The Jason Rantz Show

What’s Trending: It's Election Day! There are a high number of eligible voters who have not cast their ballot yet, these voting results will dictate how your city and county operate. A Puyallup pastor at Motion Church is under fire for allegedly violating the Johnson Amendment, Lacey PD is looking to ID a carjacking suspect through just a blurry photo // Kshama Sawant is calling for an end to the violence and US military support to Israel, she believes the Israelis are an occupation force and have done land grabs of Palestinian territory , 69-year old Paul Kessler died as a result of an altercation at a rally between Pro-Israel and Pro-Palestine. // Guest: Sen. John Braun (R-Centralia) on efforts to improve (and establish) Holocaust education in Washington state.

Regional flights continue to be impacted by the government shutdown. Guest: Redmond Police Chief Darrell Lowe on why his department has suspended its use of the Flock camera system.

A Redmond councilmember appears to encourage literal 'fighting back” against ICE, doubles down despite the police chief’s warning. Last month experienced the biggest October job cuts in over two decades and it’s because of AI. // LongForm: GUEST: Saul Spady on the future of Seattle. // Quick Hit: Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene appears to continue her leftward lurch after her appearance on ‘The View.’

Katie Wilson is closing the gap on Bruce Harrell it what figures to be a nail biter of a mayoral election. 95,000 Snohomish County voters undervoted because they didn’t follow directions properly. Actress Sydney Sweeney appears to be unapologetic about her American Eagle jeans ads. The mayor of a town in Kansas was found to not be an American citizen and charged with election fraud. // Big Local: A Kent teen was arrested in connection to the attempted Halloween terrorist attack in Michigan last weekend. An Everett man was run over by people stealing candy on Halloween. Redmond is ditching its Flock camera system because the city council is worried the data might be used by ICE. // You Pick the Topic: What is the best time to go to bed?

Unfortunately, staffing shortages as a result of the government shutdown will affect SeaTac airport. Trump announced a new deal with pharma companies to reduce the price of weight loss drugs. // Seattle Indivisible calls for boycott of Microsoft Game Pass for not condemning a meme it didn’t create. // Washington classrooms are increasingly using AI.

An update on elections across Washington State. An ICE raid in Redmond resulted in the arrest of multiple people. A man walked into a Seattle hospital with a gunshot wound to the head. // LongForm: GUEST: Josh Hammer on if there’s any takeaways for the GOP from last night’s election results. // Quick Hit: Families across the PNW are carrying heavy debt loads.

President Trump is urging Senate Republicans to use the nuclear option and get rid of the filibuster in order to end the shutdown. After the latest ballot drop, Bruce Harrell slightly increased his lead. Girmay Zahilay will be the next King County Executive. // Big Local: A dog stolen by a 17-time felon was finally returned to his owner after being missing for months. Residents in Kent dealt with internet outages after vandals stole cables. A motorcyclist died after a high-speed chase with police resulted in him crashing. // You Pick the Topic: A former CIA operative says America’s adversaries are using ‘sex spies’ to steal national security information.

There weren’t many surprises on election night. Mamdani’s victory could be trouble for the Democrats in the long run. Does Bruce Harrell have enough of a cushion to hang on? // Jason had to stay up way past his bedtime last night to do election coverage for CNN and almost threw up on live TV. // Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced there will be airspace restrictions due to the government shutdown.

The Virginia gubernatorial race has already been called for Democrat Abigail Spanberger. The races for Attorney General in Virgnia and New Jersey governor are much tighter. Who deserves the blame if Mamdani wins in New York? Guests: Bruce Harrell and Katie Wilson make their final pitches to voters. // LongForm: GUEST: U.S. Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division Harmeet Dhillon chimes in on UW forcing professors to pledge allegiance to DEI during their application process and why Washington must turn its voter data over to the DOJ. // Quick Hit: Voter turnout in Washington has been pathetic.

Democrats knew they were funding healthcare for illegal immigrants — and lied about it. The federal government says Washington State can’t force foster parents to accept their children's gender identity. Guest: National political director for the Republican Jewish Coalition Sam Markstein reacts to the horrifying prospect of an antisemite like Zohran Mamdani becoming mayor of New York. // Big Local: A look at some of the key local races around the Puget Sound region tonight. // You Pick the Topic: A University of Chicago professor that was previously arrested at an anti-ICE protest posted vile comments about Dick Cheney moments after his death was announced today.

Katie Wilson and Zohran Mamdani are going to win tonight. Guest: Seattle City Council president Sara Nelson makes her final pitch to voters. Guest: Paige McElwrath is with the Citizen Action Defense Fund, which is representing plaintiffs in a lawsuit against Washington State for gutting the Parents’ Bill of Rights. // Why do Democrats want to kill a bunch of owls? Do Republicans in Virginia stand any chance tonight? // Are rents in the Seattle area ever going to go down?

The Seattle mayoral candidates make their final pitch to voters. It’s that time of year again where it gets pitch black outside very early. Guest: Aaron Hoffman is taking on the incumbent mayor in Snohomish. // LongForm: GUEST: Seattle City Council candidate Rachael Savage. // Quick Hit: Pierce County officials are showing off the measures they’re taking for election integrity.   

The state legislature is evaluating the effectiveness of unarmed crisis response teams in lieu of police. Bob Ferguson says he’s “skeptical” about raising taxes in the next legislative session. Will Washingtonians fall for it again? Guest: Jeff Lyons is spending $250k of his own money in his bid for a city council position in Woodinville. // Big Local: The Gig Harbor police department says drones are unlocking new possibilities. A suspect was arrested in Shoreline for setting a man’s couch on fire. // You Pick the Topic: Kraft has come out with an apple pie flavored mac and cheese.

Sea-Tac is one of many airports around the country feeling the effects of the government shutdown. As SNAP benefits dry up, Seattle considers putting emergency funds into local food banks. Seattle and Tacoma restaurants are giving out free meals to SNAP recipients. WA among worst states for job availability work-related stress according to a new study. // It seems like far-left candidates are poised for victories in New York and Seattle tomorrow night. Do Republicans in Virginia and New Jersey have any chance? // Democrats continue to try and shift blame for the government shutdown to the GOP.

What’s Trending: Suspects in a recent drug bust were illegal immigrants and Tiffany Smiley continues to gain ground in the senate race. // The Supreme Court is hearing cases on affirmative action in regard to college admissions. // A family had their car stolen while their infant had brain surgery.

If you haven’t turned in your ballot yet, you’ll probably need to get it postmarked or take it to a dropbox. Senator John Fetterman scolds his own party over the shutdown. Guest: Revisiting Jason’s interview with Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell from earlier this week. // LongForm: GUEST: Part two with Bruce Harrell. // Quick Hit: Bruce Harrell part 3.

Waymo is facing resistance from Seattle rideshare drivers. A bizarre story about California Congressman Eric Swalwell. Guest: KIRO News Radio’s Chris Sullivan gives an update on I-5 traffic and the crackdown on truck drivers who aren’t proficient in English. // Big Local: The Federal way light rail station is slated to open in December. The Vashon Island food bank is bracing itself for SNAP benefits drying up. // Fridays with Jake Skorheim on trick-or-treating.

Michelle Caldier attacked as both too liberal AND too conservative. A Seattle councilmember wants to try out sanctioned homeless encampments. SPD shot an armed man in SODO. Guest: Standwood police chief Jason Toner on the city’s decision to treat e-bikes the same as motorcycles. // Guest: Seattle Mayoral candidate Katie Wilson on her ‘News Notes’ idea. // Bill Gates has changed his tune on climate change.

Some Washington farmers are not pleased with President Trump’s decision to increase beef imports from Argentina. A Lakewood man has been arrested for making ‘veiled’ threats to Governor Bob Ferguson. Old footage of Zohran Mamdani shows the NYC mayoral candidate saying ‘the boot of the NYPD is on your neck, it’s been laced by the IDF.” // LongForm: GUEST: Saul Spady on if Seattle’s local economy is heading in the same direction as Detroit.  // Quick Hit: J.K. Rowling is calling out Glamour UK magazine for featuring nine biological men as their ‘women of the year.’

Washington’s Senators are blaming Trump and the GOP for SNAP funds drying up. GUEST: Aaron Levine (FOX 13) is now a three-time Jeopardy champion! // Big Local: Alaska Airlines had yet another IT outage. Burglars ransacked a Tacoma woman’s home. // You Pick the Topic: Apparently Seattle has “Fat Mall.”

A faux controversy has broken out in Vancouver, WA after a former city councilmember dressed up as an ICE agent at a Halloween party that the mayor attended. A property owner in Seattle’s Little Saigon neighborhood is suing the city for its soft-on-crime policies. // House Speaker Mike Johnson says the Democrats’ insistence on continuing the shutdown is putting the American people’s health and safety at risk. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says that the Trump Administration is “throwing black babies into the back of vans.” // According to Forbes, Washington is home to the best employer in the world.

More details on the woman detained in the Issaquah ICE raid last week. Seattle businesses worry about the trickle down effect of the Amazon layoffs, which have reached 14k jobs. Washington and Oregon are among the dozens of states suing the USDA over SNAP funding drying up. // LongForm: GUEST: Seattle City City Council president Sara Nelson on what's at stake for Seattle in her reelection bid. // Quick Hit: Please stop handing out candy corn on Halloween.

Patty Murray is lying about SNAP funds. Ted Cruz is calling out Marjorie Taylor Greene for being too liberal. // Big Local: Businesses in Tacoma are sounding the alarms about a homeless encampment that has returned. The Washington State GOP is hosting an event in Enumclaw promoting Chad Magendanz for State Senate. Men broke into a Bremerton foot ferry terminal. // You Pick the Topic: Sleeping apart from your significant other could be detrimental to your relationship according to a new study.

Air traffic controllers are asking for financial assistance from travelers as the government shutdown continues. The Tacoma Dome is playing host to a food distribution center as SNAP benefits are due to expire on Friday. Washington is directing $2.2 million in state funds towards food banks. The family of a teen who died at Gas Works park is suing the city of Seattle. // The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals is going to reconsider Trump’s ability to deploy the National Guard to Portland. KGW in Portland amplified a story about ICE that seems fake but fits their narrative. // JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon called out employees for texting during meetings.

Jason joined Guy Benson to give an update on the Seattle mayoral race. 

A Seattle immigration judge was one of many laid off by the Trump Administration across the country. The Trump Admin is also shaking things up with ICE leadership in several cities around the country. Guest: Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell sat down with Jason to discuss a wide array of topics in what was his most challenging interview yet. // LongForm: GUEST: Part 2 with Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell. // Part 3 with Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell.

Thousands of people across South Puget Sound are still without power. Thousands of Washingtonians could soon lose SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown. Idaho is seeking to prevent people from changing their gender on their birth certificate. // Big Local: Kent car thieves fall asleep with drugs in plain view. A man was arrested in Bellevue after throwing a rock through the window of an Italian restaurant. The city of Mukilteo is considering selling a portion of its waterfront to spur economic development. // You Pick the Topic: MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell went on an unhinged rant about CNN employing conservative commentator Scott Jennings.

The good news is that we’re seeing more officers being hired by the Seattle Police Department, but there’s a catch. Over a quarter million acres burned from wildfires in Washington this year. The Idaho site linked to Qatar shows Biden team’s fingerprints after Trump-era deal. Activists are demanding better bus lanes in Seattle. // Democrats continue to lie about the Trump Administration allegedly saying that the new White House ballroom is his ‘main priority.’ New polling shows that the shutdown might actually be helping the GOP politically. A new book claims that Obama was furious with Nancy Pelosi for endorsing Kamala Harris so quickly after Biden dropped out. // Another round of layoffs hit the tech sector. This time, it was at Meta.

Did anyone lose power this weekend? Zohran Mamdani is really leaning into the “Islamophobia” claims. // LongForm: GUEST: Burien Mayor Kevin Schilling is running for the state legislature. // Quick Hit: The Ballard pet boarding business at the center of an animal cruelty case that resulted in the death of a dog earlier this month has closed up shop.

Pramila Jayapal says entering the country illegally isn’t criminal. Amazon announced it will layoff about 10 percent of its corporate workforce. Guest: Mukilteo Police Chief Andy Illyn on their upcoming annual ‘Cuts with Cops’ event. // Big Local: Redmond is using new AI technology to solve crimes. An Issaquah woman was detained outside of a preschool. Stanwood police says that it will consider pedal-free e-bikes as motorcycles. // You Pick the Topic: A woman says she and her husband quit their jobs to oppose Trump.

UW has removed a job posting after Jason revealed their DEI requirement in the application process. Alaska Airlines acknowledged that their customer service has been lacking. Alaska is opening a business class lounge at SeaTac. // Patty Murray is getting dunked on for a very dumb video she posted about the shutdown. Pramila Jayapal is slamming the GOP for taking away SNAP benefits, but the problem is she voted to shutdown the government. // Democrats’ green energy fantasy is driving the Pacific Northwest toward blackouts.

What’s Trending: King County vaccine mandate goes into effect on Monday, SPD staffing woes keep getting worse, 103 staff members sidelined due to accommodation requests, all precincts are requesting more officers to fill // Mayoral candidate Lorena Gonzalez has used a “racist” “anti-black” ad in the race for Seattle Mayor // CNN’s Acosta Stelter roasts Fox News Stars for thinking they are waging a war against vaccines

Even the mainstream media won’t carry water for the Democrats as the shutdown lingers on. South Seattle is experiencing a slew of carjackings. Alaska Airlines continues to deal with an IT outage. // LongForm: GUEST: Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison gives an update on her crucial reelection bid. // Quick Hit: The New York mayoral race is heating up.

A ‘Stupid Motorist Law’ has been proposed to hold drivers accountable for Washington bridge strike. The Left continues to freak out about the White House East Wing remodel. Guest: Ann Jolie is a grandmother living in unincorporated Pierce County who is taking on County Executive Ryan Mello for not sufficiently funding the sheriff's department. //Big Local: Vancouver council challenger accused of spreading false claims to voters. Yelm is trying to pass a levy for school athletics and music. // Fridays with Jake Skorheim on an "am I racist?" scenario and Goo Goo Dolls and Ryan Adams vs. Bryan Adams.

Brace yourself for plenty of wind and rain this weekend. A new study found that Tukwila has the most burglaries per capita in Washington. Counterfeit $100 bills are circulating around Washington. // A far-left boomer at last weekend’s No Kings protests hurled racists insults at a Turning Point reporter. A skyscraper-sized asteroid is traveling through our solar system at an unprecedented pace. // A federal judge put the kibosh on a Biden-era transgender rule.

City of Everett gave the Snohomish River Watershed legal rights — what could possibly go wrong? Everything. Alaska Airlines is temporarily grounding flights due to an IT outage. Residents of the Mount Baker neighborhood in Seattle are fed up with the nonstop homelessness problem. // LongForm: GUEST: Seattle Police Officer's Guild President Mike Solan breaks down their new contract with the city of Seattle. // Quick Hit: Bad faith Pramila Jayapal attacks the White House for the new ballroom.

Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus asked for no jail time for a man that committed sex crimes against a 15-year-old girl. The FBI charged NBA players and coaches in a massive illegal gambling scheme with ties to the Mafia. Guest: Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank on the DUI charges against Major Chad Dickerson. // Big Local: Governor Ferguson issued an emergency proclamation for the Bullfrog Road overpass near Cle Elum that was hit by a truck. A Sequim couple is being charged with the attempted murder of a “Good Samaritan” DoorDash driver. // You Pick the Topic: A California mother complains after her son’s teacher celebrates Charlie Kirk’s murder… and the school is defending the teacher.

King County Jail admits it illegally hired 38 non-citizens, refuses to terminate them. A restaurant in Seattle’s Eastlake neighborhood has been broken into 25 times since 2020. // Weed use among young Washingtonians is more prevalent than ever. // The European Parliament of all places is banning the use of words like “burger” and “sausage” when referring to plant-based products.

Democrats are hemming and hawing about rising healthcare premiums, but the problem is it’s their fault. After complaints from the Auburn community, the ‘South Hill Rapist’ Kevin Coe has been moved back to Federal way. A left-wing group in Portland is complaining about public camping citations. // LongForm: GUEST: Republican Chad Magendanz is running for State Senate to prevent a Democrat supermajority. // Quick Hit: The City of Everett wants to give a river the right to sue.

Some rare good news out of Seattle as the city has agreed to a favorable new contract for police officers. New York mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa quit his radio job live on air after getting into a heated exchange with another host at his station. A new study found that the school closures during COVID will be devastating to the U.S. economy. // Big Local: Tacoma is expanding its camping ban. Everett is considering its ‘no sit, no lie’ law and might add a new drug ban area. A Kent couple was soliciting stolen alcohol to help their business. // You Pick the Topic: A new study found that the number of young adults identifying as trans has plummeted over the last two years.

Auburn freaks out after Border Patrol uses cameras to supposedly catch criminal illegal immigrants. There is new video of the arrest of the man who impersonated as a Bremerton police officer. King County shut down over a dozen unpermitted food vendors during Monday’s Seahawks game. // Seattle mayoral candidate Katie Wilson was once arrested and can’t afford daycare. // The Left is losing its mind over Trump making some modest renovations to the White House.

Bruce Harrell again tries to make Portland’s fight against ICE about his campaign. A shoe company is being sued for their sneakers being too squeaky. Guest: King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn on plans to acquire and permanently preserve the property that was formerly slated to be the site of a new asphalt plant along the Cedar River. // LongForm: GUEST: Cliff Mass on the DEI loyalty oath and the incoming atmospheric river. // Quick Hit: A female shopper fatally shot a man after he began groping and attacking customers. A new report found that FEMA employees were unethically gathering data about the political affiliations of disaster victims.

Want a job at UW Seattle? Professors must swear allegiance to DEI in application process. Another disturbing dog story as an owner had his Corgi taken from him after he physically abused it. Thankfully, the dog sustained no major injuries. GUEST: Burien City Council Stephanie Mora is being attacked by her white opponent for not celebrating diversity. She’s Latina. // Big Local: A small road in Skagit County is riddled with potholes, but the County determined it was a private road and thus wouldn’t provide any maintenance. Skyline’s head football has been reinstated after complaints from some parents lead to his suspension. According to an employee, the City of Everett illegally withheld union dues for 14 pay periods despite a clear opt-out. // You Pick the Topic: Some restaurants are doing their best to make water seem fancy.

The Mariners magical ride came to a heartbreaking end last night. House Speaker Mike Johnson says the Democrats won’t reopen the government because they’re deathly afraid of their own voters. Both Washington Senators voted against opening the government. Addicts are exchanging food stamps for fentanyl. // Former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre is out stumping for her new book. // CBS LA anchors reacted live to a suspect being killed in a high-speed chase after getting out of his car and trying to flee on foot on the freeway.

The second round of “No Kings” protests were as useless as the first and were full of boomers. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals overruled a lower court and is allowing President Trump to deploy the National Guard to Portland. There’s high anxiety across the Pacific Northwest ahead of tonight’s Mariners-Blue Jays game 7. // The government is still shutdown and the Democrats are still to blame for it. // Guests: Taylor was thrown a ball by Julio Rodriguez -- but it was stolen by a Blue Jays fan, leading to an epic staredown by Julio! Saul Spady, iconic Mariners cryer, previews tonight’s mood and game.

What’s Trending: Today is mass firing day, and the internet gets mad at Will Cain for discuss COVID facts following Colin Powell’s death. \ WSP Trooper Robert LaMay joins us on his last day as a trooper, fired over the vaccine mandate. \ Jamal Adams is the best in the nation.

Fox 13 has a very disingenuous story about the Big Beautifl Bill's effects on Washingtonians. A college student is outraged about her textbook labeling Christians white supremacists. Wisconsin Democrats handed out bracelets that read “Is he dead yet?” in what appears to be a reference to Trump. // LongForm: GUEST: KIRO News Radio's Chris Sullivan on what to expect for weekend traffic. // Quick Hit: America is ditching EVs and the rest of the globe appears to be following suit.

Dozens of drivers in Lynnwood thought they were getting free parking near the light rail station… but they got towed instead. Law enforcement across the country are sounding the alarm about an “AI homeless man prank.” Washington’s Superintendent is hiding data to cover his failures. Guest: Former Spokane Police chief and Border Security Alliance Advisory Council Member Craig Meidl gives an update from the northern border.  // Big Local: The suspect that allegedly killed a 20-year-old girl by blowing through a traffic stop claimed it was the police’s fault for chasing him. Pierce County schools don’t have enough toilets. // Fridays with Jake Skorheim on ‘No Kings’ rallies and detached retinas.

The Mariners lost again last night, but some fans are keeping the faith. Mariners playoff games have given a much-needed boost to businesses in Seattle’s Pioneer Square neighborhood. There’s an epidemic of unpermitted food stands with serious health code violations in the Puget Sound region. // Washington Democrats want to warn illegal immigrant workers prior to ICE raids. The Democrat candidate for Governor in Virginia says it’s “horrifying” that the Trump Administration treats illegal border crossings as a criminal act. Left-wing media doesn’t know how to handle the John Bolton indictment. // A Fox News report found that the Soros Foundation is helping fund the ‘No Kings’ protests this weekend.

The insufferable ‘No Kings’ rallies are back this weekend. Former National Security Adviser John Bolton has been indicted. Amazon is planning another round of layoffs. Guest: State Rep. Michelle Calidier on her run for state senate. // LongForm: GUEST: Frank Swoboda with Corner Booth Media says he might move his company out of Washington state because of high taxes. // Quick Hit: Washington’s new ferry contract outsources jobs and delays relief for another five years. Rantz Exclusive: Fire fears force King County Metro to ground electric buses after battery recall.

The White River Bridge is slated to open this Friday, which is well ahead of schedule. Republican Michelle Caldier received a major endorsement in her bid for the state senate. Zohran Mamdani delivered a few shocking responses in his first interview with Fox News. // Big Local: A young woman was killed in Parkland by a driver with an extensive criminal history that then fled the scene. A Spokane murderer that received a life sentence might get out of prison early. The City of Fife is no longer allowing a motel to rent out rooms by the hour. // You Pick the Topic: ChatGPT is going to start allowing erotica for age-verified adults according to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.