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Highlights - The Jason Rantz Show

Jason Rantz is Seattle’s fresh, contemporary conservative voice. Young and urban, passionate and bold, Rantz is outnumbered by the Progressive chorus, yet refuses to ignore the conservative principles at the core of America’s greatness. Prolific on-air and online, Rantz knows he’s outnumbered in Seattle, but he’s never shy to be outspoken about it.
September 21, 2026

Shermichael Singleton

CNN contributor Shermichael Singleton reacts to the White House press drama and the ongoing saga in Washington state around a new gun safety training requirement.    (15:47)
September 21, 2026

Rep. Joshua Penner

Rep. Joshua Penner (R-Orting) on the Washington State Secretary of State's Office coming clean about descrepencies with the ballot text on the income tax repeal initiative.    (10:12)
September 18, 2026

Chris Sullivan

KIRO News Radio's Chris Sullivan explains why a gaffe from WSDOT could create a whole bunch of traffic headaches for drivers in the Seattle area.    (16:44)
September 18, 2026

Brian Heywood

Brian Heywood on yesterday’s Supreme Court decision on natural gas ban initiative and what it means for the income tax.   (12:45)
September 18, 2026

Kate Anderson

Senior Counsel with the Alliance Defending Freedom Kate Anderson is representing a father in his lawsuit against Lake Washington School District for not allowing him to opt his son out of LGTBQ-themed lessons.    (11:14)
September 17, 2026

John Ondrasik

John Ondrasik (Five for Fighting) breaks down the Ed Sheeran/Macklemore controversy.   (13:50)
September 16, 2026

SPD Daughter

The daughter of an SPD officer who says her dad is being dragged through the mud for protecting her.   (19:53)
September 15, 2026

Joe Nguyen

Seattle Metro Chamber CEO Joe Nguyen on the recent calls from businesses for the city to crack down on crime.   (13:55)
September 15, 2026

Dave Workman

Senior Editor at TheGunMag and the Second Amendment Foundation's Dave Workman on how the WSP walked back their ban on NRA instructors.     (14:40)
September 14, 2026

Court Lorenzini

Docusign co-founder Court Lorenzini issues a warning about the Washington state income tax.   (15:18)
September 11, 2026

Stanley Woodward

Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward on the DOJ's lawsuit against the Univeristy of Washington for giving preferential treatment on tuition to illegal immigrants.    (16:24)
September 11, 2026

Jim Walsh

WA GOP Charir Rep. Jim Walsh on what the GOP midterm convention means for our state.    (14:44)
September 9, 2026

Matt Calkins

Former Seattle Times Columnist Matt Calkins explains why the paper turns off its comment section when readers push back.    (14:24)
September 8, 2026

Rep. Joshua Penner

State Rep. Joshua Penner (R-Orting) on some Washington state ballot data that seems to be disproportionately impacting rural areas.   (14:11)
September 4, 2026

Stuart Reges

UW professor Sturt Reges is getting a hefty payout from the school after he sued for being punished for a mock land acknowledgement.    (09:12)
September 4, 2026

Mark Elster

Architect Mark Elster explains how Washington’s income tax has been devastating for developers and firms like his.   (16:33)
September 3, 2026

Cliff Mass

UW atmospheric scientist Cliff Mass gives a preview of what we can expect from this early bout of fall weather.    (06:53)
September 3, 2026

David Dunbabin

David Dunbabin is the Chair of the Whitman College Republican Club, which the school declined to recognzie and now the group is threatening legal action.    (15:00)
September 2, 2026

Mike Cordova

Mike Cordova, who runs Cesco Medical in Edmonds just finished his 45th year in business and could lose nearly everything due to a single payer system the state is trying to ram through.   (15:40)
September 1, 2026

Luke Ortega

State Department Deputy Spokesperson Luke Ortega on the Trump Administration's recent empahasis on visa revocations and cracking down on birth tourism.    (13:39)
August 31, 2026

Reagan Dunn

King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn on an asphalt plant along the Cedar River that has been purchased by they county, preserving it for public use.   (14:22)
August 27, 2026

Rep. Mari Leavitt

State Rep. Mari Leavitt (D- University Place) explains why she expressed concerns to UW about hosting Hasan Piker.   (16:12)
August 26, 2026

Sheriff Keith Swank

Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank has filed a new petition to counter the Pierce County Charter Review Commission’s efforts to remove him from office.   (15:01)
August 26, 2026

Vince Cavaleri

Mill Creek Councilmember Vince Cavaleri is one of many elected officials in Snohomish County raising concerns about the county’s proposed increased to jail booking fees.   (11:38)
August 24, 2026

Rep. Pat Fallon

Rep. Pat Fallon (R-TX) breaks down the Trump Adminstration's 'Economic D-Day" against Iran and the growing animosity towards data centers.    (15:58)
August 24, 2026

Paulina

Paulina works in Seattle's Belltown neightborhood and was allegedly concussed off Third and Blanchard by a homeless person while she was walking home.      (12:42)
August 21, 2026

Jake Skorheim

Jake Skorheim stops by to discuss Matt Calkins leaving the Seattle Times after his column on trans athletes was spiked, as well as a new song taking the internet by storm.    (15:01)
August 21, 2026

Lee Keller

Spokesperson for Denny Blaine Park for All Lee Keller gives an update on the ongoing saga of nudity and lewd acts at the park.    (09:46)
August 21, 2026

Chris Sullivan

KIRO News Radio's Chris Sullivan explains why it's going to get much tougher to get a new driver's license in the future.    (09:12)
August 20, 2026

Aaron Hoffman

Snohomish Mayor Aaron Hoffman is one of many Snohomish County mayors objecting to a new proposal to significantly raise jail booking fees.    (08:44)
August 20, 2026

Matt Calkins

Matt Calkins was a sports writer for the Seattle Times, but has decided to step aside after the paper once again decided to not publish one of his stories. This time it was a column standing up for the intergrity of women's sports.    (16:41)
August 19, 2026

Michael Russell Gunn

Michael Russell Gunn is the Director of the new movie "The Brink of War," which chronicles the 1986 Reykjavik Summit between President Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev.    (16:14)
August 19, 2026

Zach Kraft

RNC Dallas Spokesman Zach Kraft previews what's in store for the GOP midterm convention in Dallas next month.    (07:43)
August 19, 2026

Kate Anderson

Kate Anderson is a Senior Counsel for the Alliance Defending Freedom, which is representing a teenage wrestler who is suing the Puyallup School District and other state education ...   (08:43)
August 18, 2026

Emma Pokon

EPA Regional Administrator Emma Pokon on the wildfire cleanup efforts across Spokane County.    (10:54)
August 18, 2026

Brandi Kruse

Brandi Kruse says the Washington State Public Disclosure Commission investigation into her is a a manufactured hit job aimed at the girls sports inititative.    (14:50)
August 17, 2026

Don McIntyre

Don McIntyre is a listener to the show and says he was one of the people that was hit by Democratic Washington State House candidate Krista Perez in an alleged DUI.    (11:36)
August 17, 2026

Andrea Suarez

Founder of We Heart Seattle Andrea Suarez on why volunteer groups that try to address the homelessness crisis get more scrutiny from the state than the homeless themselves    (17:11)
August 14, 2026

Chris Sullivan

KIRO News Radio's Chris Sullivan on Sound Transit delaying the West Seattle light rail extenstion yet again and the traffic calamity coming to those that use Deception Pass.    (17:35)
August 14, 2026

Jake Skorheim

Jason and KIRO News Radio's Jake Skorheim discuss hard work, work-life balance, and how to be successful.    (15:25)
August 13, 2026

Bart Evans

Owner of Leschi's Bluwater Bistro Bart Evans says the City of Seattle is back with an even more distruptive marina project that is causing a major headache for business owners.    (15:40)
August 11, 2026

Secretary Doug Collins

VA Secretary Doug Collins on a new program using GLP-1 weight loss drugs to treat substance abuse for veterans and what he’s doing to improve efficiency in the Department.   (13:57)
August 10, 2026

Brian Heywood

Go Washington’s Brian Heywood reacts to a Thurston County judge codifying the state’s ballot warning about Washington’s income tax repeal into place on Friday.   (18:15)
August 6, 2026

Edmund Fitton-Brown

Edmund Fitton-Brown of Foundation for Defense of Democracies’ and Britain’s former Ambassador to Yemen joins the show to discuss the current state of the war in Iran and what the US’s next move could be.    (16:09)
August 6, 2026

Keith Swank

Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank joins Victoria to talk about the difficulties of his job as the Democratic politicians, lawmakers, and judicial officials seek to be soft on crime and demonize those who enforce the law.    (10:19)
August 6, 2026

Kevin Downey Jr.

Kevin Downey Jr., stand up comedian and PJ Media colleague on his piece: Covid-19: ‘Fauci’s Holocaust’    (12:35)
August 5, 2026

Dave Asprey

Biohacker Dave Asprey returns to the show to discuss the benefits of peptides and how to deal with the smoke from the Spokane fires.    (17:19)
August 5, 2026

Jacob Lervold

Attorney Jacob Lervold is running for Cowlitz County Superior Court Judge.    (09:12)
August 5, 2026

Jim Walsh

WA GOP Chairman Rep. Jim Walsh reacts to last night's primary results.    (13:41)
August 4, 2026

Jen and Makai Brusa

Jen and Makai Jacobson react to their viral moment where they were confronted by two left-wing lunatics at the Issaquah Farmers Market.   (16:10)
August 4, 2026

Johannes Widmalm-Delphonse

Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Johannes Widmalm-Delphonse sounds the alarm about a pivotal case against a Washington state law censoring free speech.   (08:35)
August 4, 2026

Kelly Chambers

Pacific Northwest Regional Administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration Kelly Chambers says help is on the way for those affected by the Spokane fires.   (06:55)
August 3, 2026

Reuven Carlyle

Former State Sen. Reuven Carlyle says Katie Wilson is already at a tipping point in her term.   (17:32)
August 3, 2026

Rep. Michael Baumgartner

Rep. Michael Baumgartner (R-WA) reacts to the Spokane wildfires.    (12:35)
August 3, 2026

Spencer Meline

Small businessowner Spencer Meline is a Republican running for Washington's 8th congressional district.    (11:43)
July 30, 2026

Kent Loux

SPOG President Kent Loux reacts to the news around SPD Chief Shon Barnes.   (08:45)
July 30, 2026

Kristina Soltys

Kristina Soltys is the lone Republican running for Washington's 47th legislative district.    (15:27)
July 29, 2026

Michelle Bennett

Michelle Bennett is Mercer Island’s police chief but now she’s running for Washington’s 5th Legislative District.   (14:40)
July 28, 2026

Sarah Mittelman

Sarah Mittelman explains why she left the Democrats and is running in Washington's 49th Legislative District as a Republican.    (13:08)
July 27, 2026

Kent Loux

SPOG President Kent Loux on the mass shooting and Chief Shon Barnes nearly getting into a physical altercation with a reporter.   (14:29)
July 27, 2026

Cliff Mass

UW atmospherics scientist Cliff Mass calls out the Seattle Times' "misinformation" about wildfires and climate change.    (14:20)
July 27, 2026

Chris Elder

Chris Elder is a 20-year Navy veteran running for Washington's 44th Legislative District.    (10:00)
July 22, 2026

Daniel Greenfield

Daniel Greenfield on his story about how Jews are being targeted for harm by Muslims in hospitals. This is currently happening in Australia    (07:52)
July 22, 2026

Michele Steeb

Michele Steeb the author of “Answers behind the red door Battling the Homeless Epidemic” joins the show to talk about how we can start to solve the crisis we call the homelessness epidemic.     (10:30)
July 22, 2026

Andrea Suarez

Andrea Suarez of We Heart Seattle joins the show to talk about the new city ordinance in Tukwila that would outlaw people from starting encampments on public property. She also ta...   (40:25)
July 22, 2026

Joe Pizzorno

Joe Pizzorno the Chancellor of Bastyr university joins the show to talk about the overall health of Americans and what types of foods we put in our bodies compared to other countr...   (23:48)
July 22, 2026

Edmund Fitton-Brown

Former British Diplomat Edmund Fitton-Brown joins the show to talk about the ongoing conflict in Iran and the strategies the regime is using to combat the US military strikes   (11:57)
July 15, 2026

Jim Ciaciuch

Jim Ciaciuch is the owner of Couple of Scoops Ice Cream and Candy in Gig Harbor which is committed to giving jobs to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.    (09:46)
July 15, 2026

Brian Heywood

Let's Go Washington's Brian Heywood reacts after Washington Democrats revealed what their line of attack against the income tax initiative is going to be.    (16:24)
July 15, 2026

Judge David Stevens

Mason County Judge David Stevens is running for the Washington State Supreme Court.   (12:35)
July 14, 2026

Curtis Houck

Guest: Curtis Houck with Newsbusters on a new study that found Google and and Apple News are suppressing stories that are unfavorable to the Left.   (09:45)
July 14, 2026

Jim Ferrell

Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell explains why crime in his city has gone down after the state repealed the ban on police pursuits.   (16:59)
July 13, 2026

Sheriff Keith Swank

Sheriff Keith Swank sends a warning about a ballot measure that would strip you of your ability to elect your sheriff.    (16:00)
July 9, 2026

Kevin Schilling

Kevin Schilling of the Rental Housing Association of Washington explains why Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s plan to ban “junk fees” for renters will raise costs fo...   (15:00)
July 8, 2026

Judge Dave Larson

Washington State Supreme Court Candidate Dave Larson says the way Washington picks its judges is a threat to your rights.   (14:42)
July 1, 2026

Marcus Hanhemann

Former Sounder and US Men’s National Team player Marcus Hanhemann gives a preview of tonight’s World Cup match.   (10:18)
July 1, 2026

Chris Sullivan

KIRO News Radio’s Chris Sullivan on high gas prices in WA.   (14:31)
June 30, 2026

Sue Evans

Manager of Blue Mouse Theatre in Tacoma Sue Evans says they will be screening "Duty to Disobey," a documentary about soldiers that were forced to take the COVID vaccine.    (05:26)
June 30, 2026

Rep. Nicole Malliotakis

Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) on her vote to extend Temporary Protected Status for many Haitians and a Brooklyn coffee shop that banned a pro-Israel member of Congress.    (11:42)
June 30, 2026

Brian Heywood

Let's Go Washington's Brian Heywood on SCOTUS upholding transgender athlete bans as well as their decision to hear a parental rights case out of Washington.    (16:17)
June 29, 2026

Rep. Michael Baumgartner

Rep. Michael Baumgartner stepped up to represent Washington State at the Great American State Fair.   (12:13)
June 29, 2026

Rick Scott

Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) on the latest in Iran.   (15:19)
June 29, 2026

Shannon Bream

Fox’s Shannon Bream breaks down today’s Supreme Court decisions.   (12:41)
June 25, 2026

Sen. Judy Warnick

State Senator Judy Warnick (R-Moses Lake) says Bob Ferguson has the ability to lower gas prices but is choosing not to.   (14:45)
June 23, 2026

Neil Floyd

First Assistant U.S. Attorney Neil Floyd provides an update on the Belfair man that was arrested in connection with a terror plot at the White House UFC event.   (08:23)
June 23, 2026

Matt Kaeberlein

UW Professor Matt Kaeberlein discusses the health benefits of NAD+ supplements.   (12:30)
June 23, 2026

Saul Spady

Saul Spady on the great atmosphere at Friday’s World Cup match and why Seattle can’t be like that all the time.   (16:17)
June 23, 2026

Tim Hazelo

Navy veteran Tim Hazelo is running for Washington’s 10th legislative district.   (14:36)
June 17, 2026

Sara Nelson

Former Seattle City Councilmember Sara Nelson who was an opponent of the payroll tax explains why businesses are flocking to Bellevue.   (14:11)
June 17, 2026

Steve Nguyen

Steve Nguyen of Seattle Food Adventures on Instagram shares where you can get some good World Cup eats and support local businesses without burning a hole in your wallet.    (11:46)
June 17, 2026

Jared Nieuwenhuis

Bellevue City Councilmember Jared Nieuwenhuis reacts to a Downtown Seattle Association report that found Seattle’s payroll tax is driving businesses to Bellevue.   (10:33)
June 16, 2026

Neil Floyd

First Assistant U.S. Attorney Neil Floyd on a Mexican national who had been a longtime resident of Renton who was just sentenced for dealing meth and cocaine.    (11:58)
June 16, 2026

Gabe Einhorn

Gabe Einhorn is getting attacked by bigots for calling out an antisemite who said he didn’t want to work for him because he’s Jewish.    (13:19)
June 15, 2026

Hal Frampton

Senor Legal Counsel with the Alliance Defending Freedom Hal Frampton is representing a female wrestler suing the WIAA after a biological male sexually assaulted her during a match.   (12:00)
June 15, 2026

Trevor Boone

Trevor Boone with Emerald City guitars says his business was blocked by a wall of porta-potties for the World Cup today.   (12:24)
June 12, 2026

Jake Skorheim

Jake Skorheim on how great weather means great mood, the importance of sleeping in pitch black darkness, and alien movies that traumatized Jason Rantz.   (15:45)
June 12, 2026

Caleb Heimlich

Pierce County Charter Review Commissioner Caleb Heimlich on the Washington State bill that would take away your ability to elect your sheriff.    (13:19)
June 12, 2026

Katy Cornell

Guest: Katy Cornell is a Republican who running for Washington’s 26th Legislative District.   (10:09)
June 12, 2026

Kasey Keller

Former US Men’s National Team goalkeeper and Washington native Kasey Keller previews tonight’s World Cup match.   (16:41)
June 11, 2026

Carly Duke

Carly Duke with Lavish Roots, a Burien-based catering company that technically laid off 263 workers at Meta offices, but jobs aren’t actually lost.   (12:47)