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: Former Governor Jay Inslee ripped for ghoulishly politicizing Texas flood tragedy

Former Governor Jay Inslee faces backlash for exploiting the Texas flood disaster for political gain amid devastating loss.
1 year ago

Rantz: Gov. Bob Ferguson cowers after ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ debate challenge

Rep. Michael Baumgartner challenges Gov. Bob Ferguson to debate the Big Beautiful Bill. Predictably, Ferguson ducks from the challenge.
1 year ago

Rantz: This Independence Day feels different because America is winning again, but threats still persist

This Fourth of July feels unique as America regains strength, yet challenges remain.
1 year ago

Rantz: European tourist says family ‘never felt so unsafe than in Seattle downtown’

A European family's experience in downtown Seattle went viral on Reddit Seattle.
1 year ago

Rantz: Seattle Public Schools moves to fire teacher recorded defending Hamas rape and murder

Seattle teacher Ian Golash was filmed defending Hamas for raping and murdering Jews. He was also caught pushing BDS on students.
1 year ago

Rantz: Citizens group launches ordinance to ban homeless encampments in King County

A bipartisan group seeks to tackle the rise of homeless encampments in King County with a new ordinance.
1 year ago

Rantz: Hamas apologist Pramila Jayapal says ICE acts like a ‘terrorist force’

Squad grandmother Pramila Jayapal compares ICE agents to a "terrorist force."
1 year ago

Rantz: Washington Democrats raise your gas taxes today, as prices surge ahead of 4th of July weekend

Gas prices surge as Washington lawmakers increase taxes by 6 cents, bringing the total to 55.4 cents per gallon.
1 year ago

Rantz: Bob Vylan’s antisemitism, incitement to violence against Jews gets duo canceled in Seattle and Spokane

The British rap duo Bob Vylan faces backlash for antisemitic remarks, with its shows canceled in Washington.
1 year ago

Rantz: WA taxpayer-funded training claimed only uneducated people reject DEI, perfectionism is ‘white supremacy’

Washington state employees were fed left-wing talking points in DEI training, paid for with taxpayer funds.
1 year ago

Rantz: Pramila Jayapal shocked to learn it gets hot in summer, argues mild temps mean climate change

Seattle Rep. Pramila Jayapal argues that mild summer temps mean we're doomed to die from climate change.
1 year ago

Rantz: Trump and Americans score big win from SCOTUS over left-wing lawfare in universal injunction case

SCOTUS delivered a major victory for President Donald Trump and Americans, curbing left-wing overreach and lawfare.
1 year ago

Rantz: Seattle activists say parking tickets for blocking bus lane, fire hydrant on Juneteenth are racist

Seattle's latest political outrage claims enforcing parking laws on Juneteenth is racist.
1 year ago

Rantz: Seattle mayor’s office backs sidewalk murals for fentanyl addicts to pass out on

Mayor Bruce Harrell's office paints murals to address fentanyl addiction in Seattle because he's too lazy to do real work to tackle our crises.
1 year ago

Rantz: Sounders supporters embrace antisemitic displays during match

The Seattle Sounders supporter groups again engaged in antisemitic activism. It's no wonder the team struggles to fill stadiums.
1 year ago

Rantz: Sue Bird, Megan Rapinoe briefly drop trans lie, acknowledge differences between men and women

FIFA is studying the link between women's menstrual cycles and ACL tears. Suddenly, Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe acknowledge biological truths?
1 year ago

Rantz: My adorable, patriotic dog snapped at pro-Iran protesters in Seattle. Good boy, D’Artagnan.

My patriotic dog's instinctive response to pro-Iran activists is what he was pretty much trained to do: identify threats and protect me from them.
1 year ago

Rantz: Seattle Mayor’s Office silent as homeless addicts assault and terrorize biz, residents in Belltown

Seattle's homeless crisis intensifies as residents face assaults in a city with a mayor completely disinterested in solutions.
1 year ago

Rantz: Judge sides with neighbors to temporarily close ‘Pervert Park,’ orders city to act within 2 weeks

A neighborhood group is asking a Seattle judge to temporarily close Denny Blaine Park due to rising criminal activity, challenging Mayor Harrell's promises.
1 year ago

Rantz: SCOTUS gets it right, Washington should stop letting gender radicals gamble with kids’ bodies

The Supreme Court's ruling safeguards kids from radical gender experiments. Washington should follow suit, but they won't.
1 year ago

Rantz: King County Metro hosting taxpayer-funded event with radical black trans liberation group

King County Metro hosts a taxpayer-funded event promoting a radical black trans liberation group. Some employees are upset.
1 year ago

Rantz: WA Health Care Authority group recommends government give addicts fentanyl, other drugs

Democratic lawmakers will review recommendations from a Washington Health Care Authority workgroup that would turn the state government into a drug dealer.
1 year ago

Rantz: Media silent as Antifa thugs brutalized independent Seattle journalists

Brandi Kruse and Cam Higby were attacked by Antifa at rallies. Why is the media ignoring these brutal assaults on independent journalism?
1 year ago

Rantz: ‘No Kings’ gave cover for activist violence, arson in Seattle, Tukwila

"No Kings" rallies masked violent actions as police stand down and media and Democrats ignore the truth.
1 year ago