Joe Galli talks AZ budget and the states most popular parade in Flagstaff

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 record-setting solo row to Hawaii, and they discuss Arizona's latest Education Savings Account (ESA) ballot initiative and what it could mean for school choice.

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.

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, Walt Blackman & Andrew Costanzo Congress CD1, Joseph Chaplik  Congress CD2, Eli Crane Congress CD8, Abe Hamadeh Congress CD9, Paul Gosar

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.

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 discuss the future of natural gas, coal and nuclear power in Arizona among many other issues.