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: Prosecutors tell antisemitic activists they don’t have to follow the law by dropping charges

Antisemitic protesters who blocked traffic into SeaTac Airport in April are having their charges dropped, ensuring this keeps happening.
2 years ago

‘Where Kids Should Play, But Addicts Stay’: A Jason Rantz poem about a Seattle park in disarray

Jason Rantz was inspired to write a snarky poem after seeing a park near his home get taken over by homeless drug addicts.
2 years ago

Rantz: Why won’t Chris Vance, clinging to relevance with Republicans for Kamala Harris, just go away?

When will Chris Vance go away? He's now clinging for relevance by volunteering in "Republicans for Kamala Harris."
2 years ago

Rantz: AG Bob Ferguson kept secret his donor’s lawsuit against initiatives in ‘highly unusual’ deceit

Attorney General Bob Ferguson secretly handled lawsuits aimed at nullifying voter-backed initiatives without notifying interested parties.
2 years ago

Rantz: Seattle activists throw hissy fit over plan to put criminals in jail, disrupting council meeting

Seattle activists are mad that the city council debated a proposal to actually put criminal suspects in jail. They through a hissy fit.
2 years ago

Rantz: Semi Bird crashes and burns, may bring down WA Republican party with him

After a humiliating defeat, gubernatorial wannabe Semi Bird may be eyeing the chairmanship of the Washington State Republican Party.
2 years ago

Rantz: Progressives angry that ‘Cops’ is filming in Pierce County, Sheriff Troyer reacts

Sheriff Ed Troyer said he's happy to host crews from "Cops" in Pierce County. But his critics say it's "tone deaf."
2 years ago

Rantz: Kamala Harris chose antisemitic base over Josh Shapiro with Tim Walz pick

Kamala Harris chose Tim Walz to be her running mate, snubbing Josh Shapiro. It's a clear reflection of antisemitism in the Progressive base.
2 years ago

Rantz: Prominent Seattle business leaders fed up with crime plaguing city as major Starbucks shuts down for safety

Prominent leaders in the business community are speaking out publicly as downtown Seattle sees worsening crime and homelessness.
2 years ago

Rantz: King County Public Defender director aims to stop many prosecutions, pay criminals instead

King County public defender head wants the county to stop prosecuting criminals and pay them instead. The consequences would be catastrophic.
2 years ago

Rantz: Seattle columnist who crusades against white men says she’s mad at DEI label for Kamala Harris

A Seattle Times columnist who traffics in identity politics calls criticism of Kamala Harris as a DEI pick is racist.
2 years ago

Rantz: Gov. Jay Inslee created slush fund to bribe voters into saving his gas hike and combat I-2117

Democrats know the Climate Commitment Act would be repealed with I-2117. So, Jay Inslee created a fund to bribe us into saving his gas hike.
2 years ago

Rantz: Prosecutors sound alarms over ‘reckless’ WA State Bar Association proposal that dismantles the criminal justice system

Public defenders may see their case loads drop substantially and it means thousands of criminals will walk. Prosecutors are sounding alarms.
2 years ago

Rantz: Vulnerable Democrat Marie Glusenkamp Perez runs away from embracing Kamala Harris

Marie Glusenkamp Perez is a vulnerable Democrat claiming to be a moderate. It likely explains why she won't endorse Kamala Harris.
2 years ago

Rantz: Panic as Seattle restaurants may not survive massive minimum wage shift

Seattle restaurants face an imminent minimum wage hike that removes tip credits from hourly wages. Will the city council come to the rescue?
2 years ago

Rantz: Amazon sold shirts, sweaters promoting ‘The only good Trump is a dead one’

Amazon pulled shirts and other apparel listings that said, "The only good Trump is a dead one" after "The Jason Rantz Show" on KTTH inquired.
2 years ago

Rantz: Dave Matthews is latest celebrity to lean into antisemitism and defend Hamas

Seattle musician Dave Matthews essentially defended Hamas by claiming it's Benjamin Netanyahu that stands in the way of Gazan independence.
2 years ago

Rantz: After crime crisis cost him his insurance, business owner vows to stop paying taxes in protest

A small business owner said he just lost his insurance policy renewal because of the crime crisis. Now, he said he'll stop paying taxes.
2 years ago

Rantz: Is Kamala Harris vetting Washington Governor Jay Inslee for vice president?

Kamala Harris is in search for her vice president. But is Governor Jay Inslee being considered for the position?
2 years ago

Rantz: Teen murderer at Green Hill feels ‘betrayed’ that he’s going to adult jail where he belongs

In Washington state, teen juveniles are usually protected. But thanks to overcrowding, teen criminals are headed to adult prison.
2 years ago

Rantz: Before Joe Biden dropped, he threw Kamala Harris under the bus in BET interview

While President Joe Biden is dropping out of the race, we shouldn't forget: he threw Kamala Harris under the bus just days ago.
2 years ago

Rantz: Will Project 2025 destroy Seattle? The truth may shock you

Progressives are sounding the alarms over Project 2025, but will it destroy Seattle? It won't be pretty -- if you're a progressive.
2 years ago

Rantz: Seattle activists plan march pushing Joe Biden to drop out of race

A group of grassroots activists in Seattle are planning a Monday march hoping to pressure Joe Biden to drop out of the presidential race.
2 years ago

Seattle officer caught laughing after Kandula’s death has been fired

Seattle Police Department Office Dan Auderer has been fired by Interim Chief Sue Rahr.
2 years ago