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: No whites, Jews allowed at Seattle school Multicultural Week event

A Seattle public school forbade white and Jewish students from attending a taxpayer-funded event for Multicultural Week.
3 years ago

Rantz: 6th grade teacher recorded attacking FOX News gets scolded by student

The teacher's indoctrination attempt was rebuffed by one young student who reminded him, "You're not supposed to be talking about politics in school."
3 years ago

Rantz: Loud gasp as pantless figure seen on council member’s webcam during meeting

You could hear a loud gasp as a pantless figure walked in front of a council member's webcam during a recent council meeting.
3 years ago

Rantz: Democrat bill goes easy on school shooters, campus drug dealers

Democrats passed a bill in the House that goes easy on youth school shooters and campus drug dealers. It's now being considered in the Senate.
3 years ago

Rantz: Gov. Inslee ignorantly compares Jan. 6 riot to Russia invading Ukraine

Inslee's bizarre comparison between the war in Ukraine to the riot on January 6 should earn some raised eyebrows.
3 years ago

Rantz: School hosts racially segregated meetings, district defends the racism

Eastlake High School of the Lake Washington School District has become the latest to host meetings segregated by race.
3 years ago

Rantz: Two kids are dead thanks to irresponsible Democrat policy

A Democrat-backed law banning police from vehicular pursuits is as responsible for the death of two young children as the DUI driver.
3 years ago

Rantz: AG pushing most dangerous bill in legislative history

Attorney General Bob Ferguson's office could arrest or civilly commit conservatives for uttering mainstream positions under a terrifying and illegal plan.
3 years ago

Rantz: Union-backed bill gets friendly, misleading media support

A left-wing media outlet used a union-backed poll to push a union-backed piece of legislation to push you into offering support.
3 years ago

Rantz: Washington Democrats to force businesses to hire potheads

Washington Democrats are trying to force employers to hire or retain potheads with new legislation. It unnecessarily meddles in the employment practices.
3 years ago

Rantz: Sound Transit staff must be fired, agency dismantled

I took the light rail to SeaTac airport ahead of the long weekend. As usual, Sound Transit didn't meet my already low expectations.
3 years ago

Rantz: King County may discipline worker upset over woke flyer

A King County staff member is in hot water for an alleged "troubling act of vandalism," after tearing down a 'woke flyer.'
3 years ago

Rantz: Cops livid after Seattle Police Department ‘spied’ on them with AI

The department, according to the Seattle Police Officer's Guild, was proactively reviewing body cam footage instead of using it to respond to complaints.
4 years ago

Rantz: Dem bill lures teens to run away for trans surgeries without parental consent

Washington Democrats proposed a bill that encourages minors to run away from home to receive gender-affirming care without parental consent.
4 years ago

Rantz: Democrat law gives syringes and crack pipes to kids

The so-called Democrat fix to the Washington drug crisis would give children syringes, pipes, and other drug paraphernalia.
4 years ago

Rantz: Sammamish HS training labels white teachers racist, warns against phrases

Sammamish High School's teachers were given a print-out of language and phrases they should use when talking with Black, Latino, and Asian students.
4 years ago

Rantz: Public Health promotes ‘fentanyl parties,’ Undersheriff claims they’re happening

The Undersheriff says he's hearing about "fentanyl parties" where addicts purposefully overdose, with friends ready to administer Narcan.
4 years ago

Rantz: Felons may earn six-figure salary from WA Dept of Corrections

It will oversee programs to reduce recidivism and help felons re-enter society after serving sentences, earning up to $133,044 a year.
4 years ago

Rantz: WA Dept of Health defends mocking a death, then censors critic

WADOH mocked the death of a Washingtonian in a tone-deaf tweet. After criticism, the department triple-downed on the message.
4 years ago

Rantz: High School staffer faces investigation for alleged sex with student

A high school staff member is on leave pending the results of a police investigation. He's accused of having sexual contact with a student.
4 years ago

Rantz: Elementary school bans white students from ‘safe space’ club

A local elementary school has a student club that excludes students based on their race, according to a parent.
4 years ago

Rantz: Shocking ignorance as Seattle Public Health blames drug ODs on racism, drug laws

Seattle Public Health is breathtakingly out of touch with the local drug crisis. It's no wonder more addicts keep dying on our streets.
4 years ago

Rantz: Identity-obsessed Progressives can’t fathom crime without racism

We were shocked, disgusted, and maybe angry, but we saw them for what they were without defaulting the blame on racism.
4 years ago

Rantz: Democrats sue to kill WA’s one election security feature, which makes fraud easier

Left-wing organizations are suing election officials over the signature verification process. This would make election theft effortless.
4 years ago