Jason Rantz wasn’t invited to CPAC this year and it hurts the one feeling he has. Nikki Haley’s Super Tuesday plan doesn’t make a whole lot of sense. Kari Lake is a flawed candidate yet Republicans keep pushing her. Plus, how does Rantz stop getting hit with garbage disposal ads online? It’s driving him nuts.

What's Trending: a new bill in Washington, HB 2065, would omit juvenile crimes from scores of adult offenders retroactively, protestors gathered over the weekend at the Seattle Center calling for more funding for Ukraine, and ex-NYT editor Adam Rubenstein gave a story of being shamed while working at the New York Times for liking Chic-Fil-A. // Longform:  Comedian Kurt Metzger is one of four comedians who had their stand-up gigs canceled at Capitol Hill Comedy/Bar because progressive activists got mad that they were coming to town. //Quick Hit: A homeless man who dug up Seattle park with excavator built a cabin, and is causing some concern.   

What's Trending: WA voters are angry about the readily visible party declarations on the primary ballots, and Nikki Haley lost badly in her the presidential primary for her home state, South Carolina. GUEST: Cliff Mass, UW Atmospheric Sciences professor, speaks on the snow outlook tonight/tomorrow. // Work on a gravel yard next to a school in Mukilteo has been halted by Snohomish County due to health concerns and noise levels, and in Kitsap County a fake cop has apparently been pulling over drivers, and Tidy Up Tacoma, a city program that provides cleanup services,  is here to stay. // Rachel Campos-Duffy, FOX contributor, investigated a shady hotel housing illegal immigrants with government money and was stonewalled and assaulted.

What's Trending: the comedy club and bar Capitol Hill cancelled the gigs of four "politically incorrect" stand-up comedians after community backlash. GUEST: State senator Mark Mullet (D-Issaquah) explains how rent control was killed - and an update on unemployment for strikers.  // Seattle had an especially violent weekend, including a shooting in Pioneer Square overnight, a shooting on the light rail train at the University Street station, a stabbing in Cal Anderson park, a stabbing at the McDonald's on 3rd and Pine and a stolen SUV tried to hit several homeless people check location). // Former Seahawks player Richard Sherman is expected in court after being arrested for DUI over the weekend, and a nursing student in Georgia was murdered by an illegal immigrant with multiple previous arrests.   

The Monologue: The left lied to you when they said inflation was going away.The Interview: Tom Homan (Former ICE acting director) weighs in on the ongoing crisis at the border.The Monologue: Should troopers be paid for commuting in company vehicles LongForm: Former Clark County prosecutor Jim Senescu is disgusted by the move by Democrats that will release a child murderer early.The Quick Hit: Jimmy Kimmel facing backlash for Emmy Awards stunt 

Jason Rantz and Bryan Suits discuss the implications of Seattle pulling funding from the King County Regional Homelessness Authority, plus Jake Skorheim stops by to hear Rantz gripe about travel.

What's Trending The attempt to ban books within school libraries that contain sexual or graphic content seems to now be dead. Fani Willis has dug her legal hole even deeper after new evidence seems to point to her perjuring herself. Arizona attorney Rachel Mitchell is firing back at New York District Attorney Alvin Bragg over the declined request to extradite of a violent suspect who is suspected of committing crimes in both New York and Arizona // LongForm: State Rep Jacquelin Maycumber is running to fill the Cathy McMorris Rodgers seat. She covers energy policy, the threats to Snake River dams, importance of standing up for agriculture, and how she’d handle issues around abortion. // The Quick Hit:  GOP’s Senate Campaign Arm Urges Candidates to ‘Clearly and Concisely’ Reject Restrictions on IVF: ‘It Is Imperative’ -- as Democrats pretend Republicans support an end to IVF. 

What’s Trending: A man is accused of attacking a cop, while on a flight from Seattle to Vegas. the weapon was a Mutiple pens wrapped together with a rubber band. A student and faculty groups at Harvard have been denounced over an antisemitic cartoon. GUEST: Jonathan Choe (Discovery Insitute) is taking a deep dive into the “housing first” model forcing substandard conditions on the homeless. // Big Local: The city of Lacey is dealing with protestors over a new police training center being built in the city. As youth crime is steadily on the rise, the closure of King county's youth jails has been postponed. // Washington DC Mayor hands out nearly $11,000 to low-income citizens in an attempt to create economic equity. 

What’s Trending: suspect accused of shooting WSP trooper was bailed out by the non-profit Northwest community bail fund. this non-profit is known for bailing out repeat offenders. The city of Edmonds has ended a 2-year dispute over a building permit that would have uprooted a beloved tree. Huge brawl in federal way apartment parking lot, it appears to be   a planned brawl with a ton of juveniles. // Seattle gig workers are shifting the blame for the backlash of the new 'PayUp ' law. Gig workers are seeing a shortage of work due to the customers not wanting to pay jacked up fees. Antisemitic democrats in Michigan are not holding in their criticism to joe bidden in the U.S's support to Israel in their war with Hamas.  // Multiple different drug store companies are closing varies locations due to low profits and losses.

Jason explores the fascinatingly weird world of "therians" or... bird people. But there's much more that meets the eye! Well, no, they're isn't. They're just weird. But it's fascinating nevertheless.

What's Trending: The Superintendent for the North Kitsap School District is now facing misdemeanor charges for allegedly removing political campaign signs. There was a huge fight that broke out in the parking lot of a Federal Way apartment complex. ABC's Mary Bruce gives some very inaccurate reporting about President Biden's handling of the border crisis // LongForm: Beth Thomas (GM of Bud Hut in Maple Valley) says the damage done to her pot shop in the latest burglary is around $33k and she blames Democrat policies for the crime surge. // The Quick Hit:  Anti-cop Seattle activists ready another protest tomorrow – as we told you they would. 

What’s Trending: A shooting in Kent results in the death of a 17-year-old kid. The shooting took place on East Valley Highway, juvenile crime remains on the rise. An official for the Boeing 737 Max has been ousted after a midair incident where the fusel lodge door opened. AIPAC has called Hamas rapists and AOC is upset over this label being put on the terrorist group. // Big Local: There was a retail theft sting in Gig Harbor that resulted in at least 20 arrests. One of the arrests was that of a serial shoplifter. A former employee at a Woodenville winery has been arrested for the vandalism for draining 24K bottles of wine. The woman who was stabbed at Point Defiance Park in Tacoma speaks out in hopes of finding the man responsible. // You Pick The News:  Lawmakers in Georgia are pondering permitting charges to be filed against librarians over sexual context in their books. 

What’s Trending: Marko Liias has been called out for lying about I-2117 on the carbon tax. He is accused of saying that if this initiative was declined would take funds away from our bridges and roads. 200K pounds of trash from homelessness camps were removed from along I-5 in the U-District in Seattle. // Donald Trump released his shortlist for potential future VP candidates for the 2024 election. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has expressed his disinterest in being on Trump's ticket. South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem looks to be a good fit and is up for the challenge. // GUEST: Chris Barnard (American Conservation Coalition president) breaks down the Biden EV slowdown and why forcing eco-tech on people will never work. 

Jason lost a close friend who was living with a very rare disease. He first knew John simply as Coach when he was playing baseball in the Beverly Hills Little League. And after years of losing tough, they reconnected in 2018 after John saw him on Tucker Carlson Tonight. Since then they had connected very frequently to talk politics and movies. He was a big part of Jason's life and taught him many, many lessons along the way. RIP John Ward.

What's Trending: the deputy mayor of Kenmore ripped into Jay Inslee for calling out the cancellation of a low-barrier homeless housing project, the officer who hit pedestrian Jaahnavi Kandula has been officially cleared in court, and mayor Bruce Harrell wants the Supersonics to come back to Seattle to conceal the real problems in the city.  // Longform: Chris Barnard of the American Conservation Coalition gives his thoughts on the hasty rollout of electric vehicles and other climate topics. // Quick Hit: Seattle business owners speak out against recent rash of property crimes.

What's Trending: Mina Bake Shop, a bakery in Fremont, was broken into before it had even opened, millions of dollars' worth of checks from the recent rebate of chicken and tuna price fixing are still uncashed, and Hakeem Jeffries went on The View and proclaimed that Biden is America's best choice. // The Big Local: a Pierce County deputy opened fire on a suspect trying to flee arrest and the suspect is suing the deputy for it, and Tacoma PD made a large drug bust against a suspected cartel member. // You Pick the News: AOC denounced the NYPD's new dance team and Jason agrees with her, to some extent.

What's Trending: the 13-year-old arrested for carjacking after a car chase is still in detention but his 12-year-old brother has been released and an extended-magazine gun was found in the car,  and Washington democrats are offering $100 to vote against repealing the Climate Commitment Act. // Trump had a townhall in Greenville, South Carolina to comment on the immigration situation and more controversially, mail-in voting.  // Bike Works, a bike shop in Seattle, posted anti-Israel slogans on its storefront. 

Kevin O'Leary offered a masterful explanation why charges against Donald Trump around property valuation is so problematic. We now have the identities of some of the I-5 anti-Israel protesters who face possible charges. Plus, a business suffers it's 23rd break-in since the defund movement!

What's Trending: a gas station in Seattle had to be evacuated after people smoked drugs in its bathroom for almost an hour and other businesses are seeing similar issues, the woman randomly attacked in Point Defiance Park a week ago has developed severe health complications, and the former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe thinks that if the Biden administration can disprove Robert Hur's findings of Biden's mental acuity, they should do so. // Longform: Donnitta Sinclair lost her son Horace Lorenzo Anderson to a murder in the CHOP zone. Now she’s worried that the city keeps ceding control of the city to radicals after watching pro-Hamas marches take over city streets.  // Strippers are protesting in Olympia for better legislation relating to rights of workers in the industry.

What's Trending: more pro-Palestinian protestors marched through Seattle and apparently declared a "homosexual intifada" despite known Palestinian attitudes towards LGBT rights, the recent Seattle mandate of additional fees for driver wages is actually causing workers and restaurants to earn less and it's having effects way outside of Seattle. // The Big Local: the Lakewood City Council is considering imposing a $500 fine for repeatedly parking illegally, and a pride rainbow crosswalk in Redmond was defaced with anti-LGBT slurs. // You Pick the News: everyone is bashing on the recent NBA All-Star game for a smorgasbord of reasons.

What's Trending: A King County judge almost released the suspect in the shooting of a WSP officer last week due to a technicality and was only held on an unrelated warrant, and a driver was critically injured while driving on I-5 by being shot and details on the suspect are scarce. // John Stewart faced massive blowback from democrats after saying both Trump and Biden are too old and that if Biden is mentally sharp, he should demonstrate it. // The Biden administration is considering slowing the rollout of EV- and climate-related laws because of high costs, bad infrastructure, low demand and labor concerns. 

What’s Trending: Inslee tells us that the end of masking may be coming soon, the public hearing troll strikes again, and Leslie Jones is the worst. \\ An Illinois school changes their mask guidance, and one student lunged at a maskless girl with a knife. \\ Another homeless encampment takes over a Seattle neighborhood.

What's Trending: More on Donald Trump's legal woes. The verdict is in, Donald Trump and others have been ordered to pay $364 million in the civil fraud case in New York. The consequence for Donald Trump individually is $355 million, among other penalties. // LongForm: Kurt Schlichter, Senior Columnist at TownHall.com on to discuss the Fani Willis trial // The Quick Hit: Matthew Tyrmand: International, Investigative, and Editorial Journalist on to talk about the death of Alexei Navalny 

What’s Trending: Let's talk about what U.S. foreign policy should be, with the death of Alexei Navalny, the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas as well as the war in Ukraine by Russia. Should the U.S. still be using taxpayer money to fund the Ukrainian defense vs. Russia or should we be sending more money to support Israel. // Big Local: A 13-year-old in Whatcom county accidentally shot their 11-year-old sibling, the two children were left home alone, and it is unknown how the kid got the gun or if it was a lack of judgement by the parents. A Redmond teen has developed an app that allows people who are paralyzed to be able to communicate by blinking. The Federal Way Police Chief is calling for a change to the vehicular pursuit law. There were 69 incidents in a single day and there is no ability for police to chase after these thugs. // You Pick The News: The city of Bellingham is now taking legal action against a massive homeless encampment near a Walmart. The encampment sits on private property and the owner has neglected to take any action themself. The city has decided to take the matter into their own hands. 

What’s Trending: Josh Hammer guest hosting for Jason. A Trump legal update, how has the former president been fairing in his multiple different legal cases brought against him? Should special prosecutor Jack Smith be able to ask for a speedy trial as that is normally a right for the accused. Should Fani Willis and Nathan Wade be disqualified for the fraud case against former President Trump in Georgia?  // Checking in on President Joe Biden, with his mental sharpness in question, how are the enemies of the U.S. reacting to his decline? Robert Hur is not recommending bringing charges against Joe Biden and this is due to his mental decline and inability to stand trial. // Alexei Navalny a very outspoken individual against Vladimir Putin has died. He was poisoned with a nerve agent in 2020 and after he recovered, he returned to Russia. He died in a prison in Siberia. 

Jason Rantz has a quick message before heading to Vegas for the long weekend, and he and Double Shot cohost Jake Skorheim tackle an awkward Valentine's Day date.

What's Trending: Police in Washington are raising their concerns about a ban that has been proposed to no longer allow officers to hog-tie individuals who are non-compliant and need to physically be restrained. MSNBC somehow ignored the statement by a legal analyst that claims that the Hur Special Council were not the ones who brought up the topic of Beau Biden's death. UFC's Dana White leaves Howie Mandel and other hosts stunned when he walked of his podcast. // LongForm: Dr. Renata Moon (formerly of WSU) is still dealing with bad faith attacks for questioning the Covid vaccine and kids. // The Quick Hit: California Congressman Mike Garcia believes we are facing the most important National Security issue that we as a country have faced. Rep. Gwen Moore is against Israeli carpet bombing and the ground offensive in Rafah 

What’s Trending: Seattle English students are now being told that if you love reading and writing, there is a good chance you are a white supremacist. There is a shortage of veterinarians in Washington and there is a push by veterinarians' for more state funding to address this issue. New York City has filed a lawsuit to the parent companies of major social media platforms in the name of mental health // Big Local: A mother of a Gig Harbor student is speaking out after there was footage of her son getting bullied on the school bus. The school has done next to nothing to resolve the issue and cannot verify that her son was being bullied. The mother's repeated emails are being ignored by the school. The family of the victim who was struck by a car at a bus stop by a man having a seizure are speaking out. The man who had the seizure had stopped taking his epilepsy medication years ago. A 23-year-old man has died after his car was struck by a falling tree on Highway 18. // You Pick The News: A woman says she lost $100k to a so-called sophisticated romance scam. 

What’s Trending: Fani Willis is going through the ringer. The case alleging Trump committed fraud in the 2020 election is in jeopardy of being thrown out after Willis' relationship with Nathan Wade who is the prosecutor in the case. Chris Sullivan on new faaaaaaaaaaaaaaabbbbbbbulous lanes in Seattle. // There was a Washington House Bill that passed that now allows inmates to seek to have their sentence shortened. Every crime outside of aggravated murder qualifies for sentence shortening. // Update on the shooting at the Kansas City Chief's parade: there is no link to terrorism, and this was the result of a dispute that turned into shots fired. Two of the suspects that were arrested are juveniles, firearms were recovered as a result. 

Annoying children go viral on TikTok while Jason Rantz can't get his Facebook page fixed. Republicans found a major error in how the state calculated the capital gains tax. Plus, workers rightly rejected a Starbucks union effort and Patty Murray backs Alejandro Mayorkas -- but will be a big part of the impeachment trial in the Senate.

What's Trending: Seattle business owners are pressuring the city council to fight crime better after a rash of property crimes, the Sounders have a new lavishly equipped training facility with an on-site barbershop (unlike Jason's place of work, to his dismay), and a new case of bubonic plague has appeared in Oregon after apparently spreading from a cat. // Longform:  A Lake Washington School District mom says antisemitism at her daughter's school is getting worse and the school isn't doing anything about it. // Quick Hit: democrats killed a bill that would require students to learn about the pledge of allegiance. 

  What's Trending: DEI training has been suspended for compromising the beliefs of King County Firefighters after massive pushback. // Why is this a Story: KIRO 7 did a piece on a local black male schoolteacher passionate about his job, using him to make the point that more black men should be teachers for diversity reasons. // Russia wants to put nukes in space to cause EMP blasts, and the National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan can't confidently say there isn't a threat. 

What's Trending: leaving your car in a "secure" garage may not be as safe as you think but kill-switches and more importantly, good policing can help. Alaska Airlines flight attendants are striking over dubious claims of unlivable wages, and the WA house bill to cap rent increases to 7% has passed. // The Big Local: the Redmond city council has approved the construction of affordable housing for housing homeless people without asking Redmond's residents first, and Renton passed a minimum wage hike. // You Pick the News: a new poll says Gen Z thinks ChatGPT gives better career advice than their bosses.

No one likes Karine Jean Pierre, but if you say so, you're a sexist and racist! A tweet about the stock market implodes on Joe Biden. Plus, should there be an age limit to run for office? Jason Rantz has a better idea.

What's Trending: The Spokane news site The Spokesman said more people have been shot by police in 2024 than in all of 2023, but the headline omits that they were all armed and dangerous. The Biden campaign posted its first TikTok video to garner young voters despite the app being banned on federal devices due to its links with China, New York City is expanding the migrant shelter curfew because of a string of violent crimes, and residents of Lakewood, Colorado are worried a new shelter might be used to house migrants coming in from Denver. // Longform: A Snohomish County pot shop owner named Garrett was again targeted. He explains what's been happening and whether he feels he'll ever get support as a business owner. // Quick Hit: Actor Ricky Schroder says that AI-generated explicit content needs to be regulated because of its dangers.

What's Trending: Transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg says Boeing is now under a microscope by the FAA and NTSB, Seattle's new Public Safety Chair Bob Kettle led his first Public Safety Committee Hearing, California representative Barbara Lee said during a debate for Dianne Feinstein's senate seat that she wants a $50/hour minimum wage for California, and Ajejandro Mayorkas has officially been impeached in the House. // The Big Local: SeaTac is implementing a guaranteed "premium" parking spot in its parking garage, but it uses variable-rate pricing. Humane Society Pierce County is holding a Valentine's Day adoption event by reducing adoption fees but that could lead to more people with financial difficulties returning those dogs, the stabbing suspect in Tacoma's Point Defiance Park now has a rather vague description, and fees for building new EV chargers and solar panels in Spokane have been reimplemented. // You Pick the News: Biden posted a video of himself having an awkward dinner with a black family on social media.

What's Trending: Inflation is so high that people are surrendering their pets and choosing not to claim the bodies of dead relatives, which is causing debate on whether the current 90-day period that funeral homes are required to hold bodies to be reduced. Jason sent Greg Abbott's office an inquiry about where Texas is sending its migrants to and heard back that Seattle wasn't receiving any, and Jason also became a person of interest in the WSP investigation on the Gaza I-5 protests after a doppelganger showed up on the freeway. // WA House Bill 2331, a bill that would ban the banning of books which relate to minority classes, recently passed, with potential ramifications for explicit content being shown to kids. // Another bill, SB 5444, expands the list of public areas where guns are prohibited in Washington.

A Democrat congressman is livid that people didn't stand for the so-called Black National anthem. Plus, Jason Rantz tells the story of how he saw Joe Biden bend a nail just with his gaze.

What's Trending: A Maple Valley pot shop has been hit by break ins four times in the last five months. Some Democrats are mad that the IDF have rescued two hostages. The alleged shooter of the Lakewood Church has been identified as a transgender woman and they had "Free Palestine" on the AR-15 used. The child of the shooting was there and was shot in the head. // LongForm: Cliff Mass calls out the Seattle Times for misinformation on snowpack to help fearmonger on climate change. // The Quick Hit: Congressman upset that people didn’t stand for the so-called Black National Anthem. People are taking Donald Trump's NATO comments out of context. Fulton County DA Fani Willis has been accused of lying about her affair with Trump prosecutor 

What’s Trending: Washington State is the only state in the nation that provides funding via taxpayers to lawyers to defend tenants facing eviction. The Department of Health is promoting a testing initiative that provides kiosks that would dispense testing kits, some include covid tests and flu tests. Some Pro-Hamas protestors were outside he west precinct of the Seattle Police Department. President Biden believes is making progress in both red and blue counties across the country. // Big Local: There were three car thief suspects that were running from the police and ended up breaking into an Edmonds man's home as a means to escape. Skagit County Fire District 15 is having problems with funding and now has to depend on other districts to support their fire calls. Renton is going to raise their minimum wage to a point where it is even higher than Seattle's. A local dog was in the Puppy Bowl // You Pick The News: A school has signed a 3-year contract with the Woke Kindergarten teaching tool program. A teacher from this school who was a whistleblower against this program has been placed on leave due to his comments. 

What’s Trending: A Tacoma store owner one-ups a knife wielding robber by pulling out a machete in self-defense, the suspect was booked and released the same day and the guy came back to threaten the store owner. There was a random stabbing in Point Defiance Park in Tacoma, the suspect has not been arrested. The Super Bowl started slow but we had Dora the Explorer explain some rules of football, there was also a good Halftime Show and some good commercials.  // GUEST: State Rep. Travis Couture takes us through how Democrats killed the Holocaust education bill // Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas made some comments supporting President Joe Biden's mental sharpness and his focus. Jason tells a story of the time where he met Joe Biden. 

What’s Trending: Seattle mayor Bruce Harrell privately blasts homeless groups and Ballard residents try to fight back. // Kent parents are providing free lunches for needy kids and a racist incident at BYU-Duke volleyball game.// President Biden uses strong language against republicans

Seattle City Council ruined app delivery services like Uber Eats. Jason talks with Guy Benson about the foodie tragedy. Plus, Jason is a nervous flyer sometimes and a Super Bowl athlete got bit by a coyote?

What's Trending: The tire ban in Washington State is back on the table. House Bill 2262 would only allow low-rolling resistance tires for passenger vehicles. Vice President Kamala Harris is now being considered a campaign issue for the upcoming election. This is in reference if current President Joe Biden is found not fit to run the country anymore if in fact he wins the 2024 election. // LongForm: Guy Benson reacts to last night's Joe Biden debacle. // The Quick Hit: Piers Morgan quits TV for full digital 

What’s Trending: The North Kitsap School District Superintendent was caught on video taking down political campaign signs. Four suspects have been identified after an ATM smash and grab at a gas station in North Bend. McDonald's CEO came out and said that they are going to be focussing on affordabilty after some outrage over their menu price increase.  // Big Local: A vendor had to give a full refund for fireworks that failed. The former Seattle Humane CEO was found dead in an apparent murder suicide of his wife and himself in North Bend. A bear tried to enter a North Bend home through a doggie door. // GUEST: State Rep. Andrew Barkis (R-Olympia) defends his freeway speed camera bill 

What’s Trending: A Boeing whistleblower has spoken out against the Everett plant and their willingness to sacrifice quality to deliver on time. It is official that the property tax increase Bill has been killed. The Washington State Patrol allowed a member of KOMO News to do a ride-along with one of their troopers to see what they are doing to prevent road rage and traffic fatalities. // CNN analysts were praising President Biden for his national address saying that it made him look more human. The View Host Joy Behar thinks it is a good thing if President Biden forgot the memory of his son's death. Republican Presidential Nominee Nikki Haley thinks that both Joe Biden and Doanld Trump should be treated equally in their respective document cases. She also wants to see both 80-year old candidates in each party gone.  // Students in Issaquah are taking donations for "menstruators in poverty". In this case for Gaza. 

Joe Biden takes on the truth in a horrible night for his re-election campaign and presidency. Tucker Carlson takes on Vladamir Putin holding a journalist hostage.

Continuing coverage of President Biden addressing the nation live about the classified documents and his memory. Breaking down the public address by President Biden and what it means going forward. // LongForm: Tamara Pietzke is a clinical social worker who called out Multicare in an editorial where she said she was pressured to throw away her medical training and immediately affirm a 13-year-old patient’s new gender identity. When she objected, she says she was booted from the case. // The Quick Hit: Democrats are trying to ban trucks from idling. 

What’s Trending: Washington Republicans are pushing hard against a proposed 3% increase to property taxes in Washington State. This would be the highest property tax increase in Washinton State history. A Seattle Uber driver barley avoids being shot in Rainier Beach while driving his car. The FCC is outlawing robocalls with AI generated voices. // The Supreme Court heard the arguments for the voters against Trump and Donald Trump's Lawyer. One of the main arguments was over Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. // A Gen z TikToker was going on a job hunt and found out that it is not as simple as it seems to find employment. 

What’s Trending: The Washington House has passed a Bill to deal with "stealthing" which is when a man removes a form of contraception without their partner knowing. There was opposition to this Bill based on the fact that a woman could also remove forms of contraception. President Joe Biden will not redact any of the Special Councell Hur report on the classified documents found in his Delaware home. Guest: Kent Mayor Dana Ralph // Big Local: President Biden will address the nation live today at 4:45 PST // Pondering the possibilities for the reason for President Biden to address the nation. President Biden addressed the nation live about the classified documents and his memory 

Some conservatives are upset with a new Netflix docuseries depicting Alexander the Great as gay -- but he was? President Biden introduces more potentially economy-killing regulations. Plus, a trans activist mocks a surfing legend who lost her arm to a shark attack.

What's Trending: Police officers who are accused of using deadly force would face independent prosecutions in this revised bill. A Police K-9 in Roy tracked down and home invasion suspect that was hiding in the mud in the marsh. AOC is demanding a ceasefire in Gaza, and she lists the number of dead people on both sides plus the number of hostages. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has different numbers. // LongForm: Snohomish County Councilmember Nate Nehring introduced a bill to mandate the county check homeless housing it manages for fentanyl. Plus, is the county turning around their attitudes towards crime.  // The Quick Hit:  Pramila Jayapal earned some George Soros cash! Plus, the state wants to ban trucks from idling. Suzan DelBene has an interesting hot take on Biden’s unpopularity.

What’s Trending: Adult dancers in Washington State want their own Bill of Rights. This comes after some dancers have been harassed by patrons or other staff members. There is a new rise of casino patrons and employees being followed home and robbed at gunpoint. The target demographic for these attacks are Asian-Americans. Breaking News: The documents found in President Biden's Delaware home are said to be "Politically Damaging. GUEST: Chris Sullivan explains how traffic is about to get way worse for Snohomish County // Big Local: The Sound Transit link extension has been delayed until 2026. It seems that every Sound Transit project ends up getting delayed. Three suspects have been detained after a woman was shot in a home invasion. A Fife apartment complex has been taken over by squatters. // Ford is considering getting rid of a feature in their vehicles to save the companies millions per year. The parking assist feature that allows the car to parallel park itself is the feature in question. 

What’s Trending: Seattle Men's and Women's Chorus is on alert after there were 4 break ins within 4 days. Overdoses at Green Hill Juvenile facility continues even after there have been public and official calls to improve the system. GUEST: Attorney Mark Lindquist, who represents customers on the Alaska Air flight with the missing fuselage door, reacts to the damning preliminary report against Boeing. // Detroit style pizza is on the rise as one of the best styles of pizza in America. The attempt to impeach Homeland Security Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas failed, and Speaker Mike Johnson was asked why it crashed and burned. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is up in arms that Republicans are destroying the border deal. Karl Grove goes on a rant on Fox News about the rumor of Michelle Obama replacing Biden as the Presidential nominee. // Woke Kindergarten is a training tool for teachers to improve their teaching abilities, mainly in the far left style of teaching.  

Douglas Murray had a pro-Israel event moved after the venue recieved threats from antisemites. The mom of a mass shooter was found guilty of manslaughter over her bad parenting. Is that fair? Plus, magic mushrooms are causing more seizures. So why do we want to legalize them again?

What's Trending: A new NTSB report details some of the events that led to the door plug failure on the Alaska Airlines flight, Seattle will pay for 90 migrant families to stay in SeaTac hotels for 3 weeks, Jeff Bezos sold 50 million shares of Amazon stock in Florida instead of Washington to avoid the WA capital gains tax, and a bill in the WA House would make it illegal for police to lie in interrogations. // Fox News correspondent Bill Melugin breaks down the details -- and infighting -- over the border bill. // A sophomore at the University of Texas at Austin argued against the removal of black-only graduations sponsored by the university.

What's Trending: Washington is installing permanent new speed cameras under House Bill 2485 which acts as a pilot program, country singer Toby Keith passed away at the age of 62, and an Alaska Airlines employee saved rare flamingo eggs when their incubator failed.  // The Big Local: The Marysville School District has lost the confidence of parents due funding cuts and opaque leadership, and a casino worker in Bellevue was followed home and robbed at gunpoint. // YOU Pick the News: The FAA doesn't want Congress to raise the retirement age for pilots. 

What's Trending: Two unrelated highway shootings occurred on I-5 on the evening commute on Monday within minutes of each other, a homeless shelter in a Burien church shut down and put dozens of people back on the streets, and Josh Hammer (Newsweek, lawyer, host of Josh Hammer Show on KTTH Weekend) breaks down the Appeals Court's expected decision on Trump immunity. // Biden turned down the Super Bowl interview position and laughed off Trump's offer to debate, and Nevada's choice to have both a caucus and a primary will benefit both Trump and Haley. // The House vote to impeach Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas failed, and Texas governor Greg Abbott denounced the providing of prepaid grocery cards to migrants to the US.     Hour 2   Seg 1: What's Trending Washington is installing permanent new speed cameras under House Bill 2485 which acts as a pilot program, country singer Toby Keith passed away at the age of 62, and an Alaska Airlines employee saved rare flamingo eggs when their incubator failed.     Seg 2: The Big Local The Marysville School District has lost the confidence of parents due funding cuts and opaque leadership, and a casino worker in Bellevue was followed home and robbed at gunpoint.    Seg 3: YOU Pick the News The FAA doesn't want Congress to raise the retirement age for pilots.    Hour 3   Seg 1: What's Trending A new NTSB report details some of the events that led to the door plug failure on the Alaska Airlines flight, Seattle will pay for 90 migrant families to stay in SeaTac hotels for 3 weeks, Jeff Bezos sold 50 million shares of Amazon stock in Florida instead of Washington to avoid the WA capital gains tax, and a bill in the WA House would make it illegal for police to lie in interrogations.   Seg 2: Longform Fox News correspondent Bill Melugin breaks down the details -- and infighting -- over the border bill.    Seg 3: Quick Hit A sophomore at the University of Texas at Austin argued against the removal of black-only graduations sponsored by the university.

What’s Trending: App delivery workers our hurting from a new Seattle ordinance, Inmates in Whatcom County Jail started a fire with a tablet and a paper clip and Biden is still claiming that more student debt cancelation won't cost anything from tax payers // Longform: Joe Bowers owns a plumbing business in Graham, a city he tries to give back to. He had a recent break-in that will stop him from helping the homeless as he’s now out upwards of 90k thanks to the third robbery in the last couple years. // Quick Hit: Therapist claims hospital is pushing teen gender transitions  

What’s Trending: Washington State patrol says there have been 57 shootings in King County in  2023, FIFA World Cup will hold 6 matches in 2026 at Lumen Field and Killer Mike was arrested immediately after winning 3 grammys and Guest. Curtis Houck stops by to discusses lineup changes at CNN // Police are searching for a man who has been exposing himself to middle schoolers in Kirkland, Edmonds will start ticketing drivers speeding in 4 school zones, Marysville police are searching for suspect in overnight shooting // Chrissy Teigen promoted her daughter's Girl Scout cookie sale on instagram   

 What’s Trending: Washington state Democrats used $430 million for illegal immigrants up through 2023, Washington State Patrol will charge 6 activists who shut down I-5 during an antisemetic rally, 23-year old man was shot in a random drive-by shooting in Renton // NBC reporter, Kristen Welker, can't understand why voters aren't praising Biden's economy. Denver mayor, Mike Johnston, says Denver is at a breaking point concerning immigrants. // Representative Kat Cammack is surprised anyone would accept the border deal

Jason Rantz takes you through the story of a pro-wrestler who recently transitioned to female, gives an update on the illegal immigration crisis, and wonders why Mayor Eric Adams was in a $700 scarf at a press conference.

What’s Trending: Accusations against Lynnwood council member Jim Smith appear partisan,  Dennis Rodman wants to help Brittney Griner and the Trump raid is unprecedented // Big Local: Scooters are causing problems on ferries, Twina Nobles is tweeting and a mass shooting is prevented at The Gorge.// A Wisconsin school board moves to ban pride, BLM flags.

LGBT activists are forcing Liquor Board to stop enforcing lewd conduct laws. The teenagers who were suspects in a hit and run case in Seattle have finally been arrested. Ozempic overdoses are allegedly on the rise of 500% in the last year. Native American activists our fighting against wokeness to retain indigenous traditions. // LongForm: Chris Sullivan explains how Democrats are about to make tires more expensive. // The Quick Hit:  BBC antisemite exposed  

What’s Trending: Brewery in North Bend releases a new beer named after the thief who broke in and stole money from the establishment. New tolls will pay for new charging stations in Washington state which will cost a minimum 85 million dollars. Biden blames greedy grocery stores for inflation. // Big Local: Washington State patrol is asking the public to help in the search for suspect who was shooting on King County freeways. The cancelation of a Kenmore affordable housing project draws criticism from people who would have profited from it. Shoreline & Richmond Beach habitat restoration areas have seen rampant vandalism due to illegal off-roading. Choir instructors our saying that the pandemic had a negative impact on music. // A lawmaker was tipped off by a whistleblower that an Atlantic airport has a 'hidden room' to hold migrants. 

What’s Trending: Councilmember Tammy Morales apparently did not know that Kias are being stolen and used in crimes. An abandoned pit-bull that was originally planned to be euthanized was rescued by the Tukwila PD and trained him to help in the K-9 unit. A man walking past a U-district homelessness camp was shot. California Governor, Gavin Newsom, tells a story about a target employee blaming him for the rise in thefts. // Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is sending National Guard troops to help out at the southern border. NYC Mayor Adams says we need to start deporting criminal migrants. An illegal migrant who was charged with attacking NYPD flips off the camera. // Anti graffiti enforcement will commence in Seattle again. Thieves steal $70, 000 worth of tools from Bowers Plumbing and Remodel work van. 

Jason Rantz and KIRO Radio's Jake Skorheim are working on a new video serious that currently is UNTITLED. But you could help us name it! Check out the two clips from the first episodes of the series and let me know what you'd like to name it. Send your suggestions to me on Twitter or Facebook under @jasonrantz. 

State Senators are barred from running for re-election in Oregon thanks to a horrible initiative. Seattle wants credit for filling potholes, but Rantz says no. Plus, Rantz feels bad for being late to the "Suits" show.

What's Trending: There will be no charges for the Senate staffers who made a sex tape within the Capital building. Lunar New Year is being pushed by advocates to become an official holiday in Seattle. A study finds that kids who consume energy drinks are more likely to develop mental health disorders. // LongForm: State Rep. Chris Corry (R-Yakima) has a unique way to avoid raising property taxes // The Quick Hit: There are some planned improvements to the King County Juvenile Detention Center 

What’s Trending: A new pilot program would provide low-income residents to afford their basic living expenses, this would cost the state $251 million. This would extend to 7,500 people. Some Seattle business owners are frustrated in the Maddison Valley area due to construction. The construction is making it difficult for customers to access the businesses. Indiana State Rep. Jim Lucas tried to discuss the issue of gun control with some teens, Rep. Lucas was carrying a gun in a holster in the Capital building. // Big Local: There is a new approach to combat graffiti, it is called fake ivy. This acts as a deterrent to graffiti by having fake ivy vines to take up the space where graffiti would go. Some teen suspects have been charged in a North Bend bank robbery. // A state mandated tampon dispenser in a boys bathroom in a Connecticut high school was ripped down on the first day after it was installed. 

What’s Trending: A school in the Shoreline School District held a candlelight vigil to honor Fidel Castro, they called him a martyr. This was allowed by radical educators. Pramila Jayapal spoke her opposition to a Bill that would allow illegal immigrants to be deported if convicted of DWI. // Chicago has a lot of gun violence in the city but instead of getting a ceasefire in their own city, they focused on advocating for a cease fire in the Israel and Hamas war. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson was the deciding vote. A pro-Hamas college student was shut down by a keynote speaker.  // Sec. Lloyd Austin apologized and explained his reasoning for not alerting the President of his cancer diagnosis as well as having an ambulance not have the lights and sirens active.   

Jason Rantz opens with audio from an Anne Hathaway speech that talks about white straight men having too much privilege (or something, it's actually quite hard to figure out what she's saying). Demi Moore offers an update on Bruce Willis' health, and Rantz is still obsessing over his inevitable death. 

What's Trending: activists in favor of a new rent control protested at the Washington State Capitol and the Washington Liquor and Cannabis Board was accused of targeting gay bars for conduct violations. //  Longform: Dave Workman, a senior editor at TheGunMag.com, gives his thoughts about the new Washington bill requiring liability insurance for gun owners. // Quick Hit: Fani Willis fired a DA's office whistleblower who said that a campaign aide was mishandling funds.

What's Trending: a homeless encampment in SODO has reappeared after being cleared out months ago, New York police officers were purportedly attacked by illegal immigrants, and ex-national security advisor John Bolton says Trump is vulnerable to being taken advantage of by foreign dictators. // The Big Local: a low-barrier 'pallet shelter' called Faith Family Village has opened up in Everett to shelter families and help them find housing and jobs, 911 centers in Snohomish are using nurses for non-emergency 911 medical calls. // You Pick the News: It was a dead heat so both stories got picked: a Wheel of Fortune contestant supposedly got robbed from winning by what she muttered, and Sara Haines, co-host of The View says she hid Trump's presidency from her child. 

What's Trending: The group of migrants to Seattle seeking asylum marched on Seattle City Hall for help with housing and employment with the support of Tammy Morales, bystanders and a retired police officer stop a robbery at a Safeway in Federal Way, and a group of city councilmembers from across the US is calling for Hyundai and Kia to recall certain theft-prone models. // Social media CEOs from Meta, Discord and others are getting grilled by the US senate for not taking certain measures to protect kids on their platforms. // A new bill in the Washington Senate would require gun owners to carry liability insurance.  

Jason Rantz dives into an odd interview on MSNBC with E. Jean Carroll, Will Cain talks to the Rock about becoming president, John Cusak is called out as a vicious antisemite, and a huge development in Las Vegas. 

What's Trending: A new proposed bill would require Washington gun owners to have liability insurance. This looks to violate the 2nd Amendment by attaching a law for insurance that was not withing the scope of the Amendment when it was ratified. Seattle will be putting a ban in place that would not allow batteries to be thrown into your garbage. // LongForm: Chad Magendanz is a former lawmaker, current computer science teacher, who is running for superintendent’s office. He explains what he’d do on dwindling enrollment, age-inappropriate content in the classroom, and how to address learning loss. // The Quick Hit: Extremist teacher breaks his silence. 

What’s Trending: The family of a Seattle teen who was shot in the bathroom of a pool is looking for answers as to why their son/brother was killed. The family lead a march against gun violence. Justice Sotomayor is frustrated about the Supreme Courts Right Turn. She is not happy with the increase of Republican judges on the Supreme Court. NewsNation host Leland Vittert had to cut to commercial break after the next guest Rep. Yvette Clarke has a coughing episode just before she was to go live. // Big Local: A Kitsap 911 board held an emergency meeting. A 911 call center employee was arrested for allegedly speaking to a minor in an inappropriate way. $1.5 million worth of drugs, mainly fentanyl were seized in Burien after a commercial vehicle was searched and ended up with two suspects arrested. A Gig Harbor teen died over the weekend that is suspected to have been laced with another drug. // You Pick The News:  A woman returned a couch to Costco two years after purchasing it. This ended up starting a viral reaction to being able to return the couch. Costco has a very open return policy with few restrictions. 

What’s Trending: Seattle residents who order food via delivery apps are unhappy with the amount they are being charged for a single meal. The mandate for drivers to be paid a living wage was voted on by the same residents that are now complaining. There is a new proposed bill that would cap the amount you could be charged to have a pet in a rental property. // Democratic Rep. Cori Bush is now under criminal investigation by the Department of Justice. She is suspected of misusing government funds on her own security. House Speaker Mike Johnson goes off on CNN's Manu Raju for trying to say Speaker Johnson is trying to kill the Border Bill.  MSNBC's Joe Scarborough ended up listing off all the Reps. who flipped sides on the Border Bill. // Wing Luke Museum is going to debut a healing mural after a racist attack. After a man came in smashing windows back in September. 

What's Trending: three American service members were killed in an Iran-backed drone strike because it was mistaken for a US drone returning to the base and the US doesn't have an immediate response, three girls in pajamas smashed over a dozen cars in Bellevue and only stole from some of them, and pro-Palestine protestors are on Bellevue Way and in Adam Smith's office. // Longform: Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer says the jails won’t book criminals and it’s the worst he’s ever seen. // Quick Hit: farmers are fighting a new bill requiring farm employers to pay overtime wages.

What's Trending: large amounts of contraband were found at Green Hill Correctional School and the management is covering up that there's a problem, the CEO of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation says billionaires should donate more money to charity, and Brandi Kruse is organizing an event in Olympia on Wednesday to put pressure on the legislature to give their initiatives the time of day. // The Big Local: the SPD was pursuing the suspect in the Friday shooting at a Costco in Tukwila before the shooting but they called it off, and 90 migrant families are about to be evicted from a Kent hotel after being shifted around between different encampments because the hotel hasn't received any funding. You Pick the News: a stepmother is "giving up on parenting" her daughter.

What's Trending: a wild crime spree ended with a flaming crash into a power pole in Snohomish, the driver of a car in Cherry Hill was hit by an apparently random bullet, Seattle won't book criminals for open-air drug use despite it being a crime, and the media wants Biden's border deal to be portrayed as the best possible option. // Ben Shapiro features in a new rap song by Tom MacDonald,  and the director of the Seattle Office of Public Accountability changed findings against the SPD officer involved in the Jaahnavi Kandula crash in an effort to get him fired and no one else is reporting on it. // SNL host Colin Jost made fun of Donald Trump for using the word de-bank, even though it is a word. Maria Salazar, a representative from Florida, can't remember if she celebrated bills passing that she voted against.

Jason Rantz got snubbed again from a major conservative event and he's annoyed. Plus, Joe Manchin thinks he can win the presidency and Costco culture is annoying.

 What’s Trending: Despite promises from Mayor Jenny Durkan, a downtown Seattle restaurant owner says the area is still unsafe, Some people are not getting vaccinated because they are afraid of getting assaulted, 53% of Republican men are against a black James Bond, even more oppose a Hispanic version //  Big Local: Kathy Lambert is getting smeared due to a flyer she sent out calling her opponents socialists, October Fest is no longer in Leavenworth, moved to Wenatchee for 2022 // Wokescolds are going after Dave Chapelle over transgenders and T.E.R.F

A transgender man demands “tampons for men,” a man in a throuple demands representation, and the public apparently demands healthier fast food options.

What's Trending: a new bill in Washington would increase consequences for animal cruelty,  there's a proposal to lower the blood-alcohol limit to 0.05, Chuck Schumer and other democrats  are trying to ban a nicotine patch product called Zyn, and sunsets won't happen at 4pm in Seattle again until November. // Longform: Sharaka is an NGO hoping for peace between Israel and Palestinians but they can’t with Hamas in power. Executive Director Dan Feferman, Gulf Affairs Director Fatema Al Harbi, and Philos Project Advocacy fellow Neveen Elias explain the mission and cause. Quick Hit: a new California bill would require devices limiting the speed of all new cars to within 10 mph of the speed limit. 

What's Trending: protestors showed up at a speech Nancy Pelosi was giving in Seattle to protest her involvement with Israel, the co-chair of Harvard's antisemitism task force is being criticized for an anti-Israel letter, Microsoft Teams had a big outage today, and the White House killed new natural gas projects. // The Big Local: Monroe tenants have been forced out of their apartment twice because of burst pipes, a coffee stand chain was hit 5 times in one night, and a Bremerton "cyber-terrorist" was charged with multiple felonies for his swatting scheme. // You Pick the News: Florida representatives are trying to pass a bill that would prevent kids from using social media.  

What's Trending: two separate shootings occurred on Thursday on King County highways within two hours of each hour.  A new bill has been proposed in the Washington State Senate by Democrats that would ban hostile architecture intended to prevent homeless from staying, another bill would impose harsher consequences for graffiti, and some travelers are becoming more dissatisfied as the Boeing 737 MAX-9 groundings create more delays at airports. // A Texas student was suspended for his dreadlock hairstyle and the principal is doubling down on the decision, and a teachers' union is advocating their withdrawal of support for Biden until he  brings about a "permanent cease-fire" in Gaza. // Several layoffs happened recently at big companies in Seattle like REI and Microsoft. 

Jason Rantz isn't having a great day -- just check under his shoe. Plus, Guy Benson and Rantz talk about the nightmares of EVs.

 The Monologue: The Department of Health now think that men can have a cervix, and they are defending the point. A 2020 lawsuit has been settled between protestors and police; the suit was settled for $10 million. Cold weather emergency highlights homelessness system’s flaws // LongForm: Heidi Lee, co-owner of Sporting Systems in Vancouver, details how a new Democrat bill will simply kill her business -- and every other gun shop in the state. // The Quick Hit:  Proposed bills aim to cap rent increases at 5% a year in Washington   

What’s Trending: The city of Puyallup has started to dump rocks on areas that have had homeless encampments to prevent any future encampment from returning. The city is saying the rocks are in place to preserve the vegetation. The effort to close the cases on the string of freeway shootings in being ramped up by the Washington State Patrol. Seattle is anticipating a $2220 million deficit and a possible hiring freeze // Big Local: A Tacoma City Council Member is suiting the city for an unlawful arrest in 2021 at a street racing event. A defense attorney sues Clark County and other officials over harassment from using a service animal in court. // You Pick The News: CBS News anchor admits no one he talked to outside NH grocery store is 'feeling good about economy' 

What’s Trending: A law called the "Keep Families Together Act" is being called into question after a child died after the father who got custody was on fentanyl and was not capable of being a parent. A king County Metro bus crashed into and indoor skate park in Seattle. // An article in the Seattle Times claims that police accountability is not the enemy of public safety. The article cites the Geroge Floyd incident without mentioning anything about Floyd that could have contributed to his death. // Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is not happy with the number of migrants flooding the state. One park has had razor wire deployed and Gov. Abbott cites that the Constitution allows each state to defend their borders.  

AI kills photographer jobs Davos elites go after our coffee and Native tribers ask for assistance with opioid use.

What’s Trending: A security guard may go to jail for stopping an armed robbery, Rantz is annoyed that people are complaining about Barbie's lack of Oscar nominations and a Chicago councilman says it would be irresponsible to ban natural gas. LongForm: Asher is a Seattle landlord going through hell with a nightmare tenant. He realizes the laws are there to hurt him every step of the way. But is he optimistic things will change, or will he ditch the market? He explains. Quick Hit: Tribal leaders call for fight against opioid abuse crisis

What’s Trending: Trump's win in New Hampshire wasn't as convincing as he wanted it to be and abortion numbers are up despite limited staff for Planned Parenthood.  Big Local: Snohomish County homeless are expected to increase and Pierce County sheriff speaks out against democrat passed laws.   You Pick: A house with a shark sculpture crashing thru the roof gets banned for AirBNB.

What’s Trending: Fidel Castro honored at Shorecrest High School, Biden challenger appears to be more personable, and a West Seattle student was killed. // Is it possible for Boeing to go out of business? // Oakland In-N-Out closes due to despite being profitable. 

What's Trending: Trend of stolen cars leading to higher insurance rates and Trump projected as New Hampshire winner.  LongForm: Hadar Horesh and Merav Raviv (cousins of Keren and Ohad Munder, a mother and her 9 year-old son who were held as hostages by Hamas for 50 days and were released on November 24, and niece of Abraham Munder, a grandfather who remains in captivity) discuss the ongoing war against Hamas. Quick Hit: A frustrated customer was able to turn a chatbot on its company.  

What’s Trending: Early numbers from New Hampshire trickle in and Washington democrats want to ban the use of natural gas by large power companies.  Big Local: AirTags are being used to stalk people, Anacortes licensing office does not have any employees and a baby was murdered by his drug addict father in Port Townsend.  You Pick: Should businesses have to disclose how much they use AI?

What’s Trending: Democrats are trying to bankrupt gun shops and new jaywalking bill proposal is a waste of time. // How much will Trump win by in New Hampshire? // An old Taco Bell receipt surfaces showing how bad inflation is now.

A CEO in India fell to his death during a bothced entrance and are young people getting more spiritual?

What’s Trending: Democrats are trying to use Manny Ellis to go after cops and Boeing doing enough to inspect its planes? LongForm: Mark Meredith (FOX News) on New Hampshire primaries and Ron DeSantis suspending his campaign. Quick Hit: WA lawmakers want to make fashion more environmentally friendly.

What’s Trending:  Another highway shooting—Rantz thinks it was likely a homeless person, the Alaska Airlines SNL sketch was a flop and the lying during interrogation bill doesn't serve a purpose.  Big Local: Rantz pledges to support a damaged bookstore...but only if they sell his book and anti-Semites continue to hijack city council meetings.  You Pick: Fans are suing Madonna over late concert start—do they have a case? 

What’s Trending: Democrats want to change how we refer to sex offenders and Sound Transit gave one of it’s station’s to antisemitic protesters. // Ron DeSantis realized the best he could do was third place in New Hampshire and could be Trump's VP? // Rantz thinks he is the biggest competitor to Elon Musk. 

What’s Trending: Biden to sign executive order targeting worker non-compete clauses, the latest from the CDC says no booster needed yet, the CDC also says that masks will not be needed in classrooms for vaccinated teacher and students, a follow up on the Sam’s Tavern shooting in Bellevue, and one of the victims from the rock throwing incident over I-5 speaks out. \\ Kshama Sawant wants her supporters to sign the recall petition against her. \\ Community leaders want the officers investigated by OPA to be fired.

Maine's partisan Secretary of State is again trying to boot Donald Trump from the ballot and Rantz and Guy Benson tackle... tackle football. 

What’s Trending: Antisemites are looking to ruin the weekend again, freeway shootings are a dangerous new trend and a California congresswoman tells a wild tale. LongForm: Dave Reichert says we need to do more to tackle crime in Washington. Quick Hit: Little dogs live longer than big dogs. 

What’s Trending:  Democrats pretend it’s not dangerous to have kids in homes with fentanyl and Julian Epstein, former Chief Counsel for the House Judiciary Committee (Democrats), is sounding the alarms -- Biden can’t win re-election. Big Local: Homeless numbers on the rise in Tacoma and mail thieves hit Edmonds. You Pick: Scientists think they know more about why there’s low fertility in men.

 What’s Trending: Tacoma is treating police like it's Seattle, KING 5 pretends the legislature is truly looking to add penalties for property crime and will say nothing when it’s rejected by democrats and students don't want to pay back loans. // These peoples are nuts -- $36 an hour and they’re still complaining, plus, Seattle ruins app-based services. // Rantz is annoyed that people are getting paid to watch Super Bowl commercials. 

Jason Rantz opens with a big (and impressive) confession before diving into a mother’s rights bill that just passed the House. Plus, should kids have access to social media?

The Monologue: Judge denies partisan attempt to remove Trump from WA ballot. Victoria Taft stands up for a Trump supporter that was being removed by the request of a KOMO reporter. Unions and School Board groups are urging the Washington lawmakers to make changes to education funding. A new proposed bill would order drivers convicted of DUI to financially support the children of people that they killed or seriously injured. // LongForm: Semi Bird - On who will be the best candidate for Washington Governor // The Quick Hit:  Tesla drivers find themselves stranded as frigid temps drain batteries

What’s Trending: There is a new scheme for phone thieves to flip phones fast and get cash. There are kiosks that accept used phones, and the criminals are stealing more phones and getting quick cash. President Biden is on another PR move to promote Bidenomics. Biden is taking credit for more jobs opening up, but they only came back after covid. A new holiday is to be recognized in Washington, that would be the Lunar New Year. // Big Local: A carjacking of a subaru ends in a crash and the death of an innocent passenger. The theft lead to a car chase and crash by the theif and victim. The victim of the theft then tells officers his van he used to chase his supposed car was stolen. A USPS mailman was robbed at gunpoint in Edmonds, the suspect took mailbox keys that concerns two zip codes. Republican Dave Reichert who is running for Washingtington Governor is kicking his campaign plan into gear by visiting cites in King County that have been issues for the state and plans for change. // A Panera-Bread drive-thru refused to take a woman's order due to her screaming child. The employee told the woman to order online or to come inside the business. A passenger on a plane was stuck inside of the bathroom on the plane for the majority of the flight due to a door malfunction.

What’s Trending: WA suit to block Kroger-Albertsons merger gets cheers, raised eyebrows, King County cities' have their approach to combating homelessness in the Supreme Court's hands. New Democrat calling the HR2 Bill a "bigoted immigration law" and proposes the removal of the Statue of Liberty. // Transgender patients are struggling to gain respect in the healthcare industry, being honest with your doctor about your health is the best course rather than the fear of being judged. // Delays and overflowing crowds are a result to the Light Rail repair work in Seattle. This in addition to the continued homelessness crisis allowing people to sleep and stay in the Light Rail cars and in the stations. 

Jason Rantz couldn’t sleep last night and wonders why advice on this topic is so awful. Plus, the feds finally acknowledge the Hunter Laptop story was always real.

What’s Trending: Homeless creeping back in to Ballard, Mia Khalifa gets yelled at and new food trend in Seattle that Rantz doesn’t like. // LongForm: Det. Henry Betts of Tacoma PD says officers are livid with the chief for his comments about three officers cleared of wrongdoing in the death of Manny Ellis. // Quick Hit: Pat Sajak unjustly gets yelled at by the interwebs, and Trump gets into some trouble in his civil trial with E. Jean Carroll.

What’s Trending:  People dealing with varies effects of weather, Ron DeSantis chance in this political race. Noah Schnapp actor on Stranger Things addresses his previous comments on Israel // Big Local: Migrants not returning to a Tukwila camp with inhumane conditions and an adult threatening students in the Bethal school District // You Pick: Is the world's oldest dog a fraud?

 What’s Trending: School fails to report threat towards students, Judge throws out an anti-Trump Lawsuit and Group insisting it isn’t antisemitic is protesting a bill that requires Holocaust lesson plans in schools. //Vice President Kamala Harris on why there is no solution for immigration. // Issaquah Costco's is now scanning Identification and Climate Protester harassed Joe Manchin.

More exclusive details from the Fanni Willis scandal, Hunter Biden gets a slight reprieve, John Kerry gets exposed as an eco-hypocrite, and Rantz breaks down the race to fill a vacant Seattle City Council.

What’s Trending: Democrats threatening rights to self-defense and MSNBC puts out extremely biased Iowa coverage.  LongForm: Victoria Taft was at the courthouse for the challenge to Trump on the WA ballot. She explains how it went. Plus, there was some drama during the press scrum and she breaks it down. Quick Hit: California school district loses battle with Christian teachers. 

What’s Trending: Tacoma officers are cleared in Manny Ellis case, Vivek pledges support for Trump and  Ryan, Owner of Marijuana Club 99 breaks down how he fought on intruders with bear spray.  Big Local: A Mountlake Terrace neighborhood is on alert after a major burglary and Macy's workers want more money.  You Pick: You won't believe why the University of Wisconsin chancellor lost his job. 

What’s Trending: Trump runs away with Iowa Caucus, Nikki Haley's bizarre 'two-person race' comments and Vivek drops out. // Democrats won’t even consider the initiative to overturn their ban on police pursuits. // More snow in the forecast tonight???

What’s Trending: Early indications look good for Trump in Iowa and no amount of money can fix passengers who were on doorless Alaska flight. LongForm: Rep. Gina Mosbrucker (R-Goldendale) speaks about why H.B. 1994 undermines the criminal justice system.  Quick Hit: Liberal district attorney's claim that they are not out to get Trump.

An actress gets Rantz thinking about funeral planning -- in a thoughtful way, not a downer way. Hunter Biden is suddenly open to testifying? Rep James Comer thinks so. And Rantz argues against cameras in courtrooms. 

What’s Trending: How much will Trump win by in Iowa and does an Iowa victory matter? A large scale fire in Ballard and a White House incident that went largely unnoticed.  Big Local: Everett pot shop owner chases off burglars with bear spray, Puyallup's plan to spark development isn't working and  why is the News Tribune writing so many puff pieces? You Pick: A bride was arrested during her wedding ceremony—was she framed?

What’s Trending: Puget Sound Energy tells people to turn off the heat during historic cold spell and  do UW students know the new coach is… Jewish!? // FAA's new hiring emphasis could be unsafe and climate activist says 'deaths are inevitable'. // Oregon's measure 110 was a complete disaster.

What’s Trending: Duante Wright riots pop up around the country, a CNN reporter gets confronted by a protester live on CNN, and COVID rollbacks are going to severely hurt Washington businesses. \\ A CNN director gets caught by Project Veritas pushing propaganda. \\ Rand Paul speaks the truth on Dr. Fauci.

Rantz says SF scared off a popular TikToker and he dives into the wonders of AI. 

What’s Trending: Conflicting info coming from passengers of Alaska flight that lost a door and pursuit initiative could get watered down legislature. LongForm: Rantz and Jake Skorheim talk about death: what happens after death, AI impersonating dead people, and suspending one’s head in liquid nitrogen so that one can be reanimated (should the company you hire to suspend you in nitrogen not go out of business). Quick Hit: Ron DeSantis shuts down climate protestors after multiple run ins.   

What’s Trending: Redmond is hosting inclusivity meeting that excluded almost everyone in the city, Local Jew haters will rally in support of Yemen because Houthis hate Jews and Rantz knew people would be complaining about roadside boulders near Olympia.  Big Local: Family seeks justice after relative killed while driving an Uber in Edmonds and a Lake Forest Park dispensary is hit for a second time this month. You Pick: Will avalanching ruin your dating life?

What’s Trending: Snow didn't come as expected but cold is causing problems and Narcan being offered at schools show how desperate the drug crisis is. // State Rep Andrew Barkis (R-Olympia) on his bill to raise the penalties for freeway protests. // We know Trump is going to win. The Question is how much better he will do than Haley and DeSantis? 

Seattle Times unilaterally decides to downgrade homicide numbers because it helps protect Democrats, Pramila  Jayapal has a verbal gaffe and is streaming gonna ruin TV sports?

What’s Trending: Puyallup teens use AK-47 in robbery, Seattle’s high housing costs haven’t stopped people from living alone -- and it’s the same people complaining about cost of living. LongForm: Kent Mayor Dana Ralph is asking the state to pass a bill that lets cities impose .3% sales taxes specifically to fund public safety initiatives. She wonders if some anti-police lawmakers would say yes to this. Quick Hit: Canadian police say you can't post videos of porch pirates because it "violate their rights".

What’s Trending: An 80-year-old is attacked outside her apartment, Seattle and Tacoma's radical housing policies could soon be statewide and Sen John Fetterman defends Israel in fiery speech -- too bad he’s still dressed like a slob. Big Local: Compassion would be bringing homeless people inside during all seasons not just the cold and diverse bookshop in Tacoma does not value diversity of thought.  You Pick: An Indiana couple pulled off a flash wedding at a coffee shop.

What’s Trending: Ian Golash of Chief Sealth HS scolds students for identifying as “straight” because it implies being gay is “crooked” and Where’s my snow? Cliff Mass explains. //DeSantis, Haley and Trump all took the stage on Wednesday night. Strong Republican candidates shouldn't bash each other. // VINDICATION! Hertz selling 20,000 EVs from fleet, to reinvest in gas-powered vehicles

What’s Trending: KXLY journalist with pronouns in his bio frames pro-girls and pro-children bills as “targeting” trans youth, Hunter Biden crashes committee hearing so he could film for his propaganda documentary and  LongForm: Sen. Phil Fortunato (R-Auburn) on his proposal that would establish biology-based rules for school sports competitions. Quick Hit: The Red Cross told kidnapping victim's family to care more for Gazans than family members. 

What’s Trending: Is it going to snow or not? The Lloyd Austin scandal is not going away and Pete Carroll is out as Seahawks head coach.  Big Local: Refs could wear body cams in Gig Harbor-Peninsula basketball game, Edmonds foot sniffer remains on the loose and an ATM was stolen from an Olympia hotel.  You Pick: An Australian mom is wrong for not keeping her kids under control at an ice cream shop.

What’s Trending: Democrats are pushing another soft on crime bill, Rantz is stunned that passengers on doorless Alaska flight were calm and Seattle's City Council is looking for its final member—a police officer would make a great choice. // Chris Christie said he was not going to drop out—but then he did. // Are your phones actually listening to you?

What’s Trending: Washington bans child marriage. But it still allows a 13 year old to start gender reassignment without parental consent, one of the 'Kia Boyz' has been arrested and man is fed up with Pro-Palestine protestors in New York LongForm: Attorney Ted Frank (Director of litigation for the Hamilton Lincoln Law Institute) is targeting the antisemitic protesters who blocked I-5 with a class action lawsuit. Quick Hit: Alaska Airlines inflight blowout could have been 'much different' scenario, NTSB warns. Plus, the Pentagon admits it lied about the medical procedure that Lloyd Austin underwent.  

What’s Trending: Seattle antisemite is confronted for tearing down posters of Israeli rape victims, WSP tries to defend allowing protest to continue and yet another public transit stabbing.   Big Local: Should kids be allowed in beer gardens and Tukwila ordinance could affect makeshift refugee camp on church site.  You Pick: Is a woman lying about accidentally ordering a nearly $2,000 drink. 

What’s Trending: Democrats are now coming after your ammunition, people don't like it when doors fall off of planes and Cliff Mass on whether or not it’ll snow this week -- and where. // Reporters caught laughing about Trump assassination joke would be up in arms if roles were reversed and Nikki Haley makes a good anti-Trump argument. // Huskies run out of gas in the national championship game. 

What's trending: WSDOT is spending nearly $700k on boulders at encampment sites to deter camping, secretary of defense LLoyd Austin was hospitalized and the Pentagon took several days to notify the White House, the USA junior hockey team was praised for singing the US national anthem after winning gold in Sweden, and a man on TikTok had a "mentally insane" first date.    LongForm Interview: Dr. Bo Mullen of Harbor Life Chiropractic finds his business threatened with closure over mask mandate rules from two years ago.   Quick hit: AOC says that undocumented migrants can either be stopped by building a border wall or by documenting them and making them citizens. 

What's trending: A bald eagle was electrocuted in West Seattle and some say that power lines should be spaced differently to prevent this, a defendant in the Georgia election interference case claims the district attorney and a top prosecutor in the case are in an improper relationship and the case is defective, and SPOG President Mike Solan reacted to another bad year for staffing at the SPD.   The Big Local: dangerously cold and windy conditions are hitting the Puget Sound and state troopers have odd guidelines for traveling in the snow, Spokane is considering buying a sweeper to remove snow from protected bike lanes, and a new task force is analyzing the effects of fentanyl in Washington.    YOU Pick the News: A man refused to sit in his assigned seat on a flight, and when forced to move the seat's owner received 'dirty looks' for the rest of the flight. 

What's trending: NTSB says the door plug from Alaska flight 1282 was found after the midair blowout, Palestinian protestors blocked I-5 in downtown Seattle with their cars and Washington State Patrol didn't stop them, and a Jason Rantz exclusive: the Seattle Police Department lost 96 officers in 2023.    GUEST: Jake Skorheim (KIRO Radio at Night) helps break down the dull Golden Globes and the year’s best movies.   The UW Huskies are playing against the Michigan Wolverines later today and Seattle is seeing a huge wave of shopping for Huskies gear, making it rather difficult for Jason to get the merch he wants.

What’s Trending:  Antisemite Morgan Ariel finally gets booted from TPUSA and she reacts by explaining she doesn’t understand how the first amendment works. LongForm: Chris Sullivan breaks down the disastrous interview by Jay Inslee, who lied lied lied but got caught. Quick Hit: Biden rips Trump during Friday speech.

What’s Trending: Ignore the economic news propaganda — it’s a mixed bag, After claiming fare collection is racist, ST again discusses… fare collection and New TikTok trend hits Federal Way.  Big Local: Condescending school board director steps down to be seen as hero and Air pollution is allegedly shortening lifespans. You Pick:  A Connecticut teacher sued over DEI punishment.

What’s Trending: Jay Inslee gets called out by multiple media members for lying about gas prices, AI to the traffic rescue and Buddhist temple is burned down in a meth-fueled incident. // Guy Benson is the new KTTH midday host. Rantz stopped by for a segment. // Movie director Christopher Nolan pokes fun at a Pelton trainer who did not like one of his movies. 

What’s Trending:  Political newcomer Aria Ursa is running against Maria Cantwell for US Senate and might pose a threat because of her strong anti-Israel stance, and Democrats are trying to take Trump off the ballots because of the 14th Amendment despite the fact he hasn't been charged yet. // LongForm: Pasco City Councilmember and attorney Pete Serrano is running for Washington Attorney General, and he hopes that western Washington residents will give him a chance. // Quick Hit: A missing Chinese exchange student was found safe after he was apparently a victim of a "cyber kidnapping scheme" and tricked into moving into hiding in Utah.  

What’s Trending: A lawsuit has been filed against Burien's new camping ban because Democrats are prioritizing a "housing first" system, a Seattle man survived nearly 40 shots being fired at him near a Central District cannabis shop, and a flight attendant died just before takeoff on a British Airways flight and the flight was cancelled. // Big Local: Renton's leadership and residents are considering raising the minimum wage to $19 and what ramifications it would have, and Redmond is reporting an increase in burglaries targeting Asian-American  families. // You Pick: An "ecosexual" in Vancouver BC is supposedly in a romantic relationship with an oak tree, and a tech reporter is asking whether we can post our baby's pictures online responsibly. 

What’s Trending: Sara Nelson, the new Seattle City Council President, proposed police pay raises and  business tax breaks to address staffing shortage, Democrat lawmakers are drafting plans for additional security at pot shops instead of revisiting the vehicular pursuit ban. // Claudine Gay, former Harvard president, published an editorial saying she was targeted for being black and female. Bakari Sellers of CNN is angry with another CNN analyst for saying she wasn't qualified. // Local meteorologists are saying that weather apps can be inaccurate despite the fact that the apps use the National Weather Service for data. Do people crave mystery from their weather apps?

The best of the Jason Rantz Show 

What’s Trending: Bob Ferguson is trying to bribe low-income voters, Democrats struggle to defend Biden losing support among diverse voters and Rantz saved a life at Whole Foods. Big Local: The best of the Jason Rantz Show  You Pick:  The best of the Jason Rantz Show 

What’s Trending: FatCon is coming to Seattle—Rantz thinks it is dangerous to promote this, Nikki Haley is still trying to do clean up after response to Civil War question and Claudine Gay's Anti-Semitism ended her career. // Democrats are pretending that crime being slightly down means Fox News is lying. // Portland's homeless people have a poop problem.

The Best of the Jason Rantz Show

The Best of the Jason Rantz Show

What’s Trending: NYE fireworks should be canceled—Rantz fills a whole segment with how bad KING 5's coverage was. Best of the Jason Rantz Show: Why are local police departments still so understaffed? // Democrats have completely failed at the border.

The Monologue: An equity officer is hired by the Washington State Commerce Department  The Interview: State rep. Simon Sefzik (R-Ferndale) talks about a violent crime in Bellingham.The Monologue: Metro passengers are struggling with route changes. The Interview: Sue Rahr (Former King County Sheriff) says criminal justice reforms are not approaching the issues in the right way.LongForm: Parents Michelle and Cal were disgusted to find out their son is being forced to take a radical, CRT-focused history course at Bellevue High School in order to graduate. But they think their experience can teach other parents to be more cautious about what’s being taught to their kids. The Quick Hit:  Seattle mayor Bruce Harrell says Seattle must protect itself Last Rantz: Offer help to those in need. If they stop taking it -- or don’t care for it -- after a while, just give up. You don’t owe them anything more.

The Best of the Jason Rantz Show 

The Best of the Jason Rantz Show 

The Best of the Jason Rantz Show 

The Best of the Jason Rantz Show 

The Best of the Jason Rantz Show 

The Best of the Jason Rantz Show 

The Best of the Jason Rantz Show 

The Best of the Jason Rantz Show 

The Best of the Jason Rantz Show 

The Best of the Jason Rantz Show 

The Best of the Jason Rantz Show 

The Monologue: The media presses the Biden Administration on their handling of Afghanistan. The Interview: Rob McKenna weighs in on the Inslee office email showing they created a religious exemption form that to disqualify as many people as possible -- he says it’s almost certainly unconstitutional. The Monologue: Growing homeless encampment at Ballard Commons Park turning violent. The Interview: Jaeson Jones Director & CEO of Omni Intelligence discusses the remain in Mexico ruling from SCOTUS. \\ LongForm: Dr. Naveen Reddy was one of the 75 doctors in Palm Beach County who symbolically staged a walkout to protest people not being vaccinated. \\ The Quick Hit: Franklin County Commissioner Brad Peck explains why he walked out of yesterday’s meeting when colleague Clint Diddier refused a mask. The Last Rantz: An actual rant.

What’s Trending: What would you give the City of Seattle for Christmas? LongForm: Jonathan Choe, Discovery Institute, discusses the backlash behind a no barriers housing project in Kenmore. Quick Hit: Rep. Sam Low (R-Lake Stevens) discusses his bill proposal that would strengthen election security.  

What’s Trending: AG Ferguson's targeting of police officers continues to fail and Attorney Mark Lindquist, from Lindquist Law breaks down the Manny Ellis verdict.  Big Local: Many city council and local agencies are not taking public comment—how is "hate speech" being defined? // Where there is homelessness crime is sure to follow. 

Tim Gaydos in for Jason Rantz  What’s Trending: A grim record was hit in the City of Seattle with another homicide, multitude of problems continue on Aurora Ave in North Seattle and Erin Goodman with SoDo BIA talks about rampant crime issues in Seattle. // Keith Carpenter, Pilgrim Coffee, discusses the problems he sees as a business owner on Aurora and how to deal with the sex trafficking crisis. // Interest rates are going down just a bit—will it last?

The Monologue: Washington has reached a new record for driving fatalities; this is a result of less traffic violations being enforced. A teen that was shot while in the CHOP zone in Seattle is now suiting the city saying the city should not have allowed the protest to continue. The Everett City Council is  set to weight the option of a sentence enhancement for "repeat offenders" // LongForm: Author Michelle Gerber, “Witness to Addiction: My Son’s Journey and How Each Person Can Fight America’s Opioid Epidemic” details her book and why the drug crisis has spiraled this far out of control. // The Quick Hit: Former Sounder Lamar Neagle on the 2026 World Cup and impact of Soccer in the Pacific Northwest. 

What’s Trending: Tiny homes and RV lots are coming to Interbay in Seattle which is aimed at stopping homelessness. A man was found dead outside of Bitter Lake apartment complex. The 24-year-old man was assaulted and died as a result, no suspects have been identified. GUEST: Tom Graff, Belltown United.  // Big Local: An article in the Bellingham Herald compared the cost of groceries from the movie Home Alone to the cost of the same groceries today. The total came out to a little over double the cost. A boy in Port Angeles was arrested after allegedly setting a playground on fire. Residents in Darrington are being forced to drive 56 miles roundtrip to fill their medical prescriptions. GUEST: Jerry McCann on Everett Food Drive  // You Pick The News: Texas has begun flying in migrants from the southern border to Chicago, the first of many planes carried 120 migrants. Partial audio of the Manny Ellis verdict 

What’s Trending: Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs had some comments on the Colorado ruling on Donald Trump's eligibility to be on the 2024 Presidential ballot. With a crime wave that is still high, like in Seattle, why are cops not pulling people over? Some laws and policies have prevented officers from chasing criminals and allowing minor traffic infractions to continue. Jill Biden's press secretary was ousted from the White House after there were attempts to have dates on the same floor in the hotel floor the President was staying on. The verdict is in for the trail of the death of Manny Ellis: not guilty on all counts for the three officers involved  // GUEST: King County Republican party chairman Mathew Patrick Thomas talks about the local impact of the Colorado supreme court’s ruling to ban Trump from the ballot, momentum behind the Let’s Go Washington initiatives and gives a preview for the upcoming legislative session. // Boeing is pushing for their employees to come back to the office full-time for a 5-day work week. There is a new co-working space to entice more employees to come back to the office and keep moral up in the office. Southern California is on pace to open the first AI operated restaurant 

What’s Trending: Harvard president Claudine Gay is faced with more plagiarism allegations,  automated security being tested at aiports and a confference mvoe ofr OSU and WSU.  LongForm: James Wellman (UW Professor of Comparative religion) speaks out on why students feel compelled to support Hamas. Quick Hit: James Wellman pt. 2   

What’s Trending: Costly COVID PPE stockpiles going to waste, why wasn't the Boys in the Boat filmed in Seattle and Wes Herman (Owner, The Woods Coffee) speaks on why he didn’t bring his business to Seattle. Big Local: Multiple reports of child luring in Kenmore and a liberal homeless advocate quits because of woke movement. Rep. Jim Walsh (R-Aberdeen) on the Trump Colorado ballot ruling. Will it stand and can something like this be brought up in Washington?

Tim Gaydos in for Jason Rantz  What’s Trending: Colorado ruling shows democrats are squared of another four years of Doanld Trump and record-high fentanyl deaths are coming out of Portland. // Andrew Villaneuve (Northwest Progressive Institute) breaks down polling results that show Dave Reichert leading the Washington Gubernatorial race. // A new study says Seattle Target's with the most thefts were left open—but the numbers are taken out of context.

What’s Trending: Colorado Supreme Court gives decision to disqualify Donald Trump from the 2024 Ballot and are we headed for economic doom in 2024?  LongForm: Eric Sano former SPD Captain talks about his nearly 40 years with SPD–including what he calls a “dark day” when the east precinct was surrendered.

What’s Trending: Education system has failed thousands of students post pandemic, Alaska Airlines flight attendants are on strike and Nicole Klein, University of Washington Shellhouse campaign manager talks about the Boys in the Boat movie that was just released. Big Local: Edmonds has a new mayor—will he be a better advocate for the community? You Pick: Golfer Padraig Harrington gives excellent parenting advice.

Tim Gaydos in for Jason Rantz  What’s Trending: Record high homeless numbers being reported in Washington State show how the system is broken and juvenile crime wave continues as multiple attempted carjackings are reported near Alki Beach. // Questions around the UW volleyball team's involvement with a transgender recruit. // Pallet Founder and Ceo Amy King talks about the work her organization is doing to combat homelessness in the region and why housing isn't the only issue.  

What’s Trending: Washington State Ferries head is resigning as a colossal failure, Bruce Harrell intros new council and the problems behind the Mariners TV deal.  LongForm: Jon Scholes is president & CEO of the Downtown Seattle Association gives his thoughts on the complete revamp of the Seattle City Council.  Quick Hit: The controversy surrounding a transgender UW women's volleyball recruit. 

What’s Trending: Brandi Kruse, Host of Undivided on Gov. Jay Inslee and others playing by the Democrats playbook. She says Jay Inslee has no legacy.  Big Local: Another spree smash and grabs in Everett and are sidewalk improvements the best use of public funds?  Tim talked with a retail security guard who couldn't believe how brazen the crime is in Seattle.

Tim Gaydos in for Jason Rantz  What’s Trending: Dishonesty is democrats top trait with Jay Inslee leading the way in Washington state.  // Even Barack Obama is worried about Biden's hopes in 2024. //  Senate minority leader John Braun (R-Centralia) is supporting legislation that would make it mandatory for Washington’s K-12 public schools to teach the Jewish Holocaust curriculum developed by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Victoria Taft in for Jason Rantz! What’s Trending: We are out of the pandemic according to Lord Fauci, a business owner is asking drug dealers to watch his store front overnight, and SPD loses more officers. \\ Affordable housing comes to the Central District. \\  A dumb decision in the forest. 

Victoria Taft in for Jason Rantz! What’s Trending: We are out of the pandemic according to Lord Fauci, a business owner is asking drug dealers to watch his store front overnight, and SPD loses more officers. \\ Affordable housing comes to the Central District. \\  A dumb decision in the forest. 

What’s Trending: Vivek not inspiring confidence in latest polls,  there has to be a better solution for trans athletes and Rantz attempted to tip his Amazon driver and it didn't go well. LongForm: Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody explains how her state is going after organized retail theft, offering some tips to Washington state. Quick Hit: Senate democrats willing to offer concessions on border security to win over Republican support for Ukraine funding.

What’s Trending: Vivek not inspiring confidence in latest polls,  there has to be a better solution for trans athletes and Rantz attempted to tip his Amazon driver and it didn't go well. LongForm: Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody explains how her state is going after organized retail theft, offering some tips to Washington state. Quick Hit: Senate democrats willing to offer concessions on border security to win over Republican support for Ukraine funding.

What’s Trending:  Washington is taking away your guns rights and The guy who beheaded the Satan mannequin in Iowa is no hero. Big Local: A Renton teen is arrested for making phony threats, a scary antisemitic outside a building in Everett and lack of staff means Pierce can't truly tackle homelessness the way it wants to. You Pick: Rantz is nice to Producer Max. 

What’s Trending:  Washington is taking away your guns rights and The guy who beheaded the Satan mannequin in Iowa is no hero. Big Local: A Renton teen is arrested for making phony threats, a scary antisemitic outside a building in Everett and lack of staff means Pierce can't truly tackle homelessness the way it wants to. You Pick: Rantz is nice to Producer Max. 

What’s Trending: Group claiming to be jews shuts down University Bridge to promote Antisemitism, Seattle is unsurprisingly No. 1 in the nation in package theft and Movie Review: Wonka -- surprisingly outstanding and a new classic. // Brian Brenberg (Fox Business) says we should start taking federal funding away from colleges -- to get them to take antisemitism seriously. // A staffer for Sen. Ben Cardin records a graphic video in senate halls—the democrats will ignore this story.

What’s Trending: Group claiming to be jews shuts down University Bridge to promote Antisemitism, Seattle is unsurprisingly No. 1 in the nation in package theft and Movie Review: Wonka -- surprisingly outstanding and a new classic. // Brian Brenberg (Fox Business) says we should start taking federal funding away from colleges -- to get them to take antisemitism seriously. // A staffer for Sen. Ben Cardin records a graphic video in senate halls—the democrats will ignore this story.

What’s Trending: PNW is a mess thanks to fentanyl, Jill Biden released a truly creepy Christmas video and Democrats will gerrymander New York -- and pretend they haven’t yelled at Republicans for doing anything similar LongForm: House Oversight Committee chair Rep. James Comer (R-KY) explains what’s next now that they’ve passed an impeachment inquiry and Hunter Biden ignored the subpoena. Quick Hit: Israel caught Hamas fighters in a hospital and Gov Hochul warns antisemites on college campuses that she’s coming for them.

What’s Trending: Boston mayor holds discriminatory party and Clint Henderson, The Points guy talks about why the Credit Card Competition Act is a bad idea–that will eliminate perks of certain credit cards. Big Local: Bothell dispensary gets hit yet again and a massive housing plan in Snohomish County gets approved.  You Pick: A Transgender woman makes croquet history.

What’s Trending: Your hero Jay Inslee wants more money to solve homelessness and a local high school is instituting all-gender bathrooms. // Another major US city is facing police staffing problems and Gavin Newsom acknowledges the homelessness problem in San Francisco. // Dagen McDowell (Fox Business) explains why the “experts” can’t figure out why everyday Americans don’t like Bidenomics.

  What’s Trending: It's about time Boeing mandates all employees return to the office, a woman is sad because the feminism movement made her selfish.  LongForm: Republican Presidential candidate Nikki Haley just secured a major endorsement in her bid for the presidency. She and New Hampshire governor Chris Sununu discuss with Jason. Quick Hit: The plan for a massive floating pool on S.F. piers is moving forward, despite big funding gap.

What’s Trending: Media gives Hunter Biden a pass for ignoring subpoena and Marsha Blackburn on abortion funding from taxpayers, immigration being out of control, and Nikki Haley’s endorsement. Big Local: Everett deputy mayor resigns after relationship with mayor made public and Renton putting out shoplifting emphasis patrol.  You Pick: Republican senator wants to come after activists who are defacing artwork. 

What’s Trending: UW and other major universities that promoted hate now under federal investigation, an Auburn child finds cocaine on the playground and the Biden administration is making home ownership impossible for a younger generation. // Shannon Bream (FOX News Sunday) on abortion pill SCOTUS case and Hunter Biden skipping the deposition. // Southwest has a new policy for overweight passengers—surprisingly Rantz is on board. 

What’s Trending: Washington Democrats want to jail you for using gas-powered leaf blowers, People pretending  areto be upset with Leave the World Behind and satanic displays go up at Iowa Statehouse. LongForm: Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) explains why antisemitism is spreading, calls out Democrat colleagues' ignorance on Israel, and gives us an update on where things stand with an aid package to Israel. Plus: congestion pricing is wrong! Quick Hit: Biden polling on economy will hurt him amongst younger voters.  

What’s Trending:  Rantz defends insurance companies for not wanting to cover Kia and Hyundai's, Elise Stefanik has strong words for her alma mater and Republicans are opening them up to scrutiny with impeachment inquiry.   Big Local: ESC student dies from carbon monoxide poisoning, Kenmore residents feel tricked as council proposes no barriers shelter and transit project in Shoreline to remove hundreds of trees. You Pick: TikToker tells you that you are showering wrong. 

What’s Trending: More Inslee lies uncovered as cap-and-trade surplus is reported and the term 'mom and pop' is allegedly racist now.// Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey explains why he’s investigating Media Matters’ conduct on X. // Worst of the crime crisis is revealed as people's Christmas decorations are stolen.

What’s Trending: Is Lynnwood actually cracking down on antisemitism and horrid UPenn presidents steps down.  LongForm: Former Seattle Cancer Alliance worker tammy Weitzman was subject to workplace harassment during her time as a social worker for the organization. She is now taking legal action against the organization. Quick Hit: Permanent calls for a ceasefire make little sense. So why are radicals pushing it?

What’s Trending: Group of teens films themselves laughing while striking pedestrians, Vivek has a bathroom blunder and Joe Biden announces billions for high-speed rail but it’s as romanticized as ferries. How’s that going? Big Local: Kids unknowingly given Benadryl before naptime at Lynnwood daycare and two Snohomish County smash and grabs—one led to multiple arrests.   You Pick: Teacher calls for donations for needy students—Rantz took her advice to heart.

What’s Trending: Seattle Public Schools fails a kid on a quiz for saying men can’t get pregnant and only men have penises, Lisa Herbold wants to ban Kia's and Hyundai's and laws are coming out to protect people from 'fatphobia'. // Kennedy (Kennedy Saves the World podcast) breaks down a new poll suggesting it’s younger people who are prepping the most for doomsday. //  Woman supported online for keeping kids from a family gathering.

What’s Trending: Seattle driving school caught selling passing driving test grades, Kristi Noem accused Matt Walsh of misogyny, GUEST: Chris Sullivan says Montlake traffic will be horrific and explains how WSP has had some success tackling street racers //  Big Local: Fire Chief who refuses vaccine won't be allowed to administer healthcare, The west nile virus has just been reported in Yakima County. Yakima Taco Fest canceled. Report: Tacoma ranks No. 1 in highest sales tax among major cities in the U.S // Padma Lakshmi in WashPost: Disparaging Indian food isn’t funny. It’s ugly. 

What’s Trending: Fred Hutch cancer patients are being scammed after data breach,  CNN spins video of suspected Hamas militants in their underwear and Rantz is unconcerned about journalists who sympathize with Hamas. LongForm: Patti's husband had her vehicle stolen while it was left running in their driveway. Police found the vehicle but could not follow because of pursuit laws. Quick Hit: Home Alone grocery trip now would cost 250% thanks to inflation.    

What’s Trending: City of Seattle gives in on playground proposal—instead caters to nude beach crowd, Cop haters are mad they couldn't fire a cop unjustly and Kelly Chambers is running for Pierce County Executive. She explains why she’d like to make the jump from the State House. Big Local: Voters should decide if people can hold more than elected office and San Juan Post Office overwhelmed by Amazon packages. You Pick: College student complains she suffered consequences for hating Jews.

What’s Trending: A bunch of UW students broke the law and did nothing but whine during a sit in, Zulily stripping back operations as a clearly flawed business model failed and daylight savings time could finally be on the way out. // New Hunter Biden indictment—he says it all about bringing down his dad. Would voters feel sympathy for Biden? // Fertility doctor gives up medical after using own sperm to impregnate patient.

What’s Trending: Vivek was the story of last night's debate...but not for a good reason and severe backlash for University presidents who refused to say calling for genocide is bad. LongForm: Syndicated Radio Host Guy Benson joins Rantz to discuss his show which will be airing on KTTH noon to 3 p.m.

What’s Trending: Multiple shootings on area highways, Democrats won't call out Jamaal Bowman the same way Republicans came after George Santos and more activism on the UW campus.  Big Local: Bellevue man has shoes stolen while walking, more bus related problems in Bethel School District lead to impromptu band concert and Tacoma now has a cat declawing ordinance. You Pick: A woman who threw food at a chipotle worker gets a bizarre punishment. 

What’s Trending: Controversial Seattle playground near nude beach turning into a contrived LGBTQ issue, more examples of horrible antisemitism out of Oakland and Rantz was right about Biden's menthol cigarette ban. // Syndicated Radio Host Guy Benson joins Rantz to discuss his show which will be airing on KTTH noon to 3 p.m. // Chris Sullivan notes that we won’t get new ferries until 2028 because of course.

What’s Trending: Biden unveils a big lie about involvement in Hunter's business dealings and abortion numbers are rising in Washington. LongForm: Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) is calling for an investigation into UNWRA’s possible involvement in Israeli hostage holding and is pushing for the flight logs for Epstein's private travel. Quick Hit: Liz Cheney wants to stop Trump at all costs.

What’s Trending: Trump shined in his FOX News town hall but also Rantz wants to see him speak out against Anti-Semitism and Amazon addresses free coffee controversy. Big Local: A Graham couple has to knock down house over flood concerns and a cowboy hat wearing vandal commits the biggest crime of the year.  You Pick: AI is helping people have their own chickens.

What’s Trending: Washington Democrats attempting harassment campaign targeting petition signature gatherers and Retiring councilmember brags about imposing new tax before leaving office. // University presidents are showing that they might not be the smartest people—saying calling for genocide of Jews isn’t a violation of their harassment policies. // Kevin McCarthy is resigning from congress—further shrinking House GOP margin. 

What’s Trending: Renton increased minimum wage imitative is only going to hurt businesses, and a former Bernie Sanders staffer takes an antisemitic stand. LongForm: Avi Sinai (Sinai Law Firm) warns that the madness of California around “tenant’s rights” is about to make landlord’s lives way worse in Seattle and Washington. He tells us his story of a nightmare tenant. Quick Hit: No charges filed against an Olympia PD officer who shot and killed a man. 

What’s Trending: Soft on crime policies to blame for the death of a Lakewood boy, so many on the left refuse to call out Rep. Jayapal for awful comments on Hamas rapes and IRS increasing penalties for underpayment. Big Local:  Bellingham FD is missing engines leaving community unprotected, Olympia is trying to clean up its Sidewalks with new ordinance and Orting putting in a safe lot with actual rules.  You Pick: Panera's lemonade is now being linked to second death in Florida.

What’s Trending: Issaquah High School ‘teach-in’ features viciously antisemitic “history” and horrific claims made by Jewish students during congressional hearing. // Democrats want to steal unused gift card funds from businesses to use for social programs.  // Gov. Inslee wants more money to fix drug crisis that democrats created.

What’s Trending: Rantz is not surprised that Husky fans can't buy cheap plane tickets on short notice, KING 5 cooks up an equity angle on a food bank story and Philadelphia bans ski masks in public places. LongForm: Leif Johnson is District 2 congressional candidate. He announces his campaign to challenge for Rick Larsen’s seat. Quick Hit: A warning  against making gender transition decision as a young person.

What’s Trending: Alaska Airlines purchase of Hawaiian airlines reduces competition, modification to electric vehicle buying processes is needed and is there anything to worry about with Apple's new NameDrop feature?   Big Local: A miracle in Bellevue as no serious injuries occur after car crashes through storefront, an alleged stabbing in Everett and a fire at a Mukilteo elemenary school.    You Pick: Billie Eilish accidentally announces she is gay...does anyone care? 

What’s Trending: Rep. Pramila Jayapal facing all kinds of heat for downplaying rapes of Israeli women, Jewish-owned businesses are being targeted and UW Atmospheric Sciences professor Cliff Mass talks about the major rain event hitting the area this week. // Do you have to be friends with someone who donates an organ to you? // Deadspin absurdly accuses a young football fan of using blackface.

What’s Trending: Articles of impeachment get drawn up but might not go to the senate for another three months, the left is going after Trump for his speech to bring people to the capitol. \\ The Big Tech Conservative Purge. \\ A viral video shows video of a pilot scolding a flight of Trump supporters.

What’s Trending: Its that time of year again...porch pirate season, Seattle breaks its own record for number of homicides and scam housing listing is exposed in Green Lake. LongForm: Shye Klein, a survivor of the October 7 terror attack on the Nova Music Festival, takes us through what it took for him and his friends to survive, and he responds to the denialism that is spreading. Quick Hit: Shye Klein part two.

What’s Trending: Liberal actress calls out Hollywood for lack of support for Jewish community and  Chris Barnard (American Conservation Coalition) previews/reacts to the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference. Big Local: A Skagit County inmate traps himself until he gets biscuits and gravy, a GPS tracks down a stolen Mercedes from Everett to Renton and enforcement starting for Burien's homeless ordinance.  You Pick: A man someone did not know he had chopsticks stuck up his nose.

What’s Trending: We now know Jay Inslee was lying about as price increases and there is a lawsuit hoping to prove it, George Santos is out congress—does his expulsion set a bad precedent? // Ron DeSantis humiliated smug Gavin Newsom in last night's debate. //  Go figure...people are more likely to act bigoted online than in person.  

What’s Trending: Abhorrent antisemitism leaks into local council meetings and the cousin of a freed hostage speaks to FOX News. LongForm: Curtis Houck (Managing editor, Newsbusters) on the latest MSNBC shuffle, pushing out antisemite Mehdi Hasan, and another round of layoffs at Vox. Quick Hit: Military vet displaced from home to make room for migrants.   

 What’s Trending: A 'professional activist' is suing Everett PD after she was arrested for obstructing and Inna Sheiman is a Jewish mother sounding the alarms about the rise of antisemitism -- and an upcoming anti-Israel rally -- in the Bellevue School District. Big Local: A Tacoma was randomly targeted in highway shooting, a Sumner woman speaks out after a random attack and concerns continue to mount at Echo Glen as one escapee is now being charged as an adult for previous murders.  You Pick: Rantz makes fun of nerds who want to get rid of Apple's 'nerd' emoji. 

What’s Trending: Rantz was invited to an IDF viewing—what he saw shows how despicable the anti-Israel crowd is. These people need to be shamed. // Extreme measures needed before a problematic Seattle encampment is cleared and nursing staff shortage showing up at mental health unit at Seattle Children's Hospital. // An autistic student was allegedly assaulted at a Tacoma elementary school—are special need teachers set up to fail? 

The Monologue: A Kia owner is done with having his car stolen multiple times. This is the fourth incident that he has gone through involving his Kia. The mother of a 16-year-old who died to a fentanyl overdose speaks out on the pain she is going through and sends a warning to other parents to talk with their kids. Certain foods could increase your risk of getting cancer, the study shows that there are eight foods that will increase your chance of getting colorectal cancer. // LongForm: Chris Sullivan // The Quick Hit:  WA adopts new rules to phase out fossil fuels in new construction

What’s Trending: A tennis ball bomb went off in Roy and did damage to a man's truck. This location is off the beaten path, and it appears to be a targeted attack. The Seattle council election turnout was terrible, statewide there was a 37% turnout. King County had the lowest turnout in modern history. There are two different bans coming out that are aimed at tobacco companies. There is a proposed ban on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. This could anger voters and actually be a negative for the Democrats. // Big Local: Issaquah students held a walkout from their school to show support for Hamas. Students are being taught to hate and that there is always an oppressor and the oppressed. The Marysville School District is going through some massive budget cuts, and it could result in the elimination of their sports programs. // You Pick The News: Elon Musk tells advertisers that are threatening him with pulling ads or with money to "go blank themselves".

What’s Trending: One man has been arrested in connection to the Seattle Starbucks vandalism, he is part of the group called "Trantifa". This was an antisemitic effort and anti-Jewish phrases were spray painted on the walls of the Starbucks. Food banks in Washington are struggling to meet the demands of a rising number of patrons. Washington Democrats used Giving Tuesday to trick people into giving them money that was intended for small businesses and charities. // Oakland residents took time to speak at a recent Oakland City Council meeting. A lot of residents used their time to praise Hamas and condemn Israel for "committing genocide. Jewish students are suffering at universities and a lot of university presidents are turning a blind eye to this terrorism of their students. // There were over 140 ballots in Washington that were found in out of service mailboxes. this was true in four different counties. The results of the ballots found would not have changed the outcome of any of the election races.  

The Monologue: More hostages have been released in the war between Israel and Hamas, Israeli doctors are seeing the effects of what these hostages, sometimes very young, went through. Palestinian hostages that were released are fueling propaganda saying that Israel beat them and tortured them. A cousin of two hostages taken by Hamas is begging for them to be released, his cousins are 4 years old and 10 months old. A Palestinian-American Activist is saying that Israel is committing an ethnic cleansing and that the IDF is going after genocide. King 5 News has released a story of the so called creator of the Seattle Humane's social media posts that went "viral". // LongForm: San Juan County Sheriff Eric Peter is calling out the very light sentence for a criminal who caused the death of a teen. // The Quick Hit:  Jon Scholes criticizes SPD The Last Rantz: 

What’s Trending: In one day, there was a RV fire and a standoff with Seattle SWAT in the Ballard area. What amenities would you want to see in your next hotel? The Seattle Times released an article to determine what travelers want to see in their hotel. There is a cantaloupe recall because of salmonella. // Big Local: A group of teens carjack a girls car in a Taco Bell parking lot in Tacoma. There were at least 5 suspects and multiple cars involved. Yakima had their 5th annual Small Business Saturday and businesses are grateful. This supports the local economy and draws crowds unlike the massive online shopping presence. Bellingham has been named the drunkest city in the state of Washington // You Pick The News: A single man was going on a first date with a girl, and he was joined by two unlikely guests. Those guests were his date's parents. The single man was then interrogated by his date's father about what he does for work.

What’s Trending: Keith Smith, the Edmonds School Board President was caught in a lie about an incident involving the school bathroom and a trans student. He gave an apology at a recent School Board meeting and was asked for his resignation. A Deadspin writer is trying to rip a kid through the mud for wearing a head dress to a Kansas City Chief's game. the kid had paint on his face to reflect a Chief. The writer portrayed the kid as wearing black face and a new level of racism. In fact, the kid had red and gold paint on his face, not wearing black face. // A man was found unconscious with his clothes on fire after being suspected of using opiates. This happened in Everett and the man suffered burn wounds as a result. A landlord in Seattle is upset with Seattle housing policies after he had a tenant who was a drug user have multiple incidents of violence and drug use in his unit. The city of Burien had a last second passing of a plan to build a tiny home village within their city. // There will be a debate between California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

The Monologue: Black Friday and Cyber Monday are upon us, how much did you spend this year? Cyber Monday is now the day with the highest amounts of purchaces. Online shopping has surged since the pandemic and they are not going down significantly since the pandemic ended. Misinformation is everywhere with the Israel-Hamas war, Hamas is spinning injuries as if Israel was responsible for their own actions. // LongForm: Jason Roth (landlord) is getting increasingly desperate in his fight against a nightmare tenant. // The Quick Hit:  Journalism Union in Disarray Over Support for Hamas The Last Rantz: 

What’s Trending: Sheriff Eric Peter of San Juan County is outraged over the rulings of a defedant that gave fentanyl to a minor and as a result died to an oversdose. Holiday travel is back, what are some of the worst things to see on your flight? // Big Local: Juveniles are in custody after another attempted escape plan at Echo Glen detention center in Snoqualmie. A 50 year old man in Spanaway was killed while attempting a u-turn on SR-7, he was hit by a 14 year old driving a stolen Kia //  You Pick The News: Breaking News: another synagogue was sent another suspicious package. 

What’s Trending: Seattle is not safe for Jews, there was a pro-Palestine march in Seattle at the annual tree lighting. Chants of "free Palestine" were being shouted even though Palestine is not a country. A Starbucks was vandalized by pro-Palestine supporters with spray paint // Local Macy's workers have gone on strike claiming there are unfair labor practices and wages. Majority of strikes like this are all about money and overall wages. There were also some frustrations over anti-theft policies // Merriam-Webster's word of the year is "Authentic". the hint is "be true to yourself", lots of people are living "their truth" but not with the relative truth. 

What’s Trending: Constructive criticism for Rep. Adam Smith, King County Sherriff announces his retirement via TikTok, SPS staff are worried that the district is more worried about the homeless than it’s students, and an anchor gets removed after questioning coverage of Gabby Petito. \\ Nicole Thomas Kennedy starts deleting tweets, but Jason Rantz has receipts. \\ Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe demands city stop using Chief Seattle on its logo.

Josh Hammer in for Jason Rantz What’s Trending: Joel Griffith (Research Fellow, Heritage foundation) talks about the failures behind the #Bidenomics campaign talking point.   LongForm: Tony Badran (Tablet Magazine new editor) breaks down the Israel-Hamas hostage deal and provides insight on Lebanese influence.  Quick Hit: Mike Davis (Article III Project) has the left fuming over the thought of him being involved in next Trump administration. 

Josh Hammer in for Jason Rantz What’s Trending: Niagara incident likely not linked to terrorism—it is still a concern that is the first thing we think.  Big Local: Antisemitic hatred strikes Mercer Island, a brazen burglary outside of a grocery store in Sumner and a fire at Renton senior apartments displaces many ahead of holidays. You Pick: CDC says you should not wash your turkey before cooking it and Target is at again with holiday pride merchandise.  

Josh Hammer in for Jason Rantz What’s Trending: Apprehension around the Israel-Hamas hostage agreement, Josh says the Israeli government had to take the deal.  // What has Biden done to deserve votes? // Josh argues that Thanksgiving is the most American holiday there is.

Rich Goldberg, Senior advisor The Foundation for Defense of Democracies discusses the potential Israel-Hamas hostage deal and the implications going forward. LongForm: Conservative commentator Matthew Tyrmand details shocking election in Argentina. Quick Hit: Lisa Daftari (Editor in-chief, Foreign Desk News) talks about why she think Iran is at the root of all conflict in the Middle East.

Josh Hammer in for Jason Rantz What’s Trending: What happens after operations in Gaza end? A two-state solution has proven that it does not work.  Big Local: More drama surrounding homelessness crisis in Burien, a Lacey murdered could have been motivated by an eviction and foo bank being hit hard by inflation. You Pick: A family has a wild strategy to ensure fairness in thanksgiving day prep.   

Josh Hammer in for Jason Rantz What’s Trending: Potential terms for hostage release in the Israel-Hamas conflict are hinted at. Josh provides some historical context.  // Elon Musk fights back on bogus Media Matters claims. // Biden is obviously too old—do the democrats care? 

Josh Hammer in for Jason Rantz Gregg Roman executive director for the Middle East Forum talks about Qatar funding Hamas operations and Ben Weingarten editor at-large RealClear Investigations gives insight on U.S.-China relations after Biden and Xi meet.  LongForm: Liel Leibovitz, Editor of Tablet magazine discusses the rabid antisemitism from the global Left and to unpack the latest Biden administration nonsense concerning the war in Gaza. Quick Hit: Rabbi Yaakov Menken, managing director Coalition for Jewish Values discusses allegations of anti-Semitism around Elon Musk.  

Josh Hammer in for Jason Rantz What’s Trending: Focus of the Republican presidential field is on Iowa, DeSantis thinks democrats would beat Trump and a happy birthday to President Biden!  Big Local: Juvenile crime hits Tacoma, Federal way and Renton over the weekend.  You Pick: Sign at Harvard-Yale football games suggests trading pro-Palestine students for hostages. 

Josh Hammer in for Jason Rantz   What’s Trending: When will Hezbollah get more meaningfully involved in the conflict? Josh digs into the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen and the media shows its true colors in covering the Israel-Hamas conflict. //  Protestors interrupted Josh's speaking appearance at University of Michigan--what this says about the current climate on college campuses. //  California rolled out the carpet for Xi Jinping last week.

The Monologue: Biden gets awful approval ratings. The Interview: Curtis Houck (Newsbusters) on how the media still, generally speaking, is continuing to ignore the results of the VA race and continue with the “white supremacy” gaslighting. The Monologue: Obama tries to claim that climate change is seen as a partisan issue. The Interview: Mukilteo Mayor-elect Joe Marine on the huge vote saying NO to high-density housing. \\ LongForm: Brandi Kruse on why she decided to quit corporate media and do it herself. \\ The Quick Hit: Seattle Parks hosted racist event purposefully excluding white people and a California company said they’ll review the hiring of white people. The Last Rantz: We should always be better.

What’s Trending: Confirming what you know is true...shoplifters are getting more violent, a heartbreaking tale from a father who's daughter was kidnapped by Hamas and a restaurant owner mocks people for ordering water. LongForm: Jake Skorheim (KIRO Radio at Night) and Rantz discuss if it’s impossible to be friends with people you disagree with politically. Quick Hit: Jake Skorheim (KIRO Radio at Night) and Rantz brag/whine about the amazing/crappy bribes they get from studios to vote for their films for award shows.

What’s Trending: Federal Way gas station owner can't win, Everett hospital runs fine without striking nurses and Alex from Sumner was the victim of anti-Semitism at a bar -- where patrons drew swastikas on the chalkboard wall and yelled slurs. Big Local: Kennewick Mayor is being investigated for prostitution, More ballots found -- this time in a broken mailbox in Pierce County and Renton drive-by shooter is 15 years old. You Pick: Rantz thinks Charissa Thompson should not have bragged about lying on sidelines reports. 

What’s Trending: Concerning trend of non-charged sexual assault cases in King County and kid should not be getting news from TikTok. // Josh Hammer and other speakers for YAF get shouted down on campus. // Rantz is somewhat happy for Mercer Island band kids and then he gets mad about Black Friday shopping tips.

Holiday shoppers will struggle in Seattle, a serial stabber on mass transit is the latest thing to be afraid of and Seattle Council is trying to put delivery apps out of business. LongForm: Carolina, co-owner of Leo's Auto Repair details how criminals took thousands of dollars of tools and other items from her family business. Quick Hit: Activists are concerned that anti-doxxing laws will target their own. 

What’s Trending: Starbucks strike shows concerning amount of entitlement, potential law changes are needed over AI altered images and Author and FOX News legal analyst Gregg Jarrett discusses his new book featuring every important historical document a Patriot would ever need. Big Local: Three Auburn businesses were literally hit overnight, Geese die and  but stop pooping everywhere in Monroe. You Pick: Why are people getting intimate in rage rooms?

What’s Trending: The age of suspects is the new story around crime crisis and voters being undecided on Bob Ferguson is a good thing. //Stupid people on TikTok are just finding out about the Bin Laden 9/11 letter and they sound just like today's educators. // #Bidenomocs means we need tips on how to save money on groceries...think about it. 

What’s Trending: USPS incompetence almost led to uncounted votes, FBI director says Hamas could cause problems domestically and Nikki Haley’s awful — and unconstitutional — idea. LongForm: Zach Jaffee is a local Jew who was brutally assaulted for having an Israeli flag at his home. Quick Hit:  A Florida teacher's aide will never be the same after an attack by a student.   

What’s Trending: Mayors asking for money for drug crisis they helped create, Seattle Educators Association bring forward 'ceasefire' resolution that will change everything and Rep. Mark Green (R-TN), Homeland Security Committee chairman details the findings of an investigation into how DHS policies have created crisis at the southern border. Big Local: New SnoCo sheriff is 'Seattle' agenda to office, A Bellingham park is ruined by vandals and outrage after a bus driver allegedly strikes a child.  You Pick: A horse gets loose on an international flight.

What’s Trending: Sound Transit promises to bring 'equitable' fare enforcement, an apology was issued by the Redmond mayor's daughter and a brief Pac-12 update. // A broad showing of people showed support for Israel at DC rally yesterday. // A controversial Kmart Christmas bag has people fuming. 

What’s Trending: Port of Seattle installs tampons in men’s bathrooms and why is ABC News flipping out about Jenna Ellis? LongForm: Sheriff Adam Fortney exclusively talks with Jason Rantz about the campaign, the smears he endured and the politics of running as an outsider. Quick Hit: A senator challenges a union boss to a fight during hearing.

What’s Trending: Concern over a white supremacist shirt being worn in Gold Bar and reasons behind SPS enrollment decline are being ignored.  Big Local: a Kenmore auto shop is gutted and wild embezzlement scheme at an Edmonds dentist office.  You Pick: A Czech news crew was robbed while covering the APEC summit in SF.

What’s Trending: Providence nurses are striking to 'help community', Rantz thinks Kshama Sawant is behind SPS students demanding mental health funds and a potential solution to credit card skimming. // Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Arizona) on Israel, the stop-gap funding, and more! // Rantz rips into Harvard staff who don't want to 'combat antisemitism'.

What’s Trending: A not so happy ending for the Kennewick mayor, Tim Scott announces he is out of the presidential race and more free rides being passed out. LongForm: Mark Lindquist (attorney) weighs in on Mayor Angela Birney’s decision to turn her social media to private. Is it legal? Quick Hit: MIT hides and doesn't expelled anti-semitic activists. 

What’s Trending: #Bidenomics leads to increased pressure on local food banks,  Jayapal is basically doing PR for Hamas at this point and The Marvels bombs big time. Big Local: More colossal failures from Washington State Ferries and local media ignores a Pro-Israel rally in Bellevue. You Pick: Rantz tears into a TV station for only highlighting superficial aspects of a foster kid. 

What’s Trending: Burien virtue signalers slept outside, Seattle Education Association apparently have nothing better to do than call for a ceasefire and #Bidenomics // SPD mistakenly busts down wrong door leading to a lawsuit that Rantz doesn't like. // Megan Rapinoe is loathsome human being. 

What’s Trending: Seattle gay pride group charging whites 'reparations fee' to enter event at city park, and Amazon uses technology to fire bottom tier employees. \\  Suspect accused in stabbing death freed by anti-bail group weeks earlier \\ Laurel Hubbard is the first transgender athlete to compete in Olympics

What’s Trending: Sounders prohibit flags of Israel or Palestine at Lumen Field in updated code of conduct. But will they actually enforce it this time? Plus, potty mouth Jerome Powell. LongForm: Ayelet Winer is a Bellevue SD parent. Her child was the target of anti-semitic attack. Quick Hit: Hilary Franz is desperate for office.

What’s Trending: Are Receipts killing you? Probably not and Redmond mayor's daughter found pulling down Pro-Israel signs.  Big Local: Puyallup schools shouldn't have to deal with influx of firearm incidents and auto repair shop finds something unexpected in a vehicle. You Pick: Rantz hates Ken Jennings and he made people mad last night. 

What’s Trending: Disgusting attacks against Jewish students in Bellevue School District, Washington has more potholes than other states and an unlucky guy get his car prowled again. // Rantz has his guard up with antisemitism on the rise and holiday travel looming. // U district residents on edge after repeat offender gets 46th chance.

What’s Trending: Republicans should have their eyes on seat vacated by Derek Kilmer, conservative-leaning candidates thriving in Burien and Joe Manchin may be seeking a third-party presidential run. LongForm: Consul General of Israel to the Pacific Northwest, Ambassador Marco Sermoneta discusses the Israel-Hamas conflict. Quick Hit: The letter sent to Pierce County elections looks… fake.

What’s Trending: AI-generated naked pictures are circulating-should they be illegal, burnt down encampments quickly return while no one seems to care and Rantz wants to know why 'Mean Girls' is getting a remake. Big Local: Everett Herald reporters really don't like Republicans and Facebook marketplace stolen goods sale leads to an arrest in Pierce County. You Pick: A terrifying discovery made on board an international flight. 

What’s Trending: Redmond School replaces Veteran’s Day assembly with ‘Peace Assembly’,  and Vivek came off a bit strong in NBC debate. // While there are similarities-being dumb and antisemitic are different things. // A sister is trying to keep hope that her brother's killer will be found as short-staffed police have no leads. 

What’s Trending: A mixed bag for Republicans on elections both locally, nationally and CAIR-Washington using intimidation tactics to protect anti-Semites. LongForm: Chris Sullivan says the passes will be more easily cleared during the winter, then the conversation dives into cultural issues around “manly” work.   Quick Hit: AI generated political ads need will be labeled. 

What’s Trending: People are carrying more credit card debt than ever and are still voting to make life more expensive, developers say Seattle fees make projects difficult and Ashley Carr, Executive director of Because We Matter details her battle to keep her wildlife refuge in business.   Big Local:  A Lynnwood crime ring targeted certain ethnicities for valuables and Vancouver city leaders honest about source of homelessness crisis. You Pick: Why are people putting toilet paper in the fridge?

What’s Trending: Election day was a bust for Republicans in WA, multiple elections sites had to be evacuated due to threats and mysterious substances, Snohomish County is in trouble if current results hold and how much did Seattle voters care about crime? // Rantz loves sloths and Rashida Tlaib hates Jews. // Arnold Schwarzenegger fed a donkey on live TV. 

The Monologue: More suspicious powder has been mailed to another Seattle synagogue, this is the 4th synagogue that has been targeted with these attacks, an unidentified woman in Seattle was seen and filmed ripping down flyers of hostages taken by Hamas. Dr. Kim Schrier has condemned Rashida Tlaib over her comments on Israel. Florida Democratic Rep. Jared Moskowitz said on CNN that he would support a censure on Rashida Tlaib. A Jewish professor at Union College called out a student who said all students who went to an event supporting victims in Israel have a place waiting for them in hell // LongForm: Brian Kilmeade on the special relationship between Booker T. Washington and Teddy Roosevelt -- and how it could be applied to today // The Quick Hit:  Ex-Democratic Congressman Tim Ryan Calls on Biden to Drop Out of the 2024 Election: ‘Right Thing to Do’

What’s Trending: There was a large encampment fire near an I-5 on-ramp in Seattle, this is another reason to get your vote in today, these are the issues that can be fixed with the proper leaders elected. The Washington State Ferries are delaying their winter reservations due to their website being down, an exotic animal sanctuary is about to be shut down due to permits and one neighbor lawsuit // Big Local: The Lynnwood Police Department are investigating 3 armed robberies that occurred in public parking lots, 3 subjects were arrested in related crimes, the police are trying to tie them to previous crimes. Elusive Mart & Vape have suffered two smash and grab robberies that left thousands of dollars in damages along with cash and some products. A Mexican grocery store in Everett might be forced to close by Sound Transit //  Minnesota Vikings quarterback had one of his TikTok videos go viral where he described how he gets through the airport to his gate in just minutes

What’s Trending: It's Election Day! There are a high number of eligible voters who have not cast their ballot yet, these voting results will dictate how your city and county operate. A Puyallup pastor at Motion Church is under fire for allegedly violating the Johnson Amendment, Lacey PD is looking to ID a carjacking suspect through just a blurry photo // Kshama Sawant is calling for an end to the violence and US military support to Israel, she believes the Israelis are an occupation force and have done land grabs of Palestinian territory , 69-year old Paul Kessler died as a result of an altercation at a rally between Pro-Israel and Pro-Palestine. // Guest: Sen. John Braun (R-Centralia) on efforts to improve (and establish) Holocaust education in Washington state

The Monologue: An encampment at North Green River Park has been causing problems for kids soccer at the park, the encampment will be swept but Dean Aldridge of Valor Soccer says they just come back. There was a Pro-Palestine & Georgia Rep. Ruwa Romman is being amplified by CNN when she says  that Israel is targeting civilians and Hamas is not// LongForm: Sam Campbell (KIRO Newsradio) details how the media was treated at the pro-Hamas blockade in Tacoma. // The Quick Hit:  Survey: More than half of Seattle businesses think the city is on the wrong track 

 What’s Trending: Edmonds School Board Director Keith Smith went on a tyrade over an issue with the school bathrooms and who is allowed in either of them, this incident he referneces is not proven to have happened. There were around 300 protestors who are blocking access to the Port of Tacoma, this is because they believe there are shipments of weapons going from there to Israel, a man who put posters of hostages taken by Hamas confronted two people who were taking them down in Montclair, NJ. //  Big Local: There is an Anti-Initiative 1 group in Spokane, some taxes are going towards "criminal justice". A group called the "Justice Not Jails" call for money to not be used on "criminal justice". The alledged shooter at the Alleycat Patio & Lounge has turned themselves in, this comes after 2 were killed and 3 injured. // A hiker was saved from Mt. Fromme in Canada after he was lead by Google Maps to a trail that did not exist

What’s Trending: There were massive protests in Washington DC in favor of Pro-Palestine and protestors were yelling extremely vulgar claims against Israel. Seattle based signer/rapper Macklemore chimed in at the protests defending the Palestinians, letters with white powder were delivered to a synagogue and no new updates have been reported uotside of the powder being harmless. Yair Lapid reposnds to people who are supporting Hamas/Pro-Palestine // The New York TImes newest polling shows that Trump is beating Biden in key swing states, Democrats are starting to panic after seeing the new poll results, black americans are leaning more towards Trump after the New York Times poll // Rapper Machine Gun Kelly made an interview at an Formula 1  event very awkward intentionally, the reporter did not realize or play along, two protestors in the UK hammered a 17th 

The Monologue: Seattle City Council OKs plan to hike metered parking rate around Seattle Center. The Interview: Edmonds city council candidate Janelle Cass on the city’s new online hate portal -- encouraging people to rat out neighbors for being bigots. The Monologue: Minnesota fourth grade teacher tells students to hide CRT material from parents. The Interview: Glenn Morgan says Burien Councilmember Krystal Marx AGAIN violated campaign finance reporting rules \\ LongForm: FOX News host Harris Faulkner weighs in on the crime surge, the war on police, and how to talk about today’s Jan 6 commission hearing. \\ The Quick Hit:  CDC to recommend masks be worn in schools regardless of vaccination status. The Last Rantz: You can call out the riot on Jan 6 and the Antifa violence -- why? Because we’re not hypocritical Democrats

Nearly 600 anti-Israel protesters took to the federal building, startling trend of rock throwing continues and Target slows plays store opening due to crime concerns.   LongForm:  Rabbi Yakov Menken (Coalition for Jewish Values) exposes some of the virulent anti-Semitism on college campuses and in the media -- and if there’s any hope to change their hateful views. Quick Hit: DoorDash warns you will get cold food if you don't tip your driver.

Edgewood latest community hit by violent crime spree, passengers suing off-duty airline pilot and  Diversity report identifies gaps in support at Snohomish County offices Big Local: Home invasion suspect usurpingly has quite the rap sheet and understaffed jails put staff at risk.  You Pick: Rantz delights as more outlets publish advice stories—this time for long haul flights. 

What’s Trending: Lack of mental health beds means dangerous criminals are getting released, Everett could turn into 'Food dessert' as crime threatens another store and deputy justified for returning fire in eviction attempt that killed trans person. // Next generation has some horrifying thoughts on Isarael. // Low skill workers get paid more, making your food more expensive.

What’s Trending: PCC leaves downtown but Seattle is still thriving apparently, Rantz feels bad for a sandwich owner gone missing and Kia's are not getting insured anymore.  LongForm: Andrew Steelsmith is a North Seattle resident who is tired of gunshots and crime in his neighborhood.  Quick Hit: Five Democrat mayors demand an “urgent meeting” with President Biden over immigration concerns.

What’s Trending: It will take a miracle for Seattle to not break homicide record, average person won't know that Biden is skipping New Hampshire and  Russell Johnson, (NW Pursuit Pastor) on an event with the son of Hamas' leader, who has left the movement and is speaking out. Big Local: Tacoma Humane Society saves two dogs that were left for dead and judicial candidate wants ideological diversity on the bench. You Pick: 'Hot Girl' walks are thing in Green Lake and Rantz actually doesn't hate it. 

What’s Trending: Troubling details emerge in South King County bus shooting, appointed judges are extremely partisan and Philly Target won't open due to rampant crime. // Hunter Biden releases weirdly timed op-ed-what is he trying to distract us from? Dems are even going after Rashida Tlaib. // Rantz gives you tips on how to keep your identity protected.

What’s Trending: Sound Transit bringing back 'racist' fare enforcement, it's a bad sign that bus drivers are maxing out state workers comp budget and Jackson Maynard (Citizen Action Defense Fund) on the fight to overturn a transportation package that hiked up gas prices and driver license fees. Big Local: Bethel parents concerned about safety for kids walking to schools and Bellevue parents not noticing while enrollment is down. You Pick: Rantz makes fun of a TikTok girl who can't handle a 40-hour work week. 

What’s Trending: UW ‘inclusion’ staff sends shockingly anti-Semitic email to students and a teen boy is attacked in Mt. Baker. // David Harrsion is the executive director of FUSION. The cafe that funds the housing nonprofit is the latest to see a break-in. // Rantz Finally saw flight attendant tell a plebe to remove his luggage from first class. Twice.

What’s Trending: Light on crime laws allow teens to terrorize Ballard, SPD not allowed to use 'ruses' during investigations and more horrific stories out of Israel.  LongForm: Snohomish county Sheriff Adam Fortney reacts to the latest hit piece by the Everett Herald, chiding him for having “constitutional leanings.” Quick Hit: Boston finally takes on horrific drug crisis.

What’s Trending: Did people upset by robberies cast their ballots, Amazon worker pretends to be stunned for getting canned after not returning to work and Caleb Heimlich had his Kia stolen. Big Local: Some clarity on the lewd skeletons, A terrifying carjacking at a home in Federal Way and a woman who was shot sought refuge at an elementary school.  You Pick: Another New jersey politician is facing a corruption scandal—how did no one notice? 

What’s Trending: Schools don't want kids to have fun on Halloween, Vandals are wiping out people's lame Halloween decorations and controversy over a lew Halloween display near a school. // Young people are being taught to hate by woke educators. // Andrea Suarez (We Heart Seattle) has new shocking details on what they’re cleaning up at homeless encampments.

George Mason Law Professor Eugene Kontorovich and Jonny Daniels (From the Depths) discuss the latest ramifications of the Israeli conflict.   LongForm: Former Senior Advisor to United States Israeli ambassador Areyah Lightstone  to discuss the situation on the ground in Israel. Quick Hit: Ben Weingarten, Editor at-large RealClear Investigations details the jew hatred on college campuses in the United States.

What’s Trending: Trump still dominating polls, Pence drops out unceremoniously—others should too and new democratic candidate enters the ring.   Big Local: Sen. Jeff Wilson thankfully has firearm charges dismissed, A Federal Way cafe rammed for two sodas and Yakima's plans to skimp on police funding. You Pick: LA Dodgers don't want ugly flight attendants on their charter planes.

Josh Hammer in for Jason Rantz What’s Trending: Israeli citizens not the only ones suffering at hands of Hamas and many other thoughts on the ongoing conflict. // What is the role of the U.S. in the middle east? // Skyrocketing Jew-hatred on campus, and all across the world.

What’s Trending: Impeachment Q&A wraps up, and the media is full of idiots. \\ Big Local: Coronavirus is for real and Tacoma Stranger Danger. \\ Paul Gallant on the big game and Kraken!  

Enjoy the audio archive version of the KTTH Freedom Series. Featuring: gubernatorial candidates Dave Reichert and Semi Bird, “Undivided” host Brandi Kruse, former Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best, Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney and Councilmember Nate Nehring, Washington GOP Chairman Jim Walsh, Discovery Institute’s Jonathan Choe, PJ Media and KTTH voice Victoria Taft.

What’s Trending: The left would rather ban guns than address mental health crisis and parent from a Bellingham school wins a battle they should not have to fight. LongForm: Betsi Hummer hopes to keep Seattle problems out of Bellevue. She’s running for city council. Quick Hit: Challenger Bob Kettle calls out Andrew Lewis' weak on drugs stance. 

What’s Trending: City ignoring concerns leads to major house fire, Cashless business ban passes in Snohomish County and William Shadbolt (Managing Director Washington Business Properties Association) reminds folks that the Seattle housing levy for affordable housing… makes housing more unaffordable. Big Local: Tacoma barista gets robbed and a dilemma for Anacortes HS football sets them up for a story book ending.  You Pick: Wild story of woman claiming doctor used his own sperm in fertility treatment.

What’s Trending: Maine shooter has not even been caught and democrats are already politicizing, Edmonds property tax passing is alarming and reporters waste rare chance to ask Biden important questions. // So much hypocrisy in coverage of Pro-Hamas rallies on college campuses and MTG moves to censure Rashida Tlaib on house floor. // San Juan Islands tourism fee does not quite make sense.

What’s Trending: Democrats are fuming over Mike Johnson securing speakership—Rantz thinks he is a great choice, there is no benefit to four day school weeks and blame parents, not social media companies.  LongForm: Kristin Wynne is running for an At Large position on the Tacoma City Council. She hopes this is the time that residents will seek real change. Quick Hit: Seattle aims to attract more food trucks by waiving fees.

What’s Trending: Dangerous man accused of starting encampment fire released from jail, mushrooms should not be accepted in society and Adam Guilette (President of Accuracy in Media) is outing college students who are anti-Semites on billboards and websites. Big Local: New SnoCo sheriff substation is a positive sign and migrant crisis is so bad people are being forced to live in Tukwila.  You Pick: A Massachusetts family ripped off the lottery for $20-million—Rantz likes their strategy.

What’s Trending: Students being targeted are latest crime crisis victims, multiple stabbings on light rail this week as extra security supposedly in place and alleged racial slurs used by players  in a football—a lot of context is missing. // UW Protestor says quiet part out loud and Rep. Jayapal unsurprisingly does not support Israel. // It's even expensive to die in Seattle.

The Best of the Jason Rantz Show 

The Best of the Jason Rantz Show

Whats trending: Passengers tell the story of pilot who tried to bring down flight, a bizzare story of a man campaigning with no oppent and former Trump lawyer takes a plea. // Anti-Semites are mad that they’re being called out. // Mt. Vernon to consider camping ban and dumb tips to prevent car theft.

What’s Trending: Anything put out by Hamas cannot be trusted and a new development in the nightmare tenant story in Madison Valley. LongForm: Randy Pepple (political consultant) breaks down the Patty Murray FTX scandal. Quick Hit: Kshama Sawant won't say 'defunding' hurt the community. 

What’s Trending: Rantz does not know how to feel about the off-duty pilot nearly crashing a flight and it makes sense that more Jewish people are taking firearm training courses.  Big Local: Burien council members present minimum wage measures disingenuously and Puyallup schools have a gun problem. You Pick: Activist Shaun King says he helped free a family kidnapped by Hamas...even though he did not. 

What’s Trending: Leftist judges in Spokane releasing pedophiles without bail and it is getting International attention, lack of police putting Ballard HS students at risk amid increase in muggings and Amazon will can you if you don’t show up to work. // A Texas congresswoman caught on tape berating her staff...Rantz was caught on tape too. // State senator Jeff Wilson arrested for accidentally bringing a pistol on a flight to China.

What's Trending: It sounds a little terrifying to work in the King County Courthouse. // More highlights from the Freedom Series last night. // The Big Local: Former Kent postal worker faces mail theft charges. A Sammamish/Bellevue robotics team wins the world championships. // A statewide school system outage affecting grades, school lunch and homework.

What’s Trending: Central District business owners should be able to feel safe and Idaho councilman quits over pickleball controversy.  LongForm: Seattle D6 city council candidate Pete Hanning makes the pitch on how to tackle homelessness and crime. Quick Hit: In a first, Rantz defends Greta Thunberg. Plus, a Columbia University professor calls out the “coward” school president for not condemning anti-Semitism on campus.

What’s Trending: Seattleites like Bruce Harrell but also think he is a failure, unbelievably low approval number for Seattle City council and Dinesh D’Souza has a new documentary out called “The Police State” and it’s terrifying. Big Local: Monroe clinic paying recovery services for those in need and Bellingham group starts renters' complaint portal to help influence voters. You Pick: Rantz laughs over Consumer Reports giving out travel tips. 

What’s Trending: Trend of violence in Seattle showing no signs of stopping and Bob Ferguson cost taxpayers $4.2 million over bogus Value Village lawsuit. // Small victory as two American hostages released by Hamas—but the move was only for propaganda purposes and a Washington couple stuck in Israel is returned home. // Seattle is getting a Voodoo doughnuts and Rantz is not a fan.

What’s Trending: President Biden addresses crisis's in Israel and Ukraine by asking for significant relief funding. LongForm: Former state senator Simon Sefzik (Future 42) breaks down the latest minimum wage hike idea out of Bellingham. Quick Hit: More annoying eco-activists and Cher threatens to leave the US -- again -- if Trump is elected.

What’s Trending: Misinformation still being spread about hospital attack and SDOT makes a multi-million dollar error. Big Local: Inside Bellingham's awful minimum wage initiative, reckless driver in Redmond wrecks small business owners dump truck and students scared after violent incident at Auburn-Riverside HS.   You Pick: Workers United supported Hamas and Starbucks is rightfully not happy about it. 

What’s Trending: Children dying and overdosing in record numbers while in state care, poor Joe Biden falls further behind Trump in swing state polls and the speaker is a great hinderance to the republican agenda.  // A new problem hampering auto theft victims and armed homeowner chases off would-be thieves in Auburn. // Drone prescription delivery maybe isn't the best idea in the middle of a drug crisis. 

What's trending // Bartells only has 2 locations in Seattle area now // Amazon cracking down on phone reviews // LongForm Interview: Jake Skorheim // The Quick Hit:  NYU law students say classmate is losing job over Hamas statement

Drama in the Speaker of the House vote // Activists want to say no to Pickleball in West Seattle// HIgh school in Auburn goes into lockdown // Everyone in Snohomish county is miserable and unhealthy // Conservative Canadian lawmaker takes down left wing journalist

What’s Trending:  Hamas isn't telling the truth regarding the hospital bombing // Biden tries to send a message // Netyanyahu says the world should be outraged instead of attacking Israel // Identifying with the farewell letter by Keith Cook who left Washington state // Police chief Wendell Shirley speaks about zero retail theft tolerance in Bellevue

What’s Trending: KING 5's Chris Ingalls does not like that people are confirming election integrity, Speaker of the House drama halting conservative momentum and more lunacy on college campuses regarding Israel. LongForm: State Rep. Jenny Graham (R-Spokane) is outraged at the thought of removing sex offender notification systems. Quick Hit: Axios tries to blame red states for gun violence -- but it’s a lazy and misleading argument that will be amplified by people who won’t do an ounce of research.

What’s Trending: Video, witnesses clear Seattle officer in Jaahnavi Kandula’s death and the left is telling you to not trust the Israeli government.  Big Local: A Kent woman fights off an armed intruder and a Lynnwood woman will be on one of Rantz's favorite shows. You Pick: Useless tips to not get scammed this holiday season. 

What’s Trending: Beware of Hamas propaganda ahead of potential ground incursion and a Thurston County judge makes a horrible decision to release a repeat offender. // Kids in daycare should not have to dodge bullets-a shooting in the Central District was too close of a call. // Auburn City Council candidate Brian Lott details his plan to hit the ground running if elected. 

What’s Trending: Local media is sanitizing coverage of weekend rallies, Iranians gather to support Jewish community and homicide No. 64 of the year in Seattle. LongForm: Chris Sullivan says express toll lane prices will go up -- as high as $18 per section. Quick Hit: Clemson University students protested after tampons were removed from men’s bathroom -- even though men don’t menstruate.

What’s Trending: U.S. troops could get involved in Middle East conflict, stories or heroism emerge amidst the chaos and Is WSF the worst operated state agency? Big Local: Puyallup 14-year-old arrested after dangerous chase-likely won't face severe consequences, a Redmond couple has a curious lawsuit going to the Supreme Court and inflation holds Auburn Food Bank out of new facility.  You Pick: Rantz wonders whether or not the Giants interviewing a woman is just for show.

What’s Trending: Rantz catches KOMO in lie about weekend pro-Hamas rally coverage and some conservative influencers are joining the wrong side of the conflict. // Encampment allowed to terrorize neighborhood, take over church parking lot in Bitter Lake and a district-sponsored housing complex in Edmonds has Rantz skeptical. // Independent journalist Julio Rosas is in Tel Aviv reporting ahead of the ground incursion.   

Enjoy this week's Rantz Rewind!

What’s Trending: UW President defends “Palestine,” and still won’t call Hamas a terrorist group or issue a formal statement condemning terrorism. LongForm: FOX News correspondent Mark Meredith breaks down the latest Speaker of the House drama. Quick Hit: Liberal Denver mayor fails to address homelessness prompting an extreme response from one businessman. 

What’s Trending: College kids have no idea what supporting Palestine means and activists try to step for silly garden that no one uses at Cal Anderson Park. Big Local: Marysville SD walks back ridiculous Halloween ban, Kent thieves get creative with what they took from a yoga studio and  You Pick: Does wearing socks at night help you sleep better? 

What’s Trending: Security has to be a priority as Hamas hints at domestic threats. // A convicted child rapist was let out of jail and is now being charged for murder of girlfriend. // Republicans have a serious issue with Speaker of the House dilemma. 

What’s Trending: Pro-Hamas propaganda being spread on U.S. college campuses, an unforced error from Donald Trump and Steve Scalise did not have enough support to win the speakership.  LongForm: Brian Noble (Executive director Family Policy Institute of WA) on the bi-partisan push back against a proposal to do away with sex offenders. Quick Hit: NJ Senator in even more hot water than before. 

What’s Trending: KING 5 airs a shameful antisemitic report and Andrea Mitchell asks an insensitive question to a grieving mother. Big Local: Tukwila (Rantz's favorite city) is struggling with uptick in asylum seekers, a Lynnwood homeless advocacy leader is accused of theft and a troubling ruling by a Thurston County judge that will reduce government transparency.  You Pick: Arnold Schwarzenegger says democrats are set on ruining cities.  

What’s Trending: Hacks spreading conspiracies that Israel made up stories about dead babies—Israeli government posts proof, UW students felt comfortable spewing hatred. // Timothy from Montesano, WA has been stuck in Israel due to the terrorist attack. He tells us about his efforts to leave the country and what it’s like on the ground in Tel Aviv. // Kraken fans are upset over Xfinity-Root Sports price hike.

What’s Trending: More calls for Hamas-supporting King county director to step down and UW club honors ‘martyrs’ murdering Jews, president won’t say ‘terrorists’. LongForm: Rachel Anderson (TPUSA Evergreen Field Rep) weighs in on tomorrow’s pro-Hamas rally at UW. Quick Hit: Tensions high at this morning’s White House press briefing.

What’s Trending: Media bias showing up in unique ways over Israel coverage and Brian Heywood (Let’s Go Washington!) is 60% into collecting enough signatures for a number of different initiatives to get on the ballot next year. Here’s how you can help. Big Local: Activists complaining over possible mega warehouse in Tacoma they just don't want it in their neighborhood, a Bellingham church group was stuck in Israel and Marysville takes a positive step towards helping drug addicts.  You Pick: Anti-cop pastor takes a change in tone, now supports police nationwide. 

What’s Trending: Wiping out Hamas entirely is the only way to stop them, certain democrats won't condemn Hamas and no one other than Israeli's are the real victims. // SPD staffing crisis does not seem to catch the radar of local media. // Tacoma activists who failed to help the homeless are complaining that they don’t like a camping ban and I guess we’re supposed to care about what they have to say.

What’s Trending: Rantz does not care who started a fight at the rally in Kirkland, a father tells a harrowing story of his Hamas killing his daughter and President Biden could have done more in addressing the wrold. LongForm: King County council member Reagan Dunn explains why he’s taking the rare position of asking for Tamer Abouzeid to resign. Quick Hit: Seattle has an antisemitism problem.

What’s Trending: Second King County councilmember wants director to step down for anti-Semitism and University Place school board candidate Linda Wojciechowski highlights her campaign to bring values back to schools.  Big Local: Encouraging number of people attended Israel support rally in Bellevue, and a Mercer Island family frets over daughter living in Israel. You Pick: Is it problematic to jail someone over hateful speech? Rantz highlights an incident involving a French-Swiss writer.

What’s Trending: Decapitated babies are among the atrocities committed by Hamas, even many liberal voices are speaking out against terrorists and troubling stories from the ground in Israel. // Traffic cameras are there to make money-let's stop pretending they are for safety and repeat offender hits West Seattle gas station four different times.  // A Canadian pilot was taken out of service due to support of Hamas—do values matter for positions like this?

What’s Trending: Truly evil people exposing themselves as deaths of Jewish people are celebrated and will Americans support those in Israel?   LongForm: Josh Hammer (Newsweek senior editor at-large) discusses the horrific terrorist attacks instituted by Hamas. Quick Hit: 76ers beat writer canned for anti-Semitic response to team’s pro-Israel tweet. 

What’s Trending: Horrific stories of families being ripped apart due to Hamas terrorist attacks, liberals letting off some awful takes and ADL president accuses MSNBC of having scripts written by Hamas.  Big Local: Rantz does not care what anyone who supports terrorism has to say and people should have sympathy for those who are suffering in Israel. // Plenty of hypocrisy goes into local support for Hamas. 

What’s Trending: Terrorists raped and murdered innocent Jews. American Left celebrated. // King County taxpayers are funding an anti-Semite who works in the Office of Law Enforcement Oversight. // Biden BBQ during Israel attacks is a bad look.   

What’s Trending: 76 percent approve of Trump’s SOTU, rumors of sweeping changes to Major League Baseball, border protection is reporting almost 2,000 illegal crossings a day, a new study suggests religious people are happier and Nancy Pelosi bungles a supposed bible quote. \\ Corey Booker’s attempted grilling of Kavanaugh’s replacement, Neomi Rao, shows he and other Democrats have no idea when it comes to religion. \\ Culture of life vs culture of death.

What’s Trending: Biden is 100% wrong for calling out media reporting negativity and new AI-created Coke flavor has Rantz intruiged. LongForm:  Lucas Tomlinson (Fox News) discusses Speaker of the House drama and Biden’s failed border policies.  Quick Hit: Wild story of a squatter in a mansion in the LA Hills. 

What’s Trending: Man who attacked elderly woman at light rail station should get treatment and punishment, Dallas mayor proves that people want public safety over patry allegiance and Chicagoans are fed up that migrants are getting treated better than them.   Big Local: A Snohomish County deputy makes a brave takedown, SeaTac raises minimum wage to unsustainable level and Des Moines pretends new 'eco boats' will fix traffic.  You Pick: Russell Wilson and Marshawn Lynch have beef...or maybe they don't.

What’s Trending: String of Thurston County break-ins sparks no action from democrats,  transit crimes increasing despite push for 'week without cars' and many Seattle buildings can't handle another earthquake according to a study that is re-released every year. // If the border wall 'doesn't do anything' why are democrats so mad it is being built. // Alex Marlow (Breitbart editor-in-chief) on whether or not Biden is being influenced by outside actors or if he’s screwing up everything on his own.

What’s Trending: DeSantis wants to close the border if elected, NBC News seems upset that Latino children may not be aborted as much as they otherwise would and an unhinged activist campaigns against parental rights.  LongForm: Donna and Debby are small housing provides. They are advocating against Tacoma's initititive-01 that gives more power to tenants than they already have.   Quick Hit: Brian Kilmeade calls out a congressman for being too loyal to Matt Gaetz.

What’s Trending: Rantz is delighted over Biden administration conflict on waiving laws to build more border wall, Mariners Jerry Dipoto apologizes for telling the truth and Jake Skorheim (KIRO Nights) details how much it costs to go to a pumpkin patch in 2023.  LongForm: Sheriff Derek Sanders says the DOC is trying to sneak another LRA for sex offenders into the county without giving any info, plus the department continues to struggle with recruitment.  Quick Hit: Light punishment given to intoxicated woman who touched a teen. 

What’s Trending: Shooting aboard King County metro bus prompts watered down response, Portuguese drivers do right by literally move activists out of the road during highway protest and Hilary Clinton calls out tech companies for being sexist—but she thinks everything is sexist.   Big Local: Rantz is not stunned that SeaTac does not rank highly in customer satisfaction survey. You Pick: Is it sad to have a burner to defend yourself like Steelers OC Matt Canada?

What’s Trending: Murder suspects should not be allowed to post bail after man accused in Kent is released, Tacoma residents should demand change after store owner is killed and a senator rightfully clowns Matt Gaetz for past shenanigans. // Week Without Driving campaign will illustrate how inconvenient and unreliable public transit is.  // County officials won't admit policy changes have led to record overdose deaths and what has gotten better since harm reduction was implemented?

What’s Trending: Illegal guns being blamed for increase in violence, Biden comments on new media's role in the county and OPA won't investigate 'mock tombstone' complaint.  Big Local: Kitsap County officials are fearmongering over 'tridemic' again and Another ferry route getting hit by the incompetence of the state You Pick: An unexpected drug shortage is putting American at risk.

What’s Trending: Matt Gaetz--who sided with democrats--caused chaos in the republican party and WA announces a new unintentional drug overdose database that no one will take seriously. // An elderly woman speaks after being attacked with a hammer at a light rail station and calls for more security after a White Center metro bus shooting. // Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ) explains why he voted to oust Kevin McCarthy and whether or not Donald Trump should be speaker.  

What’s Trending: Democrats pretend rising homicide rates are not a problem, activists don't like mayor Harrell's plan to increase police funding and Matt Gaetz speaks after McCarthy presser. LongForm: Spokane mayor Nadine Woodward talks about how the city is combating crime in its downtown core.  Quick Hit: An activist journalist is mourned after being stabbed to death. 

What’s Trending:  King County Court mandates defense for youth gender surgeries, Rantz is not stunned to see Hard Rock Cafe closing //Kevin McCarthy speaks after being ousted as house speaker.    Big Local: Race car stolen from Snohomish County auto body shop.

What’s Trending: Radical progressives are advocating for sex offenders, vandals near Seward Park hit a staggering amount of cars and a liberal Texas congressman praises police after being carjacked. // The American people do not benefit from McCarthy's ouster, only Matt Gaetz does. // Former King County prosecutor and current Camas City council member Leslie Lewallen is taking on Joe Kent in WA-03. She does not want Portland's problem to leak across the river.

What’s Trending: A King County Council member makes a ludicrous claim that more arrests are not realistic and comic book shop is the latest victim of thieves. LongForm: Carol is petitioning Seattle Public Schools to stop forcing gender ideology on students.  Quick Hit: Students scared to start repaying student loans even after 2.5 years of saving

What’s Trending: Tacoma leaders ignore concerns from notable church, Amazon employees should get fired if they don't show up and Josh Hammer (Newsweek Editor at Large) breaks down the Trump civil trial in NYC.  Big Local: San Juan County institutes ridiculous 32-hour workweek.  You Pick: A Minneapolis police officer has an OnlyFans- should she be terminated?  

What’s Trending: Video proves that SPD officer who struck woman was not at fault and Republicans struggled to articulate their plan to keep the government open. // Rantz continues his lifelong vengeance against Hertz. // An uber driver saved Rantz after his rental EV failed him.

What's Trending: David Hogg teases another boycott. // GUEST: Fox News Radio reporter Tonya J. Powers talks about Barbara Bush's health. // GUEST: Former Seattle Police Officer Steve Pomper says the city is getting worse for cops. // Jason warns listeners tickets for the next Freedom Series event are very close to selling out.

Tim Gaydos in for Jason Rantz What’s Trending: Who will replace Feinstein in California senate,  Pierce County humane society needs help and the Sounders get a new look. LongForm: Republican gubernatorial candidate Dave Reichert says Gov. Inslee has the power to make gas prices cheaper for Washingtonians and he is not doing it.  Quick Hit: Pt 2 w/ Dave Reichert 

Tim Gaydos in for Jason Rantz What’s Trending: Dianne Feinstein passes away at 90, some judges are actually setting high bonds and protecting the public from criminals and WPC's Todd Myers talks about his op-ed on carbon emissions tax.   Big Local: A creative cash for gold scam in Bellevue and the government shutdown could affect thousands of Washingtonians.  You Pick: Seattle hits a new high for peopel that have never been married—is that bad for society?

Tim Gaydos in for Jason Rantz What’s Trending: A concerning trend of unprovoked violence,  Seattle Times pretends crime is not the reason for retail closures and breaking the Seattle homicides record seem inevitable. // Seattle City Council member Sara Nelson discusses how she wants to see officers enforce Seattle's new drug ordinance. She also says even if Target does not want to admit crime problem other businesses will. // Will OSU and WSU ever find a conference? 

What’s Trending: If U.S. cared about China it would stop fighting a proxy war in Ukraine and DeSantis needs to be more aggressive on foreign policy.  LongForm: Townhall Sr. columnist Kurt Schlichter gives his thoughts on a quite messy republican debate in California.  Quick Hit: Article III project founder Mike Davis breaks down the Amazon anti-trust lawsuit.

Josh Hammer in for Jason Rantz What’s Trending: Democrat leaders have a Joe Biden conundrum, Newsom claims he's got DeSantis on a string and Biden's approval ratings tell you all you need to know.  Big Local: Lawsuits could aid Gray Fire victims, a bizarre 'chicken scam' in Pierce County and Everett's police chief resigns.   You Pick: AI bot that wrote newspaper article is programmed like a liberal opinion columnist. 

Josh Hammer in for Jason Rantz What’s Trending: Last night's debate was a mess, Trump took on attacks from all angles and does a Trumpless debate matter—polls say no. // Democrats try to say Biden was just being a good father and Kevin McCarthy is confident that the government won't shutdown. // Ridiculous Fetterman dress code goes out the window.

Josh Hammer in for Jason Rantz What’s Trending: With no Trump on stage-does this debate matter, DeSantis has his moment to shine if he wants it and Californians are leaving at record rates. LongForm: Radio Host Liz Wheeler joins the show the left's assault on our children and way of life.  Quick Hit: Former Trump attorney Jenna Ellis helps preview the second republican debate.

Josh Hammer in for Jason Rantz What’s Trending: The situation at the southern border is only getting worse, war vets displaced from nursing home for migrants in NYC. Big Local: An Auburn auto shop gets hit by thieves three times, a Lakewood driver high on LSD kills a family and a short film highlights Spokane's homelessness problem. You Pick: Bob Menendez's wife rocks a ridiculous handbag as he ignores questions outside an NJ courthouse. 

Josh Hammer in for Jason Rantz What’s Trending: Trump is in Michigan talking to auto workers instead of debating, DeSantis can't run on an anti-Trump platform and can Vivek be trusted? // The corrupt Biden administration continues to get exposed. // Far-left NY judicial system comes after Trump again. 

What’s Trending: Is Gov. Inslee's plan to push you into an EV working, Gavin Newsom and Ron DeSantis will debate head to head. LongForm: Caitlyn Axe (Discovery Institute Researcher) discusses the failure of KCRHA’s ‘Partnership for Zero’. Quick Hit: A preview of Wednesday's second republican debate with FOX Business' Madison Alworth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Permissiveness in society is the root cause of many of Seattle's problems, San Fran challenging Seattle for sketchiest city on the west coast and Bellevue PD gives away steering wheel locks. // President of the Downtown Seattle Association Jon Scholes discusses how City of Seattle budget has ballooned 93% last 10 years You Pick: Would flight be better without babies on board?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Partnership for zero ends a colossal failure and SoDo area proves to be incredibly dangerous. // Seattle has a cool opportunity to showcase itself if can clean problem area downtown. // Mariners Hall of Famer Alvin Davis joins the show to talk about the team’s final week of the season.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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What’s Trending: Health officials are actually encouraging your kids to do drugs, SPD officers wouldn't let swarm of wasps stop them from arresting carjacking suspect and Spokane council wants to know why dogs are being put down. LongForm: Marysville mayor Jon Nehring details a proposal to actually put repeat offenders in jail. Quick Hit: Get ready for gun violence czar Kamala Harris to do nothing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: King and Pierce counties see a staggering number of car thefts each day, a disabled fan wasn't allowed on a flight to travel to see Beyonce in Seattle and Josh owns Let Freedom Ring gun shop in Lacey. A car drove through the storefront to steal products. The owner blames Democrats’ soft-on-crime policies. Big Local: Everett PD is making arrests for public drug use and a phone scam relating to the Manny Ellis trial. You Pick: Dallas mayor acquires common sense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Easy access to fentanyl a major problem for kids, Another dangerous criminal suspect released on low bail and Does anyone care that the Panthers have a transgender cheerleader? // Corrupt democrat Senator picks up another indictment and what platform is Chris Christie running on? Does anyone know? // Rantz is surprised by which states have the most obese people.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Rantz is stunned that a KCRHA program was a failure, a taco truck in Kirkland has many customers get sick and Joe Manchin wants the dress code back i nthe senate. LongForm:  Radio host and author Mark Levin previews his new book, 'The Democrat Party Hates America'. Quick Hit: Mark Levin pt. 2See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Despite not having enough police Seattle launches CARE team to respond to 911 calls, more businesses need protective measures like bollards put in at West Seattle smoke shop and Deanna Martinez, Chair WA Mainstream Republicans details how democrats are slowing re-districting efforts in Central Washington. Big Local: A man stabbed an old teacher of his in Federal Way, a 2-year-old dies after accidentally taking fentanyl pills and Everett has a mayor that actually backs police.  You Pick: UN leaders arrive in large SUVs to talk about how everyone else is ruining the climate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Victim of planned carjacking says 'you could be next', the media is stirring up controversy in bodycam story and Seattle Public Utilities wants you to smell bad. // Is anyone beyond conservative media noticing what's happening at the border? // Rantz wants everyone to know about his sleep paralysis scare.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Thurston County sheriff is right to call out 'soft on crime' judges, a Ballard liquor store is robbed twice in a week and the Barstool founder made a fan of Rantz after calling out a WaPo reporter. LongForm: Fox Business correspondent Lauren Simonetti analyzes the UAW strike and who comes out the winner here. Quick Hit: Yakima mayor deserves the backlash she is receiving over 911 call.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Disgusting amount of overdoses being reported in Seattle this year, disingenuous library association mistakes age restrictions with book bans and Senator Marsha Blackburn says she thinks the Biden's get special treatment and John Fetterman does not respect his constituency. Big Local: There's already an issue with the light rail project in Bellevue, Rantz is on board with mandatory minimums for repeat drug offenders and two stupid people got into a shootout in the South Sound.  You Pick: A woman fell in outhouse trying to get back her apple watch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Seattle passes drug ordinance—now what?, Pierce County deputies arrest an 18-year-old murder suspect, Merrick Garland went before a Republican led committee and he doesn't help put any conspiracy theories to bed. // Rantz details his feud with Newsbreak—is he wrong for not wanting to go back? // Unhinged activists try to shut down Charlie Kirk's event on a college campus because fascism is bad.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Seattle likely to take up new drug ordinance despite extremists on council, YouTube blocks Russell Brand's show after allegations surface and PA students step over bathroom controversy. LongForm: Chris Sullivan (KIRO Newsradio) details the rise in felony prosecutions against drivers. Rantz points out this is not traditional traffic crimes -- it’s criminals emboldened by soft-on-crime laws. Quick Hit: An adult attacks a teen at a California McDonald's. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Pierce Co. prosecutor should be getting warning when dangerous people are released from mental hospital and Tim Eyman weighs in the mayor of Yakima calling 911 because conservatives were collecting ballot initiative signatures. Big Local: One child died due to a fentanyl OD in Spanaway, a street racing event in Tacoma has neighbors upset and Rantz makes fun of Dow Constantine for wearing too much makeup. You Pick: Rantz doesn't think banning plastic bottles will help the environment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: A Fall City gun shop owner stands up for his business and homeless re-taking over Cal Anderson Park. // The Biden administration continues to lie to you about the economy and Social Security Administration wants money back it overpaid. // Rantz thinks a racist letter sent to a Pasco council member was only sent to warrant negative attention. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Understaffing leads to delayed SPD response for hate crime, Trump gets a big reaction from his abortion comments and UAW rejects 20% pay increase that would end strike. LongForm: Logan Bowers owns Hashtag Cannabis in Redmond, the latest store to suffer a break-in via a stolen car smashing through the storefront. Bowers is politically active and a one-time Seattle council candidate. What does he think is to blame for this? Quick Hit: A Michigan city votes to ban pride and other political flags. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Community outrage continues over SPD bodycam incident, new court ruling could lead to Latino majority district and Rep April Connors (R-Kennewick) has legislation to give every registered vehicle owner $100 to help with insane gas prices. Big Local: Marysville discussing jail time for repeat nuisance offenders and an unopposed Mukilteo is still running a campaign—Rantz calls out his intentions.  You Pick: A bizarre story about how paper towels can ignite in the microwave. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Clerk brutally attacked in Normandy Park robbery, Rantz likes an NFL coach who got snarky in a press conference and several stories involving pets overdosing on fentanyl. // 'Fetterman Rules' now permit ridiculous hoodies on Senate floor. // Skechers is opening food courts at it stores for some reason.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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What’s Trending: Smash and grab thieves are getting more arrogant, Health insurance rates to increase for many Washingtonians and Spokane city leaders take tough on crime approach. LongForm: Leo Terrell (Fox News contributor, civil rights lawyer) explains what’s really behind Hunter Biden’s indictment and the difference between Trump and Biden on the UAW strike Quick Hit: Problem Philly neighborhood bans supervised drug use sites.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: ACAB crowd out in full force over bodycam incident and CDC director says get another vaccine. Big Local: Producer Max highlights a non-profit in need, Fife PD says a man might have been randomly shot while on the road and the mother of a woman died at the Bellingham drug encampment speaks out.  You Pick: Aaron Rodgers claps back at Keith Olbermann for lazy COVID joke.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Despite walking back claims Rantz still thinks UW is being dishonest about fentanyl/meth smoke study, woke school district set to bring back SRO's and chaos in NYC as local leaders address migrant crisis. // Many are boycotting Dove over spokespersons previous false accusations during Charlottesville rally. // The state is showing that it doesn't want you to use the ferry system. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Rantz is far from stunned as the New Mexico governor's firearm order is ruled unconstitutional. LongForm: Garth Stein (“Art of Racing in the Rain”) has a new graphic novel series featuring a half-man, half-goat -- that takes place in the PNW, visiting everything from “a homeless encampment to a secret sanctuary in the woods where elites perform ritual goat sacrifices.” Quick Hit: Dems rush to Hunter Biden as indictment surfaces.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: People who live near pot shops should be worried, Portlanders are upset over fancy hotel being put in by an encampment and Rantz laughs at an educational leader who compares parental choice to segregation. Big Local: State lets down ferry riders yet again, an illegal immigrant and a registered sex offender is being sought after in Snohomish County. You Pick: Rantz is curious how Bill Maher will be received for coming back amid the writer's strike.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: It took a murder to get a sweep at a Beacon Hill encampment, Seattle council wants to change election cycle and Jesse Jones for some reason highlights a woman who chipped a tooth eating grocery store chicken salad. // Rantz is fired because Pramila Jayapal is trying to make the SPD body-cam case about race. // Josh Hammer (Newsweek opinion editor and lawyer) breaks down the Hunter Biden indictment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Drug ordinance to be voted on by Seattle council, a Stanwood church is getting noise complaints, and the Mariners are hosting a fundraiser for pets. LongForm: Councilmember Reagan Dunn says raising wages nearly $4 an hour in unincorporated King County is an awful idea. Quick Hit: St. Louis clinic ending gender affirming care for minors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: AG’s office demands staff ‘change your thinking’ on gendered pronouns and WA DOH employees claim training program is victim shaming.  Big Local: Bellingham man arrested for running drug network out of encampment,  a school board member is censured for inappropriate comments and a dramatic rescue from a house fire in Algona.  You Pick: FOX 13's 'Pet Tricks' segment does not actually include any tricks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Biden administration is demanding media defend them and Seattle Times columnist Danny Westneat thinks we should end unions he doesn’t like and thinks we haven’t recruited cops in the last three years. // Matthew Patrick Thomas (KCGOP chair) is raising serious concerns about election transparency and integrity after the county replaced the primary tabulation server, the central component of the election process, without informing the two parties or SoS. Worse, the security camera meant to capture the process wasn’t operational. // Seattle City Council wants to nickel and dime you to support tourism.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Homeless RV site could become a pickleball complex, a new burger joint is coming to Lynnwood and the New Mexico governor tries to defend her emergency firearms suspension during a CNN interview. LongForm: Abby says she was fired from her job at Summit Pacific Medical Center in Elma over an allegation of racism. She claims a co-worker was offended by her conservative values. Quick Hit: Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) read sexually explicit 'kids' book during senate hearing on censorship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Olympia schools want SRO's back after lockdowns, Media is choosing not to report the context of the SPD bodycam footage and a report claims teens are scammed more than the elderly.  Big Local: Police in Renton are reporting staged car accidents and an Arlington dealer arrested for causing overdose fatality. You Pick: NFL players are upset after Aaron Rodgers Achilles injury. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Gov. Inslee says progress is being made cleaning up encampments, teens create an an app to increase abortion access awareness and Simon Sefzik (policy advisor for Project 42) is hosting an event tomorrow in Kent at a gas station offering cheap gasoline -- without the fees Democrats and Inslee are responsible for -- in order to make a point about their costly legislation. // Republicans announce impeachment inquiry against President Biden—the left still finds a way to blame Trump.// People waited in traffic for hours at The Gorge just to miss a Lumineers concert.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Downtown Seattle is quickly going back to where we were before the sweeps and Amazon will make authors disclose use of AI.LongForm: Dr. Scott Phillips (Executive and Medical Director for the WA Poison Center) backs the UW study claiming no health threat from passive drug smoke exposure, but Rantz doesn’t buy it.Quick Hit: Out of touch Democrats vs. ones who realize what’s happening.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: A man trying to defend a victim was killed, Nutritionist in the Seattle Times argues that we shouldn’t be weighed at the doctor’s office because it’s depressing and Snohomish County Councilmember Nate Nehring wants to ban card-only retail transactions. Rantz is not a fan of this. They debate.Big Local: Drugs found at a juvenile facility in Chehalis, a Bellingham PD detective was terminated for a very petty reason and You Pick: A country music star apologizes after being tough on cops during arrest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Egregious, unconstitutional order issued by NM governor to ban firearms,  bodycam backs up Rantz's reporting on a cop who was discussing a woman who was killed by an officer and You’re being misled to about the UW fentanyl/meth study. // Activists say Seattle's open-air drug markets don't exist, and criticism is racist. // Gavin Newsom wants to appoint a 'token' to fill Feinstein's senate seat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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What’s Trending: An anti-cop Minnesota lawmaker is carjacked, Planned Seattle lot for homeless RVs could end up as pickleball complex instead and an update on the Injured Bellevue PD officer.LongForm: City Councilwoman Sara Nelson said the city isn’t doing much to stop the crime wave -- which is why she’s calling attention to it. And she’s not yet all that optimistic about a drug bill.Quick Hit: Reporter Danish period film for not having enough diversity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Many stores locking up common items due to theft, multiple violent incidents in Snohomish County and Ron Coleman (Dhillon Law Group and Newsweek Columnist) explains how the ADL became a left-wing propaganda outlet.Big Local: pierce County deputy lures suspects with fake bark, Spokane looking to clean up problem corridor and weekend 405 closures.You Pick: Why planes are extremely gross right now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: More crime targeting elderly victims, Whoopi Goldberg has COVID and a surgically removed tumor was lost. // Biden's poll numbers are absolutely tanking. // Environmentalists booed after protest halts U.S. Open match. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: A Kent home is targeted for a second time, WA litter study shows the impacts of homelessness -- just don’t blame them!LongForm: Jae Ahrens (Jae's Asian Bistro) says he and his small business colleagues in Seattle’s Madison Valley community keep getting burglarized and he can’t figure out why voters won’t change directions.Quick Hit: abortion numbers are on the rise in nearly every state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Seattle buys more cameras to 'prevent street racing', Dictionary.com adds gender pronouns and other weird words and GUEST: Coach Joe Kennedy explains why he’s leaving Bremerton and what’s next for him.Big Local: Bainbridge preparing for walk-on only ferry week and King County to raise min. wage to $19 per hour.You Pick: A man put his bare feet on a footrest and a woman was troubled.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: UW releases study saying drug smoke on Transit is not harmful, Seattle sees its 57th homicide of the year and graffiti on I-5 in increasing. // Jay Inslee shared an interesting healthcare message on social media last night. // Van Jones called Joe Biden a 'grandpa ' on CNN and Vivek, Nikki Haley surging in polls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Hunter Biden expected to be indicted on gun charg and higher gas prices greatly hurting independent truckersLongForm: FOX News correspondent Lucas Tomlinson breaks down why Bidenomics is failing and an aging Mitch McConnell.Quick Hit: Anti-cop Seattle Times reporter Mike Carter defends anti-Semitism and cop bashing -- while going after yours truly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: South Seattle residents worries about an increase in crime, Philly police commissioners resigns and Yvonne Gallardo-Van Ornam (Arlington City Council) details her re-election campaign. Big Local: A smash and grab at a gun store in Monroe, Bremerton City council to discuss a camping ban and Southern Washington school districts continue to strike.You Pick: Duke professor denies QB's request for assignment extension after upset win.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: 5th Avenue Theater doesn’t want white people to attend certain events and a 24-time convicted felon is arrested for a random stabbing. // Rantz: Seattle cop reports own conversation, fears of out-of-context smears // SPD investigating a suspicious death from yesterday morning and man who started encampment fire threatens a man after he is released. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everett is hiring private security officers, inflation is hurting parents shopping for back to school and LongForm: Mark Swanson (Bothell City Council candidate Pos 4) says the biggest issue is the forced “housing density” the state is mandating cities to adopt.Quick Hit: A viral Tiktok where a woman explains her extremely uninteresting life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: SPD is recovering guns that are connected to multiple crimes, an uptick in DUI and crashes during the long weekend and Bill Maher called out wokeness. Big Local: A man swallowed fentanyl while being pursued by police near Port Angeles, a Puyallup fair rollercoaster got stuck and Puyallup SD is changing schedule due to bus shortage.You Pick: A Delata flight had to turn around after a passenger had diarrhea.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: WADOH is posting outdated COVID information. // Andrea Suarez (We Heart Seattle) details a successful clean-up at a SoDo encampment over the weekend and how her group will be working to register more voters this election season. // The White House is still pushing the 'Bidenomics' agenda. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 What’s Trending: A leftist writer wants to blame Kia and Hyundai, Lewis County man is charged controlled substance homicide and latest social media stupidity from Pramila Jayapal.LongForm: Sen. Phil Fortunato (R-Auburn) plans to tackle homelessness in the new legislative session but says Democrats still won’t admit to their failures.Quick Hit: King County set to break an unfortunate record. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 A man was killed at senior apartments in Belltown, bodycam video released of pregnant woman who was shot and killed by police and multiple child luring attempts in Seattle. Big Local: Birch Bay water park shutting down after accident, T Mobile laying off 7% of workforce and thieves are causing power outages in Woodinville. :46 –  You Pick: A TikToker refused to give up her first class seat for a family to sit together.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Elementary students got into a shootout in Des Moines, a Pizza parlor is robbed one day after re-opening and Rantz releases the name of the judge who let the suspected armed car thief and deputy assaulted free. // Biden presents misleading job report data and the myth that Bidenomics is working. // Riley Gaines owns Keith Olbermann with response video after being called out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Hammer filling in for Jason Rantz  What’s Trending: Berkeley Law professor John Yoo talks about Trump's Georgia indictment and Publisher of Dossier Today Jordan Shacktel discusses the potential of COVID restrictions returning.LongForm: Mike Davis, Founder of the Article III Project talks about the myth that the 14th amendment could keep Trump out of the oval office. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Hammer filling in for Jason Rantz   What’s Trending: Many of our national leaders are way too old to be in office and Clarence Thomas releases financial information. Big Local: A drive-by shooting in Sammamish, Federal dollars to help the fentanyl crisis in everett, Yakima and Spokane.You Pick: LA City council mulling over suing Texas for migrant transportation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Hammer filling in for Jason Rantz What’s Trending: Assessing Trump's campaign after missing the debate—is he running low on campaign funds? // Ron DeSantis is giving Florida what it needs during hurricane relief. // Republican should become more comfortable with wielding power and an argument against the self-defeating Republican victimhood mentality.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Encampment in Seattle returns hours after being swept, VA governor calls out gender extremism and White Sox fan snuck a gun into a game and shot herself.LongForm: Curtis Houck (Newsbusters) explains if the new CNN CEO can make the network less unwatchable, explains why NewsNation is such a threat, and how media has it in for Ron DeSantis.Quick Hit: One of Trump's co-defendants speaks out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Law enforcement agencies are recognizing trend among car thefts by teens, Canada warns members of 2SLGBTQI+ community from traveling to U.S. and Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders talks us through his new pursuit policy and expresses his disappointment with soft-on-crime judges.Big Local: A Smash and grab in Lynnwood leads to a stolen ATM, Rantz makes fun of an inclusive theater group in Lake Stevens and Spokane won't have a regional homelessness authority. You Pick: OJ is endorsing Vivek—is that a good thing? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Thurston County sheriff changing interpretation of pursuit law and attempted barista kidnapper gets a light plea deal. // Mitch McConnell freezes again and KJP says Biden is not too old. // Burger King going to court over size of whopper on ads. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Seattle Times can’t figure out why fentanyl is flooding the streets of Washington, some people are engaging in split-ownership homes and a Tennis player smelled weed during her match that she lost.LongForm: Criminal defense attorney and former Pierce County prosecutor Jared Ausserer says the prosecutor’s office suffers from a lot of inexperience and mismanagementQuick Hit: The right is calling the DC judge in Trump case for wanting to interfere with the election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Seattle wants to address hookah lounge safety and Pacific Legal Foundation attorney Laura D’Agostino gives a positive update on a lawsuit against the city of Seattle for hostile work environment -- where white people are all considered racistBig Local: Two teens allegedly targeted Tacoma detective who was shot and Snohomish County sheriff's race breaks funding record.You Pick: Biden's alcohol czar wants to limit alcohol consumption to two beers per week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Judge goes easy on a Tenino man accused of child rape. // A Colorado mom stood up for his who was punished for wearing a 'Gadsen Flag' patch. // Marshawn Lynch gets a trial date for his DUI charge from last year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: A loud outpouring after an orca dies, Chicago mayor is latest to blame car makers and policies and 77% of those polled say Biden is too old.LongForm: Nirav Sheth owns a few businesses that continue to be robbed. So, he’s running for office to ensure change.Quick Hit: MSNBC's Medhi Hassan says many are spreading COVID 'myths'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Decreasing college enrollment trends have employers concerned, Jen Psaki says Democrats don’t support abortion up until birth then reveals they do but says it’s nuanced and Sydney Phillips (Deputy Chief Litigator at Freedom Foundation), reacts to the surprising news that the WA Supreme Court sided against unions trying to keep members’ info private.Big Local: Camas teachers are going on strike, group of teens caused a lockdown at Southcenter mall and another lawsuit over a popular Tacoma milkshake spot. You Pick: Pilots are accused of hiding major health issues to keep flying.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Normandy Park restaurant suffers third break-in, Judge Chutkin decided to interfere with the election and a racially motivated shooting in Jacksonville. // Law enforcement breaks up an environmental protest in Nevada and Rantz can't get enough of it. // Chic-Fil-A has a new sandwich and milkshake for the fall.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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What’s Trending: New law says PSE doesn't have to inform customers of rate change, Taylor Swift security guard fired for appearing in picture and dumb tips for going to college.LongForm: Tacoma police union president Henry Betts talks about a detective who shot by teenagers. Quick Hit: Andrew McCabe pretends Sarah Palin is calling for civil war See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Tumwater woman destroying businesses released from jail and Josh Hammer (Newsweek Opinion Editor) explains the political implications of the latest Trump arrest and, for the first time, a mugshot.Big Local: Kent school concerned over problem apartments next door and Vancouver are teachers could strike. You Pick: NYC residents are frustrated over placement of new migrant shelter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: The Trump mugshot is one of the most historic photos of all-time, Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards waited 24 hours to send a statement out about a shot detective, spending most of us talking about youth programs and Amazon takes a giant step to bringing people back in the office. // NBC News implies Vivek Ramaswamy is a Neo Nazi and musician Carlos Santana speaks out on gender issues. // Democrat lawmakers livid that a dying tree was removed from a memorial.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Trump makes a pit stop at the Fulton County jail, DeSantis made a good enough impression in first debate and Trump speaks at Atlant airport post-arrest.LongForm: Kevin Theriot (Senior Counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom) explains how he’s fighting to ensure Cedar Park Church in Bothell doesn’t have to violate their religious beliefs by offering abortion services coverage.Quick Hit: Naomi Ishisaka’s disturbing and sick Seattle Times columnSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 What’s Trending: Who tackled abortion the best at last night's debate, Tommy Piggot (RNC Strategic Communications Director) tees up the next debate and Trump lands in Georgia. Big Local:  A Federal Way mom nearly had her car stolen at a daycare, Tacoma PD detective recovering after shooting incident and a group wins a lawsuit over Spokane camping ban. You Pick: A first grader accidentally ate weed candy at school. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Highlights from the first republican presidential debate: Pence performs well, DeSantis tough on crime, Vivek on the aggressive and Don Jr. drama. // A robber chugged gasoline before police arrested him and a Kia smash and grab at a Lynnwood pot shop. // AP runs a story about concerns for aging transgender people. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

hat’s Trending: Trump's absence from the first debate will be notable, the left still continues to push Bidenomics and a dem mayor says major cities are growing in successes.5:30 - LongForm: Mark Meredith (Fox News) sets the stage for tonight’s first GOP debate.Quick Hit: Trump’s self-inflicted miscalculation -- he should be at the debate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Looters disguised as firefighters discovered in Spokane, Rudy Guiliani surrenders in Georgia and Burien City Councilmember Stephanie Mora on the failed homeless camping ban – she says her colleagues aren’t serious about a solution because it’s campaign season and they’re too scared to upset people on both sides.Big Local: A man shot out a window at the Tukwila police station after committing an assault, Tacoma man exchanges gunfire with officers during chase and a more on an injured TPD detective. You Pick: Brett Favre in the middle of another text message controversy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: A man killed a woman shortly after being released from jail and was given a very short sentence, a Tacoma PD detective was shot, a King County Council member speaks out against gun violence and Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney explains how he’ll be enforcing the new drug law. // Doug Burgum will debate through the pain, what candidate will step up without Trump's presence? // A Tennessee news anchor was proposed to during a newscast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Auto shop workers in Silverdale take a BMW for a joyride, TikTok has parents breaking eggs on their kid's heads and L.A. mayor blames heavy rain on climate change.LongForm: Alan Gotlieb (Second Amendment Foundation) reacts to Mayor Bruce Harrell’s really awful and useless idea to end the state’s preemption law. It’s purely about gun confiscation.Quick Hit: Rotten person Ken Jennings earned the ire for crossing the picket line, even though he’s not really doing that. But he’s a bad guy so, I’ll pile on.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Thurston County sheriff upset after pursuit suspect released on no bond, A smash and grab at a Lake City pot shop and Eva witnessed a deadly shooting today in Parkland. She details what she saw.Big Local: A listeria outbreak in Tacoma has claimed three lives, a couple escapes Spokane fire only to have truck robbed and Pierce County humane society takes in several animals in need. You Pick: A Connecticut officer is injured by a man wielding a hammer...who had 30 priors on his record. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Tammy Morales pretends her police defunding and pro-criminal stance isn’t playing a role in the crime crisis and Chicago urging gang members to not shoot during day. // Biden tries to make Maui relief all about him and Larry Elder is suing the RNC over debate exclusion. // State may have to pay Value Village's legal fees.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: South King County cities to limit homeless shelters, A SF businessman wants to swap jobs with the mayor and Biden not expected to be well received in Maui.LongForm: Christopher Barnard (American Conservation Coalition) explains what role he hopes environmental issues play in the upcoming debate, which candidate is the strongest, and the dangers of labeling everything related to weather events as “climate change.”  Quick Hit: Hunter Biden's lawyers want the president to testify. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Postal workers being attacked at record rate, Hour-long delay for light rail and Nordstrom's is opening a 25-year-old time capsule and Cliff Mass explains when the smoke will clear Western Washington.Big Local: Mason County to start enforcing public drug use laws and Community Transit fined on stormwater violations in Mill Creek.You Pick: Rantz makes fun of 'therapeutic habits' that are supposed to make your life better.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Three people killed in a south Seattle shooting on Sunday and yet Mayor Harrell won't say its gang violence. // Trump supporters trust him more than family and religious leaders, if Trump is cult-like then Obama was too. // AMA supports uterus transplants for biological men. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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What's Trending: Katie Porter is making the rounds trying to bring up issues with climate change and brings up that her daughter is scared that the world is on fire, Michael Shellenberger wants to bring the truth forward about real climate change, the effects on the structure of the sea floor by volcanic eruptions over the years  // The Interview: Chadwick Moore // The Quick Hit:  The Orca name Lolita has died in Miami the Miami Seaquarium reported, Donald Trump has been indicted in Georgia on RICO charges like he is a mob boss, Mike Davis calls this the dead chicken strategy, which if used correctly could get Trump back into the White House See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Donald Trump will not be attending next weeks GOP Presidential Debate, Trump will be sitting down with Tucker Carlson on his Twitter (X) show and Fox News will not use any of it after severing ties with Carlson, more news on the Trump indictment in Georgia, Newt Gingrich chimes in on the Trump Indictment and how absurd the charges are out of Fulton County, Maui Emergency Official Herman Andaya talks to reporters about not sounding the alarm about the Maui fires, Andaya has resigned from his position // Big Local: The Tacoma Housing Authority have upped their minimum wage to $32 an hour, this is for their workers to afford to not be homeless, There are 4 families are suiting the Bonney Lake-Sumner School District after a former coach Jacob Jackson is accused of alleged sexual abuse // You Picked The Topic: The Air Force has unveiled their new jet plane called Jet Zero, this is blended wing and more futuristic style of aircraftSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Technical difficulties and bad drivers, a package was delivered to Victoria's house at the early hours of the morning, the thought was this was a prowler looking for a score, A Microsoft executive was murdered in Florida back in March, Jared Bridegan was shot and killed in an orchestrated hit that was planned by his ex-wife and has now been arrested, there is a decline in kids getting routine vaccinations // President Biden claims to know some good ice cream places and says "Daddy owes you ice cream". There a TV News station that were covering a story on an 71 year old man illegally touching a 12 year old girl, they proceeded to show a picture of President Joe Biden // People should stop trying to make up new rules for the road, going through the lyrics of the new hit song "Rich Men North of Richmond" by Oliver Anthony See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Hammer in for Jason Rantz What’s Trending: Kurt Schlichter on the GOP presidential primary obviously isn't over yet, and Trump's legal woes are real and John Cardillo on Trump's Georgia indictment, in particular, is a very big deal and could hurt him.LongForm: Sohrab Ahmari on the rise of corporate tyranny in America and his new book out this week, Tyranny, Inc.Quick Hit: Aryeh Lightstone on at the three-year anniversary of the Abraham Accords, what's now next for the Accords and Middle East peace?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Hammer in for Jason Rantz What’s Trending: America's drug crisis is extremely apparent on the west coast, will Saudi Arabia join the Abraham accords?Big Local: A nuisance property in Kent, multiple teens involved in robbery in Pierce county and a Fife group is raising money for Maui. You Pick: An advocacy group is trying to revert the Cleveland Guardians nickname. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Hammer in for Jason Rantz What’s Trending: Previewing the debate in Iowa next week—will Donald Trump show up and what is DeSantis' strategy. // Breaking down the Trump indictment—can Trump pardon himself? // Another twist in the Hunter Biden scandal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 What’s Trending: Speed cameras are just an excuse to take more of your money, Janet Yellen says gas prices are trending down and Movie Review: Strays is a very R-rated and very funny comedy worth seeing.LongForm: Alexis McAdams (Fox News) is on the campaign trail in Iowa. She breaks down the latest from the fair and which candidates are gaining momentum ahead of next week’s debate.Quick Hit: Mark Levin says the left has always hated America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: That Douglas Fir was removed and activists are upset, UW publishes tips for sleeping in the heat and Washington law passes to grant bathroom access to truckers. Big Local: Pierce Transit puts a project on hold, Ne-Yo to play at NW WA Fair and Renton offering Dog walker watch training. You Pick: New York post reporter who was attacked with machete speaks out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Mercer St. fire caused by tipped over candle, Burien's 'controversial' sweep plan and Trump supporters speak out against Jenna Ellis. // Charlotte Thistle (Seattle Grassroots Landlords) says landlords are ditching Seattle due to nightmare tenants and extreme laws. // America First Legal is suing Gov. Jay Inslee over 'state-sanctioned kidnapping' bill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Rantz is cranky about non-functioning AC and more on the Trump indictment.LongForm: Jerry Dunleavy and James Hasson (authors of Kabul) breakdown what they learned about the shameful Biden operation to pull us out of Afghanistan.Quick Hit: The new Snow White is insufferable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Drugs are illegal across the state except for Seattle and Dan Newhouse (R-WA4) just had his car broken into, and is shining a larger spotlight on the crime crisis. Plus, he responds to the Trump indictments.Big Local: Megachurch drama in Milton, Mason County sheriff will be enforcing new drug laws and violence is becoming too common in Tacoma. You Pick: A Minnesota town had its entire police force resign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Trump is indicted in Georgia—a fourth indictment. // A Bellevue PD officer was injured on security detail for VP Harris, more on the fire at the Mercer St. encampment and a security guard attacked at the  Downtown Nordstrom's. // Lizzo facing backlash for allegedly verbally abusing backup dancers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Biden did not want to comment on Maui death toll, Update on the nightmare tenant in Seattle and a fire at the Mercer Street encampment. LongForm: Professor Cliff Mass (UW Atmospheric Sciences) breaks down this week’s heatwave and explains how the Hawaii fires had nothing to do with climate change.Quick Hit: Hunter probe casts Biden in a bad light.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 What’s Trending: Trump has a partisan judge who doesn’t want to be called out for being partisan, and light rail repairs will extend into September and Todd Briske is running for position 8 on the Tacoma City Council. He wants to beef up the police force to conquer the crime crisis. Big Local: A Federal Way council candidate accused of stealing has multiple shoplifting charges in past and bomb threats at the Brewmaster’s Taproom in Renton.You Pick: Subject of 'The Blind Side' says his adoption was fake.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: It's really hot and it made Rantz throw up. // RFK walks back statement about national abortion ban and an NY official says the migrant vetting process is not working. // A scary incident with a Florida deputy exposed to fentanyl during a traffic stop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Enjoy this special edition of the Rantz Rewind!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Special counsel appointed in Hunter Biden investigation, Seattle City Council facing major budget shortfall and a Sex Therapist says a  Straight Man Attracted to a Trans-Woman Is Still Straight..LongForm: Joe Kent (WA 3 candidate) responds to Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA3) saying she’s trying to turn a moderate group into a rural Antifa group.Quick Hit: A Kentucky clinic says sex change surgeries are happening, despite governor's claim.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: A Vancouver cop is charged with assault after incident with a suspect, more than 200 unused tiny homes in Seattle and Kimberly Strassel (WSJ) gives an update on the Hunter Biden situation. Big Local: Many WA residents have connections to Hawaii, a Tacoma contractor is accused of ripping off five families and a 15-year-old was involved in a Clark County shooting incident.  You Pick: Obama's biographer says he has embarrassing letters from Barrack to ex-girlfriend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Sentence of only seven years handed down in murder plea, Seahawks held their preseason opener last night and massive light rail closures. // Who is more insufferable Asa Hutchinson or MSNBC? // Ahmed Mumin, Exec. Director of Seattle Rideshare Drivers Association, reacts to last night’s arrest of the alleged carjacker who murdered a rideshare driver. He also calls out the Mayor and Council for inaction on safety concerns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Controversy around a tiny home village in Spanaway, VP Harris set to visit Seattle and a 70-year-old woman was stabbed in Renton.LongForm: Kristine Moreland (Founder/Director The More We Love) explains how they were so effective at clearing the Burien homeless encampment -- when the county has done nothing.Quick Hit: A Texas teacher is fired over a racist joke toward sister's white boyfriend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Investigation surrounding a possible drug-related death of a one-year-old, Biden got mad at Peter Doocy over speaker phone question and State Rep Jim Walsh explains what can be done on the high price of gas.Big Local: Preschool teachers in Lacey are on strike, no one ran for five Snohomish County offices and a large-scale renovation for a Tacoma library. You Pick: Marie Gluesenkamp Perez wants to transform a moderate group of rural democrats.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Surveys says people are halting summer plans due to gas prices, Uber drived carjacked and killed in SoDo and will Trump attend the RNC debate?// Bidenomics messaging is not the reality, Katie Hobbs tried to censor critics on Twitter and Jack Smith tried to get a warrant for Trump tweets. // Jake Skorheim (KIRO Nights host) talks about new developments with AI.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Seattle just made life much harder for delivery/app workers, high gas prices make Washington the best state to go electric and multiple earthquakes in Fall City.LongForm: Tiffany Smiley (Founder of Endeavor PAC and Chairman of 'Rescuing the American Dream') reacts to Gold Star families speaking out against their treatment from the Biden admin. and Joe Biden himself.Quick Hit: Democrat congressman calls out Biden's lack of leadership.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: A nuisance home in Greenwood is getting attention, far-right group is suing an activist over doxing and Sheng Li (Litigation Counsel for New Civil Liberties Alliance) details their legal strategy in suing the Biden admin for its latest unconstitutional student debt forgiveness scheme.Big Local: A Lakewood teenager is facing murder charges after gruesome incident, electric bus company with local contracts files for bankruptcy and mail theft in Marysville.You Pick: White House gender pay gap smells like hypocrisy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Tacoma PD shot a naked man who was firing a weapon, less prostitution on Aurora after notices filed to motels and the droplets saved a tree in Wedgewood. // Credit card debt reached $1 Trillion nationwide, and it is being framed as good news. // Billy Porter claims he has to sell his home maid writers' strike.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: encampment in Burien is being torn down after a private group contacts residents about housing opportunities, reporter Dasha Burns makes false statement about Democrats' views on abortion, Portland 911 call center response time is very high // LongForm: Retired Lt. Jessica Taylor ditched the SPD and she went out with a brutal resignation letter calling out “spineless mayor” and extremist city council // Quick Hit:  Porsche takes out Jesus statue out of sports car adSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Sheriff in Pacific County doesn't want to talk to local newspaper over purported inaccuracies, Seattle activists try to save tree named Doug, Wayne Brady comes out as pansexual, interview with rep. Chris Corry (R-Yakima) details how he's helping a troubled Seattle landlord // Big Local:  Steve Adam’s (Oak Harbor activist) is the man behind the good Jay Inslee State Park // You Pick: Sportscaster gets suspended for reading the Orioles recordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Another deadly 24 hours in western Washington, Attorney Mark Lamb is defending the activist behind a Spokane ordinance to ban homeless encampments within 1,000 feet of where children congregate // Kamala Harris says Bidenomics is working, Gold Star families criticize White House for mishandling death of marine //Neyo retracts publicist's apology on gender issuesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Pierce County deputy who died on duty denied placement on Washington State Law Enforcement Memorial, e-commerce site Zulily pulls out of Seattle headquarters, head of American Library Association regrets 'Marxist lesbian' tweetLongForm: Attorney Anne Bremner stops by to talk about a case involving an overturned ruling in a killing of a Milton woman.Quick Hit: Ohio GOP sees major voting turnout. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Gig Harbor school banning social media use and Amazon workers continue to whine about return to office // Big Local: Couple in Kent robbed twice in two days and recovers car, Gig Harbor school adds armed security on campus, study that states jurors tend to be white omits Snohomish County // You Pick: Special guest Jake Skorheim discusses a company using a trans man to promote razors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Juveniles in Tacoma open fire on police officer driving by, environmental group protests Blue Angels during Seafair, US women's soccer play Megan Rapinoe chokes during game vs Sweden // Ne-Yo forced to apologize for saying kids shouldn't change genders //What if abortions were taxed like guns?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A look back at when president Trump predicted indictments were on the way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's Trending: There were traces of fentanyl inside of an envelope that was sent to the King County Elections office, Sound Transit is suppressing and downplaying big issues that deal with the safety of their transit routes, there have been assaults and sinking rails, Kari Lake is out promoting the GOP to decertify the 2020 election and reinstate Donald Trump as President // LongForm: Semi Bird (Gubernatorial candidate) reacts to his school board recall in Richland. // The Quick Hit:  Fox Claims First Amendment Protection From Petition To Deny FCC Broadcast License Renewal, A Different Lie Every Day!’ Morning Joe Crew Torches Fox and GOP Over Hunter Biden Kerfuffle — Doing ‘Trump’s Bidding’See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: The "Services not sweeps" coalition are pushing back again on the continuous encampment sweeps saying that the encampments are not getting any notice or help prior to the sweeps, they also are saying the term "obstruction" is being used only when it benefits the city, a new RV park is coming to Portland and many homeless RV residents are hesitant to go to this park, they do not want to follow rules and be "labeled", a Portland woman was knocked out by a homeless attacker, she had a metal water bottle thrown in her face, police never showed up and she blames the city for the lack of officers, Chris Sullivan explains the likely traffic hazards ahead of Seafair weekend and the Blue Angels performance. // Big Local: A driver uses a Kia to plow through a Puyallup cannabis dispensary, this was an attempted crash and grab, Homeless advocates in Spokane are using a lawsuit in an attempt to pull an "anti-camping" initiative from the ballot, Washington State University is being left alone as many Pac 12 schools are jumping ship to the Big 10 Conference // You Pick The Topic: Ticks are spreading in the Pacific Northwest, some are saying this is due to abnormally high temperatures, this is weird considering we have not had a super hot summer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: There is more talk about the Hunter Biden investigation, Devon Archer says that President Joe Biden met with Hunter Biden's business partners, Jonathan Lemire calls out the GOP for releasing the Archer transcript saying they are doing Trump's bidding, a homeless man threw a brick through a Seattle Medic unit's windshield, the suspect is being held on 75K dollars bail, the Mayor of Chicago Brandon Johnson bashes a reporter for using the term "mob" when referring to looters // Lizzo is in some hot water after some of her former backup dancers filed a lawsuit against her for sexual harassment and body shaming, Lizzo made a post defending her side by saying her former dancers were told that they were under performing // The Washington Post is gaslighting the LGBTQ+ community in the Middle East, NBC News is now in Teen Vogue, this was about a bill that was passed in Louisiana that dealt with gender reassignment surgeries for minorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Monologue: A stabbing suspect was shot by Seattle Police, this suspect has had 72 warrants over the last 28 years, CNN analyst Michael Fanone compares Donald Trump and the Jan 6th riot to Osama bin Laden, Fanone goes on to call Trump a terrorist, A man broke into separate homes and proceeded to rub the women's feet while they were asleep // LongForm: Josh Hammer // The Quick Hit:  Revisiting the “faithless electors” case and how it relates to Jack Smith going after Trump’s lawyers  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Mother of a 14 year-old hit by the Seattle monorail speaks out saying he was a kind kid who loved his unique art, the parents of Xavier Gayton respected their son's art but also had strong feelings about doing it in a safe way. John Eastman may be charged as a co-conspirator to Donald Trump, Harvey Silverglate who is Eastman's attorney said that Trump took legal advice from Eastman // Big Local: A tossed cigarette causes over 200K dollars in damages in a Lynnwood apartment parking lot, 9 cars in total were damaged. A career criminal goes on a crime spree after being stopped by police officers at a gas station, the suspect rammed a deputy's patrol car, a group of citizens in Tacoma called "Tacoma for All" are in a fight over renter's rights, the city council did not like the original initiative, so they made their own // You Pick The Topic: David Brooks shocks his audience with a column saying that he and others used self-serving tactics to get and keep their power, he also says "we're the problem" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Former President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to the charges on the indictment, Devon Archer claims Hunter Biden used his father Joe Biden as leverage for foreign business partners, audio of Donald Trump leaving Washington DC after his indictment // Some people are on the fence about the Blue Angels being in Seattle, some for the noise or traffic backups, and now some are taking up an issue about the climate aspect to the Blue Angels saying now it is time to cancel them for pollution, The Seattle Kraken have removed BookTok content after a player named Alex Wennberg started getting DM's in his Instagram account filled with very thirsty comments // A street preacher in Wisconsin was arrested after reading passages from the Bible over a PA system at a drag event for families See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Voter turnout is low for local elections, a Seattle salon owner has her business shot-up and girl hit a politician with a water balloon. LongForm: Rep. Tom Dent (R-Moses Lake) is calling on Department of Children, Youth and Families, Ross Hunter, to step down after a vote of no confidence from state workers.Quick Hit: High school boys are becoming more conservative according to a study. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Tucker Carlson interviewed Hunter Biden's former business partner, another I-90 rock thrower and Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders was finally able to fully reopen the jail, which means they can make arrests again. He slams the Democrats soft-on-crime approach.  Big Local: Three Richland school board members recalled over mask mandate, Benton County energy users are going to be charged based on time and a Burien non-profit had equipment stolen.You Pick: FOX's Greg Gutfeld has words to say about 'lookism'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: What the media is saying about the Trump indictment, could Pramila Jayapal be indicted? // Kshama Sawant's rent control measure voted down by council. // Trinity Ace Hardware Owner Nick Rose says Federal Way council candidate Denise Yun is lying about being harassed and that she was stealing from his store.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: WSP announces new hit-and-run alert system,  soccer player Carli Lloyd angry with former team after their World Cup draw celebration, new Illinois law opens field for potential police officers1414LongForm: SPOG President Mike Solan reacts to the SPD memo detailing discriminatory recruitment practices and explains why the union is backing the new Seattle drug ordinance.Quick Hit: Neil Degrasse-Tyson is on board with gender extremism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Workers pushing back against DCYF boss, Biden continues to deny engaging in business dealings and Vivian Dong is facing removal from the Lynwood Public Facilities District Board because she attended a women’s rights rally.Big Local: Everett Herald highlights homeless familyYou Pick: Algebra professor thinks math is white privilegeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Donald Trump is indicted for the third time, coverage of attorney Jack Smith's press conference and why Trump has benefitted from the indictments. // Mayor’s office demanded fewer white men, military in Seattle police recruitment,// Oregon giving customers option to pump own gas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Andrew Lewis tries to salvage his career to take credit for the new drug law and Yellow trucking is shutting down amid union dispute. LongForm: Marlie (See You at the Library)details a program that wants to reclaim libraries from the woke mob. Quick Hit: CNN pretending to have a new Trump scandal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Anchorage mayor wants to export the homeless in the winter, A Canadian principal committed suicide after being bullied about 'whiteness' and GUEST: Mark Mix, National Right to Work Foundation.Big Local: Federal Way council candidate accused of theft drops out of race and a plane crash at the Renton airport.You Pick: Rantz picks apart the Seattle Times travel tips.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Shooting at a grocery store in South Seattle, Biden finally acknowledges his grandson and GUEST: Mathew Patrick Thomas, KCGOP Chairman. // Pramila Jayapal dishes out big money on security and motels on Aurora facing fines for constant nuisances. // Trailer for new Wonka movie released and Pee Wee Herman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Enjoy this Rantz Rewind where Seattle mayor Bruce Harrel lays out another one of his wonderful plans! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Sheriff Fortney angry after youth gang incident and Sen. Dhingra faces ethics fine.LongForm: Aaron Marshall says the Seattle Times through either bias or incompetence is hurting his campaign.Quick Hit: Prison phone project in Monroe hits a sang.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: sound Transit doesn't know here SLU light rail station will go, Kevin Durants wants the NBA to permit weed and GUEST: Andrew Flojo, Olympia School board candidate, declined to attend a forum because it was framed exclusively around candidates who aren’t white. As a Filipino, he was offended.   Big Local: Three break-ins at Bothell businesses, murder rate rising in Kent and kids were home during a burglary attempt in Spanaway.You Pick:  Florida manatee died of injuries from a unique cause.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: King County pretends racism is a public health emergency, Seattle hosting its torchlight parade and a family remembers woman killed on Capitol Hil last weekend. // Republicans call out the left for weaponizing the DOJ against Trump. // A NY bar replaces its Bud Light tap and an Illinois college student wins a lawsuit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Climate Pledge Arena walks back hidden fee after investigation, Seattle Times is hurting Aaron Marshall’s campaign and Diane Feinstein had a blunder on the senate floor.LongForm: DHS Special Agent Robbert Hammer is sounding the alarms about fentanyl dealing in Washington.Quick Hit: Oppenheimer draws critique over lack of Japanese bombing victims in film.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Mayor Harrell's police recruitment plan is not going well and GUEST: Lucas Tomlinson (FOX News) breaks down the latest in Hunter Biden’s legal troubles.Big Local: A gang-related shooting in Lynnwood and a Tacoma laundromat employee got sprayed with bear mace.  You Pick: Parents are using airtags to track their kids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Explosive devices were used to start Harborview encampment fire, Tacoma FD has a new levy on Pierce County ballots and Lakewood PD Lt. Peter Johnson explains the frustrations of letting so many criminals flee from them thanks to the Democrat ban on vehicular pursuits.// Another Trump indictment could be on the way and more on the Hunter Biden plea blow-up. // Bud Light forced to cut staff after Mulvaney fiasco. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Snohomish County mayors work together on major policy, NY officials blaming climate change for crazy weather. LongForm: Dane Muckler (Spectral Skull Session host and philosophy educator) breaks down today’s UFO whistleblower hearing.Quick Hit: The View thinks Biden is being targeted but Trump isn't.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Seattle to implement speed cameras to crack down on racing, Mitch McConnell had a moment at a press conference and GUEST: William Shadbolt (Washington Business Properties Association managing director) celebrates the failure to advance Sawant’s latest rent control bill but do they fear more of this activism?Big Local: City of Milton facing backlash over new megachurch site, multiple car break-ins at two condo complexes in Lakewood and the Tacoma tuberculosis woman is no longer contagious.You Pick: Washington Post is making its bias clearer than ever.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Hunter Biden's plea deal crumbles in court, window shot out at downtown Nordstrom, flooding at SeaTac and GUEST: Jackson Maynard (Executive director Citizen Action Defense Fund) is calling for a state audit of the juvenile division at King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office after several reports of misspent tax dollars. // Sec. Mayorkas says the border is secure and no terrorists are getting into the county. // Thurston County officials seeing positive results with homeless placement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Mason County republicans are endorsing Semi Bird, police believe Harborview fire was set intentionally and Pramila Jayapal is facing a house censure. LongForm: Lake Stevens mayor Brett Gailey battled in a hard-fought reelection campaign against no one. Now he explains what he’ll do in his next term. And he explains how Snohomish County mayors work in a partisan way -- while King County and Seattle doesn’t. Quick Hit: Biden calls on American to not be silent about history of racism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here is the exclusive conversation with Rantz and Droplet 2, who is perched in a tree. Rantz unfortunately did not climb the tree.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: UPS and union reach a tentative agreement, judge rules that some sweeping rules are unconstitutional and GUEST: Redmond city council candidate Nate Niederhausern hopes to bring conservative values back to an ideologically changing city.Big Local: A Lacey councilman took down campaign signs of a rival and the Bremerton mullet kid won another contest.You Pick: Lake Stevens mom starts giving birth at Costco.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s Trending: Maria Cantwell holds a fentanyl roundtable to point out the obvious, Kellyanne Conway hints that Trump will debate and Tacoma Humane Society sets an adoption record. // Rantz interview the crazy tree activist in Wedgewood. // The 1975 got an entire festival canceled in Malaysia over LGBTQ ban.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.