The Jason Rantz Show

Hour 3 - Biden administration continues to fail Americans Sep 27, 2023

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What’s Trending: Who has the most to prove in the second republican debate?

LongForm: Co-authors of "Kabul: The Untold Story of Biden's Fiasco and the American Warriors Who Fought to the End," discuss the Biden administration's most disgraceful hour—and the chaos it unleashed upon the world.

Quick Hit: John Cardillo joins the show to preview Wednesday's republican debate.

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Hour 2 - Target is latest retailer to blame crime for closures Sep 27, 2023

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What’s Trending: FTC Chair brings a warranted suit against Amazon, Zelensky's U.S. tour left plenty to be discussed //

Big Local: Burien finally passes an anti-camping ordinance, A King County judge actually set a six-figure bond and a scary hit-and-run in Pierce County.

You Pick: Target closing stores in West Coast crime hubs and AOC is a hypocrite.

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Hour 1 - Newsom wants the democratic nomination Sep 26, 2023

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What’s Trending: New polling shows Trump still has strong support, democrats are searching for a Biden replacement and why would Gavin Newsom want to debate DeSantis? // Evidence shows the Biden family has been bribed as impeachment inquiry looms. // Speaker McCarthy feeling pressure from Freedom caucus detractors.

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Hour 3 - Why did 'Partnership for Zero' fail? Sep 26, 2023

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.

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Hour 2 - Free steering wheel locks show how bad crime problem is Sep 26, 2023

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?

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Hour 1 - Major failures from KCRHA Sep 25, 2023

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.

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Rantz Rewind - June 28, 2022 Sep 23, 2023

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Hour 3 - Kamala ready to be useless in a new role Sep 23, 2023

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.

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Hour 2 - Gun store owner stands up to crooks Sep 23, 2023

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.

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Hour 1 - Fentanyl is cheaper than ever Sep 22, 2023

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.

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Hour 3 - Mark Levin tells you why the left hates America Sep 22, 2023

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. 2

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Hour 2 - Bruce Harrell has another plan Sep 22, 2023

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.

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Hour 1 - Biden administration continues to ignore border crisis Sep 21, 2023

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.

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Hour 3 - Yakima mayor called out for disgraceful 911 call Sep 21, 2023

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.

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Hour 2 - Drug overdoses are out of control in Seattle Sep 21, 2023

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.

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Hour 1 - Will Seattle's new drug ordinance fix anything? Sep 20, 2023

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.

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Hour 3 - Will new Seattle drug ordinance make a difference? Sep 20, 2023

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.

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Hour 2 - Yakima mayor does not know the law Sep 20, 2023

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.

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Hour 1 - A business owner stands up to thieves Sep 19, 2023

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.

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Hour 3 - Who is to blame for repeated pot shop robberies? Sep 19, 2023

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.

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Hour 2 - State lawmaker wants to give you relief at the pump Sep 19, 2023

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.

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Hour 1 - No more dress code on the senate floor Sep 18, 2023

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.

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Rantz Rewind - Feb. 8, 2021 Sep 18, 2023

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Hour 3 - 'Kia Boyz' act is getting old Sep 16, 2023

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.

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Hour 2 - Activists called out for hijacking protest Sep 16, 2023

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.

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Hour 1 - Resource officers need to be back in schools Sep 15, 2023

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.

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Hour 3 - Hunter indictment skips charges involving the Big Man Sep 15, 2023

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.

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Hour 2 - Ferry riders can't be surprised at this point Sep 15, 2023

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.

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Hour 1 - Jayapal tries to play race card on SPD bodycam incident Sep 14, 2023

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.

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Hour 3 - Leftist county council pushing higher minimum wage Sep 14, 2023

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.

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Hour 2 - State agencies flex their wokeness Sep 14, 2023

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.

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Hour 1 - KCGOP raises election integrity concerns Sep 13, 2023

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.

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Hour 3 - Why is everyone so excited about pickleball? Sep 13, 2023

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.

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Hour 2 - Schools want resource officers back Sep 13, 2023

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.

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Hour 1 - It's Biden's turn for an impeachment Sep 12, 2023

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.

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Hour 3 - Inside the UW fentanyl/meth smoke study Sep 12, 2023

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.

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Hour 2 - Card-only retail is the only way to ensure safety Sep 12, 2023

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.

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Hour 1 - New Mexico governor totes unconstitutional gun ban Sep 11, 2023

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.

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Rantz Rewind - Apr. 5, 2021 Sep 09, 2023

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Hour 3 - Sara Nelson speaks on Seattle's drug and crime problems Sep 09, 2023

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.

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Hour 2 - Retail doesn't look the same during crime wave Sep 09, 2023

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.

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Hour 1 - Trend of crime targeting elderly continues Sep 08, 2023

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.

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Hour 3 - Small business owners band together Sep 08, 2023

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.

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Hour 2 - Street racing cams are not about safety Sep 08, 2023

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.

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Hour 1 - Officials still don't you to think fentanyl exposure is bad Sep 07, 2023

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.

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Hour 3 - The state is stealing from truckers Sep 07, 2023

What’s Trending: Hunter Biden expected to be indicted on gun charg and higher gas prices greatly hurting independent truckers
LongForm: 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.

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Hour 2 - Will anyone come up with a plan to help South Seattle Residents? Sep 07, 2023

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.

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Hour 1 - Seattle theater discouraging attendance from white people Sep 06, 2023

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.

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Hour 3 - Inside the housing density crisis Sep 06, 2023

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.

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Hour 2 - Delta Diarrhea disaster Sep 06, 2023

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.

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Hour 1 - The left hints at the return of ridiculous COVID restrictions Sep 05, 2023

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.

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Rant Rewind - April 30, 2018 Sep 02, 2023

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Hour 3 - Democrats won't admit failures in homelessness policy Sep 02, 2023

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.

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Hour 2 - Would you give up a first class seat? Sep 02, 2023

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.

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Hour 1 - Elementary school kids get into a shootout Sep 01, 2023

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.

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Hour 3 - Could COVID restrictions come back? Sep 01, 2023

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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.

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Hour 2 - Seattle-level crimes hit the eastside Sep 01, 2023

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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.

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Hour 1 - DeSantis showing excellent leadership in hurricane relief efforts Aug 31, 2023

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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.

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Hour 3 - Sweep clears out encampment for at least a few hours Aug 31, 2023

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.

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Hour 2 - Thurston County changing pursuit policy Aug 31, 2023

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?

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Hour 1 - Biden is too old to be in office and so is Mitch McConnell Aug 30, 2023

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.

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Hour 3 - D.C. Judge wants to interfere with the election Aug 30, 2023

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 mismanagement
Quick Hit: The right is calling the DC judge in Trump case for wanting to interfere with the election.

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Hour 2 - Hookah lounge safety is the city's top priority Aug 29, 2023

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 racist
Big 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.

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Hour 1 - Local judge goes easy on accused rapist Aug 29, 2023

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.

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Hour 3 - Kia's can't steal themselves Aug 29, 2023

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'.

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Hour 2 - Democrats spreading lies about abortion Aug 29, 2023

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.

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Hour 1 - Business owner so fed up he's running for office Aug 28, 2023

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.

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Rantz Rewind - May 20, 2020 Aug 26, 2023

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Hour 3 - Update on Tacoma PD detective who was shot Aug 26, 2023

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

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Hour 2 - Problem apartments in Kent have neighboring school concerned Aug 26, 2023

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.

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Hour 1 - The Trump mugshot is iconic Aug 25, 2023

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.

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Hour 3 - Trump speaks from the tarmac in Atlanta Aug 25, 2023

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 column

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Hour 2 - Trump booked and released in Georgia Aug 25, 2023

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.

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Hour 1 - First republican debate lacked depth Aug 24, 2023

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.

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Hour 3 - Who will shine in Trump's absence from debate stage? Aug 24, 2023

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.

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Hour 2 - No shortage of violence in the South Sound area Aug 24, 2023

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.

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Hour 1 - 'Crisis responders' cannot replace actual officers Aug 23, 2023

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.

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Hour 3 - Rantz does not like Ken Jennings Aug 23, 2023

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.

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Hour 2 - Too many criminals being released on no bond Aug 23, 2023

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.

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Hour 1 - Biden tries to make a joke out of Maui relief Aug 22, 2023

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.

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Hour 3 - Climate change arguments miss the point Aug 22, 2023

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.

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Hour 2 - Light rails delays were extremely predictable Aug 22, 2023

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.

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Hour 1 - Seattle is getting the city it voted for Aug 21, 2023

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.

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Rantz Rewind - March 22, 2019 Aug 19, 2023

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Hour 3: People are Up in Arms About Climate Change Aug 19, 2023

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

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Hour 2: Donald Trump will not Attend the GOP Presidential Candidate Debate Aug 19, 2023

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 aircraft

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Hour 1: Microsoft Executive Killed in a Murder for Hire Scandal Aug 19, 2023

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

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Hour 3 - Is there any hope for peace in the Middle East? Aug 18, 2023

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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?

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Hour 2 - The drug crisis has made its mark nationwide Aug 18, 2023

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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.

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Hour 1 - DeSantis debate attack memo leaks Aug 17, 2023

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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.

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Hour 3 - A look ahead to the first republican presidential debate Aug 17, 2023

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.

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Hour 2 - Don't give tree-saving activists too much power Aug 17, 2023

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.

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Hour 1 - Small landlords are fighting back against city policies Aug 16, 2023

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.

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Hour 3 - Why did the Afghanistan exit go so poorly? Aug 16, 2023

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.

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Hour 2 - Congressman can get carjacked too Aug 16, 2023

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.

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Hour 1 - Another day, another Trump indictment Aug 15, 2023

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.

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Hour 3 - Biden has 'no comment' on Maui Aug 15, 2023

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.

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Hour 2 - Federal Way council candidate has a history of shoplifting Aug 15, 2023

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.

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Hour 1 - Heat wave hits the northwest Aug 14, 2023

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.

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Rantz Rewind - Aug. 19, 2021 Aug 12, 2023

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