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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Rantz: Democrat opposes voter ID laws with ridiculous claim about the elderly and disabled

After Elon Musk called out Democrat opposition to voter ID laws, one lawmaker with the most ridiculous justification imaginable.
2 years ago

Rantz: WA Courts department mandates staff watch radical white supremacy documentary bashing the US

A Washington Courts department is mandating staff watch a radical documentary on white supremacy as part of training.
2 years ago

Rantz: The troubling reality with about-face by Meta, Zuckerberg on free speech

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is suddenly embracing free speech. If he's only doing it to appease Donald Trump, we're in for a rude awakening.
2 years ago

Rantz: After lying about military service, Dem Clyde Shavers pushes AI transparency bill to repair his image

Democratic lawmaker Clyde Shavers lied about his military record. Now, he's pushing a bill on AI transparency to repair his image.
2 years ago

Rantz: Candidate vows to stop Public Health from passing out fentanyl pipes, free basing kits

King County Executive candidate John Wilson vows, if elected, to stop Public Health Seattle and King County from passing out fentanyl pipes.
2 years ago

Rantz: Did Seattle progressive Pramila Jayapal try to stop Trump certification again?

Rep. Pramila Jayapal previously tried to overturn a Donald Trump election. Will she try to again block the Trump election certification?
2 years ago

Rantz: Seattle’s most dangerous judge released teen suspect, who then allegedly disemboweled victim


Seattle judge Veronica Galván released another dangerous teen suspect who allegedly went on to disembowel a 14-year-old.
2 years ago

Rantz: Washington Democrats push bill codifying gender extremism in public schools

Under new legislation, Washington Democrats would impose their gender extremism on public schools across the state.
2 years ago

Rantz: After accidental leak of Democrat tax plans, will voters fall for the scheme?

The radical tax plans by Washington Democrats were leaked. But with little media coverage, will voters buy into the scheme?
2 years ago

Rantz: After New Orleans terrorist attack, Seattle should harden soft targets like Space Needle

A terrorist attack in New Orleans caught everyone by surprise. The city of Seattle should respond by committing to harden our soft targets.
2 years ago

Rantz: Cancel the Seattle New Year’s Eve fireworks show at the Space Needle, stick with drones

Every year, the Seattle Space Needle fireworks show depends on cooperative weather. It's time to cancel the show and stick with drones.
2 years ago

Rantz: Washington is worst in the country for chronic homelessness

When it comes to chronic homelessness, Washington state is doing the poorest. Policies from Washington Democrats are to blame.
2 years ago

Rantz: After Joe Biden cover-up, should it be illegal to lie about president’s cognitive abilities?

Joe Biden was clearly experiencing a cognitive decline while in office. Should it be illegal to lie about it?
2 years ago

Rantz: The top 10 best films of 2024 feature a Brooklyn stripper, scared cat, snail hoarder and conflicted juror

After a mostly underwhelmingly 2024 for films, my top ten this year is full of gems too few people experienced.
2 years ago

Rantz: HUD homelessness report an absolute joke by ignoring drugs, mental health

A new report on homelessness by HUD completely ignores drug addiction in order to push progressive housing policies.
2 years ago

Rantz: Snarky poem recounts the most memorable stories of 2024

Jason Rantz takes a poetic and snarky look at his most memorable stories and analysis from 2024. It was a wild year.
2 years ago

Rantz: Here’s why Seattle residents vow to stop tipping in new year

Seattle residents say they're fed up with a culture around endless tips, especially when the minimum wage is so high.
2 years ago

Rantz: Democrats attempt lazy strategy to cause riff between Trump and Musk

Democrats trotted out their newest strategy to refer to Elon Musk as president, hoping to annoy Donald Trump. It's lazy and won't work.
2 years ago

Rantz: Mayor Harrell may ’embrace’ some Trump immigration policies, support deporting criminals

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell says he could "embrace" certain policies around illegal immigration from Donald Trump.
2 years ago

Rantz: Deputies protecting Seattle buses as search underway for murder suspect  

KCSO has staffed the Route 70 Metro bus line as they look for the suspect in the fatal stabbing of a bus driver on Dec. 18.
2 years ago

Rantz: Seattle Police chief frontrunner doesn’t think 2nd Amendment is ‘appropriate’

The frontrunner to lead the Seattle Police Department doesn't appear to support the Second Amendment. He seems to want to abolish it.
2 years ago

Rantz: Brier council member warns Democrats are bankrupting small-city police departments

A Brier City Council member is warning voters that Democrats' policies in Olympias are bankrupting small-city police departments.
2 years ago

Rantz: A farewell poem to the retiring Dave Ross of ‘Seattle’s Morning News’

After decades on the Seattle airwaves, Dave Ross is retiring from KIRO Newsradio. Here's a poem to wish him a happy retirement.
2 years ago

Rantz: Washington Democrats’ attacks on gun rights are way worse than you think

Washington Democrats plan an aggressive approach to taking away our guns and Second Amendment rights, and people haven't figured it out yet.
2 years ago