The Jason Rantz Show

Democrats are hemming and hawing about rising healthcare premiums, but the problem is it’s their fault. After complaints from the Auburn community, the ‘South Hill Rapist’ Kevin Coe has been moved back to Federal way. A left-wing group in Portland is complaining about public camping citations. // LongForm: GUEST: Republican Chad Magendanz is running for State Senate to prevent a Democrat supermajority. // Quick Hit: The City of Everett wants to give a river the right to sue.

Some rare good news out of Seattle as the city has agreed to a favorable new contract for police officers. New York mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa quit his radio job live on air after getting into a heated exchange with another host at his station. A new study found that the school closures during COVID will be devastating to the U.S. economy. // Big Local: Tacoma is expanding its camping ban. Everett is considering its ‘no sit, no lie’ law and might add a new drug ban area. A Kent couple was soliciting stolen alcohol to help their business. // You Pick the Topic: A new study found that the number of young adults identifying as trans has plummeted over the last two years.

Auburn freaks out after Border Patrol uses cameras to supposedly catch criminal illegal immigrants. There is new video of the arrest of the man who impersonated as a Bremerton police officer. King County shut down over a dozen unpermitted food vendors during Monday’s Seahawks game. // Seattle mayoral candidate Katie Wilson was once arrested and can’t afford daycare. // The Left is losing its mind over Trump making some modest renovations to the White House.

Bruce Harrell again tries to make Portland’s fight against ICE about his campaign. A shoe company is being sued for their sneakers being too squeaky. Guest: King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn on plans to acquire and permanently preserve the property that was formerly slated to be the site of a new asphalt plant along the Cedar River. // LongForm: GUEST: Cliff Mass on the DEI loyalty oath and the incoming atmospheric river. // Quick Hit: A female shopper fatally shot a man after he began groping and attacking customers. A new report found that FEMA employees were unethically gathering data about the political affiliations of disaster victims.

Want a job at UW Seattle? Professors must swear allegiance to DEI in application process. Another disturbing dog story as an owner had his Corgi taken from him after he physically abused it. Thankfully, the dog sustained no major injuries. GUEST: Burien City Council Stephanie Mora is being attacked by her white opponent for not celebrating diversity. She’s Latina. // Big Local: A small road in Skagit County is riddled with potholes, but the County determined it was a private road and thus wouldn’t provide any maintenance. Skyline’s head football has been reinstated after complaints from some parents lead to his suspension. According to an employee, the City of Everett illegally withheld union dues for 14 pay periods despite a clear opt-out. // You Pick the Topic: Some restaurants are doing their best to make water seem fancy.

The Mariners magical ride came to a heartbreaking end last night. House Speaker Mike Johnson says the Democrats won’t reopen the government because they’re deathly afraid of their own voters. Both Washington Senators voted against opening the government. Addicts are exchanging food stamps for fentanyl. // Former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre is out stumping for her new book. // CBS LA anchors reacted live to a suspect being killed in a high-speed chase after getting out of his car and trying to flee on foot on the freeway.

The second round of “No Kings” protests were as useless as the first and were full of boomers. The 9 Circuit Court of Appeals overruled a lower court and is allowing President Trump to deploy the National Guard to Portland. There’s high anxiety across the Pacific Northwest ahead of tonight’s Mariners-Blue Jays game 7. // The government is still shutdown and the Democrats are still to blame for it. // Guests: Taylor was thrown a ball by Julio Rodriguez -- but it was stolen by a Blue Jays fan, leading to an epic staredown by Julio! Saul Spady, iconic Mariners cryer, previews tonight’s mood and game.

What’s Trending: Today is mass firing day, and the internet gets mad at Will Cain for discuss COVID facts following Colin Powell’s death. \\ WSP Trooper Robert LaMay joins us on his last day as a trooper, fired over the vaccine mandate. \\ Jamal Adams is the best in the nation.

Fox 13 has a very disingenuous story about the Big Beautifl Bill's effects on Washingtonians. A college student is outraged about her textbook labeling Christians white supremacists. Wisconsin Democrats handed out bracelets that read “Is he dead yet?” in what appears to be a reference to Trump. // LongForm: GUEST: KIRO News Radio's Chris Sullivan on what to expect for weekend traffic. // Quick Hit: America is ditching EVs and the rest of the globe appears to be following suit.

Dozens of drivers in Lynnwood thought they were getting free parking near the light rail station… but they got towed instead. Law enforcement across the country are sounding the alarm about an “AI homeless man prank.” Washington’s Superintendent is hiding data to cover his failures. Guest: Former Spokane Police chief and Border Security Alliance Advisory Council Member Craig Meidl gives an update from the northern border. // Big Local: The suspect that allegedly killed a 20-year-old girl by blowing through a traffic stop claimed it was the police’s fault for chasing him. Pierce County schools don’t have enough toilets. // Fridays with Jake Skorheim on ‘No Kings’ rallies and detached retinas.

The Mariners lost again last night, but some fans are keeping the faith. Mariners playoff games have given a much-needed boost to businesses in Seattle’s Pioneer Square neighborhood. There’s an epidemic of unpermitted food stands with serious health code violations in the Puget Sound region. // Washington Democrats want to warn illegal immigrant workers prior to ICE raids. The Democrat candidate for Governor in Virginia says it’s “horrifying” that the Trump Administration treats illegal border crossings as a criminal act. Left-wing media doesn’t know how to handle the John Bolton indictment. // A Fox News report found that the Soros Foundation is helping fund the ‘No Kings’ protests this weekend.

The insufferable ‘No Kings’ rallies are back this weekend. Former National Security Adviser John Bolton has been indicted. Amazon is planning another round of layoffs. Guest: State Rep. Michelle Calidier on her run for state senate. // LongForm: GUEST: Frank Swoboda with Corner Booth Media says he might move his company out of Washington state because of high taxes. // Quick Hit: Washington’s new ferry contract outsources jobs and delays relief for another five years. Rantz Exclusive: Fire fears force King County Metro to ground electric buses after battery recall.

The White River Bridge is slated to open this Friday, which is well ahead of schedule. Republican Michelle Caldier received a major endorsement in her bid for the state senate. Zohran Mamdani delivered a few shocking responses in his first interview with Fox News. // Big Local: A young woman was killed in Parkland by a driver with an extensive criminal history that then fled the scene. A Spokane murderer that received a life sentence might get out of prison early. The City of Fife is no longer allowing a motel to rent out rooms by the hour. // You Pick the Topic: ChatGPT is going to start allowing erotica for age-verified adults according to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.

Last didn’t go very well for the Mariners. Thousands of Canadians have flocked to Seattle for the Mariners-Blue Jays playoffs games. Sound Transit is testing out fare gates for light rail. // Founding member of the rock band KISS Ace Frehley has passed away at the age of 74. The government shutdown continues. // California Democratic gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter issued a non apology for videos showing her being petulant with a reporter and verbally abusive to her staff.

A West Seattle artist had several paintings stolen. The Port of Seattle says Trump’s new tariffs could rejuvenate the American maritime industry. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson made an incredibly stupid argument about redistricting. // LongForm: GUEST: Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue Firefighter David Petersen is one of eight firefighters suing over the Covid vaccine mandate on religious grounds. // Quick Hit: RFK Jr.’s wife Cheryl Hines got into a very heated interview with the ladies of The View.

Rep. Adam Smith calls the U.S. ‘the most extreme government in the world’ in a stunningly ignorant claim. A local pilot used his plane to create a trident in the sky right before the Mariners landed on a returning flight. Seattle Police will have a heavier presence near the stadiums for Mariners games. // Big Local: Issaquah police are allowed to wear Mariners gear while on duty during the playoffs. Milton is installing speed cameras. Tacoma is considering expanding its public camping ban. // You Pick the Topic: A new fad has adults participating in childish activities.

You won’t believe how much tickets for tonight’s Mariners games are going for. A General in Washington’s National Guard is worried about potential drone attacks at next summer’s World Cup. Southwest Airlines has offered a look at its new boarding process. // Seattle police will be sending letters to the owners of vehicles seen soliciting prostitutes. // House Speaker Mike Johnson called out Washington’s senators by name.

Locally, there are mixed reactions to Trump’s Middle East peace deal. Even some of Trump’s biggest critics are giving him credit for the peace deal. Protesters in Portland are shining lasers at ICE helicopters. We're getting another earthquake scare. // LongForm: GUEST: Former Tacoma PD officer Timothy Rankine reflects on the trial and his life following the death of Manny Ellis. // Part two of Jason’s conversation with Timothy Rankine.

The Seattle Times has a ridiculous hit piece about the Mead school board’s policy towards gender identity. A bartender was slashed in the face in Seattle’s Pioneer Square neighborhood. Guest: Saul Spady joins us from Toronto again after the Mariners game 2 victory. // Big Local: Everett is giving residents a free ride to the grocery store. Endangered seal pups originally from Southern California and Mexico were rescued near Ocean Shores. A far-left activist from Orcas Island has returned home after participating in an antisemitic flotilla near the Israeli border. // You Pick the Topic: Tips to make your coffee healthier.

A very disturbing instance of animal cruelty has taken place after an employee allegedly beat a dog to death at a dog daycare in Ballard. The Mariners won again and are two wins away from their first World Series appearance. Guest: UW atmospheric sciences professor Cliff Mass says the weather is going to take a cooler and wetter turn this weekend. // We don’t appear to be getting any closer to ending the government shutdown. // There’s going to be another incredibly high property tax on the ballot in Seattle this year.