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: Gov. Inslee admin makes reopening schools needlessly confusing

At nearly the last minute, Governor Jay Inslee's administration blocked Tacoma Public Schools from safely reopening for in-person teaching.
6 years ago

Rantz: Former Dem State Rep’s son suspected of hitting officer in head with bat

The son of a former Democratic state lawmaker was arrested for suspected arson and assaulting a Seattle police officer with a metal bat.
6 years ago

Rantz: Snohomish councilmember offers ‘good reminder’ to use Molotov cocktail

As attacks against law enforcement surge, one councilmember posted a "good reminder" to use Molotov cocktails. And the local police union is livid.
6 years ago

Rantz: City of Seattle hired a former pimp, but will fire up to 100 cops

The City of Seattle gave a $150,000 contract to Andre Taylor, a former pimp, to offer guidance on de-escalation and alternatives to policing.
6 years ago

Rantz: WA budget savings proposal aims to release prisoners — regardless of crime

The Washington State Department of Corrections aims to lower the prison population by 30%. The plan includes releasing criminals early from their sentence -- regardless of their crimes.
6 years ago

Rantz: Seattle school teaches rioters are ‘freedom fighters,’ pushes bail-fund donations

A Seattle public school taught students as young as 11 to refer to riots as "uprising" and rioters as "freedom fighters." Similar lessons are coming.
6 years ago

Rantz: As crimes surge, Seattle politicians to cut felony arrests, defund sheriff’s department

As King County and Seattle crime surges, Executive Dow Constantine hopes to end felony incarceration as he embraces a move to defund police.
6 years ago

Rantz: Snohomish High School showed graphic porn in ‘Zoombomb’

A Snohomish High School classroom was accidentally exposed to graphic porn during an online classroom session. It was the result of an online prank.
6 years ago

Rantz: Seattle lawyers upset feds prosecuting arsonists at ‘peaceful protests’

Seattle lawyers are upset that the Department of Justice is prosecuting arsonists and other serious felonies at so-called "peaceful protests" on Capitol Hill.
6 years ago

Rantz: Seattle-area schools tell 2nd graders cops are racist, push left-wing activism

Two Seattle-area schools are using the Black Lives Matter movement to push anti-police and pro-social justice activism curriculum to second graders.
6 years ago

Rantz: Inslee vs Culp gubernatorial debate is now back on after concession

There will almost certainly be no debate between incumbent Governor Jay Inslee and his Republican challenger Republic Police Chief Loren Culp.
6 years ago

Rantz: Seattle Times legitimizes dangerous claim police symbol is racist

Left-wing reporter Mike Carter with the Seattle Times forwarded and legitimized a vicious smear against police officers and their supporters, referring to the "Thin Blue Line" flag as a symbol of hate.
6 years ago

Rantz: Gov Inslee fails on Washington wildfires, blames climate change

As wildfires ravage Washington state it's become increasingly clear that we've been left defenseless by an absent Governor Jay Inslee.
6 years ago

Rantz: 30 photos of weapons, violence at ‘peaceful protests’ in Seattle

Despite the best efforts of Progressive activists, claims that Seattle protests have been peaceful fall flat. Here are photos showing the dangers.
6 years ago

Rantz: (Update) Machete-wielding woman slashes man she confused for cop

As agitators started fires and burned a flag outside the East Precinct, a woman used a machete to attack a security guard across the street.
6 years ago

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6 years ago

Rantz: Amazon takes another major step to abandon Seattle

Amazon is taking additional steps to abandon Seattle, choosing not to renew their lease for the top eight floors of an office building in South Lake Union. 
6 years ago

Rantz: Video shows Seattle-area teacher’s racist tirade against Black couple

Video shows a local substitute teacher unleashing a torrent of racist slurs against a black couple as they left the White House during the RNC Convention.
6 years ago

Rantz: Seattle closes park for religious rally, but allows anti-cop protests

The City of Seattle completely fenced off Gas Works Park ahead of a prayer rally and peaceful protest. This was a targeted closure to prevent Christian worship.
6 years ago

Rantz: Seattle-area teacher calls Black conservatives racial slurs, district investigates

A Seattle-area teacher used deeply offensive, racist slurs to insult Black conservatives who support President Donald Trump.
6 years ago

Rantz: Seattle Antifa hid weapons cache inside tents at occupied park

Criminal Antifa activists and other Seattle agitators hid deadly weapons inside tents at a park across from the East Precinct.
6 years ago

Rantz: Bellevue Police Chief Steve Mylett may leave post for Colorado

Police Chief Steve Mylett may leave his position in Bellevue for Thornton, Colorado, where he has been named a finalist in the search for a new chief.
6 years ago

Rantz: Gov Inslee refuses in-person debate with Republican Culp

Governor Jay Inslee refuses to debate Republican challenger Loren Culp in-studio, a source with the Washington State Debate Coalition confirms.
6 years ago

Rantz: Trump goes to war with organized Seattle Antifa and agitators

The Trump administration is going to war with Antifa activists and other agitators wreaking havoc in Seattle by charging the criminals in federal court.
6 years ago