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Jason Rantz is Seattle’s fresh, contemporary conservative voice. Young and urban, passionate and bold, Rantz is outnumbered by the Progressive chorus, yet refuses to ignore the conservative principles at the core of America’s greatness. Prolific on-air and online, Rantz knows he’s outnumbered in Seattle, but he’s never shy to be outspoken about it.

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    The Jason Rantz Show podcast is a must-listen for anyone looking for a fair and balanced voice in today's news. Jason's sarcastic humor adds an entertaining element to his discussions, making it easier to digest the often frustrating issues that are being covered. Whether he is conducting interviews or providing insightful commentary, his approach keeps me engaged. Additionally, I appreciate the range of topics that Jason covers, from state politics to education and homelessness. As a native Washingtonian, it's refreshing to hear someone who genuinely cares about the impact these issues have on people's lives.

    One of the best aspects of The Jason Rantz Show podcast is Jason himself. His thoughtful and articulate take on current events appeals to people across the political spectrum. He isn't afraid to ask tough questions or hold people accountable, which is something we need more of in today's media landscape. I also enjoy his collaboration with his producer, Payton (sp?). Their dynamic brings an enjoyable humor to the show that keeps me entertained while staying informed.

    However, there are some aspects of the podcast that could be better. For example, sometimes there can be too much background music that becomes distracting and takes away from the content being discussed. It would be great if this could be toned down or adjusted in future episodes. Additionally, while Jason's humor is generally enjoyable, there are times when he recycles jokes or bits too frequently, which can become repetitive for long-time listeners.

    In conclusion, The Jason Rantz Show podcast delivers informative and entertaining content that appeals to a wide audience. From his insightful commentary to his engaging interviews and sarcastic humor, there is something for everyone in each episode. While there may be room for improvement in certain areas like the use of background music and avoiding excessive joke repetition, overall this podcast is a valuable resource for getting a fair perspective on current events and important issues affecting our society today.



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    Latest episodes from The Jason Rantz Show

    Hour 3: Trump budget cuts, poop beaches, guest Paul Perez

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 47:29


    The Senate passed Trump’s cuts to PBS, NPR, and USAID. A new study found that many of Washington’s beaches are kind of gross. Obama says progressives need stop attacking men so much. // LongForm: GUEST: President of the National Border Patrol Council Paul Perez on President Trump's success at the border and what comes next. // Quick Hit: Democrat Congressman says his party didn’t demand the release of the Epstein list while Biden was president because they were too busy.

    Hour 2: 'Dance off' to save Seattle bar, guest Peter Barrett, Shane Gillis hilarious at ESPYs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 46:49


    Supporters of the Seattle country bar Little Red Hen are trying to save the establishment from closing with a ‘dance off.’ A Washington immigrant who received unemployment benefits after moving back to Mexico does not have to repay the state. Guest: Arlington Police operations commander Peter Barrett on the lack of accountability for youth suspects. // Big Local: Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank gave some very interesting advice about taking a sobriety test. The King County Council reaffirmed its status as a sanctuary county. Snohomish County is mailing out “voter friendly” ballots. // You Pick the Topic: Comedian Shane Gillis made headlines at the ESPYs last night for his very politically incorrect monologue. An American Airlines passenger went on a profanity-laced tirade that has since gone viral.

    Hour 1: Jayapal's accidental moment of honesty, bad polling for Dems, Instagram antisemite

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 47:41


    Pramila Jayapal accidentally had a moment of honesty about illegal immigration. Far-left Democrats are gushing over NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. The men who shot a man at Renton Transit Center will not be charged because prosecutors claim he was engaged in self-defense. The suspect that attacked independent journalist Cam Higby during Seattle’s ‘No Kings’ protest has been arrested. // If Democrats thought the Epstein fiasco was going to hurt Republicans, there’s some very bad new polling for them. // Positivityyy1 on Instagram turns out to be a virulent antisemite.

    Hour 3: Weekend traffic, guest Sheriff Keith Swank, Adam Schiff scandal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 47:28


    What’s Trending: Prepare for another weekend of awful traffic. Neighbors near Seattle’s Magnuson Park are fed up with repeated late-night partying and crime. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver still refuses to give any further details about potential expansion in Seattle. // LongForm: GUEST: Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank addresses the details on a DUI he received 18 years ago. // Quick Hit: Adam Schiff could be in big trouble.  

    Hour 2: Jayapal's faux interest in Epstein, Seattle's new crime center, puppy rescued from fentanyl poisoning

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 47:10


    Rep Jayapal called out by Pamela Brown after Jason went on CNN to say Jayapal’s attacks are in bad faith. Anti-cop activists are pushing back against Seattle’s new Real Time Crime Center. Seattle is now trying to figure out what to do about Denny Blaine Park after a judge’s ordered the city to address the nudity. Jason has a funny Wolf Blitzer story from his appearance on CNN yesterday. // Big Local: Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank is downplaying the severity of his past DUI. Pierce County Deputy Chad Dickerson who was suspected of DUI from a crash over the weekend will not face charges while the investigation is ongoing. A puppy was saved from fentanyl poisoning by Lacey firefighters. // You Pick the Topic: Rep. Jerry Nadler and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy yelled at each other about safety on New York City’s subway system.

    Hour 1: Seattle grocery store closures, Starbucks returning to office, Epstein drama

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 47:20


    More grocery stores in Seattle might close up shop due to rampant crime and drug use. Starbucks is trimming down its remote work, which could require employees to relocate. You won’t believe how much Washington has forked over in lawsuit payouts.  President Trump wants people to drop their obsession with the Jeffrey Epstein story. NBC News was grasping at straws to downplay the Biden autopen scandal. // It appears NPR and PBS are still on the Republicans’ chopping block.

    Hour 3: Boeing deportation flights pickup, bikers mad at Seattle, guest Cliff Mass

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 47:19


    KING 5 is appalled that we’re seeing more deportation flights out of Boeing Field. Bikers in Seattle are displeased with the city’s new traffic safety plan. Dr. Oz explains why we need to reform entitlements in order to save them. // LongForm: GUEST: UW atmospherics scientist Cliff Mass on this week’s heat wave and why everybody needs to relax. // Quick Hit: Critics of Seattle’s new surveillance cameras cite constitutional concerns.

    Hour 2: Juveniles attack Seattle delivery man, Renton trash piles up, Lacey honor killing trial

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 45:52


    Juveniles ‘brutally’ assault man across street from precinct after being ‘disrespected,’ SPD says. Trash is starting to overflow in Renton due to Republic Services’ labor strike. // Big Local: A 4-year-old in Lynnwood accidentally shot his mother. Thankfully, she is expected to make a full recovery. The trial of the parents in Lacey that allegedly try to murder their daughter in an honor killing has begun. // You Pick the Topic: What exactly is the ‘Gen Z Stare?’

    Hour 1: Spokane protesters arrested, Seattle ordered to address Denny Blaine, NPR and PBS cuts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 45:42


    Several people that participated in last month’s Spokane anti-ICE protest have been arrested by federal agents. A judge has ordered Seattle to clamp down on the lewd behavior going on at Denny Blaine Park. A drive-by shooting in Green Lake resulted in a bullet hitting someone’s shower. // Democrat Congressman Hank Johnson unveiled another cringe parody song. This time, it was about the Epstein files. // Democrats continue to wail and gnash their teeth about cuts to PBS and NPR.

    Hour 3: Grandmother shot in Seattle, Portland tries to oust ICE, guest Tim Hazelo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 47:40


    A Tacoma grandmother was hit in the face by a pellet gun at Seattle’s Pike Place Market. Portland is doing its best to oust ICE from the city. // LongForm: GUEST: Former Island County GOP Chair Tim Hazelo on his ongoing legal battle for violating a mask mandate. // Quick Hit: The wrongful death climate change lawsuit is shameful, exploitative political theater. Seattle is facing another legal challenge for its mandatory housing affordability program.

    Hour 2: Bad traffic across WA, Biden autopen, Elmo's antisemitic tweets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 48:09


    Tensions were high on the roads in Western Washington due to widespread traffic as a result of multiple construction projects. Joe Biden has spoken out about his alleged autopen use. Microsoft is receiving some blowback for making major investments into AI right after they laid off thousands of people. // Big Local: Bellevue is lowering speed limits on certain streets due to safety concerns. Former Island County GOP Chair Tim Hazelo might go to jail for not wearing a mask. // You Pick the Topic: Elmo’s X account was hacked and sent out antisemitic posts.

    Hour 1: WA ICE raids rise, heat wave, SCOTUS sides with Trump again

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 47:06


    Activists are upset that ICE arrests in Washington have gone up slightly. It’s going to be a very hot week in the Pacific Northwest this week. // The Supreme Court sided with the Trump Administration yet again. This time, it said it can proceed with layoffs to the Department of Education. // Two local radio stations are in trouble due to a loss in federal funding.

    Hour 3: Rep. Adam Smith (D-Seattle/Bellevue) Live In-Studio

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2025 43:25


    Rep. Adam Smith (D-Seattle/Bellevue) joins Rantz in-studio to debate immigration, trans rights, antisemitism, and the economy.

    Hour 2: Kristine Moreland joins the show to talk about the homeless and sex-traffic crisis' in Seattle.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2025 46:45


    What’s Trending: Lewis Co. has declared itself a “non-sanctuary” county after unanimous vote. Kristine Moreland joins the show to talk about the homeless and sex-traffic crisis’ in Seattle. // Big Local: Spokane may force landlords to pay for security to guard their own empty lots. A Washington sheriff proposes $1,000 fine for reckless hikers amid surge in rescues. Mukilteo Mayor vetoes a council-approved sales tax. Arlington PD highlights lack of accountability and justice for youth suspects. // You Pick the Topic: Scott Jennings sets the record straight for Dem. Rep. Ritchie Torres that Illegals are on Medicaid. Premila Jayapal continues to lie about Medicaid cuts in Washington State.

    Hour 1: ICE operation at California cannabis farms leads to clash between federal agents and protesters.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2025 45:58


    What's Trending: ICE operation at California cannabis farms leads to clash between federal agents and protesters. Washington State is gong to experience a “heat wave” next week. // Lawrence O’Donnell urged MSNBC viewers to apply for a Passport Card because America has become what we’ve seen in Nazi movies. // Major closures planned along I-405 this weekend will cause traffic buildup all over the east-side and in downtown Seattle.

    Hour 3: WA Dems turn their backs on babies, Jeopardy nerds, guest Andy McCarthy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 47:48


    Washington Democrats are going out of their way to fund abortions while at the same time defunding care centers that treat drug-addicted babies. Washington has issued new guidelines for discipline in schools. Nerds on Jeopardy couldn’t get a series of sports questions. // LongForm: GUEST: Former federal prosecutor Andy McCarthy on a federal judge's decision to block President Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship. // Quick Hit: The pediatrician from Texas who made ghoulish social media posts about the victims has issued an apology.

    Hour 2: Pierce Co. health director receives 'executive coaching,' bad Grok!, AI folk band

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 47:04


    The Director of the Tacoma-Pierce County health department is receiving ‘executive coaching services.’ X’s AI tool ‘Grok’ might be a Nazi and a sexual deviant. // Big Local: An RV park in Vancouver is infested with rats. The trial for former Island County GOP Chair Tim Hazelo for violating a mask mandate has begun. // You Pick the Topic: A folk band that vaulted to the top of the charts on Spotify turns out to just be AI and not a real band.

    Hour 1: Garbage workers strike, Jayapal lies about SNAP, de-planing etiquette

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 47:10


    Do you smell that? Garbage workers in King, Snohomish, and Thurston counties are going on strike. The suspect that firedbombed a Tesla dealership in Salem, Oregon back in January was granted pretrial release by a judge. Rep. Pramila Jayapal is lying about cuts to SNAP. The man who posted memes about texting to vote for Hillary in 2016 has finally had his conviction tossed by an appeals court. // Footage of an ICE raid at a medical center in California went viral. Former White House Physician for Biden Kevin O’Connor pleaded the 5th in the House’s probe into Biden’s mental decline. // A lady tried to cut the line while deboarding a Jet Blu flight, but her fellow passengers weren’t having it.

    Hour 3: Big Beautiful Bill affect on hospitals, guest Sen. Mike Lee, Trump legal victories

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 49:02


    The CEO of Harborview is warning of the impacts of the Big Beautiful Bill on hospitals. John Wilson’s bid for King County Executive appears to be doomed. HHS is being sued for its vaccine guidelines. // LongForm: GUEST: Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) on why he wants to abolish the TSA. // Quick Hit: The Trump Administration scored a couple more major legal victories.

    Hour 2: Patty Murray wants to let ICE be doxxed, toe found at state park, is Jason's dog cute?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 47:11


    Patty Murray introduces a bill to let Antifa dox ICE agents. The Seattle City Council wants to clamp down on graffiti. // Big Local: A gift-wrapped toe was found at Dash Point State Park. A heroic teen saved an 11-year-old child from drowning in Silver Lake. // You Pick the Topic: A fellow radio host says that Jason’s dog isn’t very cute.

    Hour 1: 'Blake Decision' reduces sentence for alleged murderer, Seattle DoorDash prices, guest Tom Homan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 47:23


    Olympia Democrats’ soft-on-crime policies have resulted in an accused murderer having his sentenced reduced. Seattle has claimed the mantle of the highest DoorDash prices in the country. // Guest: Trump Border Czar Tom Homan on the rise in violence against ICE and other federal agents. // The Yankees broadcast had fun with Cal Raleigh’s ‘Big Dumper’ last night.

    Hour 3: Jayapal wants to export Seattle policies, don't poke bears, guest Peter Breen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 47:41


    Pramila Jayapal wants to bring Seattle’s homelessness policy nationwide. The FBI has opened an investigation into former CIA Director John Brennan and FBI Director James Comey. WSU researchers are telling people to stop poking their bears. Pierce County deputies chased a suspect who insisted he wasn’t under arrest. A UW doctor has been arrested by the DEA for “diverting” fentanyl from child patients. // LongForm: GUEST: Peter Breen with the Thomas More Society has submitted an amicus brief to the Supreme Court on behalf of Reverand Robert Barron challenging Washington's clergy reporting law. // Quick Hit: The Tacoma News Tribune is very upset that the Big Beautiful Bill defunds Planned Parenthood.  

    Hour 2: TSA shoe policy,  guest Benji Backer, 'Love Island' contestant booted for racial slur

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 47:42


    What’s Trending: You won’t have to take off your shoes at the airport anymore. Local media is scaring you about the effects of the Medicaid reforms in the Big Beautiful Bill. GUEST: Benji Backer (Nature is Nonpartisan) breaks down a new White House executive order to Make America Beautiful Again. // Big Local: Community members in White Center are outraged over an alleged ICE raid. Amazon’s footprint in Bellevue continues to grow. TikTok is laying off workers at its Bellevue office. Tulalip Casino’s upgrades are ready to go. // You Pick the Topic: A ‘Love Island’ contestant was bounced from the show for previously using a racial slur on a podcast.

    Hour 1: Ballard Trump sign shot, Tacoma schools financial crisis, coyote sightings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 47:06


    A Ballard Trump supporter’s yard sign was filled with bullet holes and their car was defaced in what appears to be a politically motivated attack. There was yet another attack on ICE agents in Texas. // Things are not looking good financially for Tacoma schools. Rather than making some obvious cuts, Pierce County might use tens of millions in savings to compensate for the loss of federal funding. SCOTUS overruled a lower court and declared that Trump can go ahead with his cuts to the federal workforce. // Ballard neighbors are concerned over a rise in coyote sightings.

    Hour 3: Inslee ghoulish comments, Guest Michael Baumgartner, Elon's new party

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 48:11


    What’s Trending: Jay Inslee (and many other leftists) politicized the Texas flood tragedy in the most ghoulish way possible. An employee in Redmond shot a car thief in self-defense. // LongForm: GUEST: Rep. Michael Baumgartner breaks down the passage of the Big Beautiful Bill, offers to debate Bob Ferguson, and responds to Elon Musk’s call for a third party. // Quick Hit: Elon Musk has started a new political party.

    Hour 2: Jayapal doubles down on ICE slander, Coast Guard Hero, Firework accidents

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 47:58


    What’s Trending: Pramila Jayapal doubled down on her comments comparing ICE agents to terrorists. A US Coast Guard’s heroic actions saved hundreds of people’s lives during the Texas floods. A 17-year-old girl was stabbed in West Seattle and, yet again, the suspect is a teenager. Homes prices are even more expensive in Washington. // Big Local: A family in Bremerton started a house fire after not disposing of their fireworks properly. A large dune fire was set ablaze in Ocean Shores. A man in Monroe blew off his entire hand in a fireworks accident. // You Pick the Topic: An elderly Democrat delegate continues to insist that she’s running for reelection only to have her staff walk it back. Employers are being more honest about “work-life” balance.

    Hour 1: Big Beautiful Bill, fireworks injuries, Southwest Airlines blowback over new policies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 47:40


    Trump scored a major legislative victory as his Big Beautiful bill was passed by a narrow margin. Democrats are pretending that the end of the world is near. There was a rash of fireworks-related injuries at Harborview over 4th of July weekend. // Caitlyn Jenner’s manager and former Trump surrogate Sophia Hutchins passed away at the age of 29. A car slammed into a daycare building in Kent. An SUV crashed into an Italian restaurant in Seattle. // Southwest Airlines says it’s still moving ahead with assigned seating and charging for bags.

    Rantz Rewind: July 5, 2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2025 37:10


    What's Trending: Nathan's Hot Dog eating champion pummels previous record and it's gross // Seattle City Hall turned into low-barrier shelter for homeless // Guest: Attorney James Egan joins Jason to discuss his ongoing lawsuit against the city of Seattle for violating the Open Public Meetins Act // Writer wants to discriminate against people based on their political beliefs

    Hour 3: guests Dr. Yoram Hazony, Florida state senator Jay Collins, Article III Project's Mike Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 50:14


    Guest: Dr. Yoram Hazony on his new book “The Virtue of Nationalism.” // LongForm: Guest: Mike Davis of the Article III project on the past SCOTUS term. // GUEST: Florida state senator and former U.S. Army Green Beret, Jay Collins, on his volunteer work with Grey Bull Rescue—a group that has been leading daring rescue missions of American citizens from Israel back to the U.S.

    Hour 2: What is the Trump Doctrine?, King County limits gender data collection, NATO Chief on calling Trump 'Daddy'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 47:27


    Josh Hammer shares his personal story of evacuating to safety while he was in Israel during the “12-Day War.” What is the Trump doctrine and what is an “America First” foreign policy? // Big Local: An Afghani refugee in Bellilngham says Trump Administration policies are an obstacle to her being reunited by her family. A Pierce County man was arrested for lobbing fireworks at someone’s home. King County is limiting its data collection of people’s gender. // You Pick the Topic: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte explains why he referred to Trump as “Daddy.”

    Hour 1: Big Beautiful Bill update, NY's Marxist mayoral candidate, conservative SCOTUS wins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 47:45


    Trump’s Big Beautiful has been sent back to the House as Republican leadership insists it will be passed by July 4th. New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is a total Marxist nutjob. // Josh Hammer unpacks the implications of the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling striking down nationwide injunctions and why Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is a joke. // Conservatives scored several parental rights victories during this year’s Supreme Court term.

    Hour 3: WA price hikes, SPS fires anti-semitic teacher, guest Saul Spady

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 47:21


    What’s Trending: It’s July 1, which means the cost of living in Washington just went up thanks to legislation passed by Democrats in Olympia. SPS actually moved to fire teacher Ian Golash after he defended Hamas. The Trump Administration is calling out CNN for its coverage of an app that helps illegal immigrants avoid ICE raids. // LongForm: GUEST: Saul Spady with the 'Quality of Coalition' is seeking to get homeless encampments banned across King County. // Quick Hit: Senate Republicans ditched a very controversial provision of the Big, Beautiful Bill.  

    Hour 2: Jayapal compares ICE to terrorists, Guest Danielle Alvarez, Bellevue Schools in financial trouble

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 47:02


    What’s Trending: Pramila Jayapal compared ICE agents to terrorists. Florida has unveiled its “Alligator Alcatraz” detention center. GUEST: Danielle Alvarez (RNC Senior Advisor) breaks down the future of the Big Beautiful Bill in the House. //  Big Local: A new citizen’s coalition is working to get homeless encampments banned across King County. Bellevue School District is in dire financial straits. // You Pick the Topic: A father jumped into the ocean to save his daughter that fell overboard on a cruise ship off the coast of Florida.

    Hour 1: Big Beautiful Bill passes Senate, CID Shooting ,Nick Brown sues Trump

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 47:50


    Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ passed the Senate by a narrow margin today. One person was injured in a shooting in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District in broad daylight. The suspects are teenagers. // Washington Attorney General Nick Brown has sued the Trump Administration yet again. CNN data analyst Harry Enten says Trump is historically popular among Republicans. // GUEST: Joe and Ashley live near Magnuson Park and say the noise from partygoers is unbearable -- and the city refuses to act.  

    Hour 3: WA DEI Training, Seattle Pride Parade, Guest Eric Eisinger

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 47:09


    What’s Trending: Rantz Exclusive: WA taxpayer-funded training claimed only uneducated people reject DEI, perfectionism is ‘white supremacy.’ Seattle says it’s pride parade was even ‘louder’ this year. // LongForm: GUEST: Benton County Prosecutor Eric Eisinger is sounding the alarm on juvenile crime. // Quick Hit: A new HIV shot could be a game changer.

    Hour 2: WA gas tax, antisemitic performance at Glastonbury, SeaTac cancels fireworks show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 47:48


    Gas prices are down across the country… except in Washington. A rap duo lead an antisemitic chant at the Glastonbury music festival in England over the weekend. Truck drivers are upset at a new Trump executive order that they must learn English. The Trump admin is also suing LA for its sanctuary policies. // Big Local: SeaTac is calling off its 4th of July fireworks show. One of the Issaquah homeowners being sued by King County for cutting down trees says it was for safety reasons. The Tacoma News Tribune is getting to the bottom of who took down pride flags on a Pierce County bridge. // You Pick the Topic: Actress Charlize Theron ripped into Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s lavish wedding over the weekend.

    Hour 1: Big, Beautiful Bill clears major hurdle, Idaho tragedy, Trump on a roll

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 47:53


    The Senate took a big step forward in passing Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill.’ An unspeakable tragedy in Idaho as two Coeur d’Alene firefighters are shot and killed. Protesters gathered in Tacoma to demand an end to US involvement in Iran. // Alleged Idaho murder Bryan Kohberger has agreed to plead guilty. Even CNN is admitting that Trump is on a roll. // Jason thinks it’s too hot outside. Former Seahawk Richard Sherman plead guilty to a DUI.

    Rantz Rewind: July 3, 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2025 38:11


    What’s Trending: The new handcuffs at the SPD aren’t working as planned, Bellevue’s Deputy Mayor Lynne Robinson breaks down Amazon’s latest expansion update, Jason reviews ‘Spiderman: Far From Home’ and a bus driver seen rolling an unconscious man off of the bus. \ Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez remains indignant that woman at the border are being forced to drink toilet water. \ Kamala Harris’ healthcare plan would get rid of private insurance.

    Hour 3: SCOTUS delivers win for families, new attack on Harrell, guest Jennafah Singer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2025 46:45


    SCOTUS ruled parents can opt their kids out of reading LGBTQ content in schools. A Seattle mayoral candidate has launched a new attack against Bruce Harrell. Race-based housing is allowed to stand in Washington for now. // LongForm: GUEST: Jennafah Singer is a small business owner in Seattle who was the victim of a vicious attack in her store. // Quick Hit: The Trump admin is making more cuts to the Small Business Administration, which Democrats tried to shield from DOGE.

    Hour 2: More SCOTUS wins for conservatives, SPD officer receives prestigious award, Fridays with Jake Skorheim

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2025 47:50


    SCOTUS upheld a Texas law that restricted children’s ability to view pornography. A Seattle police officer received a prestigious award for saving a man from being hit by a train. The Left is furious that the Supreme Court is allowing states to strip Planned Parenthood of Medicaid funds. // Big Local: There’s been a surge in calls for help at Mailbox Peak. Vancouver police saved endangered cats. Issaquah residents are being sued for cutting down trees at a park. // Jake Skorheim tries to determine if Jason Rantz is a degenerate gambler.  

    Hour 1: Major SCOTUS win for Trump, Jayapal surprised summer is hot, teens' car stolen in Seattle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2025 48:04


    The Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling curtailing judicial tyranny by inhibiting lower courts’ ability to issue nationwide injunctions. Farmers in Wenatchee are concerned they won’t have the manpower to pick all of their crops. The researcher in charge of a Trump administration report on gender dysphoria stands by his findings that trans surgeries for minors is unethical. // Pramila Jayapal is shocked to learn that it gets hot in the summer. // Two high school grads were left stranded in Seattle on a cross country road trip after their car was stolen.

    Hour 3: Seattle street murals, federal workers in Seattle protest ICE, guest Dagen McDowell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 47:20


    Seattle Mayor’s office backs sidewalk murals for fentanyl addicts to pass out on. Employees at Seattle’s federal building protested ICE raids. A Spokane teacher was fired for saying the “N-Word” while reading ‘To Kill a Mockingbird” to his class. // LongForm: GUEST: Fox Business host Dagen McDowell on why college isn't for everybody and the value of trade schools. // Quick Hit: The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission fired a judge that fought Trump’s order stating there’s only two genders.

    Hour 2: Traffic tickets are racist, gross crime in Portland, Spokane Fire pride controversy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 48:06


    Apparently traffic tickets are racist now. Bottles of urine are being left out in a Portland neighborhood. Pierce County is extending its opioid detox program. // Big Local: The Spokane Fire Department admonished a viral video featuring a cat and pride flags on one of their trucks. Copper wire thieves are wreaking havoc for Sound Transit. Sound Transit is considering light rail expansion in Tacoma, but it would mean the end of an old building. // You Pick the Topic: Former Congressman Jamaal Bowman says that black people have more adverse health conditions because they have to worry about being called racial slurs.

    Hour 1: Trump admin hits media on Iran reporting, Seattle tax hike, toupee honesty

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 47:11


    The Trump Administration is hitting back at the media over reporting that the airstrikes on Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility weren’t particularly effective. Bruce Harrell is trying to raise taxes on big businesses again. // A Vietnamese man from Washington has been deported to Africa but local media left out the fact that he went to prison for murder. Kilmar Abrego Garcia will be deported to a country that’s no El Salvador. // Jason is very impressed by the advances in toupee technology.

    Hour 3: The City of Seattle may soon start suing graffiti taggers for clean-up costs.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 42:05


    What’s Trending: The City of Seattle may soon start suing graffiti taggers for clean-up costs. And a ‘Cobra Kai’ actor won’t be facing charges after allegedly biting his costar. // LongForm: GUEST: Youtuber Nick Shirley was in Seattle to cover the left-wing pro-Iran rallies and he was harassed by a crazy lady. // Quick Hit: Union pushing to extend $30 minimum wage to all Los Angeles employees.

    Hour 2: According to a new report by Carfax, almost half a million WA drivers have expired tabs.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 46:12


    What’s Trending: Seattle is trying to ban algorithmic rent-setting, but what is it and what does it mean? Cynthia Gonzalez, the Vice Mayor of Cudahay, CA. Calls out local gang members to stand up against ICE. According to a new report by Carfax, almost half a million WA drivers have expired tabs. // Big Local: Bellingham OK’s ordinances prohibiting landlords from charging “junk fees”, but what are “junk fees” and what constitutes as excessive? The City of Spokane council is considering stronger labor requirements for city projects of $5M or above. And one local official is trying to ban strong alcoholic beverages in Tri-Cities. // You Pick the Topic: Podcaster Joe Rogan is in the news for a couple of reasons, Jason breaks it all down.

    Hour 1: President Trump went after CNN and the NY Times for “fake news” reports that downplayed the success of the bombing of Iran's Nuclear facilities.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 44:56


    President Trump went after CNN and the NY Times for “fake news” reports that downplayed the success of the bombing of Iran’s Nuclear facilities. A King Co. woman was scammed out of thousands of dollars over her missing cat. // According to an audit, Washington is facing a major lag in State inspections of hospitals. NATO chief Mark Rutte called Donald Trump Daddy. A top Biden aide admitted to Congress behind closed doors that she directed Autopen signatures without knowing who gave final approval. // Arizona Diamondbacks Second Basemen Ketel Marte was left in tears after a fan verbally abused him from the sideline.

    Hour 3: Caitlin Clark Saved the WNBA by Being the Real Deal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 46:50


    What's Trending: A woman was beaten with a bat and had a gun shoved into her mouth after an altercation at an Olympia homeless encampment. The woman was going to the encampment to return a bike to friend before getting accused of being responsible for an overdose of someone else. A man was shot to death defending himself at a Seattle homeless encampment after an attempted robbery. Caitlin Clark is coming to Seattle to play against the Storm and ticket prices have skyrocketed, she has saved the WNBA from outright failure. Washington State lawmakers who are facing a $16 billion budget shortfall just used some new taxes to try and help make up for it but it is not enough. // LongForm: State Rep Travis Couture says it wasn’t FEMA that denied Bomb Cyclone funding. It was Democrats. // The Quick Hit:  A teen with an unknown condition cannot eat any food and doctors have no idea why. This is the only known person to suffer from this condition and his path to life has its challenges 

    Hour 2: RFK Jr. Destroys Rep. Frank Pallone for Accepting Big Pharma Contributions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 46:44


    What’s Trending: King County is suing homeowners after they cut down 140 trees without permission. A nature cam caught some of the trees sliding down the hill by his camera. The trees were on park property and the purpose was to make the view betters for some homeowners. RFK Jr. called out Rep. Frank Pallone for taking $2 million in contributions from pharmaceutical companies after he was once against big pharma. The crowds at the Club World Cup have fluctuated and there were vast amounts of empty seats caused by so called “hostile atmospheres” // Big Local: Daniel Park, an accomplice in the Palm Springs fertility clinic bombing in California has been found dead in his cell in prison. Island Senior Resources say they are going to be victims of budget cuts. Island Senior Resources provides rides for medical patients and the elderly who cannot drive themselves to appointments and other commutes. Cascade High School students organized a walk-out to protest the ICE raids. // You Pick the News: Data has been published that shows that Washington diners tip less, our state ranks near the bottom compared to the rest of the nation.  

    Hour 1: The US Strikes on Iran Might not have been as Destructive as we Thought

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 46:51


    What’s Trending: There are unconfirmed reports that the US did not completely destroy the 3 Iranian nuclear sites with the strategic bombing strikes. President Trump was not happy that both Iran and Israel kept fighting right up to the ceasefire. The open border policy under Biden is now coming back to haunt us with the possible threat of Iranian sleeper cells in the US. A former Nathan Hale High School student is suing the school for rampant antisemitism by other students and a lack of help from school officials. Megan Rapinoe made a comment on her podcast with Sue Bird that there are differences between men’s and women’s health. // Washington’s Fusion Center came out and told KOMO News that people in Washington should not be worried about potential Iranian sleeper cell attacks. A Seattle man has been stuck in Israel for three weeks after he went there for a vacation. He was there when the attacks on Israel and Iran were taking place. // Reports have come in that say that there has been a rampant abuse of remote work among federal employees in 2024. Many people were not working as hard and efficiently as they were reporting they were, most remote workers have no oversight for their production.  

    Hour 3: The DOJ is Suing Washington State

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 46:48


    What's Trending: The DOJ is suing Washington State over the Senate Bill that was passed that would require all confessions to a priest that are law breaking actions to be reported to law enforcement. This was directly aimed at the Catholic Church. President Trump announced that with help from the Qatari government, a ceasefire deal was agreed upon by both Iran and Israel. // LongForm: Republican US Rep. from Spokane Michael Baumgartner joins the show to give his take on the US Strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites and what the symbolic strikes from Iran mean. // The Quick Hit: Walmart has expanded their drone delivery service to three more states to keep up in the race against Amazon. 

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