The Jason Rantz Show

Democrats’ policy just allowed another infant to die from a fentanyl overdose. Mahmoud Khalil may finally get deported. Drew Carey committed a major Seattle faux pas. // LongForm: GUEST: UW political science professor Victor Menaldo explains why Washington's new ban on noncompete clauses is a bad idea. // Quick Hit: More bad polling for Democrats — courtesy of CNN.  

A Seattle couple had gas siphoned from their cars. A biased AP story about SCOTUS. A former Marysville police officer has chronicled his weight loss journey in a book. An Iranian-American doctor calls out the Left’s silence on the treatment of women in Iran. // Big Local: A judge made an interesting bail decision for a stabbing suspect in Everett. Several massage parlors in Bothell have been shut down for alleged prostitution. Snohomish County is expanding shelter space in the event that there is an increase in homelessness. // You Pick the Topic: Can a wealth disparity create a wedge in friendships?

Seattle’s office vacancy rate is the worst in the nation at 33%, Q1 2026 report confirms. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth appeared before Congress to discuss the conflict in Iran today. Guest: Republican State Senator Drew MacEwen sounds off on one of the biggest credit agencies in the country giving Washington a bleak financial outlook. // Jay Inslee is lying about Washington’s emissions record — the numbers prove it. Should we be wary about putting more data centers on rural land? // A new study suggests that watching video videos of junk food can help fight cravings. Panera is receiving backlash from its employees over it’s new menu items. Bridal stores are requiring waivers because of weight loss drugs.

Some Seattle business owners are taking matters into their own hands to ward off criminals. New records reveal staggering staff hours spent on Washington’s lawsuits against Trump. A dogwalker and dog were viciously attacked by two dogs at a homeless encampment in Seattle’s Georgetown neighborhood. // LongForm: GUEST: State GOP Chair and Rep. Jim Walsh had a concerned citizen reach out to him with hundreds of unopened ballots they found in a dumpster. // Quick Hit: Has anyone actually heard of Seattle’s Vision Zero initiative?

Jay Inslee and Patty Murray makes a tone deaf comment about gas prices. News trans healthcare study AGAIN shows dangers of gender affirming care. Trump got in hot water over the weekend for a meme depicting himself as Jesus. // Big Local: Washington State troopers arrested a woman that was allegedly driving under the influence with a 4-year-old in the car. Mercer Island light rail is running into some obstacles. During an Orting city council meeting a naked woman appeared on one of the councilmember’s screens. // You Pick the Topic: Starbucks customers are fed up with a new tipping scheme.

City of Seattle allowed stolen goods market to run openly on 3rd Avenue for six weeks. People on Capitol Hill continue to distance themselves from Eric Swalwell. // Guest: Former Washington State Supreme Court Justice and legislator Phil Talmadge on his lawsuit against on the income tax. // Portland wants to tax property owners for empty storefronts — even though city policy drove them out. HHS officials want to revamp hospital food due to health concerns.

Former Washington AG Rob McKenna is calling out the Attorney General’s Office for conspiring with Democrats in the legislature to overturn the ban on a graduated income tax. Democrats in Congress are feeling the heat to fund DHS. // LongForm: GUEST: The New York Post's Lydia Moynihan witnessed the attempted assassinition of President Trump at Saturday's White House Correspondents Dinner in person. // Quick Hit: More news from Seattle’s Perv Park.

A homeowner in Kent shot intruders during a home invasion and hit one of the suspects. Trump is calling out the violent rhetoric coming from the Left. Guest: Curtis Houck with Newsbusters on the shameful media coverage of the shooting at Saturday's White House Correspondents Dinner. // Big Local: Renton is going to increase its police presence at a local park after recent shootings. Tacoma mayor’s $6,000 China trip raises foreign influence concerns. Issaquah saves tens of millions scrapping new City Hall build. // You Pick the Topic: People are putting some very interesting provisions in their prenups.

There was another attempt on President Trump’s life at Saturday’s White House Correspondents dinner. // Jason is dealing with a very smelly car. // Jimmy Kimmel is facing backlash for a distasteful joke about Melania Trump.

What’s Trending: Cities to form individual drug policies and Biden announces his 2024 campaign. // CNN gave a very quick tribute to Don Lemon and Brian Kilmeade is the temporary fill-in for Tucker. // A volleyball player in NC was injured by a transgender athlete playing on a girls team. 

King County still isn’t enforcing fares on metro. KING 5 has yet another biased pro-illegal immigration story. Ketanji Brown Jackson publicly airs her grievances with the conservative justices on the Supreme Court. // LongForm: GUEST: Tacoma Police Union President Henry Betts on a rule change the Washington State Supreme Court is considering that would make it harder for judges to impose bail. // Quick Hit: Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek signs 8 bills shielding illegal immigrants from ICE. Washington seniors struggle as state becomes one of the most expensive in the nation.

Unions are trying to get in the way of WinCo from coming to North Seattle. Former Seattle PI columnist Joel Connelly has passed away and Jason is dealing with some ambivalence. Kamala Harris lacks self-awareness and goes after Trump over high gas prices.  // Big Local: A Pierce County man attacked a goose in Milton. Left-wingers in Tukwila want an extension to the city’s ICE detention center ban. Spokesman-Review’s Gonzaga racism surge story is missing any evidence of the incidents it claims exist. // You Pick the Topic: The WNBA Commissioner says that a question about her future is sexist.

Seattle’s Magnuson park will be getting regular police patrols. A Seattle burger joint is dealing with repeated break-ins. JD Vance has spoken out about the ongoing feud between the Pope and Trump. King County and Seattle get Washington’s worst air quality grades, failing on both ozone and particle pollution. // A new report found that the Biden DOJ used the FACE Act to target pro-life Americans at the behest of pro-abortion organizations. // A doctor is warning that wearing fitness trackers could have unintended side effects.

Guest: Downtown Seattle Association President Jon Scholes on the KCRHA audit. // LongForm: GUEST: A former longtime Starbucks corporate worker gives his thoughts on the company’s new HQ in Nashville. // Guest: Part 2 with Starbucks worker.

Guest: Let’s Go Washington’s Brian Heywood on the WIAA’s decision to vote down a measure banning biological boys from competing in girls sports. // Big Local: Residents of Ridgefield are getting their second In-N-Out Burger location. // Microsoft is offering voluntary retirements to thousands of its employees.

An audit of the King Country Regional Homeless Authority found that the agency has $13 million unaccounted for. // Crime continues to plague Seattle. A 77-year-old man received a head injury during an unprovoked attack near 3rd & Pine. A woman was shot in Seattle’s Pioneer Square neighborhood. As some states give their residents a holiday from their gas tax, Washington is unlikely to follow suit. Air travelers are feeling the pinch from higher jet fuel prices. // Seattle pickleball players are irate about a plan by the city to remove over 30 courts.

Guest: Samuel Goldman, Associate Professor of Humanities at the University of Florida’s Hamilton School, on the roots of Christian Zionism. // LongForm: GUEST: Mollie Hemingway on her new book on Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito. // Guest: Part 2 with Mollie Hemingway

Will there be a Supreme Court vacancy this summer? What should conservatives look for in potential nominees? // Big Local: Snohomish firefighters are taking their fight over the COVID vaccine to the United States Supreme Court. The Snohomish City Council has approved a Pride Parade despite pushback from some of the community. // You Pick the Topic: Tucker Carlson says he regrets his support for Trump.

The latest developments out of Iran and where we go from here. There are 4 components that must be apart of any deal with Iran. // In a massive scandal, the far-left Southern Poverty Law Center was indicted for propping up the very people they claimed to be fighting such as white nationalists and other racist groups. // Virginia voted to radically redistrict its congressional seats in favor of the Democrats.

The teacher at Glacier Peak High School that exposed students to nude images has resigned. New documents reveal the ulterior motive behind the ‘millionaire’s tax.’ Ted Cruz thinks Democrats will try another shutdown right before the midterms. // Big Local: Sea-Tac travelers are feeling the pinch from high jet fuel prices. Lynnwood has ended its ban on retail cannabis shops. The Snohomish firefighters that refused the COVID vaccine are taking their case to the United States Supreme Court. // President Trump announced an extension to the ceasefire with Iran.  

Seattle Restaurant Week did a racism! Starbucks announces its new Nashville HQ. The spate of illegal food vendors near Seattle’s stadiums could be using illegal labor. A Storm player was caught off guard by Mt. Rainier. // Guest: Seattle Police Officer’s Guild President Kent Loux on the state of the city heading into the World Cup. // Pramila Jayapal says Cuba has a great healthcare system. A Democrat Senator appeared to be openly rooting for Iran at the expense of the United States.

The latest on Iran. Is FBI Director Kash Patel the next member of the Trump Administration to be let go? Jake Tapper tries to get Elise Stefanik to say that Trump threatened to commit a genocide in Iran. // LongForm: GUEST: State GOP Chair and Rep. Jim Walsh had a concerned citizen reach out to him with hundreds of unopened ballots they found in a dumpster. // Quick Hit: Has anyone actually heard of Seattle’s Vision Zero initiative?

Seattle City Attorney Erika Evans provides an update on her first 100 days in office. UW pitches absurd promise for debt-free education. A UW drug study yielded questionable results. // Big Local: An owner of two of the massage parlors busted in Bothell denies allegations of human trafficking and prostitution. // What happened to our monoculture?

Pramila Jayapal threatens Trump and Marjorie Taylor Greene gives steam to rumors about a Trump Assassination plot. Not even TDS could help Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe together. Snap Inc. cuts 95 Washington jobs, cites AI for global layoffs. // Guest: Former state lawmaker Robert Sutherland has had a change of heart about his plans to flee to Idaho. // The AP’s BPC-157, RFK Jr. peptide story is advocacy, not journalism — and pharma profits might explain why.

What’s Trending: The media is again failing to adequately cover the police pursuit bill. // Portland is closing its only REI store due to crime. // Sam Brinton could avoid jail time in luggage theft case.

Business owners are voicing their displeasure with Bob Ferguson for vetoing funding that would help fight retail theft. WA is considering reparations for slavery. Seattle businesses are hoping cruise season will provide an economic boost. // LongForm: GUEST: KIRO News Radio’s Chris Sullivan says to prepare for Eastside traffic this weekend. // Quick Hit: Things continue to get worse for Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego.

A Seattle couple had gas siphoned from their cars. A biased AP story about SCOTUS. A former Marysville police officer has chronicled his weight loss journey in a book. An Iranian-American doctor calls out the Left’s silence on the treatment of women in Iran. // Big Local: The legal challenge to a WA law undermining sheriffs is changing venues. Is Pierce County going to get light rail? // Fridays with Jake Skorheim on a viral Costco employee’s retirement and more out of the Glacier Peak High School nudity scandal.

Jim Walsh says hundreds of undelivered King County ballots were dumped near a Renton strip mall. A Seattle influencer was attacked while out on a run. China is warning its own citizens about traveling to the United States via Sea-Tac airport. // Iran made some important concessions in the Strait of Hormuz today which lead to a great day on Wall Street. // A family that was attacked by a river otter has settled with the Port of Bremerton.

King County still isn’t enforcing fares on metro. KING 5 has yet another biased pro-illegal immigration story. Ketanji Brown Jackson publicly airs her grievances with the conservative justices on the Supreme Court. // LongForm: GUEST: Senior Attorney with the Pacific Legal Foundation Oliver Dunford is representing a Washington ranching family that is just trying to get its day in court. // Quick Hit: Will the Biden-era FTC kill Costco?

Unions are trying to get in the way of WinCo from coming to North Seattle. Former Seattle PI columnist Joel Connelly has passed away and Jason is dealing with some ambivalence. Kamala Harris lacks self-awareness and goes after Trump over high gas prices. // Big Local: A judge made an interesting bail decision for a stabbing suspect in Everett. Several massage parlors in Bothell have been shut down for alleged prostitution. Snohomish County is expanding shelter space in the event that there is an increase in homelessness. // You Pick the Topic: Can a wealth disparity create a wedge in friendships?

High School students accidentally shown nude images during classroom PowerPoint presentation. Governor Bob Ferguson is under fire after blocking funds to stop organized retail crime. The White House issues a stern warning to Iran if they don’t make a deal. // Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire. // Guest: UW atmospherics professor Cliff Mass on winter’s last gasp over the last couple of days and AAUP censorship. // A new study looks into a potential cause of Alzheimer’s.

Some Seattle business owners are taking matters into their own hands to ward off criminals. New records reveal staggering staff hours spent on Washington’s lawsuits against Trump. A dogwalker and dog were viciously attacked by two dogs at a homeless encampment in Seattle’s Georgetown neighborhood. // LongForm: GUEST: The Regional Adminstrator for the Small Business Administration and former Washington State lawmaker Kelly Chambers on Tax Day. // Quick Hit: Trump says he has a couple SCOTUS picks waiting in the wings in the event of potential retirements.

Seattle blames Trump for World Cup tourism slump, but the city’s own problems tell a different story. The ladies of The View argue over whether they should welcome Marjorie Taylor Greene and other anti-Trumpers into their coalition. Guest: The United States Treasury's Assistant Secretary for Financial Institutions Luke Pettit on Trump Accounts.  // Big Local: Travelers heading to Snoqualmie pass were thrown a curveball by some late-season snow. Is light rail ever coming to Everett? Spokane is boasting much better car theft numbers than it did a decade ago. // You Pick the Topic: Your kids could be trading stocks without you knowing.

City of Seattle allowed stolen goods market to run openly on 3rd Avenue for six weeks. People on Capitol Hill continue to distance themselves from Eric Swalwell. // A new report found that the Biden DOJ used the FACE Act to target pro-life Americans at the behest of pro-abortion organizations. // A doctor is warning that wearing fitness trackers could have unintended side effects.

Jason joins the Guy Benson show to discuss a Seattle business that has dealt with repeated break-ins, homelessness, and Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signing several sanctuary bills into law. 

Democrats continue to navigate the drama around Eric Swalwell. A new proposal would shield Washington State public employees’ jobs from AI. // LongForm: GUEST: Rep. Michael Baumgarnter (R-WA) on the situation in Iran and the Eric Swalwell allegations. // Quick Hit: Seattle cleaned up millions of pounds of trash and needles in anticipation of the World Cup. New Jersey is planning to charge an exorbitant amount for train tickets during the World Cup.  

A homeless encampment was swept at a Seattle park only to immediately return. Trump ordered McDonald’s on DoorDash to the White House to highlight his no tax on tips initiative. Seattle’s World Cup preparations continue. // Big Local: A Pierce County man attacked a goose in Milton. Left-wingers in Tukwila want an extension to the city’s ICE detention center ban. Spokesman-Review’s Gonzaga racism surge story is missing any evidence of the incidents it claims exist. // You Pick the Topic: The WNBA Commissioner says that a question about her future is sexist.

Seattle’s Magnuson park will be getting regular police patrols. A Seattle burger joint is dealing with repeated break-ins. JD Vance has spoken out about the ongoing feud between the Pope and Trump. King County and Seattle get Washington’s worst air quality grades, failing on both ozone and particle pollution. // Washington Supreme Court bail proposal would gut pretrial rules, let defendants skip court. // A lying liar lies about ICE. An Olympic ice hockey coach used a fake COVID vaccination card to compete at the 2022 Winter Olympics in China.

What’s Trending: Golden Gardens Park community takes matters into their own hands to curb crime. In addition to Eric Swalwell, Republican Congressman Tony Gonzales is resigning from congress. // LongForm: GUEST: Tacoma Police Union President Henry Betts on a rule change the Washington State Supreme Court is considering that would make it harder for judges to impose bail. // Quick Hit: Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek signs 8 bills shielding illegal immigrants from ICE. Washington seniors struggle as state becomes one of the most expensive in the nation.

What’s Trending: Jay Inslee and Patty Murray makes a tone deaf comment about gas prices. News trans healthcare study AGAIN shows dangers of gender affirming care. Trump got in hot water over the weekend for a meme depicting himself as Jesus. // Big Local: Intruder stabs 3 in Everett. A young boy is attacked by a dog in Puyallup. A stolen horse in Enumclaw was recovered. Bird watchers are heading to Sequim this month. // You Pick the Topic: Utah Valley University (where Charlie Kirk was assassinated) receives backlash for their choice in their commencement speaker.

After a deal could not be reached between the U.S. and Iran, Trump has imposed a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Pramila Jayapal says Trump needs to be removed from office by whatever means necessary. //  Less than half of Washington drivers are complying with a DUI mandate.  // Congressman Eric Swalwell has resigned after sexual assault allegations. // Mariners fan is offering free season tickets, but there’s a catch.

What’s Trending: Leadership groups begin to look at the homelessness crisis after the pandemic, Hunter Biden is still won’t claim the laptop, Jason finally gets to review a movie again, and Portland finally pushes back against gang violence… by hiring unarmed park rangers. \ UW rots the brain of their students, making them believe vacationing on Spring Break is racist \ A crazy lady takes a video of herself having a meltdown over people not wearing masks.

Democrats’ policy just allowed another infant to die from a fentanyl overdose. Mahmoud Khalil may finally get deported. Drew Carey committed a major Seattle faux pas. // LongForm: GUEST: Chris Sullivan on the latest developments with light rail. // Quick Hit: Trump is way more popular than Tucker Carlson.

Seattle considers sweeping a Ballard homeless encampment. Tacoma is debating removing boulders that deter public camping. The Downtown Seattle Association thinks they are gaining retail momentum. A new pill could extend your dog’s life. // Big Local: A Des Moines halal market is suing the Trump admin. Tacoma hopes the World Cup will bring more tourism. An Enumclaw family’ horse was stolen. // You Pick the Topic: A chimp civil war has broken out in Africa.

The latest on negotiations between Iran and the Trump Adminstration. Pramila Jayapal pledges to abolish ICE and CBP when Democrats are back in power. Alaska Airlines raises checked bag fees — here’s what Seattle travelers will pay. // Guest: Former Washington State Supreme Court Justice and state legislator Phil Talmadge on his lawsuit against the income tax. // Inflation did rise, but it was expected.

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is promising thousands of new shelter units this year. Marjorie Taylor Greene is making the rounds on liberal media to bash Trump. //  LongForm: GUEST: Are we heading toward a drought in Washington? UW atmospherics scientist Cliff Mass doesn't think so. // Quick Hit: A major American city is offering money towards a down payment to attract new residents.

Washington Supreme Court removes King County judge for forging document to save $10 on parking. Melania Trump delivered a statement on Epstein. A former dog kennel worker that beat a dog to death has pleaded guilty. // Big Local: An Amazon Flex driver in Pierce County was arrested for stealing packages. Bryson DeChambeau buys Bellevue golf tech startup Sportsbox AI in eight-figure deal. Lookout for dive-bombing owls at Point Defiance Park in Tacoma. // You Pick the Topic: With taxes due soon, some people are turning to AI to file their returns (but you shouldn’t).

Another lawsuit has been filed against Washington’s income tax. Bob Ferguson thinks they will prevail in court. Seattle Police say that the booking denials are straining their resources. A man survived being shot in the head during a drive by shooting in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood. // Was Trump to hasty to try and broker peace with Iran? Former VP Mike Pence is applauding Trump’s action in Iran. // A Canadian Member of Parliament has an insane new acronym for gender identities.

What’s Trending: Activist gathered outside Seattle City Hall to protest the US involvement in Iran. Portland Judge skips domestic violence trials to campaign, while collecting $209K taxpayer salary. Democrat congressman Al Green suggested that Trump wants to bring back slavery. Democratic congressman Jason Crow says his party will go after members of the Trump administration when they are back in power. // LongForm: GUEST: UW political science professor Victor Menaldo explains why Washington's new ban on noncompete clauses is a bad idea.  // Quick Hit: More bad polling for Democrats — courtesy of CNN.

What’s Trending: A new lawsuit has been waged against Washington’s income tax. Joe Kent has found another reason to blame the Jews. // Big Local: The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival continues to test relationships. Olympia city council passes anti-Israel investment ban unanimously. Despite increasing the fee for a discovery pass, Washington may have to close many of its parks and trails. // You Pick the Topic: Cyndi Lauper has spoken out with a very dumb take about the SAVE Act.

More details emerge in the ongoing negotiations between the US and Iran. // Seattle residents are getting fed up with the lack of enforcement in tiny home villages. // Portland wants to tax property owners for empty storefronts — even though city policy drove them out. HHS officials want to revamp hospital food due to health concerns.