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: Seattle homeless take over Ballard as coronavirus pause clean-ups

Seattle homeless have taken over one neighborhood as the city paused the encampment clean-ups. Now, residents are considering patrols.
6 years ago

Rantz: Seattle ends sitting ban in coronavirus park policy

The city of Seattle has rescinded a ban on people sitting on benches in their coronavirus park policy. The ban appears to have lasted only a few days. 
6 years ago

Rantz: Washington’s coronavirus stay-at-home order could end now if we wanted

Governor Jay Inslee should know that his coronavirus stay-at-home order could be over right now if we desired it. We don't need him to decree it so. 
6 years ago

Rantz: WA Dem chair Tina Podlodowski trafficked in anti-Semitism on Twitter

Washington State Democrat chairwoman Tina Podlodowski trafficking in anti-Semitism to go after a Jewish radio host for something she pretended he said.
6 years ago

Rantz: Gov. Inslee releasing sex offender, gang members from jail over coronavirus

Governor Jay Inslee is releasing a sex offender, multiple gang members, and other dangerous criminals under a coronavirus prisoner release plan.
6 years ago

Rantz: Patty Murray, Maria Cantwell silent as Tara Reade accuses Joe Biden of assault

Washington Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell want you to believe all women, except when it comes to Tara Reade accusing Joe Biden of sexual assault.
6 years ago

Rantz: Gov. Inslee is all bark, no bite on coronavirus stay-at-home order

Voices critical of Governor Jay Inslee's coronavirus stay-at-home order are growing louder. It appears he barely has a plan to get our economy back.
6 years ago

Rantz: Gov. Inslee’s insufferable hypocrisy on coronavirus protests

Governor Jay Inslee's commentary on coronavirus protests highlights his insufferable hypocrisy. It needs to be called out. 
6 years ago

Rantz: Despite protests, stubborn Gov. Inslee continues coronavirus fishing ban

Governor Jay Inslee has inexplicably maintained a coronavirus fishing ban in Washington state, despite protests. It's stubborn and unscientific.
6 years ago

Rantz: Activists demand we release murderers in coronavirus prisoner plan

After Governor Jay Inslee announced his coronavirus prisoner release plan, Seattle-area activists decided they wanted more. They want everyone out of jail.
6 years ago

Rantz: Seattle Deputy Mayor harassing residents into a coronavirus ‘thank you’

Seattle Deputy Mayor Shefali Ranganathan spent part of Saturday demanding we thank Mayor Jenny Durkan for enacting a car-free policy. It was a mix of desperation and harassment.
6 years ago

Rantz: Citing public safety, police unions slam Inslee coronavirus prisoner release

Two local police unions condemned Governor Jay Inslee's coronavirus prisoner release plan, citing public safety concerns.
6 years ago

Rantz: Jay Inslee got a coronavirus haircut during stay-at-home order

Governor Jay Inslee got a coronavirus haircut during the stay-at-home order he instituted through May 4th. But he didn't go to a barbershop.
6 years ago

Rantz: Seattle takes parking, threatens to tow during coronavirus stay-at-home order

Without any direct notice to residents, SDOT confiscated street parking during the coronavirus stay-at-home order. While the cause is worthwhile, the execution is embarrassing.
6 years ago

Rantz: As economy crashes, soulless Socialist CMs push crippling Seattle business tax

As the local economy suffers a coronavirus meltdown, Socialist Councilmembers Sawant and Morales have introduced a crippling Seattle business tax.
6 years ago

Rantz: After coronavirus riot, Inslee rewards inmates with release plans

After the coronavirus riot at the Monroe Correctional Complex, Governor Jay Inslee almost immediately announced he'll consider releasing some prisoners.
6 years ago

Rantz: Hydroxychloroquine coronavirus treatment saved my friend’s life

John McConnell came down with coronavirus. Before he was placed on a ventilator, his doctor tried anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine. John says it saved him.
6 years ago

Rantz: China is responsible for the coronavirus. Full stop

It doesn't matter if you call it the China coronavirus or the Wuhan Virus or simply COVID-19. China is responsible for the coronavirus pandemic. Full stop.
6 years ago

Rantz: People keep leaving coronavirus quarantine motel for beer

People suspected of having COVID-19 keep leaving the coronavirus quarantine site in Kent without a mask on, sometimes to buy beer.
6 years ago

Rantz: Washington gun stores defy order, stay open during coronavirus shutdown

The owner of a local gun shop says she won't close her store despite the Washington coronavirus shutdown order.
6 years ago

Rantz: Seattle burglary explodes 87% downtown after coronavirus policy, crisis

Seattle coronavirus crime has exploded in Downtown Seattle by 87% in burglaries since the stay-at-home order and a county ban on most misdemeanor bookings.
6 years ago

Rantz: Do not ride the bus during Seattle coronavirus crisis

You shouldn't ride the bus during the Seattle coronavirus crisis unless you absolutely must. It's not as safe as it needs to be to justify riding on one.
6 years ago

Rantz: AG Ferguson fundraising off dangerous Trump coronavirus conspiracy

AG Bob Ferguson sent out a disingenuous email, fundraising off a dangerous President Trump coronavirus conspiracy. There's almost nothing accurate about the email. 
7 years ago

Rantz: Seattle-area homeless squatters vandalized coronavirus quarantine motel

Homeless people squatted in a local quarantine motel. This comes just weeks after a homeless coronavirus-suspected man caused havoc near the site.
7 years ago