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.
What’s Trending: The city is considering a LID tax for people who live on the waterfront. Fox News Radio’s Tonya J. Powers on the Scot Peterson’s $8,000 a month pension payment. Jason reviews Deadpool 2 and Pope Francis. Greg Winters hit a deer with his car… Then it somehow ended up in his backseat STILL ALIVE. The media botched coverage of Trump’s “animals” comments.
Pierce County is moving juvenile inmates into the county jail. More antisemitism at UW. SCOTUS blocked more of Trump’s deportations. Toupees are all the rage on social media. // LongForm: GUEST: United States assistant attorney general for the civil rights division Harmeet Dhillon on why Washington's new clergy reporting law might be unconstitutional. // Quick Hit: A former teacher is sounding the alarm over the dangers of AI in the classroom.
Trump’s own party might be putting his “big, beautiful bill” in jeopardy. Walmart is telling customers to brace for higher prices as a result of tariffs. In good economic news, the producer price index went down this week. Thieves absconded with thousands of dollars worth of equipment from a Seattle nonprofit. Capitol Hill residents are not happy about a crisis care center that’s slated to come to the neighborhood. // Big Local: The city of Brier is facing a significant staffing shortage in its ...
Former FBI Director James Comey is being investigated by Secret Service after he posted a photo on Instagram of seashells that formed the words “86 47.” Seattle is undertaking a new program to rejuvenate the Chinatown-International District. // King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci claims the council is wasting funds. She may have political motivations to do so, but she’s also not wrong. CVS is taking over many of the RiteAid and Bartell’s stores across Washington. // KIRO News Radio’s Chri...
A recent Axios Seattle story highlighted findings from Climate Central, which reported a notable rise in average coldest temperatures across the U.S. over the past 30 years, with Seattle and surrounding areas like Spokane and Yakima showing significant increases. The report attributes this warming trend to climate change.
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments today over nationwide and injunctions and birthright citizenship. A Thurston County man is behind bars for allegedly threatening an attorney and attacking deputies. The tolls on SR 99 are going up again. // LongForm: GUEST: Scott St. Clair’s son is a USAF veteran and is currently being held hostage by the Maduro regime in Venezuela. // Quick Hit: Anonymous UW faculty defended antisemitic students accused of causing $1 million in damage and celebrated Hamas....
A teen has been charged for a shootout with a Renton SWAT team. An officer in Bremerton was shot. Border Patrol experienced a record high in applications. Guest: UW atmospheric sciences professor Cliff Mass once again assuages fears of climate change. // Big Local: A contrived controversy out of Lakewood involving the police chief. A popular crossing guard at a Tacoma school has been laid off. // You Pick the Topic: Three Yale professors have become the target of ridicule for saying they are ‘se...
Miss Seafair is dead -- for a more “inclusive” program -- after 75 years. Spokane is going to be a big benefactor of Trump’s Boeing deal with Qatar. // Chuck Schumer is irate over Trump’s energy policy. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is claiming that she didn’t know about Joe Biden’s cognitive decline. Director of Counterterrorism Sebastian Gorka eviscerated a Politico reporter over a question about illegal immigration. // Jason thinks bar soap is disgusting.
Three teenage boys in North Seattle allegedly stole a shotgun… and condoms. The port of Seattle says they’ve seen less traffic due to tariffs. Washington’s birthright citizenship case is going before the United States Supreme Court. Left wingers are livid that Trump is admitting white South African refugees. // LongForm: GUEST: State Rep. Travis Couture on Democrats plan to take money from Washington’s most vulnerable and give it to illegal immigrants. // Quick Hit: Washington’s public library s...
Starbucks baristas are furious over the company’s new dress code. After the violent crime surge, Seattle Public Schools are finally embracing police again. The United States experienced a record drop in overdose deaths. // Big Local: Spokane is removing a controversial war memorial. Spokane might be getting a zip line soon. A fleeing suspect was seriously injured in Puyallup after jumping off an overpass. A man with dementia was able to leave an Auburn hospital completely unimpeded. // You Pick ...
Attorneys of the illegal immigrant that allegedly killed Washington State Trooper are trying to get the case dismissed. Governor Ferguson signed a bill that would give state agencies more authority to inspect the ICE detention center in Tacoma. A West Seattle stabbing suspect asked his victim a very strange question. UW professor Cliff Mass is calling out the school’s feckless response to the virulent antisemitism on campus. // There were fireworks at RFK Jr.’s hearing before the House today. //...
The grandmother of the young boy in Pierce County who died from a fentanyl overdose has spoken out. Microsoft is reportedly laying off thousands of workers. China has ended its ban on Boeing deliveries. // LongForm: GUEST: Jean Hill (Executive Director of WA State Catholic Conference) says Catholics were intentionally targeted by Washington Democrats with law ending privacy in confessions under certain circumstances. // Quick Hit: CNN’s Jake Tapper is patting himself on the back again for (final...
Qatar is going reportedly going to purchase 150 Boeing aircraft. Trump kicked off his Middle East tour in Saudi Arabia today. The Wisconsin judge that tried to help an illegal immigrant escape ICE custody has been indicted by a federal grand jury. Governor Ferguson signed a bill into a law aimed at cracking down on speeding. // Big Local: Residents of Decatur Island are pushing back against the expansion of solar panels on the island. A Tacoma church opened up dozens of new affordable housing un...
Democrats are taking housing help from vulnerable citizens to give cash to illegal immigrants. The Spokane city council might ban federal immigration enforcement from public parks. Airlines are implementing stricter guidelines for carry-on luggage. // David Hogg has been excommunicated by the DNC. // Fox and ESPN are launching new streaming apps for people that want to cut the cord.
A man with a long rap sheet that includes heinous crimes against children and animal abuse is on the loose after escaping house arrest. President Trump slammed Boeing over their delays on the new Air Force One fleet. The United States and China have agreed to the framework of a new trade deal. A conservative student at UW had feces thrown at her. // LongForm: GUEST: Former Washington State Representative and current Issaquah School Board President Chad Magendanz is making a return to politics af...
Socialist Shaun Scott illegally blocked people on X. President Trump signed an executive order today intended to lower prescription drug prices. Guest: Attorney Josh Bleisch gives an update on UW professor Stuart Reges’s lawsuit against the school for viewpoint discrimination. // Big Local: A Puyallup mother was arrested after her 5-year-old son died from fentanyl poisoning. Thurston County deputies engaged in a high-speed shootout with a suspect that attempted to escape. Washington State Patrol...
The Catholic Church is telling Washington to pound sand on its new abuse reporting law. The last surviving American hostage held by Hamas Edan Alexander has finally been freed. // Jason walked up 20 flights of stairs twice and barely lived to talk about it. // Despite animosity between the United States, a decent amount of Blue Jays fans still visited Seattle this past weekend.
What’s Trending: Body cam footage backs police in a fatal shooting by Seattle PD, Inslee signs bill overhauling eviction rules, Jason reviews ‘The Hustle’ and ‘Detective Pokemon’ and Louis Farrakhan says more anti-Semitic things. \\ KIRO7 TV’s Amy Clancy reports on a rape by a youth pastor that already had a history of sexual abuse. \\ A possible multiple-injury shooting in the central district of Seattle.
Liberals are excited about the new pope but should they be? More people are riding electric scooters than ever, but that also means more injuries. // LongForm: GUEST: KIRO News Radio’s Chris Sullivan on the recent trend of Mariners fans jumping across trains to get to the game. // Quick Hit: Republicans are getting ready to grill Fauci on gain-of-function research again. Seattle businesses are doing their best to lure in Canadians during the Mariners-Blue Jays series this weekend....
Senator Patty Murray tried to grill FBI Director Kash Patel and it didn’t go well for her. Seattle is getting a new area code. Guest: Naval veteran Robert "Chili" Hicks announced his candidacy for Washington's 10th legislative district. // Big Local: New King County Executive Shannon Braddock is prepping for legal challenges from the Trump Administration on Seattle’s sanctuary city status. Olympia might add a new ferry service. Tacoma police are on the lookout for car prowlers. // Fridays with J...
Activists at UW are up in arms that protesters are actually facing consequences for their blatant antisemitism. Local media is trying create another Kilmar Abrego Garcia story in Spokane. A LIHI homeless program is searching for a new location. The Mayor of Newark, New Jersey was arrested. // The Washington State Supreme Court once again ruled against gun owners. The Trump Administration rescued several American hostages that were being held by the Maduro regime in Venezuela. // The chaos at New...
A staggering amount of Washington babies are testing positive for drugs. The Supreme Court heard oral arguments today on a case that has potentially significant implications for religious liberty. Elizabeth Warren had a very awkward exchange when a podcaster confronted her about past comments she made about Joe Biden’s mental state. // LongForm: GUEST: Former Washington Senate Candidate Tiffany Smiley on the State Supreme Court ruling in Spokane, trans athletes in girls sports, and Washington’s ...
KING 5 has another biased anti-ICE story. No charges for driver of car that hit and killed girl. Where are the protests like after the cop got a ticket for accident that killed a grad student? // Big Local: Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards is facing an ethics complaint for her trip to Israel. Tacoma might raise taxes in order to improve its roads. The owner of a Redmond pot shop claims that the city tried to close his business due repeated burglaries. // You Pick the Topic: There is a bipartisan e...
Seattle sued over nude park as city develops 'public masturbation deterrent infrastructure.’ Washington’s gas tax is about to go up again. Local business leaders are sounding the alarm bells over Olympia’s proposed tax hikes. // Activists want Seattle Children’s Hospital to provide gender-affirming surgeries to minors. Colorado is considering a radical transgender bill that could lead to parents losing custody of their children if they don’t affirm their gender identity. // Another activist judg...
The Trump Administration is investigating UW over Monday night’s antisemitic takeover. Seattle wants to add more speed cameras near school zones and put them into neighborhoods. A guest on Piers Morgan’s show went ballistic after after Morgan dared another guest to use a racial slur. Chris Cuomo bashed Senator John Kennedy after he bailed on his show. // LongForm: GUEST: Franklin County Sheriff Jim Raymond is in an ongoing battle with the courts over his office’s ability to confiscate guns from ...
With Rite Aid going out of business, could Bartell’s be next? An antisemitic podcast host hurled a racial slur at Dave Portnoy after he fired an employee for the antisemitic stunt he pulled at one of Portnoy’s bars. Washington’s ranking amongst the best states dropped according to a new a survey. // Big Local: Today is REAL ID day at SeaTac airport. Buckley’s Mayor had to pay a steep fine for not turning in campaign forms. A Tacoma teen had a close encounter with death after a bullet hit his car...
Antifa thugs invaded the UW campus for the second night in a row. This time, they were protesting Riley Gaines’s speech against trans athletes in girls’ sports. Governor Bob Ferguson signed into law a bill that would cap rent increases. Seattle’s United Care Team is seeing mixed results in dealing with the homelessness crisis. // China has agreed to come to the table on trade talks this week. Joe Biden came out of the woodwork to give an interview with BBC. // Let’s end the misery of Bumbershoot...
An Everett custodian has filed legal complaints against her employer and union, alleging they violated her constitutional rights by stealing union dues from her paycheck after she had resigned.
Aircraft fuelers at SeaTac elected to go on strike. Newark airport is dealing with massive delays. The DOJ is investigating Washington’s new law that requires clergy members to report abuse. The Chinese company Temu has canceled shipments to the United States due to Trump’s tariffs. CBS outlandishly claimed that McDonald’s is experiencing bad sales due to Trump’s tariffs. // LongForm: GUEST: Independent j ournalist Cam Higby on the antisemitic chaos that unfolded at UW last night. // Quick Hit: ...
Antifa thugs tried to shutdown a Riley Gaines speech at Portland State University. King County is joining a federal lawsuit against the Trump Administration for putting conditions on grant funding. Guest: President of the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation Mark Mix has a case out of Everett alleging government and union abuse. // Big Local: Bellevue police say they are going to crackdown on speeding. The Redmond-Bellevue light rail is close to opening, but it still won’t take you to...
