Can the medical system and patients afford coronavirus-related costs?
Can the medical system and patients afford all the expense associated with coronavirus? Tacoma MD Dr. Gordon Cohen joined the show to discuss.6 years ago
COVID-19 updates: 1,270 deaths, 28,680 cases of coronavirus in Washington state
Health officials say 10 people have died of coronavirus in Washington state since Thursday. There are 409 new cases.6 years ago
UW race theory scholar explains how racism plays a role in public health
UW Medicine lecturer Edwin Lindo explains the intersection of racism and public health, and how the number one risk factor for a chronic illness is often race.6 years ago
Phoenix Jones out of retirement, checks out CHAZ or CHOP
After just over a year of retirement, Seattle's superhero, Phoenix Jones, is back to patrolling the streets of Seattle. First stop: CHOP, or CHAZ.6 years ago
Thousands of people attend weekend protests, marches in Seattle
Thousands attended protests across Seattle over the weekend. On Sunday evening, a large crowd of marchers made their way though downtown Seattle as part of the March for Black Lives - It's Time.6 years ago
Former ICE Director: Defunding police is not the answer to racism
Former Acting ICE Director and former police officer Tom Homan discusses why defunding the police is dangerous and unnecessary.6 years ago
Judge grants temporary restraining order against SPD for use of tear gas, projectiles
Seattle Federal District Judge Richard Jones granted a temporary restraining order against the Seattle Police Department for the use of tear gas and blast balls against protesters.6 years ago
Amazon temporarily banned a COVID book, Elon Musk fought back
Alex Berenson published a coronavirus book on Amazon that was temporarily banned. After Elon Musk defended him, it's now available for sale.6 years ago
WA GOP Chair: Inslee ‘gaslighting’ by saying CHAZ is peaceful
WA GOP Chairman Caleb Heimlich joined the Jason Rantz Show to discuss the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone (CHAZ) and how it impacts the gubernatorial race.6 years ago
Mayor Durkan clarifies role in clearing of East Precinct
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan clarified her role in the decision from frontline commanders to empty the East Precinct on Capitol Hill.6 years ago
Kshama Sawant wants East Precinct converted to community center
Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant tweeted Thursday night that she wants the now empty East Precinct converted into a community center.6 years ago
Thousands participate in Black Lives Matter silent march
Thousands of people marched through Seattle on Friday as part of a Statewide Silent March and General Strike hosted by Black Lives Matter Seattle-King County. As part of the general strike, many local businesses were closed Friday.6 years ago
‘You see it, you own it’ policy adopted by police departments nationwide
Some police departments have a new policy in light of the demonstrations that if you witness wrongdoing by your co-workers, you have to report it.6 years ago
Crash cleared from I-5 in Shoreline
UPDATE: WSDOT says the crash is cleared from northbound I-5 through Shoreline and traffic is moving again.6 years ago
Seattle Mayor says President’s threat to send military is unwelcome, illegal
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan addressed the public today and assured there is no imminent threat of a military invasion, as President Trump threatened.6 years ago
SPD Chief: Decision to leave precinct wasn’t hers, claims city ‘relented to public pressure’
In an address to Seattle police officers, Chief Carmen Best says it was not her decision to leave the East Precinct. She also expressed concern about reports of armed persons patrolling the area.6 years ago
Seattle police now required to turn body cameras on during protests
Effective immediately, all Seattle police officers have now been ordered to have body cameras recording during protests and demonstrations.6 years ago
Kshama Sawant wants East Precinct converted to community center
Hundreds of people marched to the Kent City Hall on Thursday while dozens of people rode their bikes to Cal Anderson Park in Seattle for a demonstration.6 years ago
Laid-off bartender: Nine weeks without unemployment payment from ESD
There are many people in Washington who have lost their job, and many more who are still waiting on a payment from the Employment Security Department.6 years ago
Former Stranger writer on rise of cancel culture in Seattle and across the US
Katie Herzog (Blocked and Reported podcast host) describes ‘cancel culture’ in Seattle and throughout the country.6 years ago
Trump threatens to intervene in Seattle, Inslee and Durkan respond
As crowds continue to occupy the area around Seattle's East Precinct, President Trump threatened to take action to end the ongoing protest himself.6 years ago
Jason Rantz Show listeners raise over $20K for new SPD mourning badges
The Jason Rantz Show on KTTH is raising money for new mourning badges that the Seattle Police Department is asking officers to switch to if they want to honor fallen colleagues. Each badge is $70.6 years ago
Will coronavirus and civil unrest cause a flight to the suburbs?
Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner discusses the housing market and how current events may be impacting it.6 years ago
