The Jason Rantz Show

Trump posts a statement on twitter after becoming canidate for Rebuplican party. Seattle voters come together to fill out their ballots. A bill is passed that could lead to the banning of Tik Tok, and multiple representatives and senators have express concerns over freedom of speech. People in North Seattle are up in arms after a man is shot and killed at  a gas station. // A teacher in Mukilteo has been spreading antisemitism over social media posts and has supported antisemitism groups with her assistance raising funds. // Democrats have been trying to share the narrative that inflation is down. But no where near as down than when trump was in office. 

Data suggests immigration arrests spiked in the PNW late last year. Gov Bob Ferguson highlights how proud he is of resistance. Radical left podcaster Jennifer Welch curses Joe Biden for not arresting Trump. You might be able to bet on college sports in Washington soon. // LongForm: GUEST: Kent Loux (Seattle Police Officers Guild president) on anti-ICE ordinance and his goals as he takes the lead of SPOG. // Quick Hit: Antisemitism is on the rise.

The income tax heads to Bob Ferguson’s desk. Seattle Times cartoonist Dave Horsey reduces female officials to ‘Barbies,’ brands Jewish Stephen Miller ‘Mein Kampf Ken.’ President Trump offers life advice to young people. // Big Local: An Edmonds sushi restaurant is having some refigeration issues after copper pipes. Snowy conditions are causing problems at SeaTac airport. // Fridays with Jake Skorheim

Seahawks GM sounds the alarm on Washington’s new millionaires tax and what it means for free agency recruiting. Snow hits Western Washington. Everett has criminalized exposing children to fentanyl. // A CNN commentator made one of the worst arguments against the war in Iran yet. // Guest: Chris Sullivan on weekend traffic.

Jason joined the Guy Benson show to discuss the media's coverage of the terrorist attack in New York last weekend as well as Washington's income tax. 

Seattle’s police chief is turning cops into federal obstruction tools. Iran withdrawing from the World Cup this summer has thrown a wrench into Seattle’s plans. Seattle’s $410M library levy also bankrolls Office of Inclusion and Belonging office. // LongForm: GUEST: Independent journalist Brandi Kruse on her ongoing legal battle against the Washington State Legislature for denying her media credentials. // Quick Hit: An actress claps back at criticism for attending a dog rescue event at Mar-a-Lago. A country artist has canceled his tour as he struggles with mental health.

Tens of thousands of Washingtonians are still without power as a result of last night’s windstorm. Democrats and the media are trying to generate fake outrage over Pete Hegseth’s War Department spending money on nice meals for our troops. A new investigation found that hospice centers in California are rife with fraud. // Big Local: Men across Washington are lamenting the fact that the annual Tulip Festival is nearing. A Shoreline family was scammed out of their life savings in a ‘pig butchering’ scheme. A gambler at Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma won a huge jackpot on just a $3 bet. // You Pick the Topic: The wine industry is taking a big hit as both millennials and boomers have stopped drinking nearly as much.

The Washington State Legislature has officially passed the ‘millionaires tax.’ There was a shooting at a Michigan synagogue and at Old Dominion University in Virginia today in what appear to be terrorist attacks. Spokane Valley is conducting a $100k study to oppose the state’s parking mandates. // Guest: Let’s Go Washington’s Brian Heywood reacts to the income tax. // Taco Bell has announced its new menu items for 2026.

According to new data, King County has experienced a substantial drop in crime. Iran is backing out of the World Cup. Several players on Iran’s women’s soccer team are seeking asylum in Australia. // LongForm: GUEST: State Rep. Travis Couture (R-Allyn) on the income tax fight. // Quick Hit: The new betting odds are now favoring Marco Rubio over JD Vance to be the GOP nominee for president in 2028.

A homeless encampment is growing near the Seattle Center because the city says the property owner has to request it to be cleared. A federal judge ruled in favor of Washington legislators that denied press passes to media members. Guest: UW meteorologist Cliff Mass on what we can expect for tonight's storm. // Big Local: There’s been a spate of Pokemon card thefts across Pierce County. Tacoma residents are are butting heads with a pizza place that has very loud karaoke nights. Kitsap County deputies arrested a drunk man on top of a Silverdale hotel. // You Pick the Topic: The seafood industry is suffering as a result of the massive amount of sewage that has spilled into the Potomac river.

The income tax is going to happen. A weird op-ed says trans bathroom bills are bad because the female author looks like a man. Chipotle is offering free burritos for people with tattoos this Friday the 13th. // How close are we to the end of the conflict in Iran? // The Mariners have released their new menu items for this season.

Ballard business owners are going to extreme lengths to prevent thieves from breaking in. Are the Mariners’ Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena feuding? // LongForm: GUEST: Curtis Houck with Newsbusters on the media's dishonest coverage of the conflict in Iran and the attempted terrorist attack in New York over the weekend. // Quick Hit: Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) grilled a Cato Institute scholar for claiming the Trump Administration is trying to deport US citizens.

A Washington State bill banning law enforcement from wearing masks heads to Bob Ferguson’s desk. The Mariners announced their 2026 value menu. The delivery of Boeing’s 737 MAX airplanes have been delayed due to a ‘machining error.” // Big Local: Bellevue police is preparing a special light rail unit dedicated to keeping the homeless from Seattle out. Kids on e-bikes and scooters are causing a commotion in an Auburn neighborhood. // You Pick the Topic: A Texas woman has been accused of flying drones disguised as crows to smuggle drugs into a prison. The Trump Admin pulled $120k in research grants for LGBTQ cartoonists and ‘multiethnic’ studies.

Republicans in Olympia are fighting tooth and nail against the income tax as debate lingers on. A Spokane nonprofit offered a very modest bid to buy the Seahawks in order to highlight the crisis of childhood homelessness. // Secretary of War Pete Hegseth provides an optimistic update on the air campaign in Iran. Republican Senator Tom Cotton calls out antisemitism that has been brewing on the Right. // The city of Seattle might have to delay transportation projects in order to pay for anti-ICE signs. A former Biden-Harris adviser couldn’t say whether or not he believed entering the country illegally is a crime.

The conflict in Iran has led to a fluctuation in oil prices, but for how long? 5 union Starbucks locations in Seattle are closing. Two men in New York were arrested for allegedly trying to throw explosives at an “anti-Muslim protest. // LongForm: GUEST: Former Sheriff and Congressman Dave Reichert on Washington Democrats' plan to redirect funds from a pension fund for retired law enforcment and firefighters. // Quick Hit: Judges in Washington say they are getting more threats than ever. California Congressman has left the GOP.

The Seattle Civil Rights Director on leave amid slew of HR complaints. Women gathered in Seattle and Tacoma for International Women’s Day, but they still can’t define what a woman is. Guest: Discovery Institute Fellow Marsha Michaelis sounds the alarm on a new bill in Washington State that would ram through permanent supportive housing against the wishes of a community. // Big Local: A national rent study revealed the most and least expensive WA cities. The Redmond-based Nintendo is suing the federal government over tariffs. A felon with no legs was arrested after a lengthy Pierce County pursuit. Largest drug seizure in Eastern Washington history nets 164 pounds of fentanyl and $2M cash. // You Pick the Topic: A SWAT team boarded a Southwest Airlines flight over a bomb scare.

Washington’s income tax bill offers financial incentive for couples to avoid marriage. Live coverage of President Trump’s press conference from Doral, Florida. Sounders coach shuts down far-left blogger trying to make player’s White House visit a story. // Jason had a very unusual experience on his flight home from New York. // Critics of the conflict in Iran are still pretending to not know what it’s about.

What’s Trending: A new bill passed that allows responding officers to be ticketed. An 8 time convict is chased by Thurston county police through Chehalis western trail. An investigation is underway for Seattle police for deflating tires at a vigil for Gaza victims. GUEST: Gail Flatt is a mom who lost her 14-year-old daughter to suicide – driven to it by social media. She’s Sen. Marsha Blackburn’s guest at tonight’s State of the Union, hoping to bring attention to the Kids Online Safety Act. // Big Local: Pierce County man lost his eye after a teenage suspect shot him the eye after an attempted carjacking. A delivery driver in fife was hit in the side of the truck by someone who was fleeing from police. // WWII kissing photo is under threat of ban by a Virgina official trying to cite it as rape. 

We warned you, the income tax is going to pass. High School students are speaking out after their friend was stabbed to death. Guest: KIRO News Radio's Chris Sullivan on another weekend of traffic nightmares.

Jason yelled at someone on CNN last night over the war in Iran. Washington argues in court against the Trump Admin cutting funds for trans surgeries. // Big Local: Pierce County passes a new public safety tax. OpenAI opens a new office in Bellevue. A Puyallup school went into lockdown over “aggressive behavior” from a student. // Fridays with Jake Skorheim: KIRO News Radio's Jake Skorheim on a new study about "luxury airports."

A controversy has broken out in Olympia after a Republican state senator used a “slur.” West Seattle residents raise concerns about a new RV lot and tiny home village for the homeless. A GOP Rep. mired in controversy announced he won’t run for reelection. // Guest: Fox News crime analyst Paul Mauro on the tragic murder of a Virginia woman allegedly at the hands of an illegal immigrant as well as the Nancy Guthrie case. // After the allleged murder of a Virginia woman by an illegal alien, Democrats prove once again that they’re shameless.

President Trump announced that Kristi Noem is being replaced as DHS Secretary by Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin. Bob Ferguson is receiving praise for canceling a parole for a heinous criminal, but why was he out in the first place? United Airlines is changing one of its policies towards passenger etiquette. // LongForm: GUEST: Fox’s Dagen MacDowell on Iran, the primaries, and rescuing dogs. // Quick Hit: Jason finally had a game changer on his recent flight to New York.

A Seattle resident is stuck in Qatar for the time being amid the war in Iran. Why are Democrats still refusing to fund DHS? Democrats are now defending Dunkin’ Donuts from RFK? // Big Local: A student in Edmonds is suing the school district for giving her a 3.87 GPA when she clearly didn’t warrant one. A Bellingham cougar was euthanized. // You Pick the Topic: The nerds are out for Emerald City Comic Con this weekend.

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson made a major announcement on homelessness and then ran away from the media. There are reports that Democrats in Olympia are considering tabling the income tax for next year’s legislative session, but don’t fall for it. CNN had former VP Mike Pence on to discuss Iran, and didn’t get the response they wanted to hear from him. // Guest: Fox Business’s Taylor Riggs on Starbucks sending jobs to Nashville. // The Washington DOL has corrected the hilarious error on the Spanish option when you call them.

The most Seattle irony yet—a homeless encampment beside a CARE car outside the West Precinct. A Democrat running for Senate in a pivotal battleground state says she ‘regrets’ her vote on the Laken Riley Act. If you’re over 80, this diet habit could prevent you from reaching 100. // LongForm: GUEST: Mason County District Court Judge George Steele is sounding the alarms over a new rule being proposed by the State Supreme Court that would make us all less safe. // Quick Hit: An anti-ICE protest at an Enumclaw school spiraled out of control.

Washington gas prices continue to spike with no relief in sight. Seattle ranks 5th among top U.S. cities seeking ‘quietcations’ amid rising stress Burger King is making some changes to the Whopper. Guest: Snohomish County Councilmember Nate Nehring on his proposal for a new ordinance that would create more transparency for new taxes. // Big Local: Everett mayor caves to anti-ICE activists with new directive. A Kitsap County couple asked for the Spanish option when calling the Washington DOL, but all they got was an English speaker with an hispanic accent. // You Pick the Topic: The Wall Street Journal offers tips on restructuring your workweek that aren’t that helpful.

Starbucks is opening a corporate office in Nashville and offering relocation to some of its Seattle employees. 33 people that took over UW’s IEB building during a pro-Palestine protest have been charged with trespassing. Residents in Seattle’s Mount Baker neighborhood are fed up with the drug use near schools and bus stops. // There’s a new grift intended to turn popular opinion against the war in Iran. // Guest: Former trial Judge Dave Larson is running to fill Barbara Madsen's open seat on the Washington State Supreme Court.

Commuter describes open drug use, fires, and a system that leaves women waiting for the bus with no help. Trump says the United States has plenty of ammo. Washington's Attorney General is asking a federal appeals court to toss out an order from the U.S. Department of Energy. // LongForm: GUEST: King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn is sounding the alarm on new legislation that would establish a moratorium on new or expanded detention facilities in unincorporated King County. // Quick Hit: Late night ‘comedians’ says Trump is only starting a war in Iran to distract from Epstein.

British Columbia adopts permanent daylight saving time while WA and OR stay stuck. Trump reveals what he thinks would be the worst-case scenario in Iran. // Big Local: A dog in Sudden Valley survived a cougar attack after the owner rushed to its aid. An Anacortes woman who grew up behind the Iron Curtain has raised $800K for Ukraine. A criminal is attempting to get a lighter sentence for a murder he committed in 1994. // You Pick the Topic: Employees that denied service to a customer for wearing a Trump shirt have been fired. A small plane crashed in New York in what is being called another ‘miracle on the Hudson.’

Isolationists are pretending that Israel dragged the United States into war and bad faith critics are still claiming the Trump Administration hasn’t detailed what the United States’ objectives in Iran are. // Seattleites give their thoughts on tipping and Jason explains why they’re wrong. // There’s a homeless encampment in Ballard that won’t go away. Seattle homeowners panic as online ‘can’t sell house’ searches spike.

What’s Trending: Democrats are engaging in bad faith arguments about the nature of Trump’s actions in Iran. A topless transgender councilmember in Stevenson defeated a recall effort. SCOTUS just ruled in favor of parents in a case out of California. Bill Clinton said Trump did nothing wrong in the Epstein case during his deposition today. // LongForm: GUEST: Rep. Michael Baumgartner (R-WA) on the United States' actions in Iran. // Quick Hit: Jim Acosta freaks out over the idea of conservatives getting more of a voice in the media.

Washington’s gas prices are going up, but how much of it is due to conflict in the Middle East vs. state and local policies? Leftists are suggesting Iran isn’t better of with the Ayatollah dead. A petulant Washington Democrat has tantrum over having to hear GOP opposition. // Big Local: A man allegedly brandished a gun at an Iranian rally in Bellevue. Bellevue saw a significant drop in crime last year. A Tukwilla teen was detained 3 times in one night at the same store. // You Pick the Topic: A nationwide chain is unveiling a ranch milkshake. An MLB team is offering unlimited concessions for just $29.

Trump finally drops the hammer on the Iranian regime. // Bob Ferguson commemorates women’s history month, but doesn’t seem to know what he’s celebrating. // Hillary Clinton got feisty during her Epstein deposition.

Hashtag Cannabis, a Redmond business has it's fifth break-in, with the owner trying to put in a request for bollards and was denied. Two people were left injured during a shooting at an Renton encampment. NYC mayor Eric Adams says the santuary city law needs to be modifed  to fix the border crisis. // A deadly crash in Burien was potentially caused by the Washington pursuit law, which may  soon be repealed. The Michigan primary is leaning towards biden, but Rashida Tlaib says a vote against Biden might not be in Palestinians' best interests, and  Rep. Debbie Dingell says trump would've nuked Gaza. Republican candidate Ryan Brinkley dropped out of the presidential race. // Putting your jeans in the freezer can freshen up and eliminates odors has been debunked as a myth.  The WA state senate passed bill to build more small homes.

Dangerous criminals would be released early from prison under Washington Democrats bill. A restaurant owner in Seattle said he had to temporarily close due to construction at Westlake Park. A Left wing reporter claimed that Trump isn’t called racist and proceeded to get laughed at. // LongForm: GUEST: Transportation expert Bob Pishue with the Mountain States Policy Center on some new shenanigans Sound Transit is up to. // Quick Hit: Idaho House backs sweeping trans bathroom ban bill. A new poll found that the amount of US adults identifying as LGBTQ+ has exploded over the last decade and a half.

Residents near Madison Park in Seattle don’t want a tree removed because bald eagles have been spotted on it. Guest: Chris Sullivan on weekend traffic projects. Burger King is making changes to the Whopper, but it’s still gross. // Big Local: A new ICE office could be coming to Tukwila. A person tried to catch a free ride on the back of an ambulance on I-90 in Spokane. Missing Burien boy allegedly stole a car and had an ingenious way to get out of jail -- but it failed. // Fridays with Jake Skorheim on a new study that found that 1 in 3 American teens are already prediabietic or have type 2 diabetes.

Will Joe Fitzgibbon be punished for being drunk? The WA GOP wants a voter referendum on the income tax. Bruce Springsteen tickets are going for as much as 3k! // While Jason was on CNN last night, Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY) admitted he didn’t care about the Epstein story until it became political. // Guest: Former trial Judge Dave Larson is running to fill Barbara Madsen's open seat on the Washington State Supreme Court.  

The captain of Seattle’s women’s hockey team didn’t appreciate President Trump’s joke about the women’s national team. Seattle Uber drivers are urging the company to stop hiring drivers because there isn’t enough demand. Would high-speed rail between Vancouver, Seattle, and Portland make any sense? // LongForm: GUEST: Washington State Rep. Michelle Valdez (R-Gig Harbor) (formerly Calider) on Joe Fitzgibbon being intoxicated and her decision to not run again.  // Quick Hit: Part 2 with Rep. Valdez.

Things are so bad in Seattle that the city is offering guidance for dogs that are overdosing. There’s a couple of new types of scams to be on the lookout for. // Big Local: Everett mayor caves to anti-ICE activists with new directive. A Kitsap County couple asked for the Spanish option when calling the Washington DOL, but all they got was an English speaker with an hispanic accent. // You Pick the Topic: The Wall Street Journal offers tips on restructuring your workweek that aren’t that helpful.

Washington House Majority Leader Joe Fitzgibbon was drunk on the job. Washington’s police staffing numbers are still dismal. Gavin Newsom offered a very bizarre critique of the SAVE Act. // Hillary Clinton testified at a House deposition today. Jason went viral for an exchange he had with Ana Navarro on CNN. // A former Vogue editor said she left her first class seat after finding out the other first class passengers were all White men. Data suggests women are more keen to buy wine made by women.

Rantz Exclusive: Seattle taxpayers fund police chief’s $33K basketball event sponsorship. Patty Murray tried to stump Surgeon General nominee Casey Means, but only made herself look foolish in the process. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib put on an embarrassing display during Trump’s speech last night. // LongForm: GUEST: Independent journalist and Discovery Institute Senior Fellow Jonathan Choe gives an update on the homelessness situation in Seattle and explains how Mayor Katie Wilson isn't living up to her promises. // Quick Hit: Washington State House Finance Chair April Berg (D-Everett) offers more spin on the income tax.

New disturbing details about a Pierce County man that allegedly stabbed several people and was believed to be engaging in witchcraft and other occult rituals. Trump urges Congress to pass the SAVE Act during the SOTU. Congresswoman Gluesenkamp Perez faces backlash for fundraiser with official linked to fraud scandal. // Big Local: Spokane siphoned $100k in police funding to assist illegal aliens. Snohomish police have been responding to a slew of vandalism and slashed tire reports. Bellingham parents are raising concerns about a cougar that has gotten far too comfortable in one neighborhood. // You Pick the Topic: Why must people crowd around the gate when it’s not their turn to board?

Trump put on a performance at the State of the Union and made the Democrats look like petulant children in the process. Tukwila votes to pause detention development after ICE expansion reports. // The Democrats’ counter programming during the State of the Union was unbelievably cringe. // More explosive details about Bill Gates’ ties with Epstein.

Lynnwood is ditching its Flock license plate cameras out of fear they will be used by ICE. Who is the Democrat frontrunner for 2028? A Democrat Congressman wants former AG Merrick Garland to answer questions about Epstein. Candace Owens receives backlash for going after Erika Kirk. // LongForm: GUEST: Former Senate candidate Tiffany Smiley previews the State of the Union address. // Quick Hit: Final thoughts about State of the Union.

That viral Punch monkey video everyone’s sharing? It’s basically Democrats’ income tax strategy. A new bill in the state legislature would regulate how minors interact with AI chatbots. How vulnerable are Seattle jobs to AI? Coca-Cola is being sued for not inviting men to a work trip at a casino. // Big Local: Cheney Public Schools is adding whole milk back on the menu. A Union Gap man was caught in a Net Nanny sting. Democrats want to go easy on him. // You Pick the Topic: Are touchscreens dangerous for drivers?

Should the city of Seattle buy the Seahawks? The US men’s hockey team has confirmed that they will be at tonight’s State of the Union address. // Guest: Biohacking and health expert Dave Asprey. // Part 2 with Dave Asprey. 

State Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen accidentally said something honest about the Democrats’ income tax proposal. The Trump Admin reversed course on shutting down the TSA PreCheck program amid the government shutdown. A dog that was abandoned at Harry Reid airport in Vegas has found its new forever home. // LongForm: GUEST: State Rep. Travis Couture (R-Allyn) reacts to the Democrats’ latest budget proposal. // Quick Hit: Democrats continue to whine about FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr enforcing the ‘equal time’ law.

Violence has erupted across Mexico after authorities took out a major cartel leader, and many Americans—including Washingtonians—are caught in the crossfire. Gavin Newsom tried to pander to black people by calling them dumb. Guest: Brian Heywood with Let’s Go Washington on the opposition to the income tax. // Big Local: Auburn residents are attempting a recall effort against Mayor Nancy Backus. Activists in Everett want Mayor Cassie Franklin to do more to thwart ICE. Microsoft has begun its return-to-office mandate. // You Pick the Topic: NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is taking heat for requiring 5 forms of ID in order to shovel snow, but opposing voter ID laws.

Washington Democrats’ income tax is officially the most unpopular bill in state history. The United States took home the gold medal in men’s hockey for the first time in 46 years after a thrilling victory over Canada. // Pramila Jayapal got torched online after she amplified a clearly phony phone call of someone pretending to be Trump. Democrats continue yet another partial government shutdown for no reason at all. The Trump Administration is calling out left-wing media for not covering President Trump’s event with Angel families whose loved ones have been killed by illegal immigrants. // A GOP lawmaker is in hot water for an alleged unethical relationship with a staffer who later lit herself on fire.

What's Trending: There are some Washington Democrats that believe the 50,000 people that voted against the income tax were bots and not real people. After the Supreme Court ruled against President trump’s tariffs, some conservatives believe this could be a blessing. There has been a 21% increase in home listings in Washington State as the median home price has dropped slightly // The Interview: Sheriff Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders joins the show to talk about the new scholarship being offered to people of color to join law enforcement. // The Quick Hit: The Florida Senate has passed a law that would allow high school football coaches to use their own money to provide for their athletes, this is being called the Teddy Bridgewater Act. 

What’s Trending: A taco shop in west Seattle that was broken into, iPads were taken and sentimental value was also lost. Dem Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania is calling out Democrats for refusing to attend President Trump’s State of the Union Address. There are numerous kids that are suspending their students that walk out and join the ICE protests during school hours. The Portland Public School District is being sued over issues with discrimination, Vice President and Legal Fellow at Defending Education joins the show to talk more about it. // Big Local: There is a new policy being proposed in Thurston County for people who want to sell their home; you will need to get your home graded for its energy efficiency. Researchers at WSU are trying to uncover the secret behind the skin of pigs and they want to try and create regenerative skin tissue for humans. // Jake Skorheim joins the show to talk about the Epstein files and how this shakes up the dynamic between the Royal Family with the possibility that Price Andrew gave up classified information.