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The Jason Rantz Show

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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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Hour 1: WA residents say adios, producer Jackson's flight nightmare, MAHA Monday!

Washington is becoming a national laughing stock as residents flock to freer and more prosperous states. Employees at a store in Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood are on edge after a man hid in their store overnight. // Producer Jackson had a horrible flight experience on Alaska over the weekend, but at least it wasn’t as bad as a Delta flight heading to Shanghai. // This healthy food is a cheap option that you should work into your diet.

May 19, 202648 min

Rantz Rewind: April 27, 2018

What's Trending: Fox News Radio’s Tonya J. Powers on the Bill Cosby verdict. // Are hotel doors vulnerable to hacking? // GUEST: State Rep. Matt Manweller says state Supreme Court Justice Mary Yu should recuse herself from a case on charter schools after she spoke at a WEA event. // GUEST: Kuan Gebaroff found 40 drug needles off the interurban trail in Shoreline and she has video evidence.

May 16, 202638 min

Hour 3: Phantom trash charges, Leslie Goeres, Nick Kristof with a shameful column

EXCLUSIVE: Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson quietly pitched firefighters to back fire district levy to cover city’s budget gap // Starbucks to have another round of layoffs // Seattle residents are being charged extra for trash they did not put out // LongForm: GUEST: Leslie Goeres // Quick Hit: Useful Idiot Nick Kristof’s New York Times Column Was a Shameful, Shoddy Blood Libel

May 16, 202647 min

Hour 2: Solar powered bathrooms in Seattle, Immigration lawyer caught in a lie, Is Christine Gregoire becoming James Bond?

What’s Trending: Solar powered bathrooms are hitting Seattle for the World Cup // Spokane man threatened a Florida community over the phone // Chris Sullivan joins for weekend traffic scares // Big Local: Immigration lawyer from Tukwila is accused of fabricating domestic violence cases to gain citizenship for immigrants // You Pick the Topic: Jake Skorheim joins to talk about Christine Gregoire potentially becoming James Bond.

May 16, 202644 min

Hour 1: Christine Gregoire speaks out against Dems, World Cup tickets dropping, Rantz shuts down Ana Navarro on CNN for false claims

WHAT’S TRENDING: A Monroe man escaped custody, but we had no idea // Former Governor Christine Gregoire speaks out against Democrat spending in Washington // An auction bidder payed $9 million to have lunch with Steph Curry and Warren Buffet, but why? // Seattle World Cup ticket prices are dropping // NYC Mayor Mamdani thinks libraries are a beacon of government competence // Rantz shuts down Ana Navarro on CNN for claiming Sean Duffy went on a seven month road trip.

May 16, 202647 min

Hour 3: Seattle business leaves for Nashville, Pramila Jayapal's terrible pitch to voters, the GOP has a chance in the midterms

Another Seattle-area business chooses Nashville over Washington, and the founder blames taxes, attitude. Pramila Jayapal’s pitch to voters is that everything is terrible in Democrat-run districts. The Republicans could actually hold on to the House in November. // LongForm: GUEST: SPOG President Kent Loux on Seattle’s World Cup readiness. // A whistleblower has alleged that Anthony Fauci engaged in a COVID cover up.

May 14, 202648 min

Hour 2: King County makes it harder to charge vandalism, guest Jonathan Bingle, weird GLP-1 story

Exclusive: King County quietly doubled the damage necessary to charge vandalism as a felony — and didn’t tell anyone. TPUSA event at the University of Washington featuring detransitioner Chloe Cole postponed after threats from Antia, anti-Israel groups. Guest: Former Spokane City Councilman Jonathan Bingle is running for the state legislature. // Big Local: Far-Left activists tried to get the Bellevue City Council to not ban protests outside officials’ homes. Thurston County leaders are asking f...

May 14, 202647 min

Hour 1: Another Seattle waterfront attack, baseless complaint against Brandi Kruse, guest Kent Loux

Man arrested after blindsiding 66-year-old on Seattle waterfront; had been making ‘martial arts gestures’ at strangers, say police. Union-backed group files a ‘baseless’ complaint against Brandi Kruse and Let’s Go Washington. Let’s Go Washington is starting a petition to stop the income tax. // Guest: SPOG President Kent Loux on Seattle’s World Cup readiness. // A whistleblower has alleged that Anthony Fauci engaged in a COVID cover up.

May 14, 202647 min

Hour 2: Rise of antisemitic attacks, Bothell ends SRO program, Venezuelan statehood?

An insane blood libel from Nicholas Kristof and The New York Times. Why Anti-Semitism is never actually about the Jews. // Big Local: Northshore School Board has voted to end Bothell High School’s school resource officer program. If you’re flying out of Sea-Tac this summer, travel experts warn you should brace yourself for higher prices. ICE has fired back over the State of Washington’s request to inspect the Tacoma ICE facility. // You Pick the Topic: Trump has a new country he’s considering gr...

May 13, 202647 min

Hour 1: Trump goes to China, Iran latest, redistricting battle

Trump flies to China for crucial with Xi Jinping as war with (Chinese ally) Iran unfolds in the backdrop. // The GOP is set to win the redistricting battles, but will it matter? // Why Republicans actually have a legit shot to hang on to the House in November.

May 13, 202648 min

Hour 3: Seattle businesses urge crime crackdown, UW hate group calls TP USA 'Nazis,' guest KC Crosbie

Seattle business owner are urging the city to finally crack down on burglaries. A Pro-Hamas UW hate group calls Turning Point USA ‘Nazis’ and demands the school ban conservative speakers. Washington parents should oversee kids’ social media according to a new poll. // LongForm: GUEST: Co-Chair of the Republican National Committee KC Crosbie on the Virgnia Supreme Court striking down the Democrats' redistricting scheme and what it means for Republicans in the midterms. // Quick Hit: Maryland Gove...

May 12, 202646 min

Hour 2: Seattle housing market, Patty Murray lies about SAVE Act, Renton bear sighting

Housing in the Seattle area is going through a ‘Historic inventory shock’ as people flee the Evergreen State. Patty Murray is ripped for again lying about the SAVE America Act and defending illegal immigrants voting. // Big Local: La Conner has passed an ordinance that will result in the canceling outdoor concerts. Mason County is growing and growing fast. Renton authorities are issuing warnings about a bear sighting. // You Pick the Topic: Billy Bob Thornton calls out celebrities for preaching ...

May 12, 202648 min

Hour 1: WA residents flee to Idaho, Mother's Day, Trump fed up with Iran

Washington’s tax hikes are sending residents straight to Idaho — and taking their money with them. Residents in Seattle’s Greenwood neighborhood are fed up with the constant drug use from the homeless people in nearby RVs. // Jason’s call with his mother on Mother’s Day reminds him why he doesn’t do it more often. // President Trump was not thrilled with Iran’s latest proposal and says the ceasefire is on thin ice.

May 12, 202648 min

Rantz Rewind: May 10, 2023

What’s Trending: A man purposely derailed a train in Tacoma and Coverage of the trans runaway healthcare law is utterly disgraceful. // Rantz argues with Twitter doctors over fentanyl legalization. // A SportsCenter anchor made an allegedly offensive remark about a Native American player.

May 09, 202645 min

Hour 3: ICE fires back at WA, AOC says black people invented democracy, guest Chris Sullivan

ICE gives fiery response after WA sues over blocked inspections at Tacoma facility. Magnuson and Golden Gardens parks are getting security. AOC says black people invented American democracy. This one everyday food could help prevent Alzheimer’s. // LongForm: GUEST: Chris Sullivan on Mother’s Day traffic, Sound Transit inaction, and WSDOT incompetence. // Quick Hit: Lucky Strike bowling alley is being sued for being too expensive.

May 09, 202650 min

Hour 2: Katie Wilson praises Amazon?, April jobs numbers, guest Brian Heywood

Katie Wilson is now praising big business? April’s job’s numbers far exceeded expectations. Guest: Let’s Go Washington’s Brian Heywood is launching an initiative against Washington’s income tax. // Big Local: Tumwater police are getting body cams that can translate languages in real time. Why you’re paying more than you should be at the airport. // Jake Skorheim on the UW Women’s team losing to barely pubescent boys.

May 09, 202651 min

Hour 1: Virginia redistricting ruling, the wonders of AI, good polling for WA GOP congressional candidate

Republicans’ midterms got a huge boost after the Virginia Supreme Court struck down the Democrats’ redistricting scheme. Sound Transit attempts to close their massive budget deficit. // Apple’s AirPods have a new AI feature. // A new poll shows John Braun leading Marie Gluesenkamp Perez by 7 in WA-03. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez’s congressional office may be hemorrhaging staff at alarming rate ahead of 2026 race.

May 09, 202648 min

Hour 3: Seattle's World Cup malaise, Hantavirus, guest Nate Nehring

Seattle is not getting the economic boom from the World Cup that it expected. Pioneer Square will be car-free on World Cup match days. The truck driver responsible for a massive pileup crash on I-5 back in December couldn’t speak English and was ordered not be on the road weeks earlier. How serious is Hantavirus? // LongForm: GUEST: Snohomish County Councilmember Nate Nehring on a new proposal that would shift the county's approach to addiction and recovery. // Quick Hit: Seattle restaurant owne...

May 08, 202648 min

Hour 2: Jayapal commits treason?, LA mayor debate, devastating poll out of Spokane

Did Pramila Jayapal commit treason? President Trump announced retaliatory strikes against Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. Residents of Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood are begging the city to not get rid of their street parking. Republican Spencer Pratt crushed his Democrat opponents in the LA Mayoral debate last night. // Big Local: The school resource officer program at Bothell High School could be on the chopping block. Two-thirds of Spokane voters considered moving and taxes are the top reaso...

May 08, 202648 min

Hour 1: Lynnwood councilwoman says American flag is 'unrelatable,' Obama praises Mamdani, Trump's approval

A Lynnwood councilwoman says the American flag is ‘unrelatable,’ wants Pride flag in its place. Bellevue Chamber CEO warns WA budget is ‘riding the knife’ with no room to fall. Obama came out of the woodwork to praise Zohran Mamdani. // The narrative that Trump is losing popularity isn’t backed up by the numbers. Can a deal be reached with Iran? // McDonald’s is receiving backlash for phasing out self-serve soda machines. Stores that accept SNAP benefits are going to be required to carry more fr...

May 08, 202647 min

Hour 3: Seattle Chamber CEO calls out 'Seattle Process,' Seattle light rail, guest Robin & Ron Fode

The Seattle Chamber CEO and former state lawmaker says the ‘Seattle Process’ is breaking the city. Spokane County Sheriff’s Office says a drunk driver chased a child on a dirtbike onto Cheney sidewalk and then walked out of jail without bail. Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson dodged questions about the future of light rail. The ladies of The View have another dumb take about the Iran war. // LongForm: GUEST: The Fode Family is fighting Washington bureaucrats over water rights on their multigenerational...

May 07, 202647 min

Hour 2: Homeless man attacks 15-year-old, guest Bart Evans, Port Townsend drops social media

A 15-year-old was attacked near a Northgate bus stop. Marco Rubio went viral over what his hope for America is. Guest: Owner of Bluewater Bistro in Leschi Bart Evans says his business is suffering because of Seattle’s marina redevelopment project. // Big Local: The Port of Port Townsend is dropping social media. The head of Parks Tacoma is stepping down due to the agency’s massive budget shortfall. Sheriff Derek Sanders asks to have own salary frozen amid ‘tough economic conditions’ plaguing Thu...

May 07, 202647 min

Hour 1: Seattle councilmember has 'black budget,' KCRHA oversight, shocking study about WA business climate

Seattle city council president admits to having a ‘black budget’, calls black voters a ‘political party,’ and then runs away from questions. King County seeks to improve oversight of KCRHA after the shocking findings in the latest audit. // A new study found that Nearly 1 in 4 Washington employers are eyeing the exit — and Democrats’ $9.4B income tax agenda is why. // California’s gubernatorial race is heating up. Could a Republican actually win?

May 07, 202647 min

Hour 3: Latest out of Iran, Bellingham rent fixing, guest Sarah Parshall Perry

Are hostilities in Iran heating up again? Bellingham is attempting to ban algorithmic rent fixing. // LongForm: GUEST: Vice President & Legal Fellow at Defending Education Sarah Parshall Perry on their lawsuit against UW over Title IX violations. // Quick Hit: The City of Seattle offers new incentives for filming but then acts shocked when the rich leave over taxes.

May 06, 202645 min

Hour 2: Snohomish County homelessness, Alito calls out KBJ, Foss HS students return to class

Is Snohomish County finally tightening their oversight of homelessness? New video footage shows two men beating an elderly man in downtown Seattle. Justice Alito excoriated Ketanji Brown Jackson’s dissent in a recent redistricting case. // Big Local: Foss High School students in Tacoma returned to the classroom for the first time after a mass stabbing attack at the school. It’s time for Pothole Palooza in Tacoma. // You Pick the Topic: The ex-JP Morgan banker that went viral over sexual allegati...

May 06, 202647 min

Hour 1: Ferguson mocked for autographed Constitution, MLB star rips Seattle, MAHA May

Bob Ferguson mercilessly mocked for autographing the Constitution his own laws keep violating. A Seattle business owner took matters into his own hands to track down stolen equipment. Former MLB star Mark Teixeira goes viral blasting Seattle’s liberal policies on X. The Mukilteo City Council is reducing the frequency of reading their land acknowledgment before meetings. // A Michigan trial attorney and Democrat fundraiser is receiving backlash for publishing a post on Facebook honoring her grand...

May 06, 202646 min

Hour 3: Denny Blaine nudity, SPS cell phone ban, guest Jesse Proudman

Weirdos at the perv park in Seattle got a small legal victory. Seattle Public Schools’ cell phone ban is now in effect. Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger continues to show that her campaign as a moderate was a lie. // LongForm: GUEST: Jesse Proudman owns several startups in Seattle but says he's leaving the city due to the high cost of doing business. // Quick Hit: A bombshell Washington Free Beacon reporting finds race-based housing schemes in Multnomah County. Far-left Congresswoman Rashida...

May 05, 202647 min

Hour 2: Sound transit parking for carpoolers, Spirit airlines, gross Mill Creek teacher

Sound Transit is rolling out free parking permits for people who carpool. Who is to blame for Spirit Airline’s demise? A UFO expert is issuing a warning about strange aircraft that are outmaneuvering the military in restricted airspace. // Big Local: Some WA schools are exploring how to employ AI in the classroom. A high school teacher in Mill Creek was hired despite disturbing text messages with a student that were sexual in nature. // You Pick the Topic: A teacher was banned for chugging gin a...

May 05, 202648 min

Hour 1: Katie Wilson awkward interview, guest Brian Heywood, Fetterman switching parties?

Seattle Mayor Wilson and her staff had a very awkward exchange with KOMO’s Chris Daniels. Delridge residents are fed up with a problematic homeless encampment and a recent shooting was the last straw. SCOTUS temporarily restored access to the abortion drug mifepristone after it was blocked by a lower court judge. // Guest: Let's Go Washington founder Brian Heywood reacts to the Washington State Supreme Court's decision to block his challenge to the new income tax bill. // Amid some discouraging ...

May 05, 202648 min
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