The Jason Rantz Show

The Left pretends Bad Bunny’s halftime performance was way better than it actually was. A new scandal hits Democrat Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett. Guest: Fox News host Harris Faulkner on the Super Bowl, Bad Bunny, and the latest in the Epstein saga. // LongForm: GUEST: Part 2 with Harris Faulkner. // Quick Hit: Part 3 with Harris Faulkner.

A disturbing new lawsuit alleges that DCYF failed to protect a girl that was may have been killed by her father. Good polling numbers for Trump on immigration. Super Bowl players lost a crazy amount of money due to taxes. // Big Local: Activists in Tacoma that don’t actually have any power demand changes to ICE. Feds made a huge drug bust in Tacoma. // You Pick the Topic: People in the job market are now paying recruiters.

The Seahawks are your Super Bowl champions! Chris Reykdal pretends doctors will be physically inspecting girls to prove they’re girls. A Tacoma animal shelter is offering a special pet adoption fee for Valentine’s Day. // Rotten Tomatoes has confirmed that the high audience ratings for ‘Melania’ are legit. // A high-ranking CBP official has been terminated for leaking. Tim Walz is now being attacked by the Left.

What’s Trending: King County undersheriff says there are what amounts to fentanyl OD parties where Narcan is used, Washington DOH swings and misses with social media post and A bystander helped an elderly woman who was robbed. // The State of The Union is tonight and Biden will say what you expect him to say. // Light rail riders are dealing with broken elevators and escalators and a train car had to shut down due to fentanyl smoke.

Boeing is moving some jobs out of Washington. A Snohomish County corrections officer alleges they were fired after reporting a coworkers misconduct. Guest: Chris Sullivan on how many people will be using light rail from the Eastside. // LongForm: GUEST: The State Department’s Deputy Spokesperson Mignon Houston on steps the administration is taking for security at the Super Bowl and World Cup. Also, an update on the situation in Iran. // Quick Hit: A woman who detransitioned just won a $2 million lawsuit over the surgery performed on her as a minor.

King County says juvenile gun violence has drastically decreased. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent got into a testy exchange with Elizabeth Warren. Guest: Issaquah Mayor Mark Mullet defends his town’s honor after Rantz said “12saquah” is too difficult to say. // Big Local: Everett is considering increasing the punishment for unpermitted food vendors. Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is receiving backlash for receiving out-of-state money. // Guest: Jake Skorheim on the Super Bowl and kids movies about sports.

It’s time to ban cringe political videos announcing bets. The amount of Super Bowl coverage over the past two weeks has been excessive. // A mob of liberal white women berated staff at a Minneapolis yoga studio for allegedly taking down an “ICE out” sign. // Patients say they’ve seen what happens after death.

What's Trending: There is a new video by Cameron Guthrie, the brother of Savannah Guthrie, that once again asks for the return of their mother and asks for proof of her well-being. One California man has been arrested due to sending a false ransom note. The Seahawks had an injury scare with safety Nick Emmanwori who suffered a sprained ankle in yesterday’s practice. He should be good to go come game day. // LongForm: Guest: Chairman of PM Solutions and CEO Kent Crawford joins the show to talk about the problems with the plan to build a high speed railway from Vancouver, British Columbia to Portland. // The Quick Hit: Steven A Smith and Bill Maher call out Democrats for their stance on voter ID laws and believe that their actions are benefiting President Trump and his Administration.

What’s Trending: The state of Washington is looking for a way to charge data centers for the entire cost of powering AI via the power grids. We go live to President Trump’s address that centers around the cost of pharmaceutical drugs. President Trump announced the new TrumpRx.gov as a place to get drugs for an affordable cost. // Big Local: There is a duo in Issaquah that are behind the giant 12’s banner that can be seen on I-90 and we learn more as to how and why they started doing it. A Pierce County business is coming under fire after a majority of their products were stolen Lululemon items. King County’s Marine Rescue Unit saved a man’s life that had fallen through ice at fish lake. // The Washington Post published an op-ed that called out Washington State Democrats over the push for the new income tax. 

What’s Trending: High schoolers across Seattle are protesting downtown to stand up against ICE and how they want them to never come to Seattle. A lot of these students are getting their information from influencers. Kamala Harris has announced that she is launching her new content hub. There is a new proposal in Washington that would set limits as to when homeless camps can be cleared. // Democrats are losing their minds over the thought that President Trump could have ICE agents to polling places during elections. Dem. Minority Leader wants to use the government shutdown to leverage republicans to allow illegal immigrants to vote. Chelsea Handler is boycotting Spotify, Apple, and Amazon due to their profits from ICE. // The cities of Seattle and Portland are two of the most expensive for renters in the year 2026, Seattle ranks #9. These also include the metro area of the country’s biggest cities. 

A parent blasts a Seattle elementary school for hosting a left-wing ‘Freedom March’ for kids. Democrats are pretending the GOP’s voter ID bill is tantamount to Jim Crow. New caseload standards are detriment to public safety in Washington. Ben and Jerry’s unveils a new Minneapolis-themed ice cream. // Big Local: Police in Redmond responded to reports of teens brandishing guns. Students across Washington walked out of class today to protest ICE. // You Pick the Topic: Would you choose more vacation time or a cash bonus?

Washington Democrats fought for college athletes just so they could tax them. Bill Gates responds to the recent Epstein controversy surrounding him. // Border Czar Tom Homan announced the withdrawal of about 700 federal agents from Minnesota in exchange for a major concession from local leaders. Senator Patty Murray is trying to stay relevant by bashing DHS agents. // Be wary of scammers this tax season, warns the Better Business Bureau.

A new bill out of Olympia would effectively create discrimination in favor of minority, LGBTQ, and women-owned businesses. Netflix CEO’s was scolded on Capitol Hill for all of the company’s trans content for kids. Treasury Secretary and Rep. Maxine Waters got into a testy exchange. // LongForm: GUEST: State Rep. and GOP Chairman Jim Walsh responds to the Democrats' new income tax bill. // Quick Hit: Nike is hit with a discrimination complaint and cruise-goers can’t stop pooping and vomiting.

A new tax could make cigarettes in Washington very expensive. A Seahawks fan with terminal cancer has his wish for Super Bowl tickets granted. The NFL says ICE will not be conducting activities at the Super Bowl. A former Obama adviser offered a very weird defense of OJ Simpson on CNN. // LongForm: GUEST: Ann Jolie is a Pierce County grandmother who is putting down her own money to sound the alarms about a new sales tax.  // Quick Hit: A lunatic nurse in Chicago seems to suggest that he’s willing to let ICE agents bleed to death.

The shooting at Rainier Beach High School has rekindled the debate about bringing school resource officers back on campus. Senator Maria Cantwell has come out of the woodwork to yell at the DOJ about pressuring Washington to hand over its voter registration data. The Left is pretending that voter ID laws are controversial, but the numbers say otherwise. A convicted sex offender was arrested after being released from McNeil Island. The US military shot down an Iranian drone in the Arabian Sea. // Big Local: Pierce County Jail made some very questionable hires to fill it’s staffing crisis. Pierce County is raising Seahawks flags on county buildings. // You Pick the Topic: Women are injecting fat from dead people to improve their appearance.

Governor Ferguson says he doesn’t support the Democrats’ income tax bill as its currently written. Are we going to fall for this again? Rantz Exclusive: UW Seattle faculty meltdown, debate if whistles ‘retraumatize’ illegal immigrants. // A well-known doctor gets caught up in the Epstein scandal. Melinda Gates speaks out about her ex-husband’s ties to Epstein. // NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is doing damage control ahead of Bad Bunny’s halftime performance.

A Seattle councilmember drops an F-bomb in a childish ICE rant press release. Russell Wilson pushes back after being named in Epstein files. Pramila Jayapal pushes to abolish ICE, DHS, and CBP. Dan Bongino slammed the media’s coverage of the Epstein story. Trump makes a reasonable request to the authorities in Minnesota. // LongForm: GUEST: Founder of We Heart Seattle Andrea Suarez says the Emerald City isn't the only town where their help has been requested. // Quick Hit: Whoopi Goldberg says Don Lemon’s arrest is an attack on the free press.

Seattle activists rally over ICE incidents that never actually happened. Washington’s Amazon layoffs have exceeded 2,000, most of which have come in the form of core product and engineering roles. T-Mobile also slashed nearly 400 Washington jobs, including executive roles. Seahawks fans gathered at the VMAC in Renton to say farewell to the team as they depart for the Super Bowl in Santa Clara. // Big Local: A child was rescued after a speeder going over 90 mph that was under the influence ran out of gas in Snoqualmie Pass. A 16-year-old Sultan robbery suspect arrested after police chase across Snohomish County. Kirkland residents held a rally to show their support for the Seahawks. The media withheld why CBP detained asylum-seeking Spokane dad in order to generate sympathy and outrage. // You Pick the Topic: A Florida couple is suing an IVF clinic after they were given a child that is clearly not theirs.

SPD declared crime is down after three homicides in two days and a massive heist of Seahawks merchandise. Trump says if blue cities want help maintaining law and order, they need to ask nicely for it. Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow and that means six more weeks of winter. // Celebrities gave sanctimonious speeches at the Grammys last night as they lashed out against ICE and Trump. Country star Jelly Roll, on the other hand, gave a much more wholesome speech. // Bad news for Costco lovers regarding their rotisserie chicken.  

What’s Trending: A road rage incident involving a baseball bat and a knife, someone is allegedly stealing from the office market and lawmakers are considering banning sales of pets at pet stores. // Starbucks workers were required to return to the office and the Kraken canceled its in-house band for Bezos comments. // Actor Zachary Levi says Pfizer is a danger to the world.

A new bombshell report about Bill Gates in the Epstein saga. A Ballard man fends off home intruders with a hammer. Guest: SPOG President Mike Solan on Mayor Katie Wilson’s decision to politicize the police department and ICE. // LongForm: GUEST: Josh Hammer on the arrest of Don Lemon, DOJ investigation after the death of Alex Pretti, and the latest Epstein Files release. // Quick Hit: Amber Rose goes after Ariana Grande for telling people to skip work to protest ICE. Washington wants to clarify what an election is.

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson unveils a plan to obstruct ICE. Guest: Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank. // Big Local: Parents of Oak Harbor Elementary School are raising concerns about a lack of traffic safety. The Seattle Times goes into a moral panic over an illegal immigrant being arrested in Shoreline. // You Pick the Topic: Jake Skorheim on Trump Accounts, college debt, and retirement.

A washed-up, unemployed rapper tells you not to go to work today. Issaquah has renamed itself ‘12saquah’ in honor of the Seahawks ahead of the Super Bowl. The Seahawks will go up for sale after the Super Bowl. // A new bill in the state legislature would require tattoo artists to become familiar with designs associated with human trafficking. Actress Catherine O’Hara passed away today at the age of 71. // Don Lemon was arrested by federal agents today for his participation in a demonstration that disrupted a Minnesota Church service.

Legislators in Olympia are considering going to a 32 hour work week for state employees. A new homeless encampment could be coming to West Seattle. President Trump held his first cabinet meeting of the year. A Florida anesthesiologist says he won’t treat Republicans. // LongForm: GUEST: David Baus is yet another small business owner struggling to operate in Seattle due to the high minimum wage. // Quick Hit: Tom Homan’s message to anti-ICE agitators: call your Congressman. Democratic strategist David Axelrod urges his party to not push abolishing ICE. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is taking heat for comments about Kristi Noem.

Seattle-based Tommy Bahama is closing its lone store in the Emerald City. Tom Homan says the Trump Admin is not backing down in Minneapolis. Democrats continue to use Nazi rhetoric about federal law enforcement. Jason had an awkward encounter with King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci. A state worker blasts Governor Bob Ferguson for his outrageous ICE email. // Big Local: A judge ordered a Spokane woman accused of sending death threats to a Minneapolis FBI agent to be put in home detention. Tacoma children’s hospital closed its gender clinic. Sea-Tac airport has finally concluded a massive two-year $500 million project. // You Pick the Topic: Protesters in LA gathered around a restaurant because they thought ICE agents were dining there, but they turned out to be TSA agents. Bruce Springsteen released a new Trump protest song.

A scathing new audit found ‘pervasive failures’ in the Washington Department of Ecology’s Digital Navigator Program. More layoffs hit Seattle’s tech sector in the form of Expedia. A 78-year-old man was the victim of a hit-and-run at a Seattle protest. // Tom Homan held a press conference in Minneapolis today after taking over the helm of ICE operations in the city. New video shows Alex Pretti engaged in another intense altercation with federal law enforcement 11 days before he was killed. // Thousands of Keurig decaf coffee K-cups have been recalled because they contain caffeine.

Auditors don’t know if millions in grants given to King County Parks were used as they were intended. Jay Inslee inadvertently admitted that Democrats think illegal aliens are voting. Boeing posted strong numbers last quarter, but still has work to do. // 5:30 - LongForm: GUEST: Walla Walla County Sheriff is sounding the alarm about the dangers of doing away with elected sheriffs. // 5:45 - Quick Hit: Chuck Schumer says Democrats will not vote for the DHS funding bill until some significant changes are made to ICE.

A son’s Instagram video went viral after he surprised his father who is recovering from a stroke with NFC Championship tickets. A Washington bill that would ban law enforcement from wearing face coverings has cleared its first hurdle. Legislators in Olympia also want to limit where ICE can operate. North Seattle businesses are dealing with a spate of break-ins. // Big Local: The suspect that has been targeting elderly victims in a string of robberies has been arrested by Tacoma Police. Washington lawmakers are considering a bill that would impose fines for blocking inspections of the Tacoma ICE facility. Travelers who don’t have REAL ID will soon have to pay a new fee. // You Pick the Topic: A teacher in the Chicago area has been put on leave for expressing support for ICE in a Facebook post.

Amazon is making another round of major layoffs. President Trump unveiled his new plan for “Trump accounts,” which are essentially 401ks for kids. Nicki Minaj voiced her support for Trump. // Congresswoman Ilhan Omar was sprayed with apple cider vinegar while speaking at an event last night. // Democrats could be in trouble after the 2030 census as blue states bleed population.

Are the activists protesting ICE actually winning anybody over? Washington Democrats finally found a drug they want to crack down on. An Antifa member who called for armed resistance in Minneapolis says he has gone into hiding. // LongForm: GUEST: Former Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf on the situation in Minneapolis. // Quick Hit: TikTok settled a lawsuit over social media addiction and google settles over secretly recording users.

Seahawks Super Bowl gear is flying off the shelves, which is providing a boost to the local economy. Super Bowl tickets are outrageously expensive. Amazon is ditching its walkout shopping stores. // Big Local: A suspect that targeted elderly women in Pierce County has finally been caught. A Pierce County woman is sounding the alarms about rising fees for surrendered pets at the humane society. Mukilteo scuba divers want a dive park. // You Pick the Topic: AI is now being used for pets’ mental health.

There is bipartisan support in Olympia to restrict releasing sex offenders from McNeil Island. Former Starbucks VP Janice Waszak’s lawsuit claims she was fired after reporting equipment bred maggots and caught fire. Portland liberals trust gun free zone signs, but fear metal detectors at the library? // Is Trump making the right decision by swapping Greg Bovino with Tom Homan in Minneapolis? New reports found that Alex Pretti had another altercation with law enforcement about a week prior to his death. Democrats are threatening another shutdown over ICE funding even though it’s already funded. // Longtime voice of the Mariners Rick Rizzs announced the 2026 season will be his last.

An anti-ICE protest is forming at the federal building in Seattle. Governor Bob Ferguson held a press conference about ICE’s actions in Washington. Airlines are adding more flights for fans heading to the Super Bowl. A sports broadcaster in Minnesota had to issue an apology for making a joke about paid protesters. // LongForm: GUEST: Scott Jennings is bringing his viral CNN takedowns to Seattle Red nights. // Quick Hit: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte gives the Europeans a reality check.

Seattle activists blocked traffic in the wake of the Border Patrol shooting in Minneapolis. Seattle Times reprints op-ed that treats drug traffickers as misunderstood entrepreneurs. // Big Local: Progressive dream crushed as a Tacoma sandwich shop shuts down under Washington costs. A woman in Redmon was stabbed. Lynnwood is considering an anti-ICE proposal. // You Pick the Topic: Ozempic is having an unintended consequence on restaurants.

The Seahawks are going to the Super Bowl! A man and his dog were stabbed in Parkland after he told the attacker he was Christian. // A man was shot and killed by Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis over the weekend and Democrats are doing nothing to turn down the temperature. // Southwest Airlines has made a change to two major longstanding policies.

What’s Trending: Fidel Castro honored at Shorecrest High School, Biden challenger appears to be more personable, and a West Seattle student was killed. // Is it possible for Boeing to go out of business? // Oakland In-N-Out closes due to despite being profitable. 

Local media are trying to pretend that a 10-year-old girl was arrested by Border Patrol in Spokane. Guest: State Rep. Brian Burnett (R-Chelan) on Democrats' attack on elected sheriffs. // LongForm: GUEST: KIRO News Radio's Chris Sullivan on this weekend's traffic nightmare during the Seahawks and Kraken games. // Quick Hit: Scientists are developing a new sleep apnea pill. Colorectal cancer is particularly deadly for one group of Americans.

Don Lemon is pretends to be a martyr after his stunt at a Minnesota Church. Legislators in Olympia are weighing a new bill that would nix retail surveillance and surge pricing. Guest: Saul Spady on the Seahawks potential run to the Super Bowl. // Big Local: Open borders radicals marched on the steps of the Capitol in Olympia. The city of Everett could be getting an economic boost as Boeing starts hiring for its 737 line. Law enforcement in Pierce County are on the lookout for several kids believed to be involved in a slew of armed robberies.  Fridays with Jake Skorheim. 

Seahawks fans are being instructed to not fly drones near Lumen Field during the NFC Championship on Sunday. Sound Transit announced a new opening date for light rail. // An anti-ICE agitator in Minnesota dared Attorney General Pam Bondi to arrest him… and he got arrested. Democrats continue to lie about the 5-year-old boy that was ‘detained’ by ICE in Minnesota. // Guest: Jason Chaffetz breaks down the SAVE Act and the zombie filibuster, and previews his new radio show starting Sunday on Seattle Red.

WA income tax proposal includes ‘jock tax’ on visiting athletes. Fans heading to the Seahawks and Kraken games on Sunday are urged to use public transportation to avoid traffic. // LongForm: GUEST: Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank sounds off Washington State's attempts to get rid of elected sheriffs. // Quick Hit: The FCC says late-night and daytime talk shows have to provide equal time for political candidates.

Seattle schools are stressing student safety after fake reports of ICE activity. Jack Smith was called before the House Judiciary Committee to answer for his political persecution of Trump. // Big Local: Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney Mary Robnett addresses the memo she sent to Sheriff Keith Swank. Activists protested outside Congressman Michael Baumgartner’s Spokane office during the national anti-ICE walkouts. // You Pick the Topic: Children's content creator Ms. Rachel issued an apology for liking an antisemitic comment on social media.

A felon-turned-lawmaker wants to ban ICE agents under Trump from getting hired as law enforcement in Washington. Gavin Newsom rolled up to Davos, Switzerland to troll Trump and the White House fired back. // A new bill would effectively require public colleges in Washington to become abortion providers. Democrats in the State Senate passed another gun bill that criminals will ignore. // A Seattle playwright is withdrawing her play from the Kennedy Center to spite Trump.

Trump took the stage at Davos to tout his record after one year and also chided the Europeans. Washington State public schools are attempting to address the drop off in enrollment. // LongForm: GUEST: Senator Patty Murray looks to be getting in the way of yet another U.S. Attorney. This time, it’s Neil Floyd. // Quick Hit: New Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger is no moderate.

Washington AG Nick Brown is attempting to play damage control after new claims give more credence to allegations of fraud. Parkland shooting survivor and left-wing activist Cameron Kasky might have committed slander against President Trump on live TV while on CNN. Guest: King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn on the County’s return-to-office order. // Big Local: Pierce County businesses are fed up with new permit fees. Sheriff Keith Swank is being told he must “correct” his statement saying he won’t hire non-citizens. // You Pick the Topic: An Elephant is on the loose in India and has killed two dozen people over the last 10 days.

‘Free America’ protesters marched through downtown Seattle and pretended we live in a fascist nation. Zohran Mamdani says he’s in favor of abolishing ICE. The head of Seattle’s Parks Department has been forced out after revelations about him using taxpayer dollars on ‘work trips.’ A 12-year-old boy in Seattle has been accused of attacking a woman with a screwdriver and stealing her purse. // While the national unemployment continues to fall, Washington’s is going in the opposite direction. Puget Sound Energy will start itemizing Climate Commitment Act costs on your bill. Republicans in Olympia are trying to fight fire with fire amid the Democrats’ efforts to get rid of the initiative process. // Trump addressed the Greenland issue while speaking at the World Economic Forum today.

No, ICE agents have not been on the scene at Seattle schools. Democrats in Olympia are once again trying to change the law so that homeless encampments can pop up anywhere. Trump spoke at a press conference today to tout his accomplishments on the one-year anniversary of his second term. // LongForm: GUEST: Pete Serrano sounds off on Senator Patty Murray’s efforts to force him out of his role as U.S. Attorney. // Quick Hit: Michigan Democrat Governor Gretchen Whitmer took the stage at the World Economic Forum and blamed Trump for the lack of investment in EVs.

The radical antisemitic students that stormed a UW engineering building last year are getting off scot-free. Activists in Minnesota continue to try and disrupt ICE operations. Trump isn’t backing down on Greenland. // Big Local: Profanity at basketball game leads Tahoma High to remove its student section. Is it SEA airport or Sea-Tac airport? An online debate rages on. // You Pick the Topic: Rep. James Clyburn tells the ladies of The View that Republicans are trying to bring back slavery.

You'll have to pay a pretty penny to get into the Seahawks game on Sunday. Don Lemon and other leftist radicals stormed into a Church in St. Paul, Minnesota and disrupted the service in order to protest ICE. // Jason almost died and went to the emergency room for the first time on Sunday. // The Washington State legislature is once again trying to lower the legal BAC.

What’s Trending: Jason Rantz is on the ground in Washington DC, where many are worried about security during the inauguration, and the COVID vaccine roll out is not going well. \ Anti-cop activist elevate a story about a cop not wearing a mask in an ER. \  Seattle school pulls teacher after a suspected indecent exposure in remote class.

Olympia might extend anti-discrimination laws for polyamorous or ‘non-normative’ families. King County is making employees return to the office. Oprah says overeating isn’t what makes you obese. // LongForm: GUEST: Real Estate expert Matt Goyer on which parts of Seattle are going to explode in 2026. // Quick Hit: Why are we pretending advice to eat healthy is controversial? WaPo goes after Secretary Rollins.

Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank has upset the Left again. A Seattle homeowner fought off an intruder with a frying pan. Guest: CEO of Wallace Properties Kevin Wallace on King County's penchant for over-assessing land and the harmful effects it has.  // Big Local: San Juan County is going to a 32 hour work week. Spokane doesn’t want federal funds for law enforcement because there are strings attached. // You Pick the Topic: Fridays with Jake Skorheim on plastic bag bans and travel annoyances.