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: After report, warrant filed for Seattle prolific offender that was just released

After my report detailing a Seattle prolific offender's quick release from jail, Francisco Calderon now faces felony charges and a warrant for his arrest.
7 years ago

Rantz: Seattle coronavirus stay-at-home order not perfect, but better

Seattle didn't quite follow the coronavirus stay-at-home order perfectly, but they definitely did better than last weekend, as far as I can tell. 
7 years ago

Seattle prolific offender threatens gay men with syringe, quickly released from jail

A bigoted Seattle prolific offender was quickly released after threatening to stab a gay couple with a syringe and calling a black female the n-word.
7 years ago

Rantz: Seattle Police Dept. lying after four more staff get coronavirus

The Seattle Police Department announced three more employees tested positive for the coronavirus, but they're hiding key details about public safety.
7 years ago

Rantz: Send chocolate to local coronavirus health care workers

If you want to help a local business while thanking health care providers on the front lines of the coronavirus fight, Joe Chocolate Co. can help.
7 years ago

Rantz: Coronavirus price gouging concern as WA company email leaks

A president of a local janitorial products company said he would raise paper towel and toilet paper sales to a 50% margin, raising concerns of coronavirus price gouging.
7 years ago

Rantz: Gun rights restricted during coronavirus shutdown order in Washington

Some gun rights will be restricted after Governor Jay Inslee declared a coronavirus shutdown of non-essential businesses. Though your right to own a firearm is protected, gun retailers must close.
7 years ago

Rantz: Seattle crime ‘free for all’ as cops can’t book most suspects over coronavirus

The Seattle Police Department said the King County Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention will not book most misdemeanors due to coronavirus concerns.
7 years ago

Rantz: Shame Seattle residents into following coronavirus stay-at-home order

Governor Jay Inslee issued a coronavirus stay-at-home order after a weekend of young Seattle residents ignoring previous guidance. It's time to shame them.
7 years ago

Rantz: Will rainy weather save Seattle from coronavirus shelter-in-place order?

Will a week of rainy weather help stave off a coronavirus shelter-in-place order in Seattle? After a weekend of objectively poor self-isolation, a week of rain could be what temporarily saves us.
7 years ago

Rantz: Memo tells cops to plan for coronavirus shelter-in-place order

The Joint Information Center warns Washington law enforcement to plan for an imminent coronavirus shelter-in-place order, in a memo obtained by the Jason Rantz Show on KTTH.
7 years ago

Rantz: Coronavirus gun ban controversy in Bellingham clarified

The Bellingham City Council is slated to debate a coronavirus gun ban. It's a transparent way to infringe on rights.
7 years ago

Rantz: Selfish Seattle to force coronavirus shelter-in-place directive

I think Governor Inslee will offer a coroavirus shelter-in-place directive on Monday. Selfish Seattle will be to blame after ignoring pleas to stay home. 
7 years ago

Rantz: Coronavirus shelter-in-place directive seems inevitable in Washington

It feels like a coronavirus shelter-in-place directive is inevitable in Washington state. We can turn to OR and CA, plus previous moves by Governor Jay Inslee, for clues.
7 years ago

Rantz: Seattle cop tests positive for coronavirus, union demands city response

A Seattle Police Department officer tested positive for coronavirus, the Jason Rantz Show on KTTH has learned. Now, the Seattle Police Officer's Guild is demanding a better response.
7 years ago

Rantz: Coronavirus shelter-in-place fears grow as Inslee offers bad jokes

As Washingtonians fear a coronavirus shelter-in-place order, Inslee joked about playing basketball and completely dismissed a question on the topic everyone is thinking about. 
7 years ago

Rantz: Costco coronavirus death days after ‘equity’ telecommuting ban

A Costco employee has died after testing positive for the coronavirus. This news comes days after Costco initially said they barred head office telecommuting due to "equity" concerns.
7 years ago

Rantz: Seattle Police self-quarantine after coronavirus exposure, building shut down

A janitor at a facility used by the Seattle Police tested positive for the coronavirus, according to an email obtained by the Jason Rantz Show. Now, there's fear that officers may have been exposed.
7 years ago

Rantz: Dear partisans, please shut up about coronavirus

We're in the middle of a public health emergency and partisans on both sides won't stop spreading toxic, politically driven nonsense. Please shut up.
7 years ago

Rantz: Coronavirus quarantines are starting — is Seattle next?

The United States and Europe are starting to see coronavirus quarantines. Is Seattle next? Possibly. And you shouldn't panic.
7 years ago

Rantz: On coronavirus, Jay Inslee leads from behind with restaurant closures

When it comes to the coronavirus, Jay Inslee's strategy has been confusing. In a lot of ways, it feels like he's leading from behind and it's not necessarily his fault.
7 years ago

Rantz: Gov. Inslee orders all Washington restaurants and bars to close

Governors in Illinois, Ohio, and California have announced restaurants and bars must close down to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. Washington has just followed suit with a temporary ban.
7 years ago

Rantz: Unbelievable photos of coronavirus toilet paper, grocery madness

The coronavirus is causing a run on toilet paper, bleach, hand sanitizer, bread and other items at grocery stores across Washington state.
7 years ago

Rantz: Seattle’s homeless, coronavirus crisis will get worse

Seattle's homeless population will accelerate the spread of the coronavirus. The city, county, and state are failing to address this obvious threat. It was avoidable. 
7 years ago