The Jason Rantz Show

Ballard business owners are going to extreme lengths to prevent thieves from breaking in. Are the Mariners’ Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena feuding? // LongForm: GUEST: Curtis Houck with Newsbusters on the media's dishonest coverage of the conflict in Iran and the attempted terrorist attack in New York over the weekend. // Quick Hit: Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) grilled a Cato Institute scholar for claiming the Trump Administration is trying to deport US citizens.

A Washington State bill banning law enforcement from wearing masks heads to Bob Ferguson’s desk. The Mariners announced their 2026 value menu. The delivery of Boeing’s 737 MAX airplanes have been delayed due to a ‘machining error.” // Big Local: Bellevue police is preparing a special light rail unit dedicated to keeping the homeless from Seattle out. Kids on e-bikes and scooters are causing a commotion in an Auburn neighborhood. // You Pick the Topic: A Texas woman has been accused of flying drones disguised as crows to smuggle drugs into a prison. The Trump Admin pulled $120k in research grants for LGBTQ cartoonists and ‘multiethnic’ studies.

Republicans in Olympia are fighting tooth and nail against the income tax as debate lingers on. A Spokane nonprofit offered a very modest bid to buy the Seahawks in order to highlight the crisis of childhood homelessness. // Secretary of War Pete Hegseth provides an optimistic update on the air campaign in Iran. Republican Senator Tom Cotton calls out antisemitism that has been brewing on the Right. // The city of Seattle might have to delay transportation projects in order to pay for anti-ICE signs. A former Biden-Harris adviser couldn’t say whether or not he believed entering the country illegally is a crime.

The conflict in Iran has led to a fluctuation in oil prices, but for how long? 5 union Starbucks locations in Seattle are closing. Two men in New York were arrested for allegedly trying to throw explosives at an “anti-Muslim protest. // LongForm: GUEST: Former Sheriff and Congressman Dave Reichert on Washington Democrats' plan to redirect funds from a pension fund for retired law enforcment and firefighters. // Quick Hit: Judges in Washington say they are getting more threats than ever. California Congressman has left the GOP.

The Seattle Civil Rights Director on leave amid slew of HR complaints. Women gathered in Seattle and Tacoma for International Women’s Day, but they still can’t define what a woman is. Guest: Discovery Institute Fellow Marsha Michaelis sounds the alarm on a new bill in Washington State that would ram through permanent supportive housing against the wishes of a community. // Big Local: A national rent study revealed the most and least expensive WA cities. The Redmond-based Nintendo is suing the federal government over tariffs. A felon with no legs was arrested after a lengthy Pierce County pursuit. Largest drug seizure in Eastern Washington history nets 164 pounds of fentanyl and $2M cash. // You Pick the Topic: A SWAT team boarded a Southwest Airlines flight over a bomb scare.

Washington’s income tax bill offers financial incentive for couples to avoid marriage. Live coverage of President Trump’s press conference from Doral, Florida. Sounders coach shuts down far-left blogger trying to make player’s White House visit a story. // Jason had a very unusual experience on his flight home from New York. // Critics of the conflict in Iran are still pretending to not know what it’s about.

What’s Trending: A new bill passed that allows responding officers to be ticketed. An 8 time convict is chased by Thurston county police through Chehalis western trail. An investigation is underway for Seattle police for deflating tires at a vigil for Gaza victims. GUEST: Gail Flatt is a mom who lost her 14-year-old daughter to suicide – driven to it by social media. She’s Sen. Marsha Blackburn’s guest at tonight’s State of the Union, hoping to bring attention to the Kids Online Safety Act. // Big Local: Pierce County man lost his eye after a teenage suspect shot him the eye after an attempted carjacking. A delivery driver in fife was hit in the side of the truck by someone who was fleeing from police. // WWII kissing photo is under threat of ban by a Virgina official trying to cite it as rape. 

We warned you, the income tax is going to pass. High School students are speaking out after their friend was stabbed to death. Guest: KIRO News Radio's Chris Sullivan on another weekend of traffic nightmares.

Jason yelled at someone on CNN last night over the war in Iran. Washington argues in court against the Trump Admin cutting funds for trans surgeries. // Big Local: Pierce County passes a new public safety tax. OpenAI opens a new office in Bellevue. A Puyallup school went into lockdown over “aggressive behavior” from a student. // Fridays with Jake Skorheim: KIRO News Radio's Jake Skorheim on a new study about "luxury airports."

President Trump announced that Kristi Noem is being replaced as DHS Secretary by Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin. Bob Ferguson is receiving praise for canceling a parole for a heinous criminal, but why was he out in the first place? United Airlines is changing one of its policies towards passenger etiquette. // LongForm: GUEST: Fox’s Dagen MacDowell on Iran, the primaries, and rescuing dogs. // Quick Hit: Jason finally had a game changer on his recent flight to New York.

A Seattle resident is stuck in Qatar for the time being amid the war in Iran. Why are Democrats still refusing to fund DHS? Democrats are now defending Dunkin’ Donuts from RFK? // Big Local: A student in Edmonds is suing the school district for giving her a 3.87 GPA when she clearly didn’t warrant one. A Bellingham cougar was euthanized. // You Pick the Topic: The nerds are out for Emerald City Comic Con this weekend.

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson made a major announcement on homelessness and then ran away from the media. There are reports that Democrats in Olympia are considering tabling the income tax for next year’s legislative session, but don’t fall for it. CNN had former VP Mike Pence on to discuss Iran, and didn’t get the response they wanted to hear from him. // Guest: Fox Business’s Taylor Riggs on Starbucks sending jobs to Nashville. // The Washington DOL has corrected the hilarious error on the Spanish option when you call them.

The most Seattle irony yet—a homeless encampment beside a CARE car outside the West Precinct. A Democrat running for Senate in a pivotal battleground state says she ‘regrets’ her vote on the Laken Riley Act. If you’re over 80, this diet habit could prevent you from reaching 100. // LongForm: GUEST: Mason County District Court Judge George Steele is sounding the alarms over a new rule being proposed by the State Supreme Court that would make us all less safe. // Quick Hit: An anti-ICE protest at an Enumclaw school spiraled out of control.

Washington gas prices continue to spike with no relief in sight. Seattle ranks 5th among top U.S. cities seeking ‘quietcations’ amid rising stress Burger King is making some changes to the Whopper. Guest: Snohomish County Councilmember Nate Nehring on his proposal for a new ordinance that would create more transparency for new taxes. // Big Local: Everett mayor caves to anti-ICE activists with new directive. A Kitsap County couple asked for the Spanish option when calling the Washington DOL, but all they got was an English speaker with an hispanic accent. // You Pick the Topic: The Wall Street Journal offers tips on restructuring your workweek that aren’t that helpful.

Starbucks is opening a corporate office in Nashville and offering relocation to some of its Seattle employees. 33 people that took over UW’s IEB building during a pro-Palestine protest have been charged with trespassing. Residents in Seattle’s Mount Baker neighborhood are fed up with the drug use near schools and bus stops. // There’s a new grift intended to turn popular opinion against the war in Iran. // Guest: Former trial Judge Dave Larson is running to fill Barbara Madsen's open seat on the Washington State Supreme Court.

Commuter describes open drug use, fires, and a system that leaves women waiting for the bus with no help. Trump says the United States has plenty of ammo. Washington's Attorney General is asking a federal appeals court to toss out an order from the U.S. Department of Energy. // LongForm: GUEST: King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn is sounding the alarm on new legislation that would establish a moratorium on new or expanded detention facilities in unincorporated King County. // Quick Hit: Late night ‘comedians’ says Trump is only starting a war in Iran to distract from Epstein.

British Columbia adopts permanent daylight saving time while WA and OR stay stuck. Trump reveals what he thinks would be the worst-case scenario in Iran. // Big Local: A dog in Sudden Valley survived a cougar attack after the owner rushed to its aid. An Anacortes woman who grew up behind the Iron Curtain has raised $800K for Ukraine. A criminal is attempting to get a lighter sentence for a murder he committed in 1994. // You Pick the Topic: Employees that denied service to a customer for wearing a Trump shirt have been fired. A small plane crashed in New York in what is being called another ‘miracle on the Hudson.’

Isolationists are pretending that Israel dragged the United States into war and bad faith critics are still claiming the Trump Administration hasn’t detailed what the United States’ objectives in Iran are. // Seattleites give their thoughts on tipping and Jason explains why they’re wrong. // There’s a homeless encampment in Ballard that won’t go away. Seattle homeowners panic as online ‘can’t sell house’ searches spike.

What’s Trending: Democrats are engaging in bad faith arguments about the nature of Trump’s actions in Iran. A topless transgender councilmember in Stevenson defeated a recall effort. SCOTUS just ruled in favor of parents in a case out of California. Bill Clinton said Trump did nothing wrong in the Epstein case during his deposition today. // LongForm: GUEST: Rep. Michael Baumgartner (R-WA) on the United States' actions in Iran. // Quick Hit: Jim Acosta freaks out over the idea of conservatives getting more of a voice in the media.

Washington’s gas prices are going up, but how much of it is due to conflict in the Middle East vs. state and local policies? Leftists are suggesting Iran isn’t better of with the Ayatollah dead. A petulant Washington Democrat has tantrum over having to hear GOP opposition. // Big Local: A man allegedly brandished a gun at an Iranian rally in Bellevue. Bellevue saw a significant drop in crime last year. A Tukwilla teen was detained 3 times in one night at the same store. // You Pick the Topic: A nationwide chain is unveiling a ranch milkshake. An MLB team is offering unlimited concessions for just $29.

Trump finally drops the hammer on the Iranian regime. // Bob Ferguson commemorates women’s history month, but doesn’t seem to know what he’s celebrating. // Hillary Clinton got feisty during her Epstein deposition.

Hashtag Cannabis, a Redmond business has it's fifth break-in, with the owner trying to put in a request for bollards and was denied. Two people were left injured during a shooting at an Renton encampment. NYC mayor Eric Adams says the santuary city law needs to be modifed  to fix the border crisis. // A deadly crash in Burien was potentially caused by the Washington pursuit law, which may  soon be repealed. The Michigan primary is leaning towards biden, but Rashida Tlaib says a vote against Biden might not be in Palestinians' best interests, and  Rep. Debbie Dingell says trump would've nuked Gaza. Republican candidate Ryan Brinkley dropped out of the presidential race. // Putting your jeans in the freezer can freshen up and eliminates odors has been debunked as a myth.  The WA state senate passed bill to build more small homes.

Dangerous criminals would be released early from prison under Washington Democrats bill. A restaurant owner in Seattle said he had to temporarily close due to construction at Westlake Park. A Left wing reporter claimed that Trump isn’t called racist and proceeded to get laughed at. // LongForm: GUEST: Transportation expert Bob Pishue with the Mountain States Policy Center on some new shenanigans Sound Transit is up to. // Quick Hit: Idaho House backs sweeping trans bathroom ban bill. A new poll found that the amount of US adults identifying as LGBTQ+ has exploded over the last decade and a half.

Residents near Madison Park in Seattle don’t want a tree removed because bald eagles have been spotted on it. Guest: Chris Sullivan on weekend traffic projects. Burger King is making changes to the Whopper, but it’s still gross. // Big Local: A new ICE office could be coming to Tukwila. A person tried to catch a free ride on the back of an ambulance on I-90 in Spokane. Missing Burien boy allegedly stole a car and had an ingenious way to get out of jail -- but it failed. // Fridays with Jake Skorheim on a new study that found that 1 in 3 American teens are already prediabietic or have type 2 diabetes.