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: Hey Gov. Inslee, it’s time to safely reopen Washington state’s economy

It's time for Governor Jay Inslee to reopen Washington state's economy. Our businesses are struggling to survive and people are ready to work.
6 years ago

Rantz: Gov Inslee weaponizes L&I to attack small business owners during pandemic

Gov. Inslee weaponized L&I, giving it the authority to hand out fines to businesses they deem in violation of the coronavirus stay-at-home order.
6 years ago

Rantz: Don’t use WA success for national vote-by-mail push

Republicans and Democrats are in an intense debate about a national, vote-by-mail system. Washington shouldn't be used to promote the idea.
6 years ago

Rantz: 18 shocking photos as Seattle’s homeless residents take Ballard

The Seattle City Council debates legislation this week that would outlaw most sweeps of homeless encampments. But for Ballard, it's too little, too late.
6 years ago

Rantz: Gov. Inslee throws fit on TV in argument with himself on coronavirus

During an interview on Q13 FOX, Governor Jay Inslee threw a fit while arguing with himself about his coronavirus policies. It was embarrassing.
6 years ago

Rantz: After losing hundreds of millions, Inslee must fire unemployment commissioner

If the commissioner won't resign, Governor Jay Inslee should actually show leadership and fire Suzi LeVine over the Washington unemployment scam.
6 years ago

Rantz: Gun shot victims counted as Washington coronavirus deaths

Washington State counts gun shot victims as coronavirus related deaths, state public health officials admit. This has serious implications.
6 years ago

Rantz: Body cam proof Seattle police shooting justified, but activists pounce

Seattle police officers acted appropriately when shooting a knife-wielding madman. But, cop-hating activists are on the attack. What else is new?
6 years ago

Rantz: Seattle wants $100 million coronavirus fund for illegal immigrants

The Seattle City Council wants to give $100 million in tax payer dollars to illegal immigrants for coronavirus relief. The system would be abused.
6 years ago

Rantz: Despite fearmongering, no rash of coronavirus hate crimes in Seattle

Seattle-area activists seem weirdly hopeful that there will be a rash of bigoted, coronavirus related hate crimes. This would feed into their narrative that the city and nation is racist.
6 years ago

Rantz: WA Health Dept says wear mask while cleaning dishes, folding laundry

To ultimately protect your kids, the WA Depart of Health recommends parents wear a coronavirus mask while cleaning dishes or folding laundry.  
6 years ago

Rantz: Seattle cop slammed for protecting free speech during racist incident

A Seattle police officer faces a complaint after not punishing a man for engaging in protected speech. Now, there's a complaint filed against the cop.
6 years ago

Rantz: Shameless councilmember brags about stealing property in rent strike

A councilmember in desperate need of attention bragged that she's stealing property from her landlord by participating in the rent strike. 
6 years ago

Rantz: Seattle bike cops sue city after brutal, preventable injuries

Seattle police officers are suing the city for brutal injuries that they maintain were preventable, had the city properly maintained their bikes.
6 years ago

Rantz: I won’t give restaurants or Inslee my contact info for coronavirus order

I will not give any restaurant, nor Governor Jay Inslee, my personal contact information just to dine inside, despite his coronavirus mandate.
6 years ago

Rantz: Mayor reports business to Gov. Inslee’s coronavirus ‘snitch list’

Mukilteo Mayor Jennifer Gregerson reported a local business to Washington's so-called "snitch list" for perceived violations of the coronavirus stay-at-home order.
6 years ago

Rantz: Grandma arrested for violating Inslee’s coronavirus stay-at-home order

A local grandmother was arrested for violating Governor Jay Inslee's coronavirus stay-at-home order. She encouraged children to go to a park.
6 years ago

Rantz: After Inslee’s coronavirus prisoner release, criminals quickly re-offended

Days after Governor Jay Inslee's coronavirus prisoner release plan was implemented, at least three released inmates ended up accused of re-offending.
6 years ago

Rantz: As economy lags, Inslee hits coronavirus critics with sleazy attack

As we grow desperate over the lagging coronavirus economy, rather than respond with compassion, Governor Inslee deflects with a sleazy strategy.
6 years ago

Rantz: COVID-19 ‘parties’ in Walla Walla spreading the virus, alarming officials

Against medical advice, some residents across Walla Walla County have been host COVID-19 "parties" to intentionally spread the illness.
6 years ago

Rantz: Gov. Inslee’s coronavirus plan will slowly kill restaurants across Washington

As it's currently constructed, Governor Inslee's phase-in coronavirus approach to re-open Washington's economy will slowly kill restaurants and bars.
6 years ago

Rantz: WA businesses revolt, refuse to close during coronavirus order

Some Washington businesses are in open revolt, keeping their doors open and services available to customers despite Governor Inslee's coronavirus order.
6 years ago

Rantz: Washington’s Asian ‘murder hornets’ will probably kill us all

I don't want to alarm anyone but we're probably all going to die from the Asian 'Murder Hornets' near Blaine, Washington.
6 years ago

Rantz: Socialist Kshama Sawant pushes ‘militant’ takeover of Amazon

Socialist Seattle City Councilwoman Kshama Sawant advocated for a militant mass movement to publicly take over Amazon in a weekend tweet.
6 years ago