Hour 2: Unions try to ban WinCo from Seattle, Joel Connelly passes, does wealth affect friendships?

The Jason Rantz Show

Hour 2: Unions try to ban WinCo from Seattle, Joel Connelly passes, does wealth affect friendships?

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Published on Apr 16, 2026, 6:00:02 PM
Total time: 00:45:27

Episode Description

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?

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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.