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: Trump admin. secured release of wrongfully detained Washington veteran

Joseph St. Clair, wrongfully held in Venezuela, is now heading back to the U.S. following efforts from the Trump administration.
1 year ago

Rantz: Far-left Evergreen College professor posts ’86 47′ ‘threat’ against Trump on Facebook

A far-left professor’s Facebook post raises concerns after a joke about a violent threat against President Donald Trump.
1 year ago

Rantz: After legal threat and report, Washington Democrat unblocks constituents, journalists

State Rep. Shaun Scott reopened communication with constituents after a legal threat and public scrutiny regarding his blocking of journalists.
1 year ago

Rantz: Judge rules man accused of forcing abortion on woman can remove his ankle monitor

A Pierce County judge permits a defendant to remove his electronic monitoring after accusations of forcing abortion on his then-girlfriend.
1 year ago

Rantz: Laughable left-wing media double standard on James Comey ’86 47′ threat

The media's coverage of James Comey joke about violence against Donald Trump shows transparent hypocrisy.
1 year ago

Rantz: Anonymous UW faculty defend antisemitic students accused of causing $1M in damage, celebrating Hamas

Anonymous UW faculty are backing students accused of $1M damage and celebrating Hamas.
1 year ago

Rantz: 75-year-old Miss Seafair tradition replaced to be more ‘inclusive’ of men

The Seafair Festival introduces a new program for the sake of "inclusivity," ending the Miss Seafair tradition that spanned 75 years.
1 year ago

Rantz: Starbucks employees mad they can’t dress like slobs? Grow up or brew somewhere else

Tensions rise as Starbucks baristas protest new dress standards. If they don't like it, they can serve coffee elsewhere.
1 year ago

Rantz: Democrats pull housing funds from vulnerable citizens, to give cash to illegal immigrants

The HEN program's funding cuts leave vulnerable citizens without essential housing support as Democrats prioritize illegal immigrants.
1 year ago

Rantz: After violent crime surge, Seattle Public Schools embraces police. They owe you an apology

Seattle Public Schools plans to (slowly) reinstate police on campus following violent crime. An apology is owed to the community.
1 year ago

Rantz: Catholic Church tells priests to ignore Democrats’ attempt to destroy confession

The Catholic Church is telling priests to ignore a law that ends privilege communication in confessionals.
1 year ago

Rantz: Socialist State Rep. Shaun Scott is illegally blocking journalists, constituents to avoid criticism

Socialist State Rep. Shaun Scott is evading accountability by blocking journalists and constituents on X to avoid tough questions. And it may be unconstitutional.
1 year ago

Rantz: Patty Murray walks into a buzzsaw, gets humiliated by FBI Director Kash Patel

Senator Patty Murray's high-profile grilling of FBI Director Kash Patel takes an unexpected turn, leaving her looking foolish.
1 year ago

Rantz: After UW suspensions, pro-Hamas extremists vow midday protest

Antisemites plan another UW Seattle protest upon learning their comrades were suspended for a Monday occupation.
1 year ago

Rantz: Companies should stop the Mother’s Day opt-out emails and we should tackle grief

As Mother's Day nears, companies should rethink opt-out emails and acknowledge the complexities of grief.
1 year ago

Rantz: End the misery of Bumbershoot Seattle after another aggressively bad lineup

Discover why Bumbershoot Seattle's latest lineup signals the end of an era and how mediocrity cannot be sustained.
1 year ago

Rantz: Council member faces ethics complaint for trans ordinance, called ‘Nazi’ in unhinged voice mail

An ethics complaint was filed against Councilmember Jonathan Bingle for introducing amendments protecting women.
1 year ago

Rantz: Antisemites held UW building hostage, but will officials finally call this domestic terrorism?

A pro-Hamas mob hijacked a UW building. Will university officials confront this act of domestic terrorism?
1 year ago

Rantz: Media outlets defend two-time felon illegal immigrant previously accused of rape

Local and national media are desperate to turn a Spokane illegal immigrant arrest into a controversy. It's not controversial.
1 year ago

Rantz: The Seattle movie theater experience is dead, likely won’t recover

The iconic movie theater experience in Seattle is dying right before our very eyes.
1 year ago

Rantz: Pramila Jayapal leans into lazy, desperate, and embarrassing vulgarity strategy

Seattle Democrat Rep. Pramila Jayapal adopts vulgarity tactics, aligning with far-left colleagues to gain media attention.
1 year ago

Rantz: After suspicious complaint, some Seattle police think city tried to manipulate investigation

Seattle officers raise concerns that a complaint against an officer was filed to influence a separate investigation.
1 year ago

Rantz: Isn’t it weird how quickly Democrats abandoned Kilmar Abrego Garcia?

Suddenly, Democrats have stopped obsessing over Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Why? They told us democracy and due process are on the line!
1 year ago

Rantz: Washington Democrats expand racist housing reparations program based on skin color

Washington's expanded housing program offers loans based on skin color, raising concerns about fairness and discrimination.
1 year ago