The Jeff Oravits Show Podcast
by Jeff Oravits, JeffOravits, TalkWithJeff, Talk With Jeff
Welcome to the Jeff Oravits Show where I discuss local, state & national issues, often times from an Arizona perspective, all while sharing my conservative views, experiences and opinions. I have interviewed thousands of guests during the shows eight year run and you’ll often hear from regular contributors as well as my family.
Episodes
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Jim Parks: Don't CA AZ
The Chairman of the Coconino County Republican Committee pleads with voters to get their ballots in. Return of ballots for Republicans has been slow. Jim shares why this election is so critical, how and why he's voting the way he is in all the statewide races and many local races.
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Tornadoes in Flagstaff? Plus Arizona's Newest National Park!
Tornadoes in Northern Arizona? That's not something you hear every day! Today Olivia and I discuss the unusual tornado warnings that swept through Flagstaff and surrounding communities. Just how rare are tornadoes in Arizona? What causes them to form, and what's the difference between a tornado...
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Arizona's 8 Ballot Propositions: How We're Voting & Why! | 2026 Election Guide
Eight statewide propositions. Eight decisions Arizona voters need to make before Election Day! Angela and I sit down to break down all eight statewide ballot propositions in Arizona's 2026 election. We go through what each measure would do, the arguments for and against, and, most importantly…
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Flagstaff Props 404 & 405: More First Responders, Higher Taxes
Flagstaff Fire Chief Mark Gaillard and Casey Gonzales, President of United Flagstaff Fire Fighters, join me for an in-depth discussion about two important measures on Flagstaff's November ballot — Propositions 404 and 405. What exactly are voters being asked to approve, how much will it cost...
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Brian Matlock: What Does Arizona’s State Mine Inspector Actually Do?
Democratic nominee for Arizona State Mine Inspector Brian Matlock joins me for an in-depth look at one of Arizona’s lesser-known statewide elected offices. We discuss Matlock’s background and experience, why the State Mine Inspector is a partisan elected position, and what the office actually…
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Nancy Baca: The Flagstaff Affordability Crunch
Flagstaff City Council candidate Nancy Baca joins me to talk about her campaign, her Flagstaff roots and what she’s hearing from voters as Election Day approaches. Baca has called Flagstaff home for more than four decades, attended Flagstaff High School and brings a background in business, higher...
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Sen. Wendy Rogers: Elections, the Baltics & Terror at 30,000 ft
Arizona State Senator Wendy Rogers joins me for a wide-ranging conversation that starts with politics and ends thousands of miles away in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. With Election Day approaching, Rogers explains why she believes Republicans will maintain control of the Arizona…
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Arizona’s Overlooked Statewide Office: Mine Inspector Les Presmyk
What exactly does Arizona’s State Mine Inspector do? Republican nominee and current State Mine Inspector Les Presmyk joins me to talk about one of Arizona’s most overlooked statewide elected offices — and an industry that remains enormously important to the Copper State. Presmyk shares his more...
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Sine Kerr: What Would Arizona’s First Lieutenant Governor Actually Do?
Sine Kerr, Republican nominee for Arizona’s newly created office of lieutenant governor and Andy Biggs’ running mate, joins me to discuss what the job would actually look like and the role she hopes to play in a Biggs administration. We talk about Arizona’s rapid growth and whether the state has...
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Flagstaff’s Housing Is Already Expensive — Are New Building Codes About to Make It Worse?
Local builder and contractor Mark Haughwout joins me to sound the alarm over Flagstaff’s move toward the latest International Building, Energy and Fire Codes — and what he says they could mean for the cost of building a home. Mark breaks down his estimates of how much the new requirements could…
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Olivia Oravits: Are Political Ads Broken? + Potential Super El Niño
Olivia Oravits joins me for a wide-ranging conversation about politics, money and what could be a very interesting winter in Arizona. We start with political advertising: What actually gets people's attention anymore? With voters bombarded by digital ads, texts, emails and social media, could...
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Alex Kolodin Wants to Change How Arizona Runs Elections
Republican candidate for Arizona Secretary of State Alex Kolodin joins me to talk about his campaign, Arizona’s election system and what he would change if voters put him in charge of the Secretary of State’s Office. We get into election security, voter confidence, how long it takes Arizona to...
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Jonathan Nez — His Case for Changing Northern Arizona’s Representation
Jonathan Nez, former president of the Navajo Nation and Democratic candidate for Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District, joins me to make his case for replacing Congressman Eli Crane in Washington. We discuss the issues facing Northern and rural Arizona, including the rising cost of living, water,...
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Lori Matthews: Fighting for Flagstaff — Why She Wants Another Term on City Council
Flagstaff City Councilwoman Lori Matthews joins me for a wide-ranging conversation about her campaign for another term and the major issues facing Flagstaff. We talk about growth and development, housing and affordability, the cost of living, public safety, city spending and taxes, and the...
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The Minimum Wage Blues + Our Next Flying Adventure to Roswell!
Flagstaff’s minimum wage is officially headed to $18.95 an hour, and I take a deep dive into how we got here—and where we go from here. I break down the latest CPI numbers, the possibility of an interest-rate cut, Arizona’s new statewide minimum wage and Flagstaff’s much higher wage. What are the...
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Glenn Leest: AI, terminator or utopia?
Glenn Leest with WT Wealth Managment does a deep dive into AI from an investment angle but also from a moral angle and discusses the upside and downside to this rapidly moving technology.
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From All 50 States to Around the World: Isabel Oravits Introduces IO Adventures
Isabel Oravits has visited all 50 states, traveled throughout Europe and explored destinations around the world. Now, she is turning those experiences—and her lifelong passion for travel—into IO Adventures, a travel advisory company dedicated to helping others plan unforgettable journeys of their...
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$5,000 Checks & the Shrinking Lumberjack Scholarship
Angela joins me as we take on President Trump’s surprise promise of a $5,000 “dividend” for every adult American if Republicans retain the House and Senate — a proposal that could cost roughly $1.2 trillion at a time when the national debt has already topped $40 trillion. We’re not exactly…
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Warren Petersen: Hobbs, Mayes & the Legal Fund Loophole
Republican nominee for Arizona Attorney General Warren Petersen joins Jeff for an exclusive interview covering Gov. Katie Hobbs’ controversial legal defense fund, the surprising loophole that allows its donors to remain undisclosed, and Attorney General Kris Mayes’ decision not to pursue criminal...
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Glenn Leest: Dow 53,000, Inflation & an AI Bubble?
Glenn Leest of WT Wealth Management joins Jeff for a wide-ranging look at the economy and financial markets. With the Dow around 53,000, they discuss what’s driving markets despite stubborn inflation and high interest rates—and whether investors have already priced in the continuing war with Iran...
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Rep. Walt Blackman on ESAs, Arizona’s Election & FUTURE!
Arizona Rep. Walt Blackman of Legislative District 7 joins Jeff to talk about the latest battle over Arizona’s Empowerment Scholarship Account program and what the future may hold for school choice in the state. They also look ahead to the November election, the statewide political landscape and...
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Ponderosa EVERYWHERE, So Why Aren’t We Using Them? Joe Call on NAZ’s Timber Industry
Northern Arizona sits in the largest contiguous ponderosa pine forest in the world—but how much do we really know about the timber growing all around us? Joe Call of Pine Line Timber and Joe Dirt Excavation joins Jeff to talk about the past, present and future of Northern Arizona’s timber…
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Gunfighter Canyon’s Nishan Campbell: The NFA, Suppressors & the Future of the 2nd Amendment
Jeff talks with Nishan Campbell, co-founder and CEO of Gunfighter Canyon, about his military and civilian career and the story behind building Gunfighter Canyon in Northern Arizona. Then they dive into a major 2nd Amendment update: the history of the National Firearms Act, changes under the One…
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Flock Cameras Fall, Arizona Voting Changes & a $17 Billion Meta Settlement
Arizona cities are backing away from Flock license plate cameras as privacy and misuse concerns grow — and state lawmakers may step in with new rules. Plus, a bizarre tied election in Gila Bend comes down to a game of chance, and we look at the major changes Arizona voters could face if Prop 144...
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212 Off, 144 On! AI Cops, Flock Cameras & NAU Move-In
Olivia Oravits joins Jeff as co-host after touring NAU on Move-In Day! They dive into a major shakeup for Arizona’s November ballot as Prop. 212 fails to qualify while Prop. 144 survives a Supreme Court challenge. Plus, a managed fire at Camp Navajo, privacy concerns over Flock license-plate...
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ANTI-ESA Measure Kicked Off the Ballot — Jenny Clark Explains Why
Jenny Clark, founder and CEO of Love Your School, joins Jeff to break down the court fight that knocked Proposition 212 off Arizona’s November ballot. We discuss the signature-gathering process, allegations of deceptive petition tactics, the Goldwater Institute’s legal challenge, tens of…
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Senator Finchem: Arizona’s Budget, Ballot & Battle for Control
Arizona Senator Mark Finchem joins Jeff to break down the good and bad of the latest state budget and look ahead to the November election. What’s at stake for control of the Arizona Legislature and the Governor’s Office? Plus, Finchem delivers a simple message to voters — if you don’t vote, you...
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Mark Haughwout: Coin Toss Democracy, Confession Rights & Public Money
Could a coin toss really decide an election? We kick off today's show with the unusual Gila Bend Town Council race that came down to pure chance. We also discuss whether homeschool students should be allowed to participate in public school athletics, examine proposals involving city council...
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"Zombies", Water Wars, AI Cheating & Machine Guns
On today's show, Angela Oravits joins the conversation on the growing drug crisis, lessons from Vancouver, and whether Arizona is heading down the same path as officials debate transitional housing, homelessness, and addiction policies. We also break down the latest fight over Colorado River…
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Mark Haughwout: Bears, Ballots & Breaking News Gone Wrong
Mark Haughwout joins Jeff to talk about a black bear wandering into his neighborhood and why feeding wildlife puts both people and animals at risk. Plus, Election Day is tomorrow with a reminder to get out and vote, Arizona's monsoon rains bring welcome relief and lift many fire restrictions, the...
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The Odyssey, AZ's Chip Dominance & Wild Horses Ep. 2453
Arizona could soon become home to four more TSMC semiconductor fabrication plants, further cementing the state's role as America's chip manufacturing hub. We discuss what that means for Arizona's economy, jobs, housing, and national security. We also break down the latest Attorney General…
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Sheriff Bret Axlund talks train robberies, meth & ICE
Coconino County Sheriff Bret Axlund returns to the show with on update on modern day train robberies happening in rural AZ. He also shares info on battling scams, especially those perpetrated on seniors, drug and human trafficking and an upcoming law enforcement summit in Flagstaff.
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Larry Behrens talks energy: “We’re in for some turbulence”
Larry Behrens is an energy expert and the Communications Director for Power The Future. Larry gives an update on the Iran conflict and what it all means to your wallet when it comes to gas prices. He also brings some amazing news when it comes to oil production in the US, why OPEC’s power is...
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Parasites, Politics and Cursive Writing Ep. 2450
Today's show covers the latest on the Pocket Fire near Sedona, Governor Hobbs prediction markets ban, the passing of Sen. Lindsey Graham and the warning signs of aortic dissection and heart disease, Arizona's rise in cyclosporiasis (PARASITE) cases, a Tonto National Forest squatter who left…
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America at 500? Plus rowboating to Hawaii. Ep. 2445
Jeff shares a firsthand aerial update on the Pocket Fire after flying near the blaze, separates fact from fiction on wildfire flight restrictions. Angela discusses Arizona's contribution to America's 250th anniversary time capsule. Olivia joins the show to highlight a Grand Canyon river guide's...
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Olivia Oravits talks NAZ Independence Day Events
My daughter Olivia joins me to share a bunch of events coming up this Independence Day including fireworks, drone shows and parades. She also shares some travel stories and some crazy animal mishaps from around the world.
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My 2026 Arizona Primary Picks
In this episode I go over how I am voting in the 2026 Arizona Primary. How I am voting. Governor, Andy Biggs Attorney General, Warren Petersen Secretary of State, Gena Swoboda Treasurer, Elijah Norton Superintendent, Tom Horne Corporation Commission, Ralph Heap LD7 Senate, Wendy Rogers LD7 House,...
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Council-member Lori Matthews talks public safety, the sex trafficking battle & affordable housing
Flagstaff City Councilwoman Lori Matthews gives an update on the ongoing battle against sex trafficking throughout rural Arizona. She also talks about the struggle for affordable housing, the cost of living explosion and the wrong track Flagstaff has taken down the costly road of sustainability.
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Dr. Ralph Heap: nuclear reactors, energy monopolies & and new direction
Representative Dr. Ralph Heap is running for the Arizona Corporation Commission and shares his vision of the changes needed for the statewide regulatory body. We discuss the state of energy in Arizona, monopolies in power, poor green energy choices and the need for a new direction. We also…
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Joe Galli talks AZ budget and the states most popular parade in Flagstaff
Joe Galli stops by to talk about his efforts with the Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce to organize one of Arizona's most popular Independence Day Parade through downtown Flagstaff. He also updates us on the state of Arizona including the recent passage of the budget as well as local updates.
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Inside the Pocket Fire with Dick Fleishman from the NFS
The Pocket Fire north of Sedona has become one of Arizona's most challenging wildfire incidents, and today we're joined by Dick Fleishman with Southwest Area Incident Management Team 2 for a comprehensive update. We discuss how and where the fire started, why rugged wilderness terrain has made...
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Matt Beienburg and the Fight for School Choice in Arizona
Matt Beienburg of the Goldwater Institute joins Jeff to discuss the future of Arizona's ESA program, exaggerated media claims of fraud and abuse, new teacher union efforts to limit school choice, a proposed constitutional amendment to protect ESAs, and the debate over DEI in Arizona education.
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Watching Over Arizona's Billions. A Conversation with Elijah Norton
Elijah Norton joins Jeff to explain the role of Arizona's State Treasurer, discuss his background, and outline his plans for government accountability, educational freedom, state investments, and Arizona's financial future. Learn what the office does and why this race matters.
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Andrew Costanzo's Vision for Arizona
Andrew Costanzo is running for the AZ House (LD7) and joins Jeff to discuss the seven issues driving his campaign, including taxes, election integrity, education, immigration, water, energy, and forest health. A fast-paced conversation covering many of Arizona's biggest policy challenges.
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Mark Haughwout: Food Stamps, Free Speech & Foolish Decisions
Mark Haughwout joins Jeff to discuss SNAP food stamp policy, two free speech and religious liberty cases making headlines, and why jumping off cliffs gets a lot less appealing as you get older. A thoughtful conversation with a few laughs mixed in.
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The Man Behind the Campaign: Andy Biggs on Arizona, Congress & Life Beyond Politics
Congressman Andy Biggs joins Jeff to discuss his campaign for Arizona governor, what's happening in Congress, and his plans for water, education, affordability, budgeting, ethics, and more. Plus, hear the personal side of Andy—from his early career and family life to playing music in a band and...
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I'm Back and Buc-ee’s followed us. Ep. 2435
After two weeks off a return to Arizona finds a Buc-ee's craze following us. I didn't even know what this was two weeks ago. Plus Angela updates us on the ESA battle in our state while Olivia shares some travel details from our visit to Florida.
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Hantavirus & Ebola risks with Dr. David Engelthaler
Dr. David Engelthaler talks about the risks of the very deadly ebola Virus, its symptoms, treatment, and the odds of it impacting Americans. He also shares info on a more likely virus to impact people in the southwest, the hantavirus. Dr. Engelthaler shares the facts and gives important practical...
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Rep. Walt Blackman & a bill curtailing HOA's.
We get an update from Representative Walt Blackman including a bill to curtail HOA's from taking homes due to excessive HOA's bills. He also gives us a budget update.
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Senator Wendy Rogers vs. the Squatters!
Senator Wendy Rogers joins me for an update on a couple of her bills that were singed by Governor Hobbs including a bill to make it easier to evict squatters from your property and a bill to make it easier to deal with blighted homes in Arizona. She also gives us an update on the stalled budget...
About this show
Welcome to the Jeff Oravits Show where I discuss local, state & national issues, often times from an Arizona perspective, all while sharing my conservative views, experiences and opinions. I have interviewed thousands of guests during the shows eight year run and you’ll often hear from regular contributors as well as my family.
Hosted by
Jeff Oravits, JeffOravits, TalkWithJeff, Talk With Jeff