Seattle Red Opinion

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Jason Rantz

Rantz: Baristas hold coffee shop hostage, business man warned not to share economic reality

With the help of Kshama Sawant, a group of Seattle baristas are holding Cherry Street Coffee House hostage. Meet their demands or else!
2 years ago
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Jackson Meyer

Meyer: Trump has momentum heading into first debate with Harris

Recent polling suggests that Donald Trump has regained the momentum and this is still very much his election to lose.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: It Pays to Quit

In Japan, you can pay a service to quit your job for you. That’s right! If confrontation is something you hate, just pony up $200, and someone else will do the dirty work. Jason Rantz and Jake Skorheim talk about how quitting can actually be fun. However, they both agree firing people is way better. […]
2 years ago
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Jason Rantz

Rantz: Stolen car was abandoned, then stolen again in matter of moments in Tacoma

A car was stolen twice in Tacoma in a matter of moments. It's one reason why Kelly Chambers is running for Pierce County Executive.
2 years ago
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Jason Rantz

Rantz: Georgia school shooting becomes political ammo for Democrats, but Trump kept us safer

After a tragic school shooting in Georgia, Democrats have been quick to push misleading and downright false claims about gun violence.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Netflix’s Unfinished Beef: Gross and Impressive… But Also Gross

Jake Skorkheim watched “Unfinished Beef” on Netflix and broke it down for Jason Rantz. Even though they both thought it was gross, Jason still had the urge to eat hotdog. Listen to the John & Jake Show every weekday at 3pm on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. Listen to KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM, or visit MyNorthwest.com […]
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Washington Department of Health Releases Radically Racist Report

The Washington State Department of Health released a report sharing what its left-wing community partners learned during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is an aggressively unserious document that includes a virulently racist claim about the evils of white people. Listen to The Jason Rantz Show weekdays from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. on AM 770 KTTH […]
2 years ago
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Jason Rantz

Rantz: Homeless man erects White House encampment in Seattle

A homeless man has erected a White House encampment in Seattle. What does this say about city policies on homelessness?
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Revenge is a Lasagna Dish Best Served Twice

In case you didn’t know, Jake went on paternity leave. Jason thinks it’s vacation because Jake keeps splitting it up, but that’s not the point. So Jake went on vacation / a bonding trip with his baby / “paternity leave,” and it became a sort of family reunion. Jake’s brother had an idea, Jake agreed […]
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: “Butt stuff” LGBT Flag Controversy

Jake and Jason respond to the story about the woman who put up a sign accusing her straight neighbor of loving “butt stuff.” Yes, you read that correctly. A guy put up an LGBT flag to “support” the LGBT community, and his neighbor did not like it, so she responded with an LGBT flag shaped […]
2 years ago
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Jason Rantz

Rantz: Washington Department of Health releases radically racist, exclusionary COVID-19 report

The Washington State Department of Health released a COVID-19 report from community organizers. It's racist and promotes exclusion.
2 years ago
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Jason Rantz

Rantz: Seattle may close 20 elementary schools due to avoidable problems

Seattle Public Schools saw a dramatic decline in enrollment. It comes after staff embraced wokeness and kowtowed to union influence.
2 years ago
The State Hotel is a business in Seattle. The city's deputy mayor says the downtown activation plan...
Jason Rantz

Rantz: Seattle deputy mayor says downtown activation plan a ‘roaring success.’ Biz owner says no, it’s not

The deputy mayor of Seattle foolishly claimed an "activation" plan to clean up crime and homelessness downtown is a "roaring success."
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Fighting for Criminals

The King County Council voted unanimously to keep the youth detention center open through 2028. King County Executive Dow Constantine has called for closing the juvenile justice center, located in Seattle’s Central District, by 2028. Since 2020, Constantine has called for the transition of juvenile offenders into private settings built around restorative care. Listen to […]
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Stop Bullying Parents To Volunteer So Much

Jason Rantz and Jake Skorheim watch another viral TikTok video. This one is of the Venmo mom who doesn’t want to be involved in parent programs (like PTA) at her kid’s school. As a parent, Jake applauds this decision because schools ask for too much involvement. It’s borderline bullying. ☕️ Listen to the John & […]
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Why Would Anyone Air This On Television?

Jason Rantz thinks he may have found the most embarrassing news report to air on Seattle television. Listen to The Jason Rantz Show weekdays from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. on AM 770 KTTH or on-demand wherever you listen to podcasts.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Nothing More Than a Racist Home Loans Program

Washington State’s new Covenant Homeownership Program has been in effect for just over a month, offering an advantage of home ownership based purely on race. It is a classic example of the misguided, feel-good policies that perpetuate division rather than solve the problems they claim to address. Indeed, this is nothing more than a racist […]
2 years ago
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Jason Rantz

Rantz: ‘Butt stuff’ LGBT flag controversy roils Pierce County community

A woman put up a sign accusing her straight neighbor of loving "butt stuff." It was a purported response to his LGBT pride flag.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Stop Bringing Cupcakes to School???

Jason Rantz & Jake Skorheim react to the viral TikTok video of the teacher asking parents to stop bringing cupcakes to school. Jason thinks it’s not about the kids; it’s about her. She doesn’t like cupcakes. She wants sugar cookies. Gaslighting at its finest… Enjoy another edition of Double Shot. ☕️ Listen to the John […]
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Cancelled by Google Search

Minneapolis-based Michael Abraham of Abraham Education was scheduled for an all-day staff presentation at Auburn High School on Aug. 29. He was going to lead the staff through lessons on culturally responsive learning titled “Engaging Muslims Students: What all educators should know.” But then the administration Googled him, and that was that. Listen to The […]
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Say Goodbye to Cell Phones Kids

Some schools are going to take away cell phones from students during class so they are less distracted. Jason is not sure this is the best idea. Enjoy another Double Shot. Listen to the John & Jake Show every weekday at 3pm on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. Listen to KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM, or visit […]
2 years ago
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Jason Rantz

Poetic Justice with Jason Rantz: Seattle Graffiti – The Art of Democrat Decline

Seattle graffiti is out of control, but it's hardly the only city under siege. Too few politicians seem to take this seriously.
2 years ago
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Jason Rantz

Rantz: Why celebrate a racist home loans program that only benefited a handful of Washington residents?

Washington state is a little over a month into a racist home loans program. But rather than help address home ownership, it creates anger and resentment.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Charging Tickets to Attend a Wedding

Jake Skorheim and Jason Rantz talk about the new “trend” of couples charging people a ticket price to attend their wedding. Jason is not opposed to the idea as long as the couple does not expect a gift too. But we all know… they ALWAYS expect a gift. ☕️ Listen to the John & Jake […]
2 years ago