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.
Washington State Sen. Emily Alvarado, D-Seattle, is facing an ethics complaint for allegedly violating laws regarding her role with Enterprise Community Partners , a group lobbying for the bill she sponsors, Engrossed House Bill 1217. Conservative activist Glen Morgan of We The Governed recently filed the complaint, alleging that Alvarado violated state laws (RCW 42.52.020 and RCW 42.52.110) due to her role as Vice President. He argues that Alvarado has a conflict of interest, as legislato...
The Washington State Senate expanded hate crime protections but left out some extra protections that Republicans had vouched for. An 11-year-old attempted to stab a fellow student at Alderwood Middle School in Lynnwood. No, ICE didn’t target 3 rd graders. // LongForm: GUEST: Glen Morgan with WeTheGoverned.com breaks down an ethics complaint he filed against Sen. Emily Alvarado. // Quick Hit: Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) says that the judiciary is violating the separation of powe...
A fairly serious ethics complaint has been filed against a Washington Democrat. Former Seattle Storm great Sue Bird was elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame. Author Fran Lebowitz called ‘MAGA Republicans’ dumb. // Big Local: Washington cities near the Canadian border are seeing a dip in tourism. Snohomish County is getting new and improved police scanners. A carjacking suspect was killed by Tacoma police over the weekend. // You Pick the Topic: A restaurant in Thailand is...
Anti-Trump protesters took to the streets all over the country over the weekend. Democrats in Olympia are trying to close another prison. A 77-year-old man in Seattle was hospitalized after his car fell from a multi-story parking garage. // It was another turbulent day for the stock market. The Trump Administration says that many countries are already coming to the negotiating regarding tariffs. // Donald Trump took a hilarious jab at a few Senators today while honoring the Los Angeles Dodg...
What’s Trending: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wants to take back the “3 chambers of the government” // President Trump tweets at Adam Schiff, misspelled his name “little Adam Schitt.” Still has not corrected it. // GUEST: Jon Decker discusses Trump’s interview with Chris Wallace over the weekend. // Trump was right about forest fires, he just said it wrong.
The Seattle Police Department is unveiling a new plan to crack down on crime. New details have emerged in the kidnapping of an infant in Seattle. The Colorado state legislature has proposed one of the most radical transgender bills in the country. // LongForm: GUEST: Former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer details how he thinks the tariffs announcement went this week. // Quick Hit: George Clooney unloaded his frustrations on an MSNBC producer over a claim Mika Brzezinski made ...
The local media has another biased sob story about the effects of DOGE cuts. Chris Sullivan on Real ID deadline and some big projects on I-5 starting this weekend. // Big Local: One of the survivors of the shooting at a Spanaway house party has spoken out. An Everett home that was plagued by fights and drug use has been cleared. The city of Lakewood is suing a problematic mobile home park. // Fridays with Jake Skorheim: Jason and Jake Skorheim discuss the new ‘Naked Gun’ re...
The families of migrants arrested by ICE in Bellingham are speaking out. Jason predicted the future as Trump signed an Executive Order to buy TikTok another 75 days to find a deal. A large encampment in Ballard was cleared by the City of Seattle, but the homeless promptly resettled nearby. // Duke’s Seafood restaurant is closing its location on Alki. The stock market took a huge dip for the second day in a row, but beneath all of the doom and gloom there was some good economic news to...
The WIAA just did something incredibly cowardly regarding women’s sports. Fox’s Martha MacCallum got into a heated exchange with Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) who denied some of the waste, fraud, and abuse found by DOGE. Washington parents are concerned that colleges and universities aren’t reporting hazing incidents, which they are required to by state law. // LongForm: GUEST: State Rep. Joshua Penner (R-Orting) is trying to thwart Democrats’ efforts to close a rehabi...
A ‘First Amendment Auditor’ in costume sparks alarm with visit to local elementary school. Washington Senator Maria Cantwell excoriated Trump’s tariffs. Former Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman gave her take on the SAVES Act election legislation that Congress will be voting on this week. // Big Local: There was yet another break-in of a professional athlete in Washington. This time, it was Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell at his home in Shoreline. The Spokane ...
A large immigration raid in Bellingham resulted in the arrests of dozens of illegal immigrants. Former Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker called out CNN’s Abby Phillip’s lies about DOGE wanting to cut social security. GUEST: John says his wife is being targeted with harassing flyers in his Seattle neighborhood for donating to Donald Trump. // Reaction to Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs announced yesterday. // Should companies pay for Ozempic?...
What will be the result of today’s tariffs? Drag queen story hour has made a return in Seattle. There are reports that Elon Musk is going to take a step back and take on a smaller role in the Trump administration. // LongForm: GUEST: Kennewick School Board president Gabe Galbraith explains why they want the federal government to get involved on transgender athletes in high school competitions // Quick Hit: Washington misuses COVID funds and now they’re mad they’ve been cu...
Is TikTok going to become a Seattle-based company? Florida Congressman Byron Donalds clashed with CNN’s Sarah Sidner over the effects of tariffs. A ballot measure in Oregon would allow people to sue the state on behalf of the environment. // Big Local: There’s been a rise in DUIs in Bellingham. A fast food worker in Pierce County has been arrested for allegedly planning to shoot his coworker. A Kirkland man alleges his date stole his dog. // You Pick the Topic: A British to...
Major businesses in Washington are pushing back against the legislature’s proposed payroll and wealth taxes. Another Community Passageways failure. The King County Sheriff’s Office is employing a new tool for vehicular pursuits. // Trump unveiled new reciprocal tariffs on “Liberation Day.” // Washington’s own Heritage Distilling won an award at the World Whiskey Awards for best flavored whiskey.
Microsoft president Brad Smith spoke out against a potential wealth tax in Washington. The Seattle Times omitted a key detail in the alleged assault of transgender person in Seattle. The White House is unveiling a new seating chart for press conferences. // LongForm: GUEST: Lynden school board member Khush Brar on what she’s doing to protect girls’ sports. // Quick Hit: A Dallas Tesla owner is suing the suspect that allegedly vandalized his car. More details on the mass s...
A scary shooting near a vigil has West Seattle residents spooked. An Orangutan at Woodland Park Zoo bit a zookeeper. The mainstream media reached a new low point due to some of the questions ‘60 Minutes’ asked a former Hamas hostage. Trump has a big announcement tomorrow on ‘Liberation Day.’ // Big Local: The Everett organization ‘Hope N’ Wellness’ has a found a new location after a city ordinance demanded it leave the downtown core. A postal worker...
Amazingly, Governor Bob Ferguson rebuffed his own party’s budget proposals. Ferguson cited the increase in taxes and that the proposed wealth tax is likely unconstitutional. It’s election day in a few places around the country and all eyes are on the Wisconsin Supreme Court race. It seems that the ICE impersonator in Fife may have been a part of an online prank. // The Trump Administration conceded they made an error after deporting a man from Maryland to El Salvador. However, t...
5:03 – What’s Trending: The Washington State Senate voted to increase the gas tax. Tesla drivers in Western Washington are now seeking alternative electric vehicles. // LongForm: GUEST: Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank says he will not be hir ing noncitizens. // Quick Hit: Will Trump seek a third term?
Yet another shooting in Seattle at a hookah lounge. Former Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman was the victim of a home invasion in Maple Valley over the weekend. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) blasted the media’s hypocrisy of their coverage of “Signal-gate.” // Big Local: Two teens were killed during a shooting at a house party in King County. A man from Entiat died during a base jumping accident. Will Sea-Tac be able to handle the increased demand from spring break travelers...
It turns out the Anti-Musk, Tesla Takedown protests are organized, not grassroots. At long last, the Seattle City Council has officially disavowed the defund the police movement. A California-based Ponzi scheme has allegedly hit dozens of Pierce County residents. // Rescued astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams had some interesting comments on Trump, Elon Musk, and Boeing. // Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) roasted a dweeb reporter. We now have the identity of the woman who tried to stea...
What’s Trending: The Northgate homeless encampment is back, the Viadoom commute was a tad worse today, Waffle House employees fired after pouring food on a man and Rashida Tlaib’s swearing being covered by the news is ‘conservative media bias’ \\ CNN Analyst Areva Martin relies on her staffers to inform her of the race of her interviewer. \\ Gov. Jay Inslee wants FREE COLLEGE FOR ALL … Obviously he doesn’t realize that nothing is free. ...
Jason Rantz discusses Democrats' stance on illegal immigration, a judge blocking Trump's transgender military ban, and Seattle's frustration with state policies. The episode features Chris Sullivan, who discusses double taxation for traffic projects. Additionally, Rantz covers Tesla vandalism incidents and a Democratic mayor's praise for Louis Farrakhan.
Seattle unions planning ‘fight-back training’ to push back against Trump’s immigration plan. Washington Congressman has a great new piece of legislation. Guest: Burien City Councilmember Stephanie Mora says she’s excited that Dow is out as King County Executive. // Big Local: An update out of Fife where it appeared that someone was trying to impersonate as an ICE agent. There is a Tuberculosis outbreak in Yakima County. Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank says he will not h...
Jason Rantz discusses a new Washington gun control bill, the Democrats' increased use of foul language, and rising hunting/fishing license costs. He also features Elon Musk's deep dive into government waste and the Mariners' decision to remove Macklemore's music during games. The episode offers critical commentary on political and cultural issues in the Pacific Northwest.
Jason Rantz stopped by the Guy Benson Show to discuss a new project he's been working on, and offer details on why the city of Shoreline canceled a "Coffee with a Cop" event after activists claimed outrage.
A suspect has been charged in a viral episode of road rage in Issaquah where a woman keyed a Tesla. You won’t believe Dow Constantine’s new contract as Sound Transit CEO. A couple was scammed out of $23,000 in the WSDOT toll texting scam. // LongForm: GUEST: Washington State Senator Curtis King (R-Yakima) explains why he is in favor of a gas tax hike. // Quick Hit: The Trump Administration caught an MS-13 gang leader. An illegal immigrant was arrested in Sedro Woolley. ...
Democrats in Washington seem to be taxing everything they can get their hands on this legislative session. Seattle is making big cuts to Park and Rec programs. Guest: Maxford Nelsen with the Freedom Foundation is sounding the alarm on a new bill that could double the pension for state employees and put an even bigger strain on taxpayers. // Big Local: Jason found a judge we can get behind. Tacoma’s ICE detention center is almost at capacity. Emerald Downs is in danger of closing up sh...
Last night’s storm wasn’t quite as bad as expected in many areas across Western Washington. One family in Everett though had their house light on fire after being hit by lightning. A problematic homeless facility in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District has closed due to safety concerns. The new homeless hotel in Kirkland has set its rules for tenants. // The Kennewick School Board filed a Title IX complaint over biological men competing in girls’ sports. Trump signe...
An update on tonight’s developing storm. The family of a triple murderer is breathing a sigh of relief after Governor Ferguson canceled his release. Seattle’s Waterfront Park is adding a gender neutral bathroom. // LongForm: GUEST: Michael Stanzel, an Edgewood resident, has launched a campaign against the use of school zone cameras, speed cameras, and red light cameras in Washington, arguing they do not enhance safety but instead generate significant revenue for cities. // Quick Hit:...
Seattle Times whitewashes past of former UW fellow deported for attending terrorists’ funeral. It turns out that Seattle’s payroll tax revenue projections were off by tens of millions of dollars. // Big Local: It turns out tonight’s storm is moving slower than expected. Deputies in Clallam County have arrested a suspect that scammed a woman out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. The FBI gave commendations to three young girls in Kent for helping prevent a kidnapping. A L...
