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Activists misuse housing costs to push rent control
In their push for rent control, Seattle activists are likely to use a new report on surging rents to push their agenda. But they should slow down and consider the context of the report.
12 years ago
Jason Rantz
SDOT’s bike numbers misleading ‘political propaganda’
A milestone for bicyclists trumpeted by the city of Seattle is all a bit of misleading propaganda meant to push a pro bike, anti-car agenda that will lead to Seattle becoming an exclusive city for the rich - which, ironically, is what bike activists constantly complain about. propaganda12 years ago
Jason Rantz
The best Seattle music of 2014
I've got little street cred on music, but I do have a radio show and a popular blog, so I thought I'd throw my hat in the ring once again with my list of the best music of 2014 coming from bands that call Washington home.12 years ago
Jason Rantz
Extremists behind anti-cop protests leading to demise of movement
Why have folks started to turn away from these protests? Because the goals of these activists have nothing to do with police brutality. It has to do with Communism. And we don't like Communism.
12 years ago
Josh Kerns
Concert giant AEG swoops in to save Bumbershoot
Local music fans can breathe a sigh of relief after concert giant AEG announced Friday it was partnering with Bumbershoot to save Seattle's signature music festival.12 years ago
Here’s why we shouldn’t change texting while driving laws
Washington became one of the first states in the country to ban texting while driving seven years ago but our news partners over at KING 5 suggest some folks in both law enforcement and the state legislature don't think we went far enough in the restrictions. Doubling down on this law is a bad idea.
12 years ago
MyNorthwest.com
Seattle Public Utilities confuses carbon monoxide for dioxide
Seattle Public Utilities sent its customers a sheet of tips for preparing for winter, but the writer made a mistake - as pointed out by a Jason Rantz Show listener.12 years ago
Rantz: Cowardly not to release ‘The Interview’
The United States government is ready to blame North Korea for the huge hack on Sony Pictures.12 years ago
Jason Rantz
Governor Inslee’s carbon pollution tax doesn’t make a lick of sense
Gov. Jay Inslee announced a 12-year, $12 billion plan to tackle rebuilding Washington's transportation infrastructure and it makes very little sense.
12 years ago
Hey protesters: What have you accomplished exactly?
On my show every night I have a simple goal to help listeners become better consumers of news and a big way to do that is to fact check everything. Whether you hear something on the radio or read something in a newspaper or see something on TV, you need to get into the habit of fact checking what you're being told to get the full story. But it's also important to fact check popular movements, such as what you're hearing from the protesters taking to the streets of Seattle.
12 years ago
Selfish taggers ruin nonprofit building
On the drive into work this morning, I was in an unusually great mood for a Monday, but it was short lived after I couldn't help but notice that the building across the street from KIRO was vandalized with graffiti
12 years ago
Jason Rantz
Puyallup’s jail camera controversy justified
Are video cameras in jails a violation of personal privacy or a tool that is necessary for safety for both inmates and corrections officers?12 years ago
Overly sensitive? Hallmark pulls alleged “swastika” wrapping paper
Hallmark Cards has removed blue and silver gift wrap from circulation after a customer complained that she saw a swastika embedded in the design.12 years ago
Colorful pits: armpit-hair dying the newest trend?
Armpit dying seems to be the latest fashion trend sweeping the Internet. So of course we're talking about it today.12 years ago
Shocking twist in ‘Rolling Stone’ rape investigation
A tenet of the Jason Rantz Show is to fact check everything (I even did a speech about it!) and this troublesome development from Rolling Stone is a good reminder not to simply believe narratives.
12 years ago
Jamie Skorheim
Catch a movie on a stranger’s couch this weekend
Private residences will be opening their doors to Couch Fest Film festival goers around Seattle this Saturday.12 years ago
Jamie Skorheim
Phoenix Jones: Criminals taking advantage of Seattle cops busy with protests
While Seattle police are busy trying to keep the peace during protests, criminals are taking advantage of their absence, according to crime-fighting Seattle superhero Phoenix Jones.12 years ago
Jason Rantz
Credit card name may not be reason Seattle homeless turned away from motels
Seattle Times columnist Danny Westneat's latest column takes issue with motels over their treatment of the homeless.12 years ago
Jason Rantz
Jason Rantz: Walmart to do a lot of good for Monroe, why are activists still upset?
Good news for Monroe where there's a 9 percent poverty rate: The city is about to get a brand new business that will employ about 200 full and part-time workers.12 years ago
Josh Kerns
Superhero Phoenix Jones criticizes Seattle police handling of protests
Self-proclaimed 'superhero' Phoenix Jones is taking the Seattle Police Department to task for allowing recent protests to get violent, with property damage and even an officer injured without a single arrest.12 years ago
Jason Rantz
The real reason behind the absurd Seattle protests
Perhaps the anti-capitalism Seattle protesters should hire a publicity firm to help their strategy and messaging because as of right now, not only do they hurt their cause, but they hurt the people they also claim they want to help.
12 years ago
Providing Internet for Seattle homeless makes financial sense
A couple weeks ago on this show, City Councilmember Kshama Sawant came on and wanted to discuss some of the worthwhile budgetary items that the city council pushed and passed for 2016. One of the items she mentioned got a lot of attention.12 years ago
Jason Rantz
Seattle’s embarrassing, dishonest reaction to Ferguson
Good news, Seattle. A bunch of white hipsters blocked the streets of Capitol Hill last night to protest the decision in Ferguson. All racial tensions have been quelled as a result. Right.
12 years ago
Jamie Skorheim
Attorneys: School violated student preacher’s first amendment rights
Michael Leal, an Everett high school student who is suing the district after he was suspended for preaching and handing out Christian pamphlets, says his free speech rights were violated.12 years ago
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