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: Costco coronavirus plan cites ‘equity’ in remarkably bad decision

Costco is reportedly refusing to heed public health requests when it comes to staffing during the coronavirus crisis. Why? Equity, of course!
7 years ago

Rantz: Seattle’s ‘The Stranger’ asks for donations during coronavirus crisis

Seattle's alt-weekly newspaper The Stranger posted a plea for donations to help it survive the coronavirus crisis. We should step up and help them because diversity of opinion in the media is important.
7 years ago

Rantz: Are Seattle-area movie theaters safe or banned during coronavirus?

After Governor Jay Inslee announced restrictions on social gatherings over 250, with more severe restrictions in King County, some wondered if movie theaters were impacted by the coronavirus guidance.
7 years ago

Rantz: Sloppy messaging by Inslee creates confusion on coronavirus

Governor Jay Inslee announced emergency measures to stall the spread and mitigate the impact of coronavirus. But some unintentional, sloppy messaging created unnecessary confusion. It needs to be addressed before it turns into panic.
7 years ago

Rantz: Coronavirus scare foreshadows impacts if Amazon leaves Seattle

The coronavirus has had a direct -- and indirect -- impact on Seattle businesses. It should be seen as foreshadowing what would happen to Seattle if Amazon is pushed away by a greedy, anti-business city.
7 years ago

Rantz: ‘Violent’ anti-Semitic Antifa activist released by Seattle judge

A "violent" anti-Semitic Antifa activist yet again escaped serious consequences for his conduct thanks to a Seattle judge.
7 years ago

Rantz: Seattle Schools needlessly exposing kids to coronavirus over social justice

Seattle Public Schools are needlessly exposing children to the coronavirus thanks to a social justice lens they use to make district-wide decisions.
7 years ago

Rantz: Seattle buses still filthy during coronavirus scare

King County Metro promised to clean their buses daily to help stem the outbreak of coronaavirus. They're not doing a very good job in Seattle.
7 years ago

Rantz: Lack of leadership by Jay Inslee creates conflicting coronavirus advice

Washington is suffering from a lack of a singular leader and message as we deal with a worsening coronavirus outbreak. Often, the guidance is either conflicting and nonsensical, or it seems rushed, indicating a lack of planning.
7 years ago

Rantz: Sen. Patty Murray condemned for ‘cheap’ shot against Trump over coronavirus

While most of the Washington delegation has forgone attacking the president in the last 48 hours, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) stood out for her "cheap" political shots. Now, she's getting called out as both Republicans and Democrats hope to come together.
7 years ago

Rantz: Dem senator slams Amazon staffing decision, but forces own staff to brave coronavirus

State Sen. Karen Keiser criticized Amazon for having some of its employees work from home, while keeping janitors, warehouse attendants, and delivery drivers at work.
7 years ago

Rantz: Seattle unifies to mock coronavirus ‘ghost town’ report by NBC News

NBC News is being incessantly mocked for a remarkably stupid headline claiming fears of the coronavirus have turned Seattle into a "ghost town" when, well, it's not. Not even a little.
7 years ago

Rantz: I think I have the coronavirus — so does ‘John’

I think I have the coronavirus. I mean, I don't have it, but I think I do. Or maybe I do have it and I'm right to think I do. Honestly, I don't know.
7 years ago

Rantz: Lunatics pretend Seattle homeless aren’t more at-risk for coronavirus

A Seattle city councilmember pretends the homeless population isn't more at-risk for catching and spreading coronavirus than other populations. This thinking is flat-out dangerous.
7 years ago

Rantz: Seattle’s homeless pose serious coronavirus threat

As the coronavirus spreads in King County, killing six, it's clear that we're not ready for how Seattle's out-of-control homelessness will worsen the crisis.
7 years ago

Rantz: Classless Jay Inslee embarrasses WA with coronavirus insult at VP Pence

A classless Governor Jay Inslee opted to push aside genuine concern over the coronavirus, for a cheap and unnecessary shot at Vice President Mike Pence.
7 years ago

Rantz: Washington Dem chair Tina Podlowdowski caught in humiliating lie

Washington State Democratic party chair Tina Podlodowski was caught in a humiliating lie. It was made worse by doubling down when called out.
7 years ago

Rantz: University of Washington staff, students declare war on law enforcement

The University of Washington (UW), through their irrationally woke staff and students, have declared war on law enforcement.
7 years ago

Rantz: Kennedy Catholic president placed on leave after pushing out gay staffers

Mike Prato, president of Kennedy Catholic High School in Burien, has been placed on a leave of absence for the remainder of the school year.
7 years ago

Rantz: Highway 99 tunnel cripples Seattle police radios

The Seattle Police Department quietly suffered significant radio interference, raising safety questions as authorities have looked for answers.
7 years ago

Rantz: Unhinged Seattle activist videoed during terrifying tirade

A Seattle environmentalist unloaded in a lengthy, unhinged tirade against conservative Todd Myers. It was all caught on video.
7 years ago

Rantz: Should the GOP create chaos in Dem Washington primary?

The Washington state primary actually matters this year. But should Republicans cause problems to help ensure President Donald Trump is re-elected?
7 years ago

Rantz: SnoCo Exec squeezed mental health fund to pay friend’s big salary

Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers squeezed a dwindling mental health and chemical dependency fund to pay his political ally's high salary.
7 years ago

Rantz: WA Democrats push light punishment for intentional HIV infection

In a morally bankrupt move, Democrats in Olympia are fighting to give monsters who intentionally transmit HIV to their victims a lighter sentence.
7 years ago