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: Shocking video shows light rail train used as homeless shelter

A Sound Transit employee took shocking video that shows approximately 30 homeless people using light rail as a homeless shelter.
4 years ago

Rantz: Space Needle turned into syringe with new paint job

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Space Needle,  the city of Seattle returned the roof to its signature orange hue. The color has taken on new meaning.
4 years ago

Rantz: Democrats pretend boys can menstruate, mandate free tampons

Since biology no longer exists in states run by progressives, Oregon lawmakers are advancing a movement called menstrual equity. It's where they pretend boys can menstruate.
4 years ago

Rantz: On abortion, Seattle Rep. Jayapal reveals she’s clueless about the Supreme Court

We can now safely add the role of the Supreme Court to topics that Seattle congresswoman Pramila Jayapal doesn’t understand. Politico published a leaked, early draft opinion from Associate Justice Sam Alito that overturns the abortion case Roe v. Wade. Assuming nothing changes, the decision means states can regulate abortion, allowing the voting public to […]
4 years ago

Rantz: No jail for suspect seen punching victim as Seattle’s shoplifting surge continues

Scot Witzel was charged by King County prosecutors for allegedly stealing from Nordstrom Rack and assaulting an employee who attempted to stop him.
4 years ago

Rantz: New WA Supreme Court rule endangers our lives in the name of equity

WA Supreme Court's move endangers the lives of every Washingtonian, gives a pass to dangerous juvenile criminals, and stifles a free press.
4 years ago

Rantz: School cancels 4th grade play over ‘cultural appropriation’ complaints with little notice

Lowell Elementary informed parents that the school canceled a 4th grade performance of Lewis and Clark because of two complaints.
4 years ago

Rantz: Seattle Mayor’s office demands control over police messaging, press officer pushed out

The sergeant who handles media for the Seattle Police Department was involuntarily reassigned after a heated meeting with the mayor, who has openly criticized communication between his office and the SPD.
4 years ago

Rantz: Most Seattle city councilmembers refuse to return to the office

Most Seattle city council members refuse to return to the office, sticking with COVID remote-work policies introduced two years ago. While they continue to stay home, other city workers were back in the office last month. The council is not offering a timeline on when they'll return.
4 years ago

Rantz: Bethel School District teachers, staff are using students to pass school levy

Teachers in the Bethel School District are using their students to promote an election with a levy that directly benefits them. This is a remarkable abuse of power. Voters are deciding on two levies that would bring in an additional $50 million to the district over two years. The superintendent says he will have to […]
4 years ago

Rantz: Public defender charged for obstructing Seattle police at bar, smelled of alcohol

A King County Public Defender has been charged after allegedly interfering with a police investigation.
4 years ago

Rantz: Seattle progressives say arresting black or Native American suspects is racist and ‘troubling’

Seattle progressives believe black or Native American criminals should get a pass. In fact, if you arrest them, you're maintaining a systemically racist police department. It's the latest unsurprising position from activists specializing in identity politics and dangerous wokeness.
4 years ago

Rantz: UW Med used false claims to push gender affirming care for trans teen

UW Medicine propped up false claims by researchers claiming gender-affirming care via puberty blockers leads to positive mental health outcomes for transgender teen patients.
4 years ago

Rantz: Washington State Patrol rips KING 5 for slanted segment, but agency is to blame

The WSP criticized KING 5 Seattle for a recent segment, But the agency should criticize the staff members who thought pitching KING 5 this story was a good idea to begin with.
4 years ago

Rantz: Thousands of your tax dollars went to phony Black Lives Matter ‘art’

King County awards thousands of tax-funded grant dollars to the co-founder of Black Lives Matter. The only tangible item the community received in return was a neon red sign that we're supposed to pretend is original art.
4 years ago

Rantz: District awards middle schoolers $2,000 for student drag show

Middle school students at Whatcom Middle School will perform in drag in the coming weeks. And the district is paying them to do it.
4 years ago

Rantz: Seattle Public Schools to hold racially segregated ‘listening tour’ with superintendent

Seattle Public Schools superintendent is participating in a "listening tour" for parents to discuss how to make the district more welcoming. But only certain racial identities are welcome at some meetings.
4 years ago

Rantz: Bellevue High School teaches critical race theory with intent to create activists

Critical Race Theory advocates often claim it's a graduate-level course that never makes its way into the classroom. These are disingenuous claims.
4 years ago

Rantz: Alaska Air gets woke on pronouns, but will they boot you if you reject them?

Alaskan Air's front-line employees can now wear a button highlighting their preferred personal pronouns, desperately trying to earn social currency.
4 years ago

Rantz: Seattle media ignore or lie about Quran, meth connection to murder case

Local media coverage of a recent murder, perpetrated by Tyrone Bernard Wells, elucidates how, often, won't hear all the details from Seattle media.
4 years ago

Rantz: Seattle professor claims physics is racist, white supremacy rampant in classrooms

A Seattle Pacific University professor claims in a study that white supremacy permeates introductory physics classes. It reads like a parody.
4 years ago

Rantz: King County banned white staff from workshop and tried to cover it up

A King County agency hosted a radical seminar that claimed dieting and traditional concepts of health are racist. It purposefully excluded white people.
4 years ago

Rantz: Seattle theater manager disciplined for celebrating murder of Everett officer?

An assistant manager at a Regal theater in Seattle has been disciplined, and possibly fired, because of tweets celebrating the death of Everett officer Dan Rocha.
4 years ago

Rantz: Seattle gondolas are the shockingly bad transportation idea that won’t die

The gondola plan connects West Seattle to SoDo. Then what? You're on your own to figure out one of the many other transportation modes.
4 years ago