The Jason Rantz Show

What’s Trending: A stolen vehicle was used to slam into the side of a Graham elementary school. Matt Gaetz’s withdrawal from the AG sweepstakes doesn’t seem to have surprised many Republican lawmakers. Democrat Senator Gary Peters blasted DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and FBI Director Christopher Wray for blowing off a Senate hearing. A high court case in the UK found that calling a man ‘bald’ can be sexual harassment. // LongForm: GUEST: Karen Shuey’s husband died while on duty as a Pierce County Deputy. But she says Beyond the Badge is refusing to honor her husband in Olympia. // Washington has yet another taxpayer-funded project that was way late and way over budget.

What’s Trending: The Biden administration is relaxing a number of immigration restrictions in its final days before Trump takes office. Jussie Smollett had his conviction in his hate crime hoax overturned by the Illinois Supreme Court. Pierce County employees made claims of racism and are now receiving $1 million. Guest: UW Atmospheric Sciences professor Cliff Mass says Washington will be hit with another strong windstorm. But it'll be different from the bomb cyclone in one key way. // Big Local: Pierce County is reporting an increase in use of homeless services this year. Residents on the Eastside are stilling with power outages, and power may not be restored until this weekend at the earliest. // Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) went on an unhinged rant about a bill that would put an end to DEI.

Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his name from consideration for Attorney General. Jay Inslee thinks you’re miscreants and climate deniers. The future of MSNBC is up in the air has Comcast is moving to separate it from NBCUniversal. // Ellen DeGeneres says she moved to England because of Donald Trump getting elected. Breaking News: Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi has been nominated by Trump for Attorney General. A crazy LGBTQ activist threatened violence against Congresswoman Nancy Mace. // A Tacoma pizza place has shut down due to health code violations such as rodents.

What’s Trending: Here’s what the media can learn from the windstorm. The Seattle Public Schools Superintendent might be changing his mind on closure plans. A new study found that Wendy’s has the most popular chicken nuggets in Washington. // LongForm: GUEST: Chris Barnard, President of the American Conservation Coalition says the Trump picks for Energy and Interior truly are a dream team. // Laken Riley’s murderer has been sentenced guilty on all counts. An update on the Daniel Penny case.

What’s Trending: Western Washington communities are still dealing with the fallout of last night’s wind storm. But some communities were spared from the worst. GUEST: Sen. Marsha Blackburn explains whether or not Matt Gaetz has support to be confirmed in the Senate, tries to figure out why Joe Biden is making random moves with Ukraine, and reveals what’s being done to keep pro-Hamas migrants out of the country and address FEMA bias. // Big Local: A portion of State Route 16 in Pierce County has been plunged into darkness. A Tacoma pet food bank is on its last legs and may close next month. // Left-wingers engaged in a circular firing squad on ‘Piers Morgan Uncensored’ when Cenk Uygur ripped American University professor Allan Lichtman for getting his election prediction wrong.

Last night’s historic windstorm has left over half a million people without power in Western Washington. The Tacoma Firefighters Union says they are stretched thin and are urging the city for more funding. Washington Post columnist Jennifer Rubin is a lunatic. // The NFL said they have ‘no issue’ with players doing the ‘Trump dance’ on the field. The ladies of The View got into a heated discussion about school choice. // A new very expensive surgery can change your eye color.

What’s Trending: Rantz: Judge claims ‘female only’ Olympus Spa is akin to ‘whites only’ business. Quite a few Washington schools are only giving students a matter of minutes to eat their lunch. Some Democrats can’t even commit to deporting criminal illegal aliens. // LongForm: GUEST: Republican strategist Christopher Gergen explains why GOP performed so disastrously in WA this election cycle. // Democrats still can’t figure out why they lost?

What’s Trending: Everett is cracking down on homelessness even more by banning lying and sitting in certain public spaces. Rep. Nancy Mace is getting blowback for introducing a bill that would be prohibit biological men from using the women’s bathrooms on Capitol Hill. This comes on the heels of the first transgender person being elected to Congress. Seattle’s Chinatown International district witnessed yet another violent incident as woman was shot. // Big Local: The Eastside and South King County are bracing themselves for tonight’s windstorm as they are expected to be the areas that are hit hardest. A man in Silverdale pretended to consume fentanyl in order to get out of being arrested. Residents in Snohomish County are fighting back against a potential 8% property tax increase. // A former Hamas hostage destroyed an antisemitic student activist at UCLA during a very awkward exchange. 

Rantz Exclusive: Washington Democrat pushes bill that makes being homeless a civil right. Christian Pulisic does Trump dance, left-wing soccer fans lose it. GUEST: Cliff Mass gives us an update on the atmospheric bomb. // Dr. Mehmet Oz has been appointed by Trump to be the administrator for Medicare and Medicaid. CNN’s Scott Jennings got into a heated discussion about whether the military should assist in deportations. // Comcast is reportedly planning on spinning off multiple cable channels under the umbrella of NBC Universal. 

What’s Trending: A Seattle sushi restaurant is under fire after a TikTok food critic’s video seemed to have something that looked like a worm in his food. The restaurant has denied the claims. SeaTac airport is bracing itself for a hectic holiday travel season. // LongForm: GUEST: Greta says she was turned away at Michaels in Sequim because she wanted a photo of Donald Trump framed. // Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski visited with President Trump over the weekend and receiving backlash from the Left.

What’s Trending: EXCLUSIVE: Customer was denied framing services from Michaels in Sequim because the photo was of Trump. Prosecutors are accusing the defense team in the murder of a Fall City Family of moving things around at the crime scene. Washington’s background check system for gun sales is back up and running after it went down because of a cyberattack. Gen Z has a new strange alternative to resumes for jobs. // Big Local: Marysville is issuing harsher penalties for repeat offenders. A homeless encampment in Bellingham that residents have been complaining about for years is finally being removed. // Bill Maher had to explain to a flummoxed William Shatner why Kamala Harris lost the election.

Boeing announced that they are laying off over 2,000 workers in Washington State. Despite a Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling, Bucks County, Pennsylvania is still trying to count ineligible ballots. Trump has nominated former Wisconsin Congressman and Fox Business host Sean Duffy to be Transportation Secretary. There was a string of armed robberies in King County over the weekend and of the suspects was only 11 years old. // Jake Paul boxed Mike Tyson on Netflix over the weekend and it achieved over 60 million views. Democrats are still trying to figure out why younger voters shifted towards Trump. // A new study found that despite having more modes of entertainment, people are more bored than ever.

 What’s Trending: 1/3 of the seattle police force have left their positions, at least 84, WSU creates center for cannabis policy, Man attempts to join ISIS and is arrested before he could board his flight in Seattle, \\ Attack on a homeless man and his dog Alice who died at the scene, \\  Seattle waterfront gets $700 million more woke

Jason appeared on The Guy Benson Show to explain why Washington moved further left in 2024 while the rest of the country shifted right. 

What’s Trending: The Second Amendment Foundation is considering filing a lawsuit against the Washington State Patrol for delaying background checks for firearms. A restaurant in Crown Hill was burglarized. Democrats are still freaking out over the Pete Hegseth nomination. Guest: President of Ridgeline Research Tom Carter discusses some of the recent trends in the stock market and the economic outlook of the Trump presidency. // Big Local: A man in Tumwater was killed by a driver that ran through a traffic stop while being pursued by police. There’s a housing boom in Marsyville as people try to get away from King County prices. A new report found some questionable hiring practices in Snohomish County. // Actress Rachel Zegler issued a half-hearted apology after bashing Trump supporters. The ladies of The View weren’t’ thrilled with New York Mayor Eric Adams’ assessment of why Democrats lost in 2024. Whoopi Goldberg claimed that a bakery almost didn’t serve her over her politics.

King County Sheriff’s Office is two million over budget. Now, they have to make cuts. Washington Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez gave her take on what lessons Democrats should take away from this election cycle. Adam Smith calls out the obvious after UW President’s car and home were targeted. A program in Seattle is forcing businesses to pay exorbitant prices for trash bags. // In a few weeks, Washington could be banning the sale of new RVs and large trucks that are powered by gasoline or diesel due to new emissions standards. // Does Jason’s boss think he wears diapers.

What’s Trending: Boeing is on the verge of laying off tens of thousands of employees. UW President Ana Marie Cauce’s home and car were vandalized by pro-Hamas activists. Tacoma animal shelter has dropped all adoption fees due to overcrowding. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre had a tough day with reporters. // LongForm: GUEST:  Pierce County Sheriff-elect Keith Swank. // Democrats are freaking out over their fears of Donald Trump going after “transgender rights.”

What’s Trending: Seattle is considering imposing a capital gains tax, but economists warn it could lead to wealth flight. A New York Times columnist concedes that Trump’s victory wasn’t due to ‘misinformation.’ A group in Seattle is trying to preserve a historic apartment building in Seattle’s Little Saigon neighborhood, which has become plagued with crime and drug use. // Big Local: The city of Lynnwood is stepping up police patrols amid an increase holiday retail thefts. Bellevue police officer Kevin Bereta is suing the State of Washington over serious injuries he suffered in a motorcycle crash while on duty. A suspect was arrested in Bellevue for allegedly vandalizing a piece of “pride” artwork. // A person in California tried to dress up as a bear and stage a fake attack in order to get the insurance money.

A Marysville mom is furious after her autistic daughter’s school sent her home with no shoes on. We now have body cam footage of the arrest of the mass stabbing suspect in Seattle. The officer who made the arrest has also spoken out for he first time. Trump is expected to appoint Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services. // Last night, the House was finally called for the Republicans, which gives them a government trifecta. Republican Congresswoman Lori Chave-DeRemer has lost to her Democrat challenger Janelle Bynum. CNN’s Sarah Sidner says that Tulsi Gabbard is unqualified to be Director of National Intelligence because she has spread Russian Propaganda. // Disney ‘Snow White’ actress Rachel Zegler wrote an anti-Trump screed on social media. MSNBC’s ratings are in the toilet.

What’s Trending: A well-known Seattle minister is facing child pornography charges. It took 4 years, but King County jail has finally started booking criminals for low-level crimes again. Business owners in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District are at their wit’s end with the rampant crime and drug use. Joe Rogan says that one of the reasons Kamala Harris didn’t come on his podcast is because she didn’t want to talk about marijuana legalization. // LongForm: GUEST: Curtis Houck (Newsbusters) on news that CNN is about to fire a lot of people and they discuss who should be Trump’s press secretary. // Pete Hegseth is ruffling feathers over past comments he made about the military being too woke.

What’s Trending: Seattle parents are trying to recall the Seattle Public Schools president over potential school closures in the district. Matt Gaetz made another surprising cabinet pick today by nominating Matt Gaetz for Attorney General. // Big Local: Two Lacey parents are facing murder charges for allegedly trying to kill their daughter in an “honor killing.” King County Executive Dow Constantine announced he will not run for reelection next year. Due to mandates from Major League Baseball, the City of Everett must either renovate the Aquasox baseball stadium or build a new one. If they don’t, they will lose the team. // A TikTok food critic reviewed restaurants in Seattle.

Rantz: Controversial Seattle doctor under fire for trans surgery for minors TikTok video. Trump sent shockwaves through the world of politics by nominating Fox News Host Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense. // Washington’s voter turnout was lowest it’s been in almost a quarter century. San Francisco has elected a more moderate mayor who has emphasized the importance of public safety. // Jason’s dog D’Artagnan met his first fan today.

What’s Trending: Seattle council member Joy Hollingsworth has stepped up to help a dog that was the victim of a brutal case of animal cruelty. Ron Muzzall has extended his lead in a crucial Washington State senate race. Trump has given Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy positions in his administration. An SNL cast member says Elon Musk made her cry. // LongForm: GUEST: Congressman-elect Michael Baumgartner on his plans in congress and what it’s like being in orientation. // Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe said he refuses to apologize for politically-incorrect jokes he made at Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally.

What’s Trending: Exclusive: Shocking response after man smoked drugs on Sound Transit. The future of the Seattle streetcar is in peril because nobody is riding it. Some Democrats are finally coming to terms to with the election results. Trump just announced a shocking new cabinet pick. // Big Local: A burglar in Olympia stole a historic car just weeks after the owner died and his family is devastated. Parents fear a youth race track could be in trouble after Snohomish County asked for bids on a new lease. Residents in Central Tacoma are dealing with discolored water after a water main break. // A disturbing new survey found that many young Australians are using pornography as a way to educate themselves on sex.

Democrats don’t seem to have learned any lessons from this past election as they continue to play identity politics. GUEST: Dave Workman warns Bob Ferguson is still coming for guns. // Pramila Jayapal has exposed herself as a fraud and hypocrite after reversing her position on the filibuster. Chuck Schumer has finally backed down and decided to allow Pennsylvania’s Dave McCormick to attend the Senate’s orientation. // Doctors say that you shouldn’t be sitting on the toilet for more than 10 minutes.