The Jason Rantz Show

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.

What’s Trending: More updates on the ceasefire with Iran. Seattle officers are suing the city for carbon monoxide poisoning in one of their precincts. Trump terminates transgender school civil rights settlements, including Washington’s Fife School District. // LongForm: GUEST: We Heart Seattle founder Andrea Suarez on a problematic homeless encampment that has popped up again. // Quick Hit: James Carville has a bad hot take on Democrats’ polling.  

What’s Trending: More updates on the ceasefire agreement out of Iran. 3 homeless people attacked at a West Seattle homeless encampment. There has been a surge in fake job postings. // Big Local: A Spokane marathon got in trouble for a controversial billboard. Libs of TikTok blasts Mukilteo middle school over ‘Guess the Pride Flag’ game at Diversity Night. // You Pick the Topic: An SNL cast member is getting blowback for revealing that she once pantsed a 6-year-old boy. Weight loss drugs are contributing to divorces in the UK.

Trump receives backlash for provocative threats towards Iran as the deadline for a deal looms tonight. Environmentalists urge the city of Seattle to make zoning changes to protect trees. // Bob Ferguson is facing a recall effort. Washington business owners are speaking out about the disastrous effects of the “millionaires tax." // Trump announced a two week ceasefire with Iran while the two sides finalize a deal.  

Seattle’s Queer Bar hosts a ‘sexy Jesus’ strip show and competition on Easter Sunday. Jason witnessed ICE agents at the airport and he may never be able to fly without this trauma again. Bob Ferguson is blaming Trump for some of the state’s budgetary decisions. // LongForm: GUEST: Seattle-based technology communications executive and former president of 5G Americas Viet Nguyen explains why Washington's Millionaire's tax is a bad even though it doesn't affect him personally. // Quick Hit: AP is in the midst of a major shakeup.

The American military performed a miraculous rescue operation to save a fighter pilot that was shot down over Iran. Guest: Let's Go Washington Founder Brian Heywood filed for an emergency hearing on the "necessity clause" in the new income tax, and it was granted by the Washington State Supreme Court. // 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.

Trump gave a press conference this morning on the latest out of Iran. // Guest: Spokane County Sheriff John Nowels joined a lawsuit against the state of Washington over new eligibility requirements for sheriffs. // A Seattle business owner went viral for a TikTok taking a humorous jab at the dangers of Aurora Avenue. Starbucks to close five more Seattle stores as corporate jobs move to Nashville.

What’s Trending: A felon who had previously been convicted 10 times was arrested after engaging in a police chase that lasted for more than 30 miles. // Pro-Hamas protesters gathered at multiple universities last night and called for the destruction of the state of Israel. // Jason spoke with Meteorologist Cliff Mass about if we will even be able to see anything during Monday’s solar eclipse due to cloudy weather.  // Kamala Harris falsely claimed that the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament wasn’t allowed to have brackets until 2022.

What’s Trending: Pam Bondi is out of the DOJ, and the coverage of her exit is less than fair. ActBlue may have misled congress on vetting foreign donations. Jonathan Fahey joins the show to talk about ICE agents helping at TSA. // Big Local: The new city manager for Tacoma will be paid more than WA’s governor. Marysville plagued by mail thieves. And Spokane may need to hire dozens of new public defenders. // Jason has an issue with Bumbershoot.

What’s trending: An Auburn HS teacher and coach has been fired for inappropriate conduct at a team event. Flock Cameras are working for some counties, but legislature is holding most police departments back from using the technology. Cliff Mass joins Jason for a chat about how this years low snowfall isn’t connected to summer wild fires. // Dalia Ziada joins the show to talk about opposing Hamas in an Islamist state. // There’s a lot of hypocrisy in the criticism of President Trump.

Previewing President Trump’s address to the nation tonight on Iran. Guest: Will Chamberlain with the Article III project on the birthright citizenship SCOTUS case. // LongForm: GUEST: Author Wynton Hall on his book “Code Red: The Left, The Right, China, and the race to control AI” // Guests: Private investigator/author Nil Grevillius and career law enforcement officer Michael Letts on the Daily Mail’s recent misleading headline about the Charlie Kirk investigation.

President Trump signed an Executive Order on mail-in ballots today. A criminal with a violent past tried to shove a man into an oncoming train at the Northgate light rail station. Democrats in Providence, Rhode Island want to remove a mural of Iryna Zarutska, a Ukrainian woman who was murdered by a career criminal on a North Carolina train. // Big Local: Kent police officers pulled a man from burning car after he crashed while attempting to flee law enforcement. At least 100 shots were fired at south Tacoma house party. One woman was killed and another was injured. A catalytic converter was stolen from a nonprofit food truck in Tukwila. // You Pick the Topic: A new bizarre controversy surrounding Kristi Noem’s husband.

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments today over the Trump Administration’s executive order rescinding the doctrine of birthright citizenship. Live coverage of the Artemis II space launch. // Live coverage of the Artemis II launch. Another round of tech layoffs hit Seattle. // An Alaska flight attendant is suing Stumptown Coffee after their coffee exploded mid flight and burned her. Three women were arrested at the Miami airport for their refusal to pay for extra luggage.

A new audit of Washington’s DCYF came back with mixed results. Texters send in their best excuses to get out of going to the Tulip Festival. A Seattle sports bar owner confronted thieves after a break-in. // LongForm: GUEST: Former Washington State Representative Robert Sutherland explains why he's ditching the Evergreen State for Idaho. // Quick Hit: Sheriff Derek Sanders blasts TCSO hiring critics, says department rejects nearly 3 in 4 screened applicants.  

Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank shuts down crime cams after Democrats’ law ties his hands. A new Washington law allows businesses to eliminate pennies from cash transactions. Guest: Journalist and Discovery Institute Senior Fellow Jonathan Choe was arrested for "jaywalking" in Las Vegas at a No Kings protest and actually spent the night in jail. // Big Local: A Parkland woman allegedly shined a laser at a state patrol airplane and attempted to fake a medical emergency to avoid arrest. It’s that time of year again for the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. // You Pick the Topic: Subtle purchases that are bleeding your bank account dry.

Live coverage of President Trump taking questions in the Oval Office. JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon called out Washington’s new income tax. Costco sued in Seattle federal court for allegedly billing members twice on tariff cost. // Guest: Lake Stevens Mayor Brett Gailey explains why he's resigning in order to move to Idaho. // Democrats want to ban talk therapy but mandate puberty blockers. The Supreme Court noticed in Colorado conversion case. Meanwhile, SCOTUS is also considering the doctrine of birthright citizenship.

Why is the Washington income tax unconstitutional? There was a third round of ‘No Kings’ protests across the country and we still don’t what they’re complaining about. Jason reviews ‘Project Hail Mary.’ // LongForm: GUEST: Executive Director of the Citizen Action Defense Fund Jackson Maynard is spearheading one of the first lawsuits against the Washington State income tax. // Quick Hit: Democrat Senate Candidate in Michigan Abdul El-Sayed was caught saying he has avoided commenting on the death of Ayatollah Khamenei because many of his constituents were sympathetic towards him.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries got caught in a lie about the DHS shutdown. Former Washington state lawmaker is ditching the state for Idaho. Guest: Brian Heywood with Let's Go Washington on what has in store now that the income tax has been signed into law. // Big Local: The crosslake light rail could be a boon for some eastside businesses. 1 Washington ZIP code ranks among America’s hottest moving destinations. // You Pick the Topic: Restaurants might be subtly increasing your tip without you noticing.

Bob Ferguson officially signed the income tax into law and the legal challenges have already begun. The crosslake light rail connection is officially up and running. // KING 5 uses Washington’s mask ban to drum up ICE complaints — for a law already dying in court. Tom Homan says ICE agents will remain in airports for the time being. // Baseball’s automated balls-strikes challenge system has been a roaring success with the fans.

What’s Trending: It takes a school shooting to get the left to not focus on gender identity. // CNN says 'digital blackface' is the newest form of racism. // Media attacked FOX news for rainbow fentanyl stories—now its in Marysville. 

It’s time for another round of ‘No Kings’ protests this weekend. Jimmy Kimmel mocked Senator Markwayne Mulling for his former gig as a plumber. Travelers are paying people to save their spot in TSA lines. What’s next in the world of weight loss drugs? // LongForm: GUEST: KIRO News Radio’s Chris Sullivan on the debut weekend of the crosslake light rail. // Quick Hit: Senate Democrats voted down an amendment that would require ID to vote.  

Bob Ferguson signed into a law a ban on noncompete agreements. Guest: Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA) on where he stands on the DHS shutdown debate. // Big Local: Gig Harbor is removing ‘love locks’ from North Creek bridge due to safety concerns. Tacoma is taking steps to temper their chaotic community forums. // Fridays with Jake Skorheim on a Jill Biden secret service agent “accidentally” shooting himself in the leg.

The Democrat-led DHS shutdown continues. Are we any closer to a deal? Sound Transit is hoping to increase their police presence for the opening of the crosslake light rail. // Why Seattle is so liberal — and why nothing seems to change it. // Tiger Woods has been arrested on suspicion of a DUI after getting in a rollover crash. 

Washington is the 5th most expensive state in the country according to a new report. A new IOC policy has has barred biological men from women’s sports. A California Governor debate was canceled because the candidates were too white and too male. // LongForm: GUEST: Host of ‘Undivided’ Brandi Kruse just won a crucial public documents case. // Quick Hit: Joe Scarborough claims that his wife Mika wouldn’t be able to vote under the SAVE Act.

Washington’s ‘Millionaire Tax’ sends luxury home listings surging 65% overnight. Business near Seattle Center excited about the potential return of the Sonics. Idaho Senate passes $2,000 daily fine on cities flying banned flags. Squirrels are being lured in by the fruity scents of e-cigarettes. // Big Local: Bellevue Police is prepping for the launch of the Eastside light rail. The Spokane City Council votes to redirect $120,000 from police budget to nonprofit amid $13M deficit A contractor in Snohomish County has closed up shop and is costing his clients millions. // You Pick the Topic: An online debate has ensued after Chili’s jabbed Ruth’s Chris Steak House over its dress code.

Councilmember Bob Kettle says Seattle shouldn’t wait for a ‘threat’ to turn on World Cup cameras. Some members of the King County Council want to explore legalizing shrooms for mental health. Efforts are underway to repeal the new income tax in Washington. A quadruple amputee cornhole champion allegedly shot and killed someone after a heated dispute. // Trump gave an update on the timeline for the conflict in Iran at today’s cabinet meeting. // Macaulay Culkin’s fiancée is blasting Alaska Airlines after their first-class seats were taken away and they were split up from their children.  

Olympia has set its penalties for home sellers that don’t get an energy score. The Eastside – Seattle light rail is finally opening this weekend. Democrats are shrieking over ICE arresting 2 people at San Francisco airport. // LongForm: GUEST: State Rep. WA GOP Chair Jim Walsh on the efforts now underway to repeal the income tax. // Quick Hit: Many right wingers are celebrating online after the death of the founder of OnlyFans.

King County workers are livid about returning to the office. Lime is employing new AI technology to prevent its scooters in Seattle from riding on sidewalks. Guest: King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn on a new report that the county was paying contractors despite warnings about misused funds. // Big Local: There have been no ICE agents at SeaTac airport, which has so far avoided the long lines seen around the country. A lawsuit alleges that a 6-year-old Puyallup girl with autism was repeatedly tied to a chair by school staff. A Renton man is suing the city for alleged excessive force used against him by the police department. // You Pick the Topic: Charles Barkley encourages parents to ‘whoop’ their children when they misbehave.

The NBA just took one giant step to bringing the Sonics back. Radical Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner threatens legal action against ICE agents at airports. Congress continues to try and work out a DHS funding bill. // Joy Behar’s latest dumb take on Iran reminds us she shouldn’t be on TV. Joe Kent continues to float conspiracy theories about Charlie Kirk’s murder. // A JBLM solider saved a Southwest passenger’s life in the middle of a flight.