The Jason Rantz Show

What’s Trending: The media is again failing to adequately cover the police pursuit bill. // Portland is closing its only REI store due to crime. // Sam Brinton could avoid jail time in luggage theft case.

Business owners are voicing their displeasure with Bob Ferguson for vetoing funding that would help fight retail theft. WA is considering reparations for slavery. Seattle businesses are hoping cruise season will provide an economic boost. // LongForm: GUEST: KIRO News Radio’s Chris Sullivan says to prepare for Eastside traffic this weekend. // Quick Hit: Things continue to get worse for Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego.

A Seattle couple had gas siphoned from their cars. A biased AP story about SCOTUS. A former Marysville police officer has chronicled his weight loss journey in a book. An Iranian-American doctor calls out the Left’s silence on the treatment of women in Iran. // Big Local: The legal challenge to a WA law undermining sheriffs is changing venues. Is Pierce County going to get light rail? // Fridays with Jake Skorheim on a viral Costco employee’s retirement and more out of the Glacier Peak High School nudity scandal.

Jim Walsh says hundreds of undelivered King County ballots were dumped near a Renton strip mall. A Seattle influencer was attacked while out on a run. China is warning its own citizens about traveling to the United States via Sea-Tac airport. // Iran made some important concessions in the Strait of Hormuz today which lead to a great day on Wall Street. // A family that was attacked by a river otter has settled with the Port of Bremerton.

King County still isn’t enforcing fares on metro. KING 5 has yet another biased pro-illegal immigration story. Ketanji Brown Jackson publicly airs her grievances with the conservative justices on the Supreme Court. // LongForm: GUEST: Senior Attorney with the Pacific Legal Foundation Oliver Dunford is representing a Washington ranching family that is just trying to get its day in court. // Quick Hit: Will the Biden-era FTC kill Costco?

Unions are trying to get in the way of WinCo from coming to North Seattle. Former Seattle PI columnist Joel Connelly has passed away and Jason is dealing with some ambivalence. Kamala Harris lacks self-awareness and goes after Trump over high gas prices. // Big Local: A judge made an interesting bail decision for a stabbing suspect in Everett. Several massage parlors in Bothell have been shut down for alleged prostitution. Snohomish County is expanding shelter space in the event that there is an increase in homelessness. // You Pick the Topic: Can a wealth disparity create a wedge in friendships?

High School students accidentally shown nude images during classroom PowerPoint presentation. Governor Bob Ferguson is under fire after blocking funds to stop organized retail crime. The White House issues a stern warning to Iran if they don’t make a deal. // Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire. // Guest: UW atmospherics professor Cliff Mass on winter’s last gasp over the last couple of days and AAUP censorship. // A new study looks into a potential cause of Alzheimer’s.

Some Seattle business owners are taking matters into their own hands to ward off criminals. New records reveal staggering staff hours spent on Washington’s lawsuits against Trump. A dogwalker and dog were viciously attacked by two dogs at a homeless encampment in Seattle’s Georgetown neighborhood. // LongForm: GUEST: The Regional Adminstrator for the Small Business Administration and former Washington State lawmaker Kelly Chambers on Tax Day. // Quick Hit: Trump says he has a couple SCOTUS picks waiting in the wings in the event of potential retirements.

Seattle blames Trump for World Cup tourism slump, but the city’s own problems tell a different story. The ladies of The View argue over whether they should welcome Marjorie Taylor Greene and other anti-Trumpers into their coalition. Guest: The United States Treasury's Assistant Secretary for Financial Institutions Luke Pettit on Trump Accounts.  // Big Local: Travelers heading to Snoqualmie pass were thrown a curveball by some late-season snow. Is light rail ever coming to Everett? Spokane is boasting much better car theft numbers than it did a decade ago. // You Pick the Topic: Your kids could be trading stocks without you knowing.

City of Seattle allowed stolen goods market to run openly on 3rd Avenue for six weeks. People on Capitol Hill continue to distance themselves from Eric Swalwell. // A new report found that the Biden DOJ used the FACE Act to target pro-life Americans at the behest of pro-abortion organizations. // A doctor is warning that wearing fitness trackers could have unintended side effects.

Jason joins the Guy Benson show to discuss a Seattle business that has dealt with repeated break-ins, homelessness, and Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signing several sanctuary bills into law. 

Democrats continue to navigate the drama around Eric Swalwell. A new proposal would shield Washington State public employees’ jobs from AI. // LongForm: GUEST: Rep. Michael Baumgarnter (R-WA) on the situation in Iran and the Eric Swalwell allegations. // Quick Hit: Seattle cleaned up millions of pounds of trash and needles in anticipation of the World Cup. New Jersey is planning to charge an exorbitant amount for train tickets during the World Cup.

A homeless encampment was swept at a Seattle park only to immediately return. Trump ordered McDonald’s on DoorDash to the White House to highlight his no tax on tips initiative. Seattle’s World Cup preparations continue. // Big Local: A Pierce County man attacked a goose in Milton. Left-wingers in Tukwila want an extension to the city’s ICE detention center ban. Spokesman-Review’s Gonzaga racism surge story is missing any evidence of the incidents it claims exist. // You Pick the Topic: The WNBA Commissioner says that a question about her future is sexist.

Seattle’s Magnuson park will be getting regular police patrols. A Seattle burger joint is dealing with repeated break-ins. JD Vance has spoken out about the ongoing feud between the Pope and Trump. King County and Seattle get Washington’s worst air quality grades, failing on both ozone and particle pollution. // Washington Supreme Court bail proposal would gut pretrial rules, let defendants skip court. // A lying liar lies about ICE. An Olympic ice hockey coach used a fake COVID vaccination card to compete at the 2022 Winter Olympics in China.

What’s Trending: Golden Gardens Park community takes matters into their own hands to curb crime. In addition to Eric Swalwell, Republican Congressman Tony Gonzales is resigning from congress. // LongForm: GUEST: Tacoma Police Union President Henry Betts on a rule change the Washington State Supreme Court is considering that would make it harder for judges to impose bail. // Quick Hit: Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek signs 8 bills shielding illegal immigrants from ICE. Washington seniors struggle as state becomes one of the most expensive in the nation.

What’s Trending: Jay Inslee and Patty Murray makes a tone deaf comment about gas prices. News trans healthcare study AGAIN shows dangers of gender affirming care. Trump got in hot water over the weekend for a meme depicting himself as Jesus. // Big Local: Intruder stabs 3 in Everett. A young boy is attacked by a dog in Puyallup. A stolen horse in Enumclaw was recovered. Bird watchers are heading to Sequim this month. // You Pick the Topic: Utah Valley University (where Charlie Kirk was assassinated) receives backlash for their choice in their commencement speaker.

After a deal could not be reached between the U.S. and Iran, Trump has imposed a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Pramila Jayapal says Trump needs to be removed from office by whatever means necessary. //  Less than half of Washington drivers are complying with a DUI mandate.  // Congressman Eric Swalwell has resigned after sexual assault allegations. // Mariners fan is offering free season tickets, but there’s a catch.

What’s Trending: Leadership groups begin to look at the homelessness crisis after the pandemic, Hunter Biden is still won’t claim the laptop, Jason finally gets to review a movie again, and Portland finally pushes back against gang violence… by hiring unarmed park rangers. \\ UW rots the brain of their students, making them believe vacationing on Spring Break is racist \\ A crazy lady takes a video of herself having a meltdown over people not wearing masks.

Democrats’ policy just allowed another infant to die from a fentanyl overdose. Mahmoud Khalil may finally get deported. Drew Carey committed a major Seattle faux pas. // LongForm: GUEST: Chris Sullivan on the latest developments with light rail. // Quick Hit: Trump is way more popular than Tucker Carlson.

Seattle considers sweeping a Ballard homeless encampment. Tacoma is debating removing boulders that deter public camping. The Downtown Seattle Association thinks they are gaining retail momentum. A new pill could extend your dog’s life. // Big Local: A Des Moines halal market is suing the Trump admin. Tacoma hopes the World Cup will bring more tourism. An Enumclaw family’ horse was stolen. // You Pick the Topic: A chimp civil war has broken out in Africa.

The latest on negotiations between Iran and the Trump Adminstration. Pramila Jayapal pledges to abolish ICE and CBP when Democrats are back in power. Alaska Airlines raises checked bag fees — here’s what Seattle travelers will pay. // Guest: Former Washington State Supreme Court Justice and state legislator Phil Talmadge on his lawsuit against the income tax. // Inflation did rise, but it was expected.

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is promising thousands of new shelter units this year. Marjorie Taylor Greene is making the rounds on liberal media to bash Trump. //  LongForm: GUEST: Are we heading toward a drought in Washington? UW atmospherics scientist Cliff Mass doesn't think so. // Quick Hit: A major American city is offering money towards a down payment to attract new residents.

Washington Supreme Court removes King County judge for forging document to save $10 on parking. Melania Trump delivered a statement on Epstein. A former dog kennel worker that beat a dog to death has pleaded guilty. // Big Local: An Amazon Flex driver in Pierce County was arrested for stealing packages. Bryson DeChambeau buys Bellevue golf tech startup Sportsbox AI in eight-figure deal. Lookout for dive-bombing owls at Point Defiance Park in Tacoma. // You Pick the Topic: With taxes due soon, some people are turning to AI to file their returns (but you shouldn’t).

Another lawsuit has been filed against Washington’s income tax. Bob Ferguson thinks they will prevail in court. Seattle Police say that the booking denials are straining their resources. A man survived being shot in the head during a drive by shooting in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood. // Was Trump to hasty to try and broker peace with Iran? Former VP Mike Pence is applauding Trump’s action in Iran. // A Canadian Member of Parliament has an insane new acronym for gender identities.

What’s Trending: Activist gathered outside Seattle City Hall to protest the US involvement in Iran. Portland Judge skips domestic violence trials to campaign, while collecting $209K taxpayer salary. Democrat congressman Al Green suggested that Trump wants to bring back slavery. Democratic congressman Jason Crow says his party will go after members of the Trump administration when they are back in power. // LongForm: GUEST: UW political science professor Victor Menaldo explains why Washington's new ban on noncompete clauses is a bad idea.  // Quick Hit: More bad polling for Democrats — courtesy of CNN.