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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: 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. 

    Hour 2: Pro American Rally in Bellevue from Iranian-American & Israeli-American Activists

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 46:44


    What’s Trending: There was a rally in Bellevue after the US executed strategic strikes on Iran. Both Iranian American and Israeli American activists came together and showed their support for the US strikes. A Magistrate judge has denied the government’s bid to keep Kilmar Abrego Garcia in Jail. ESPN cameras were following TJ McConnell after the Pacers lost Game 7 of the NBA Finals // Big Local: Alaska Airlines is bringing a new facial recognition function at SeaTac Airport to act as your boarding pass and ID to get through security. A pregnant Bellingham woman’s truck caught on fire and she had to rescue her toddler who was still inside. // You Pick the News: A new study has come out about what happens to people who drink black coffee on a daily basis. A cup a day gave a 16% decline in death from any kind of disease, 2-3 cups a day was a 17% decrease in overall reasons of mortality. 

    Hour 1: US Executes Strategic Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Sites & Ceasefire Announced

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 46:59


    What’s Trending: The US struck 3 strategic nuclear sites in Iran over the weekend on President Trump’s order. There were protests in the streets in Seattle over these strikes and Jason’s dog almost went after a few activists. // The Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction updated their disciplinarian rules for public schools. These changes have made it easier to be able to punish or expel students that misbehave on a normal basis, the left is calling these changes racist. Skamania Sheriff is considering giving citations to people that require search and rescue teams to rescue someone who gets trapped due to negligence of their actions. // President Trump has announced that Israel and Iran have come to an agreement on a ceasefire. Marco Rubio absolutely destroyed Face the Nation’s Margaret Brennan on Iran’s nuclear program and their intent. 

    Rantz Rewind: June 21, 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2025 39:31


    What’s Trending: ‘The View’ mocks Jay Inslee, gun violence strategies discussed for Seattle’s Central District, Jason reviews ‘Toy Story 4’ and involuntary addiction treatment going unused in King County. \ Cory Booker wants racially-diverse tickets, Condoleezza Rice shuts down a race-baiting reporter and Sean Hannity and Mark Levin make fun of Jim Acosta’s book sales. \ SCOTUS to decide on the ‘controversial’ citizenship question on the census. 

    Hour 3: Lincoln HS shooting, new SPD pursuit tech, guest John Ondrasik (Five for Fighting)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2025 49:03


    A 16-year-old suspect in the shooting at Tacoma’s Lincoln High School has been arrested. The suicide prevention hotline for LGBTQ youth might be nixed. Seattle is implementing new technology for high-speed pursuits. // LongForm: GUEST: John Ondrasik, more commonly known by his stage name "Five for Fighting," has dedicated his 2001 hit song "Superman (It's Not Easy)" to the hostages in Gaza. // Quick Hit: Independent journalist Cam Higby is calling out local media in Seattle for not covering the violence at protests.

    Hour 2: WA gas prices high, Everett housing and land use update, guest Todd Starnes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2025 46:00


    Washington is the only state in the country with higher gas prices this year than last year and has one of the worst business climates in the country. Two Woodinville siblings are raising money to help student athletes get mouth guards. A delusional Congressman thinks they should have access to ICE facilities whenever they want. // Big Local: A very good dog helped Lynnwood police hunt down a suspect. The City of Everett passed a new housing and land use update. Tacoma is running out of shelter beds. Spokane is banning crypto kiosks due to rampant scamming. Guest: Newsmax and radio host Todd Starnes on his new book "Star Spangled Blessings: Devotions for Patriots."  

    Hour 1: Legal win for Trump, Dem Rep's hilariously bad song, Jason on CNN

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2025 47:17


    The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Trump can maintain control of the National Guard in California. The King County Housing Authority could be facing cuts from the federal government. Democrat Congressman Hank Johnson performed a shockingly bad anti-Trump version of Jimi Hendrix’s song “Hey Joe.” // Jason made a guest appearance on CNN and lived to tell the tale. The world waits to see if the United States will get involved in Iran. // The Oregon legislature invited a black drag show to perform at the opening ceremony of the legislative session. ‘The View’ is blaming Sunny Hostin for Kamala Harris’s election loss.

    Hour 3: Seattle eye gouging attack, WA growers look for pickers, Mark Ruffalo goes after Trump

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 46:29


    A Seattle man tried to gouge a Queen Anne business owner’s eyes out. Washington cherry growers are having a hard time finding people to pick the fruit. The LA Dodgers are claiming that they denied ICE agents access to the stadium, but ICE denies they were even there. // LongForm: GUEST: The manager of a business in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood on the dangerous conditions she has to deal with on her block everyday. // Quick Hit: Actor Mark Ruffalo had some choice words for Trump at a ‘No Kings’ rally. Harris Faulkner takes Whoopi Goldberg to task for comparing the United States to Iran.

    Hour 2: Bellevue pimp arrested, Seattle World Cup cleanup, Tacoma ICE raids

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 47:37


    A Bellevue pimp was caught by police due to his frequent posting on social media. Seattle continues its cleanup efforts for next summer’s FIFA World Cup. // Big Local: A deadly explosion in Oak Harbor caused by fireworks. A driver was hit and killed after his car broke down on I-90 near SR 18. One of the state’s most scenic highways has reopened. The Tacoma News Tribune claims that the city is on edge because of ICE raids. // You Pick the Topic: Americans are working second jobs at a surprising rate and putting in more hours at work.  

    Hour 1: More trouble at Denny Blaine, feds shut down Portland riots, good Iran polling for Trump

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 47:02


    Neighbors are fed up with the lewd behavior that continues at Seattle’s Denny Blaine Park. An anti-ICE riot in Portland was put down by federal agents. Amazon is forcing more of its employees to relocate to major offices in places like Seattle. // Polling shows that the American public overwhelming approves of the way Donald Trump is handling the conflict in Iran. // A Texas man was scolded by a judge for the shirt he wore to court.

    Hour 3: King Co. Metro hosting woke event, guest Alex Swoyer, rocker tells Trump supporters to not attend his shows

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 48:56


    King County Metro is hosting a taxpayer-funded event with a radical black trans liberation group. Trump isn’t taking too kindly to the Ayatollah’s defiant rhetoric. // LongForm: GUEST: Attorney and Washington Times Legal Affairs Reporter Alex Swoyer on her new book "Lawless Lawfare: Tipping the Scales of Justice to Get Trump and Destroy MAGA.” // Quick Hit: A rock band singer tells Trump supporters to not attend his shows.

    Hour 2: WSP monitors driving habits, Richard Sherman DUI, Amazon embraces AI

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 45:56


    Washington State Patrol is trying to learn more about people’s driving habits. Trump made a very funny joke about the immigration status of White House workers and you won’t believe the media’s headline about it. Are Seattle’s downtown ambassadors make that much of a difference in the homelessness crisis // Big Local: You won’t believe how much trash Tacoma had to clean up from homeless encampments. Renton police has started using drones. Former Seahawk Richard Sherman has been charged in a Renton DUI from last year. // You Pick the Topic: Amazon is embracing AI at the expense of its workforce.

    Hour 1: SCOTUS trans ruling, Harrell dismisses Seattle violence, 'The View' stupidity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 46:38


    The United States Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling stating states can ban trans surgeries for minors. // Bruce Harrell is trying to gloss over the violence that took place in Seattle over the weekend. The ladies of The View say that deportations will make prices go up. A congressional Democrat says we should give amnesty to every illegal immigrant. // Sunny Hostin tried to debate foreign policy and it was just as dumb as you would expect.

    Hour 3: WA HCA gives drugs to addicts, Israel vs. Iran, guest Sheriff Keith Swank

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 48:07


    WA Health Care Authority group recommends government give addicts fentanyl, other drugs. An update on the Israel-Iran war. // LongForm: GUEST: Sheriff Keith Swank on his fight with Pierce County over immigration enforcement. // Quick Hit: Most missing pets in Seattle disappear during the summer. Streaming has taken over TV.  

    Hour 2: WA officials mad illegal immigrant data shared with feds, guest Chris Sullivan, Kennewick man deported

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 46:34


    WA officials are upset that Medicaid data for illegal immigrants was shared with the feds. Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank is butting heads with the county’s prosecuting attorney. Guest: Chris Sullivan on a bridge in Snohomish county that is shutting down. // Big Local: The date for the In-N-Out in Ridgefield, WA has set it’s opening date. Spokane businesses are asking for more help in removing homeless encampments. A Kennewick man is being deported to Mexico. // You Pick the Topic: A trans Democrat Representative says their party overplayed their hand on the trans issue. 

    Hour 1: Seattle biz owner says American dream is dead, new tolls, NYC mayor candidate arrested

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 47:59


    A Rainier Beach business owner laments the loss of the American Dream after his store was burglarized again. The new tolls for SR 509 and 167 have been announced. A NYC mayoral candidate was arrested by ICE. // Ilhan Omar says the US is becoming worse than her home country of Somalia. Senator John Fetterman continues to rebuke his own party. // The passenger who made comments about a bomb on a flight at SeaTac is taking a mental evaluation. A flyer attempted to trick another passenger with a “seat swap.” An elderly man got a Mercedes stuck on the Spanish Steps in Rome.

    Hour 3: Trump ramps up deportations in blue cities, tourist smashes valuable art, guest Brandi Kruse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 48:01


    In the aftermath of last weekend’s protests, Trump is having ICE put more focus on deporatations in blue cities. One of the doctors removed from the CDC’s vaccine panel by RFK Jr. was a Washingtonian. A tourist in Italy smashed a valuable piece of artwork at a museum. // LongForm: GUEST: Brandi Kruse was viciously attacked by Antifa thugs in Tukwila. // Quick Hit: Terry Moran has spoken out about the social media post that got him fired from ABC.

    Hour 2: Bellingham becoming a trans sanctuary, guest Cam Higby, singer performs anthem in Spanish

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 46:19


    Bellingham wants to become a safe haven for the trans community. The Israeli Air Force struck an Iranian state TV studio during a live broadcast. Guest: Cam Higby was brutally beaten and concussed by Antifa thugs in Seattle. // Big Local: Passengers had to get off of a flight at SeaTac over the weekend when a passenger made a comment about a bomb. Puppies with swollen muzzles in Auburn were rescued. // You Pick the Topic: A singer performed the national anthem in Spanish at a Dodgers game even though the team told her not to.

    Hour 1: "No Kings' protests, Dems blame Trump for political violence, graduation speeches

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 47:27


    The ‘No Kings’ protests offer cover for violence in Seattle, Tukwila, Portland, and Los Angeles. // The left is attempting to pin the blame of the political violence in Minnesota over the weekend on Donald Trump. // Jason has a bone to pick with graduation speeches.

    Rantz Rewind: June 18, 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 41:07


    A local man who made vague threats against President Trump visited by Secret Service, patient abuse alleged at Providence clinic in Olympia and an MSNBC contributor likens Kyle Kashuv to a school shooter. \ A rapist who was released from jail is on the loose after assaulting the woman he raped again and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez compares detained immigrants to concentration camps. \ Homeless people may be removing cinder blocks and doing more damage under I-5 overpasses. 

    Hour 3: 'No Kings' rallies, guest Harris Faulkner, data shows what car thieves want

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 46:51


    “No Kings” rallies are expected in Seattle over the weekend. A Thurston County family wants justice after a man was killed in a reckless act. Inmates at McNiel Island are not getting enough sex offense treatment. Tim Walz once again reminds us that we dodged a bullet last November. // LongForm: GUEST: Fox News host Harris Faulkner on weekend protests, Alex Padilla's ridiculous stunt, and Saturday's military parade. // Quick Hit: New data shows what Washington car thieves are going after most.

    Hour 2: Dems rewrite history of Padilla incident, guest Garth Fell, Fridays with Jake Skorheim

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 47:16


    Democrats are trying to rewrite the script on Senator Alex Padilla’s ridiculous stunt. A suspect was shot in Greenwood during an attempted robbery. Guest: Snohomish County Auditor Garth Fell responds to a SCOTUS case related to mail-in ballots. // Big Local: New data shows an increase in traffic deaths in Snohomish County, which is an outlier from the rest of the state. Some good news for the east side of the state thanks to the Trump admin. // Fridays with Jake Skorheim on Alex Padilla's dumb stunt and the “No Kings” rallies.

    Hour 1: Israel strikes Iran, military parade, fired school official sues WA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 47:00


    Israel struck Iran’s nuclear facilities and took out much of the top brass of Iran’s military. A mom in Sequim whose son went missing wants a change to Washington state law. // An LA city councilwoman asked the chief of police if LAPD could tip them off when an ICE raid is about to happen. The Left is up in arms over Trump’s military parade this weekend. The Trump Administration is using medicaid data to assist with deportations. // A Washington State school official claims she was fired due to her opposition to trans athletes in girls’ sports. Corporate America is still trying to sneak DEI into their policies.

    Hour 3: UW 'No Kings' Rally, fake Puyallup controversy, guest Dale Whitaker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 48:45


    UW students are planning a ‘No Kings’ rally at its commencement ceremony this weekend. Senator Alex Padilla from California pulled a ridiculously stunt during Kristi Noem’s press conference today. The city of Puyallup has a new comprehensive plan that has leftists outraged. // LongForm: GUEST: Former Washington Secretary of State candidate Dale Whitaker on the madness that unfolded in Spokane last night. // Quick Hit: Scott Bessent shuts down Stacey Plaskett.

    Hour 2: WA agency layoffs, House votes to defund NPR, drone pizza delivery?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 48:19


    Washington saw the biggest round of layoffs for state agencies in over a decade. NPR CEO Katherine Maher reacts to the House voting to cut her funding. Seattle might ban technology that sets the price of rents. // Big Local: Pagliacci Pizza’s Redmond location might start using drone delivery. Anti-ICE protesters descended on Spokane last night. // You Pick the Topic: A waitress says a couple scammed her restaurant out of several free meals.

    Hour 1: Seattle anti-ICE protests, sanctuary governors testify to Congress, new Starbucks drink

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 46:50


    The anti-ICE protests in Seattle got spicy last night. Seattle Reign soccer player Jordyn Huitema details the scary experience she had when burglars broke into her home. // Several Democrat governors were dragged before Congress today to justify their sanctuary city policies. A business owner in Florida says an ICE raid took away a huge chunk of his workforce. // Starbucks is going to offer a new protein drink.

    Hour 3: Will Seattle protests turn violent?, guest Chris Sullivan, MAGA boycotts Walmart

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 47:09


    Will tonight’s anti-ICE protest turn violent in Seattle? Are Trump and Musk going to have a reconciliation. King County Metro is adding partitions to buses to help protect drivers. // LongForm: GUEST: KIRO News Radio’s Chris Sullivan on the impending traffic nightmare coming to I-5 near the Ship Canal Bridge. // Quick Hit: Walmart is getting boycotted by MAGA. Who is really behind No Kings?

    Hour 2: ICE tactical units coming to Seattle, McConnell grills Hegseth, Brian Wilson dead at 82

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 46:53


    ICE is sending tactical units to Seattle. Senator Mitch McConnell grilled Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on the Ukraine war. Washington is suing the federal government over its plan to distribute accessories that help turn firearms automatic. // Big Local: Pierce County deputies arrested two teens who went on a crime spree and pistol whipped a child. The Fall City teen accused of murdering his family may end up being tried in an adult court. The King County Council voted unanimously to issue a vote of no confidence to county assessor John Wilson. The hunt for Travis Decker continues. // You Pick the Topic: Airlines are clamping down on people that try to board their flights before they’re supposed to. Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson has died at the age of 82.

    Hour 1: Seattle protests, WA education ranks poorly, companies opting out of pride events

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 47:07


    Activists marched on Seattle’s federal building last night and things may only get worse tonight at Cal Anderson Park. Washington’s K-12 education system fares poorly according to a new study. // A Democrat Congresswoman tried to play the sexism card when Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tried to correct her on inflation during a hearing. The U.S. and China have agreed to a framework of a trade deal. // Pramila Jayapal is very upset that Republicans want to ban trans surgeries for kids. Many WA companies are opting out of pride events this year.

    Hour 3: Pasco senior calls out use of Spanish at graduation, guest Patrick Decker, immigrants voting for GOP

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 49:13


    A Pasco High School graduating senior called out the school for starting the ceremony in Spanish. Washington’s high court issued a ruling that will make it harder to fight crime. There are some obstacles that might hurt attendance at Seattle’s FIFA Club World Cup games. // LongForm: GUEST: Lynnwood city councilmember Patrick Decker on the recent controversy surrounding a pride flag at one of the city's parks. // Quick Hit: CNN’s Harry Enten is stunned by the rightward shift among immigrant voters.

    Hour 2: Antisemitic WWU event, guest Shaun Darby, AI is hurting news sites

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 47:28


    Rantz Exclusive: A ‘Privileged white male Homo sapien on a trajectory to decolonize myself’ speaks at an antisemitic WWU event. A Portland State University professor declared “we are all Hamas.” Israel put an end to Greta Thunberg’s PR stunt. Guest: Pierce County Deputy Sheriff's Guild president Shaun Darby on the guild's rejection of county executive Ryan Mello's safety plan. // Big Local: A Parkland neighborhood is getting fed up with repeated car crashes. Tacoma is about to lose over 160 shelter beds. Wildfires have descended on Cle Elum. // You Pick the Topic: AI is taking a bite out of news websites.

    Hour 1: Trump clamps down on LA, ABC fires Terry Moran, Seattle has a lot of dudes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 47:14


    President Trump has sent in more federal forces to quell the violence in Los Angeles. // Jason has a bone to pick with the nanny that escaped the burglary of Macklemore’s home. ABC has fired Terry Moran over his egregiously biased social media post about Trump adviser Stephen Miller. // The Seattle metro area is heavily male.

    Hour 3: Microsoft conference ditches Seattle, guest Camilla Wamsley, Simone Biles goes after Riley Gaines

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 48:08


    Exclusive: A high-profile Microsoft conference ditches Seattle. It seems that Democrats are not only downplaying the LA riots, but are actively encouraging them. // LongForm: GUEST: ICE Seattle Field Office Director Camilla Wamsley explains what goes into their raids and how some left-wing city officials or law enforcement agencies are leaking their work to the press. // Quick Hit: Olympian Simone Biles goes after Riley Gaines for exposing trans athletes in women's sports.

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    Hour 2: King County sales tax, guest Cliff Mass, they're teaching what at Santa Clara?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 47:03


    A new sales tax is coming to King County. DNC Chair Ken Martin reamed out David Hogg for hampering his ability to lead the party. Guest: Cliff Mass on heat wave and June gloom. // Big Local: Mountlake Terrace approved the use of a Flock security camera system. Smash-and-grabs in Covington and Mount Vernon. // You Pick the Topic: A ‘Harry Potter’ actor dismissed a reporter that tried to lure him into bashing JK Rowling. You won’t believe what Santa Clara University is teaching about sexuality.

    Hour 1: LA riots, weekend heatwave, Macklemore robbed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 46:26


    The Left is pretending that Trump is to blame for the riots in LA. // It was very hot over the weekend, which it means it’s time for more obvious tips on how to stay cool and stories about climate change. Macklemore was robbed. A suspect was charged in the robberies of multiples pro athlete’s homes. // Democrats continue to lie about Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful, Bill.’

    Rantz Rewind: June 14, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2025 39:15


    What’s Trending: An off-duty Seattle police officer lost her life after trying to help a car accident on I-5, and new Amazon robots will most likely reduce humans at Amazon. \ UW’s Law School has social media best practices that one graduating student deems particularly ironic, and a middle school teacher in Springfield berates a student on camera and gets fired. \ Masks mandatory at outdoor Seattle market despite 70% vaccination rate.

    Hour 3: WA GOP pushes voter ID, bizarre Florida class assignment, guest Ryan Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2025 47:19


    The Washington State GOP is pushing a new initiative that would require proof of citizenship to vote. Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank is blasting the Washington State Patrol for issuing an apology for interrupting a pride event. A Florida teacher gave teens an assignment that asked if they would consider becoming gay. // LongForm: GUEST: Ryan Williams is a local small business owner who had his business's profile taken down by Google. // Quick Hit: The Bark Box CEO is getting yelled at for making an innocuous observation.

    Hour 2: Grocery store strike, SCOTUS rulings, Jake Skorheim on Trump/Musk spat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2025 47:12


    Thousands of Washington grocery store workers voted to go on strike. Is Congress is coming to the rescue over Washington’s gas car ban. Walmart is firing employees who aren’t authorized to work after the Supreme Court’s recent immigration ruling. SCOTUS delivered conservatives a series of wins (and the rulings were unanimous). // Big Local: An Olympia City Councilmember is very concerned that ICE raids are happening in his city. The city of Kelso is reeling after an attempted mass shooting was thwarted. // Fridays with Jake Skorheim: KIRO News Radio's Jake Skorheim on the Trump/Musk Feud and how he disposed of a bee hive in a death-defying move. 

    Hour 1: Trump/Musk feud, WA considers slavery reparations, Abrego Garcia returns to US

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2025 47:13


    The Trump/Musk falling out continues. Will there be a reconciliation? The manhunt for alleged murderer Travis Decker continues. // Washington is exploring reparations for the descendants of slaves. Kilmar Abrego Garcia has returned to the United States to stand trial. // A British canoeist is in hot water for posting on OnlyFans.

    Hour 3: Elon Musk's attempt to discredit & take down president Trump, GUEST: James Uthmeier, GUEST: Jonathan Schanzer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 47:22


    What's Trending: The latest on the inevitable breakup between Donald Trump & Elon Musk // LONGFORM: Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier // GUEST: Foreign Policy expert Jonathan Schanzer

    Hour 2: The rich history of USA & Israel, manhunt continues after 3 young girls are murdered in WA, Stephen A. Smith wants to be president?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 47:29


    What's Trending: The ties between Israel & the United States go back centuries as Josh explores in his new book // Big Local: The search continues for a man accused of killing his 3 daughters, masked men break into an Enumclaw high school over the weekend // Stephen A. Smith discusses the War in Ukraine as he mulls the presidency

    Hour 1: Donald Trump & Elon Musk are fighting, Tucker Carlson divides conservatives, Trump's judicial nominees

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 46:20


    What's Trending: The Donald Trump & Elon Musk fued explodes on social media // Tucker Carlson's tweet warns about a war with Iran as conservatives are divided // Donald Trump hits a home run with his first round of judicial nominees

    Hour 3: Trump travel ban, SCOTUS case on mail-in ballots, guest John Wilson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 46:29


    Trump has imposed a travel ban on 12 countries that the administration deems dangerous. Ninth Circuit Court effectively outlawed women's only spas owned by religious people. The United States Supreme Court is hearing a case regarding the legality of mail-in ballots that are received after Election Day. // LongForm: GUEST: King County Assessor and candidate for King County Executive John Wilson responds to the allegations against him and the calls for him to resign. // Quick Hit: The Seattle City Council is considering establishing digital kiosks downtown.  

    Hour 2: Grocery union vote, KJP leaves the Democrats, Pierce County yard work scammer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 47:09


    A union vote could cause trouble at grocery stores in Washington this Summer. Former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean Pierre announced she’s leaving the Democrat Party to become an Independent as she releases her new book. // Big Local: The Washington State Superintendent’s office is pushing back against the Quilcene school board’s ban on transgender athletes. A Pierce County yard worker scammed people out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. An Everett 11-year-old is fighting for his life after being shot in the head in what the authorities believe to be gang-related violence. // You Pick the Topic: Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) absolutely grilled an Ivy League law professor.

    Hour 1: Tragedy in Wenatchee, guest Rep. Dan Newhouse, Alaska flying to Rome

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 47:33


    The bodies of three sisters that had gone missing in Wenatchee have been found and the suspect in their deaths is their father. New details around the termination of former Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz have emerged in the form of recordings from the Office of Inspector General. A new report says many Washington families are struggling to make ends meet. // GUEST: Rep. Dan Newhouse says the EPA has been colluding with left-wing eco-extremist groups, offers an update on the ‘big beautiful bill,’ and says he opposes scrapping the debt ceiling. // The jury has reached a verdict in the case of the illegal immigrant that killed Washington State Trooper Christopher Gadd. Alaska will start flying nonstop to Rome next year.

    Hour 3: UW antisemitism, guest State Rep. Tom Dent, Karoline Leavitt slams WaPp

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 47:10


    SUPER UW embraces more antisemitism as UW pretends it’s not a big deal. WA businesses are fed up with googling taking their profiles down. // LongForm: GUEST: State Rep. Tom Dent on Washington Democrats’ decision to make cuts to wildfire funding. // Quick Hit: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt slamed WaPo for not giving Trump any credit for the drop decrease in fentanyl coming into the United States. A White House reporter suggested that we won’t have anyone to pick our crops if we deport illegal immigrants.

    Hour 2: WA Dems cut wildfire funding, update from Enumclaw HS, Tinder filters short people

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 46:53


    Washington’s wildfire preparedness may be lacking this year thanks to cuts from Democrats in Olympia, but left-wingers in Washington are trying to blame Trump. Rep. Dan Newhouse wants the EPA to look into the Seattle office potentially coordinating with far-left environmentalist groups. Washington has some of the worst daycare prices in the country. Rep. Jasmine Crockett says that Democrats should already be looking to impeach Trump // Big Local: A major crash in Pierce County has left one dead and injured several others. An update from Enumclaw High School. A Lynnwood LGBTQ group wants the city to allow them to raise a pride flag at a city park. // You Pick the Topic: Tinder is releasing a new feature that will help you filter out short people.

    Hour 1: Tumwater HS track team takes stand against trans athletes, WA's wasteful spending, don't switch seats on flights

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 47:27


    The Tumwater HS girls track team made the brave decision to wear shirts that read “Keep Women’s Sports Female” at the state championships. Federal law enforcement has indicted 14 people for drug trafficking in the Seattle area. New York Congressman Dan Goldman said something incredibly dumb about ICE raids. SPD released body cam footage of the officer-involved-shooting in Belltown last week. // You won’t believe how much Washington is wasting on reports and studies. Elon Musk blasted the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ for its wasteful spending. Kentucky Senator Rand Paul has also been a vocal critic of the bill. // A flight attendant warns why you should be wary of switching seats on a flight.

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