD staff.
 
27:17-48:43 Joe Galli of the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce talks affordable housing and politicians non stop quest to create more and how they keep missing the mark, by a lot! 
 
48:44-69:26 Glenn Leest talks inflation, cryptos and more! Producer Price Index makes another record! Whats that mean for inflation? Have cryptos reached a peak? Plus, plan “b”s and expensive food. 
 
69:27-79:31 Olivia reads the mail! Jeff asks why a listener is listening? And Olivia shares how many schools in Arizona still have a mask mandates. It’s not many!

Kari Lake: “we’re not serfs” to the feds + AFP Dir. Stephen Shaddegg on the bad idea of price controls + Andrea Macintosh on the recall Fredericks effort + Olivia and Owen share factoids on AZ at 110

Kari Lake: “we’re not serfs” to the feds + AFP Dir. Stephen Shaddegg on the bad idea of price controls + Andrea Macintosh on the recall Fredericks effort + Olivia and Owen share factoids on AZ at 110#1302: Monday, February 14, 2022
 
0:00-13:31 Jeff’s AZ News Picks: Inflation cranks & permission to wear masks.
PHX inflation 2nd highest in the nation. AZ rent rates skyrocketing. True inflation nationally at 15%. HB2616 requires permission from parents for minors to wear a mask. 
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13:32-36:20 Jeff talks with AZ Gubernatorial Candidate Kari Lake “We’re not serfs of the federal government.” Lake
 
What ever happened to journalism? Kari Lake schools a so called 60 Minutes Australia “journalist”. 
 Lake walks out on 60 Minutes Australia after a so called journalist says she should “see the world in a different light”. Watch her response here as she asks Liam Bartlett if he’s an unbiased journalist. His response is enlightening if anyone has any hope left for the dying legacy media. 
 
Kari Lake on sending the AZ National Guard to the border, her plan to send back those who come Illegally and how she’s ready for a “showdown” with Joe Biden if necessary. 
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36:21-43:30 Chairperson of the Recall Fredericks Initiative Andrea Macintosh shares why her group started an effort to recall controversial Flagstaff Unified School District board member Christine Fredericks. 
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43:31-65:34 Americans For Prosperity AZ Director Stephen Shadegg gives us the good news and the bad news. There’s no silver lining when it comes to the federal government but states like Arizona are the silver lining and where the hope lies for the future prosperity and freedom of our country. Plus Stephen explains why will not fix the inflation problem (that government created)?
Stephen also talks about Congressman Tom O’Halleran pushing a bill to fix drug prices. 
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65:35-74:19 Arizona, 110 years as a state. Jeff’s daughter Olivia and his son Jeff share some interesting factoids about Arizona. 
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1301: Jerry Nabours VRBO ban? FUSD candidate Mindy Thomas + Coconino Republican Chair Vickie Parks.

Jerry Nabours VRBO ban? FUSD candidate Mindy Thomas + Coconino Republican Chair Vickie Parks.#1301: Friday, February 11, 2022
0:00-19:23 Former Flagstaff Mayor Jerry Nabours
Will short term rentals be banned in Arizona? There’s a push by some to more heavily regulate and perhaps ban short term rentals in AZ. Former Mayor of Flagstaff Jerry Nabours discusses the practicality of banning short term rentals. Jeff and Jerry also discuss hypocrisy by the dying legacy media when it comes to reporting on leftest candidates.
 
19:24-37:40 FUSD Candidate Mindy Thomas
Michelle “Mindy” Thomas is frustrated with the Flagstaff Unified School District (FUSD) Governing Board and has now thrown her hat in the ring in the upcoming election. Jeff and Mindy talk CRT, mask mandates and how to get our schools back on track.
 
37:41-43:20 Will greater school choice become a reality in Arizona?
 
43:21-62:27 Vickie Parks is the Chairwoman of the Coconino County Republican Committee and she discusses with Jeff about how to get involved in local and statewide politics, the big issues in rural Arizona and some upcoming guest speakers.
 
62:28-74:13 A recap of Jeff’s legislative update with Senator Michelle Ugenti-Rita

1300: Breaking up Maricopa County? Lindsey Forstie and Josh Makela talk monoclonal antibody treatment. Julie Pastrick of FLG Chamber gives an NAZ economic update.

Breaking up Maricopa County? Lindsey Forstie and Josh Makela talk monoclonal antibody treatment. Julie Pastrick of FLG Chamber gives an NAZ economic update.#1300: Thursday, February 10, 2022
 
https://youtu.be/kHjI1gF_758
0:00-15:03 Should Maricopa County be broken up into 4 smaller counties? Is it time to elect our Arizona Senators by county instead of by district? + A Nimarcos Pizza give away! 
 
15:04-39:29 What are monoclonal antibodies? Lindsey Forstie, a nurse practitioner with Vuori Health and Joshua Makela a Physicians Assistant and consultant with Vuori Health discuss monoclonal antibody treatment, what they’ve had to deal with the past two years and controversies around various treatments. Josh also shares his Covid long haul story.39:30-43:27 Jeff reads a comment from a listener frustrated with a 30% property tax increase. 
 
43:28-62:47 How’s the Northern Arizona economy doing? Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Julie Pastrick gives an update. Julie also discusses the upcoming Athena Awards.
 
62:48-74:20 Jeff ends the day with news on inflation. No longer called “transitory inflation” continues to rage at highest levels in 40 years at 7.5%, if you believe their numbers. 
 
Don’t forget to sign up for our Nimarcos Pizza giveaway! 

#1299: Teachers and parents have had enough of FUSDs mask mandate. Brielle Kennington and Jerry Nabours on open line Wednesday.

#1299: Teachers and parents have had enough of FUSDs mask mandate. Brielle Kennington and Jerry Nabours on open line Wednesday.Wednesday, February 9, 2022
A rare one issue show. Masks mandates in schools and the frustration over one school districts refusal to end the mandate. Brielle Kennington, the administrator for Flagstaff Education Advocates, discusses last nights Flagstaff Unified School District meeting where parents and teachers spoke up against FUSDs continued mandate.  Listeners, including teachers and parents, call in to voice their frustration. Brielle and others are upset that there are limits on how many people can attend these meetings. And did one board member fall asleep while teachers shared their frustration?
Now they want to talk to the Republican controlled legislature? Jerry Nabours fills us in on school districts facing a funding crisis by March. 

AZ candidate for governor Steve Gaynor + Olivia talks Pony Express + Alex Ayers discusses unfair shipping practices by Amazon

AZ candidate for governor Steve Gaynor + Olivia talks Pony Express + Alex Ayers discusses unfair shipping practices by Amazon#1298: Tuesday, February 8, 2022
 
0:00-16:20 Jeff’s News Picks including Rep. Finchem proposing a resolution to decertify the 2020 election in 3 AZ Counties.
 
16:21-35:08 AZ Gubernatorial Candidate Steve Gaynor
Should Maricopa County be broken up to smaller counties? Steve Gaynor thinks so.
 
Time to take action as a state because of the Feds failure at the border? Gaynor likens the border to those crossing coming over and “waiting for an Uber” to get picked up by border patrol because they know they’re not getting sent back.
 
What about school choice? Gaynor wants a backpack of money that follows the kid.
 
35:09-43:20 Olivia reads some listener comments including Dan from Washington who misses AZ and Tom from Flagstaff who wonders why he can’t ride his 20MPH E-Bike in the National Forest.
 
43:21-50:24 $130 to mail a letter? Jeff and Olivia discuss the cost of the post office now and during the Pony Express.
 
50:25-61:44 Unfair shipping advantages for Amazon by the US Post Office? Alex Ayers, executive director of the Family Business Coalition, discusses this unfair business practice and possible action by Congress to change it. http://www.familybusinesscoalition.org/aboutus/
 
61:45-74:17 Why is Fossil Creek still closed? 

Grover Norquist talks taxes, spending and the “pledge”. Senator Michelle Ugenti-Rita, end the 2 year emergency and stop spending so much! Olivia:7 in 10 living paycheck to paycheck

Grover Norquist talks taxes, spending and the “pledge”. Senator Michelle Ugenti-Rita, end the 2 year emergency and stop spending so much! Olivia with other news including 7 in 10 living paycheck to paycheck.#1297: Monday, February 7, 2022
 
0:00-13:49 Is a crackdown coming on vacation rentals?
Paradise Valley, a supposed suburb of Phx (a whole other story there) combats short vacation rentals. Is an all out political assault on vacation rentals coming? Email your thoughts talkwithjeff@icloud.com. + Jeff goes over his Arizona News Picks including a 15 week ban on abortions and a bill banning CRT in schools passing the AZ Senate 
 
13:50-43:20 Senator Michelle Ugenti-Rita gives a legislative update.
$14.25 billion budget is too much! Government shouldn’t be hoarding cash!
Governors emergency powers should not last two years. 
School board elections should be partisan.
Election integrity bills discussed
Her bid to be Arizona’s next Secretary of State
https://electmichelle.com  
 
43:21-65:56 Grover Norquist talks taxes, spending, states rights and more!
 
“We’re on the road to serfdom” Norquist
The “Pledge”
How America should tax and which states are getting it right. 
States rights can fix the US.
https://www.atr.org
 
65:57-73:57 Olivia with other news including:
New study finds 7 in 10 Americans living paycheck to paycheck.
NJ finally eliminating masks in schools.
 
Comment? Email talkwithjeff@icloud.com

Jeff’s AZ News Picks of the week + AG Candidate Abraham Hamadeh + Matt Salmon + Glenn Leest on Spotify controversy

Jeff’s AZ News Picks of the week + AG Candidate Abraham Hamadeh + Matt Salmon + Glenn Leest on Spotify controversy#1296 Friday, February 4, 2022
 
0:00-23:59 Jeffs AZ News Picks of the week including polling on Sinema, Ducey, senate races and more. Also a voter fraud conviction and rental rates breaking records in the US and AZ.
 
24:00-43:15 Attorney General Candidate Abraham Hamadeh chats with Jeff about election integrity, the border, our schools and more.
 
43:16-66:10 Gubernatorial Candidate Matt Salmon talks with Jeff about education, covid, border security and more.
 
66:11-73:55 Jeff answers an affordable homes email question. Glenn Leest talks about the Spotify Joe Rogan issue. 

Lori Matthews: is housing affordability really possible? + Bruce Sidlinger on killing the car and WWIII + Jeff’s AZ News Picks

Lori Matthews: is housing affordability really possible? + Bruce Sidlinger on killing the car and WWIII + Jeff’s AZ News Picks#1295 Thursday, February 3, 2022
 
0:00-16:43 Jeff’s AZ News Picks 
Including Sinema favorability hit, ban on transgender in women’s sports, Wendy Rogers defamation case and more!
 
16:44-37:47 Jeff talks with Lori Matthews, Flagstaff City Council candidate.
Lori Matthews worked in the banking field for 35 years as Vice President of several banks. She’s run a successful consulting firm and has worked tirelessly on homeless issues in Northern Arizona. Lori is running for a seat on the Flagstaff City Council. More info about Lori at https://www.lorimatthewsforflagstaff.org.
Is affordable housing even possible in Flagstaff?
What are accessory dwelling units and will that help flagstaff housing costs?
Forest Health. Another voter initiative to create a healthier forest? What about state trust land and possible land swaps?
Fiscal responsibility? Are we too far down the road?
When’s the election?
Petitions can now be signed online here. https://apps.azsos.gov/equal/
 
37:48-43:23 Fired for not getting the shot? 
If Rep. Steve Kaiser’s bill passes, employers that fired people for not getting the shot may get a years pay.
 
43:24-74:19 Bruce Sidlinger on WWIII and killing the car