The Jason Rantz Show

In a rare moment of bipartisanship, two Washington legislators worked together to get UW to cancel their event with Hasan Piker. WA Attorney General Nick Brown responds to an invented controversy. Guest: RNC Dallas Spokesman Zach Kraft previews what's in store for the GOP midterm convention in Dallas next month. // LongForm: GUEST: Michael Russell Gunn is the Director of the new movie "The Brink of War," which chronicles the 1986 Reykjavik Summit between President Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev. // Quick Hit: A former Fauci adviser plead guilty to attempting to cover up COVID-19 research records during the pandemic.

The City of Edmonds voted to keep school zone speed cameras operating around the clock. Guest: Former SPD Chief Sue Rahr is calling out Seattle city leaders over the response to the Bite of Seattle shooting. Guest: Kate Anderson is a Senior Counsel for the Alliance Defending Freedom, which is representing a teenage wrestler who is suing the Puyallup School District and other state education officals after she was sexually assaulted while wrestling a male. // Big Local: TikTok to lay off 75 Bellevue employees, the second consecutive year of local job cuts. Two dogs that attacked a pregnant woman in Tacoma have been ordered to be rehomed. Tacoma leaders want to address pet overpopulation after dozens of abandoned cats were rescued from a boat and shelters’ resources get stretched thin. WA DOT is asking for public feedback on potential changes to SR 99 across Snohomish County. // You Pick the Topic: A new study found that frequently consuming sugary drinks could significantly raise your risk of cancer.

The Mariners made history last night for all the wrong reasons last night after being bludgeoned by the Brewers 22-0, which was tied for the largest shutout loss in MLB history in well over a century. Activists admit majority of illegal immigrants arrested in Washington have criminal histories. // All eyes were on Florida during last night’s primaries where a crazy socialist pulled off an upset in the Democratic Senate primary. // There’s an online phenomenon in music that everybody except Jason seems to hate.

Pramila Jayapal is spreading a propaganda study to promote Medicare for All. Kent Police nabbed child rape suspect with tool Washington Democrats are trying to ban. Reaction to more primary results around the country as they come in. // LongForm: GUEST: Brandi Kruse says the Washington State Public Disclosure Commission investigation into her is a a manufactured hit job aimed at the girls sports inititative. // Quick Hit: A Pierce County advisory board member quit after his old name revealed his criminal past.

Activists are trying to completely scrap Flock cameras in Renton. Jason did something he’s not proud of. Guest: EPA Regional Administrator Emma Pokon on the wildfire cleanup efforts across Spokane County. // Big Local: A group of firefighters from California that were battling the Spokane wildfires gave a waitress a $1000 tip after they learned her home was destroyed. Deputies at a wedding busted a thief who allegedly stole DJ gear and Capri Suns. Snoqualmie residents are once again pushing back on a plan to build a lithium battery storage facility. // You Pick the Topic: Over a dozen Penn State fraternity brothers have been arrested in an alleged coke-cutting ring.

King County will now use your taxpayer dollars to hire someone to effectively harass ICE officials. The county is pouring nearly $1 million towards health care for immigrants impacted by enforcement. A new poll found that the overwhelming number of Seattle residents support using CCTV cameras. Nearly 20% of Seattle hate crimes this year targeted Jews, city data shows. // An LA mayoral race poll turned out to be completely phony. Some Democrats like former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio want the party to continue to keep running further to the left. // Terrion Arnold’s potential Seahawks career would be put on hold by starting on the exempt list. A woman and her daughter were told to cover up their “XX-XY” shirts at a WNBA game.

What’s Trending: Seahawks sign Terrion Arnold, a player with 8 felony charges. Survey says Seattle voters lack confidence in Mayor Wilson. A shooting at a bar in Pioneer Square and surveillance cameras were not available. The staff at KOMO voted to remove SAG-AFTRA union out of their newsroom. // LongForm: GUEST: Founder of We Heart Seattle Andrea Suarez on why volunteer groups that try to address the homelessness crisis get more scrutiny from the state than the homeless themselves. // Quick Hit: Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel says DSA candidates need to leave the Democrat Party.

What’s Trending: Jay Inslee mocked as ‘circus clown’ for calling Washington income tax repeal a ‘tax break.’ Voters are having to re-vote on wanting a Parents’ Bill of Rights in November. Man who pointed a laser at a helicopter was arrested and is now going home free. // Big Local: Speed cameras are coming to Edmonds and Bellevue. In Puyallup a man, a girl, and two Corgis were attacked by another dog. // You Pick the Topic: Bill Maher ripped into former Washington democratic congressional candidate Melissa Chaudhry for compromising her principles to placate Muslim voters.

Rantz Exclusive: Washington issued, then rescinded license plate spelling out the Trump ’86 47′ Trump threat. Fake hunger strike at ICE detention center in Tacoma. FBI documents say former Congressman Eric Swalwell hooked up with a Chinese spy multiple times. // Democrats continue to battle with socialists for control of their party. // Guest: Don McIntyre is a listener to the show and says he was one of the people that was hit by Democratic Washington State House candidate Krista Perez in an alleged DUI.

What’s Trending: The Olympic Peninsula is testing out the efficacy of a universal basic income. King County is reporting that their ‘Operation Safe Transit’ program has resulted in more arrests and thus safer transit conditions. An Owl that was tangled in a soccer net was saved by a University Place family. A local escape room has its secrets exposed. // Kamala Harris is putting forth a new plan to impose price controls as President, but critics point out that it won’t actually combat inflation.  // Actor Dennis Quaid is sounding the alarm about his upcoming biopic about Ronald Reagan being censored by Facebook.

Today marked the end of the Democrat-Lawfare Complex as Jack Smith moved to dismiss his prosecutions against Donald Trump. // The International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, but Netanyahu remains defiant. Are we on the brink of a ceasefire in Lebanon? // The Department of Justice is using antitrust law in an attempt to break up Google.

Seattle residents react to the Katie Wilson recall effort. Luigi Mangione has plead guilty. A father of US servicemember gives an update on what he’s hearing about the state of play in the region. // LongForm: GUEST: KIRO News Radio's Chris Sullivan on Sound Transit delaying the West Seattle light rail extenstion yet again and the traffic calamity coming to those that use Deception Pass. // Quick Hit: A doctor claims Trump doesn’t look healthy.

Seattle police had a smaller footprint at this year’s Bite of Seattle than last year. Bob Ferguson’s office delayed a climate data correction. Pramila Jayapal demanded Republicans denounce Nancy Mace. A viral post humiliated her. Seattle area housing market slows as tech layoffs create uncertainty, according to a new report. // Big Local: Mount Vernon is the latest city to approve a data center moratorium. Snohomish County mayors revolt, demanding sheriff justify 130% jail booking fee hike. The City of Tacoma seeks to deal with pet overpopulation. // Fridays with Jake Skorheim on lazy millennials.

KING 5 has another biased anti-ICE story. Rep. Baumgartner moves to ban wildfire betting after Spokane arson case. Sound Transit is once again delaying the West Seattle light rail extension. // New polling spells bad news for Democrats in the Michigan Senate race. // Chelsea Handler once again exposes she has no clue what she’s talking about.

Jason joined guet host of the Guy Benson Show Griff Jenkins to discuss the socialist takeover of Seattle. 

Exclusive: Auburn hired zero cops with $3.9M. King County got $15M for just three. Rate hikes expected to increase Seattle electricity bills by 80% over the next 6 years. Bravo’s Andy Cohen pushes back on criticism for having “MAGA Women” on “Real Housewives.” //  LongForm: GUEST: Owner of Leschi's Bluwater Bistro Bart Evans says the City of Seattle is back with an even more distruptive marina project that is causing a major headache for business owners. // Quick Hit: Geraldo Rivera blew a gasket over new shock gloves being used by immigration enforcement.

Recall effort underway against Katie Wilson. Here’s why it will fail. An update on Krista Perez’s DUI makes the situation look even worse. // Big Local: Washington’s Ocean Shores ranks as the most theft-prone beach in America. Sea-Tac’s S concourse is getting a major overhaul. // You Pick the Topic: Jason had a very creepy experience at JFK airport.

Rantz Exclusive: Tacoma Democrat arrested in five-car DUI crash one week after winning House primary. The Seattle City Council passed a ban on landlords charging “junk fees,” but all it’s going to do is raise rents. // Washington schools chief Chris Reykdal calls MAGA ‘fascist’ in unhinged Facebook rant defending DSA. // Nick Brown’s former law firm attempted to influence income tax ballot language.

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson continues to navigate the controversy around the dismissal of Shon Barnes. The Mariners traded away beloved pitcher Luis Castillo. // LongForm: GUEST: Jen and Makai Brusa react to their viral moment where they were confronted by two left-wing lunatics at the Issaquah Farmers Market. // Quick Hit: A Boise concert issued an apology after a performer made offensive remarks.

Two Puyallup school officials have finally been charged for their delayed reporting of an alleged sexual assault against a female wrestler by a trans-identifying boy. KING 5 is making up another fake ICE controversy. The first women’s professional baseball game had arguably the worst rendition of the national anthem ever. // Big Local: Firefighters in Spokane are now having to deal with drones. A problematic intersection in Tacoma has led to tons of collisions. A family is taking legal action against a Federal Way hospital after a family member died while being restrained. // You Pick the Topic: NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers ripped ‘coward’ Anthony Fauci for pleading the fifth. RFK Jr. destroyed CNN’s Dana Bash over COVID.

Seattle progressives launch rival voter guide accusing The Stranger of selling them out. Democrat Congressman Seth Moulton apologized for saying men shouldn’t compete in women’s sports. Starbucks drops its fall menu with new cider-chai drink, food, and cake pop. Sound Transit might install fare gates at busy light rail stations. // The Trump Admin announced they are no longer pursuing charges of a suspected reflecting pool vandal and Trump isn’t happy with Jeanine Pirro. // Apparently everyone on Earth saw the new Spiderman movie.

Two tragic crashes on e-bikes and scooters over the span of about 24 hours. KING 5 runs another anti-ICE smear. Seattle approves $300,000 for “trans refugees.” // Big Local: Unhinged Tacoma Democrats melt down over possible ICE building sale. Renton has voted to physically cover its Flock cameras. // You Pick the Topic: Media is mad that Trump was protected from a plot by the Iranian regime to kill him.

WA Democrats spend $20 million on long-term care for immigrants. It covered only 173 people. A Seattle City Councilmember says the city’s homeless approach isn’t working. My CNN appearance got a lot of press and was called “chaotic.” // Guest: VA Secretary Doug Collins on a new program using GLP-1 weight loss drugs to treat substance abuse for veterans and what he’s doing to improve efficiency in the Department. // Another socialist radical is slated to win the Democratic gubernatorial primary in Wisconsin tonight.

Joe Kent disgraces himself by parroting terrorist propaganda. Todd Blanche was narrowly confirmed as Attorney General. Is AOC running for president. // Big Local: A new study says Sea-Tac has some of the worst aiport bathrooms in the country. A Renton man was accused of intentionally killing his co-worker in a road rage incident. 30 cats were rescued from an abandoned boat in Tacoma. // You Pick the Topic: Iran made another list of demands over the weekend.

A judge rigged the income tax ballot. We must bury it in yes votes on election day. There’s a new trend of male basketball players saying they’re going to join the WNBA. // Guest: Let’s Go Washington’s Brian Heywood reacts to a Thurston County judge codifying the state’s ballot warning about Washington’s income tax repeal into place on Friday. // The Instagram CEO has an incorrect take about wearing shorts at work.