Talk Show Host and Columnist at Seattle Red AM 770

Jason Rantz

Jason Rantz

About: Jason Rantz is the host of The Jason Rantz Show on Seattle Red AM 770 in Seattle, where he tackles the Pacific Northwest’s biggest news and cultural issues with unapologetic, conservative commentary. As a prominent radio host, columnist, and frequent television guest, Rantz has earned a reputation as Seattle’s leading voice for common sense in a region too often dominated by progressive groupthink. He is also the author of an Amazon best-selling book, What’s Killing America: Inside the Radical Left’s Tragic Destruction of Our Cities (Center Street Books).

Jason’s no-nonsense, witty, and biting approach to news analysis cuts through political spin and media bias. He is best known for his incisive takes on Seattle politics, crime, homelessness, public safety, education, and the consequences of radical policies affecting everyday families.

Rantz is a frequent Fox News voice, regularly appearing on national platforms like The Ingraham Angle, Fox & Friends, Fox News at Night, Evening Edit, and Varney and Co. His commentaries are featured in outlets including The Daily Wire, Newsweek, Daily Mail, Fox News, and National Review. His investigative reporting has been cited by both national and local news outlets.

With nearly 30 years in broadcast journalism, Rantz’s work has been recognized for spotlighting issues that matter to Washington state and beyond. He is passionate about defending free speech, individual liberty, and public accountability.

Expertise: Crime, policing, immigration, education, domestic politics, Israel, economy, homelessness, drugs, and cultural issues.

Education: B.A. in Politics, Occidental College (2004)

Achievements & Awards: The Society of Professional Journalists Western Washington, first place: Excellence in Journalism (2011)

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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

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

Seattle’s anti-cop activists will be dangerous after Ferguson

Seattle is bracing for potential violence after the grand jury decision on whether or not to indict Darren Wilson in the death of Michael Brown. The activists who may commit the violence are anti-cop partisans and need to be called out as such.

12 years ago

Paseo crowdfunding an awful idea

The crowdfunding push to reopen Paseo is lazy and unnecessary. Want to reopen the business? You should use your own money.
12 years ago

Do progressives care more about great sandwiches than workers?

Normally, Progressives aren't so understanding of those accused of crimes, but apparently their values can be pushed aside for a good sandwich from Paseo.
12 years ago

Progressive Seattle leaders ignoring crime issues

When I walk the streets of Seattle during the day or at night, with the exception of Pioneer Square and parts of Belltown, I almost always feel safe.
12 years ago

Seattle is not a city for the poor

For a city with leaders who often decry how expensive it is to live in Seattle, they sure do like taxing us, don't they? And the residents directly impacted don't seem to care either.
12 years ago

Why you should be worried about the passage of I-594

Now that, as polls predicted, Initiative 594 passed, you should actually be concerned. But not for the reason you may expect.
12 years ago

Rev. Jackson’s hypocritical, illogical attack of Amazon

The Reverend Jesse Jackson and his activist group, Rainbow Push, is mad at the place I use to buy bulk toilet paper, off-brand iPhone power cords, and 24 packs of Zevia Cola.
12 years ago

Why is SDOT minimizing the number of drivers into Seattle?

KIRO Radio's Chris Sullivan scored an interview with Scott Kubly, the director of the Seattle Department of Transportation. And, predictably, Kubly said there is no war on cars in the city of Seattle.
12 years ago

Does paid sick leave work? You should fact check that

The Stranger proudly proclaimed the success of Seattle's paid sick leave ordinance. Only the ordinance hasn't been enforced effectively.
12 years ago