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: Bernie Sanders Tacoma rally means WA could decide nominee

Bernie Sanders makes a campaign stop in Tacoma, suggesting Washington is very much in play to decide the Democratic candidate.
7 years ago

Rantz: Seattle Congresswoman Jayapal faces ethics complaint

Progressive Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D-Seattle) faces an ethics complaint according to an exclusive report from FOX News.
7 years ago

Rantz: In I-976 gripe, local Socialists reveal stunning ineptitude

Local Socialists don't quite seem to understand how to read voter data surrounding I-976, instead choosing to push a false narrative.
7 years ago

Rantz: Democrats admit they want you stuck in Washington traffic

Washington Democrats are no longer hiding their disdain for drivers. They have removed "congestion relief" from their list of transportation goals. That leaves you stuck in Washington traffic.
7 years ago

Rantz: 68-year-old sucker-punched by Seattle prolific offender

A 68-year-old man was sucker-punched by a Seattle prolific offender Sunday evening. But Mayor Jenny Durkan claims our city is safe.
7 years ago

Rantz: Ignoring voters, Snohomish Exec gifts former Sheriff high paying gig

In a display of cronyism, the former Snohomish County Sheriff was gifted a high-paying gig by the County Executive he backed for re-election.
7 years ago

Rantz: Did Tom Hanks bash Seattle’s Selfie Museum at Oscars?

Oscar winning actor Tom Hanks tossed some shade at a selfie museum in a speech at the Oscars. But did he intend it for the Seattle Selfie Museum?
7 years ago

Rantz: Another devastating Jay Inslee poll shows few voters like him

A second poll spells bad news for Governor Jay Inslee: we're just not that into him.
7 years ago

Rantz: Washington Dems fight to release murderers, end life without parole

Washington Democrats hope to end life without parole, giving hope to murderers that they may be released. Jason Rantz says this is dangerous and ludicrous.
7 years ago

Rantz: King County brags about helping criminal illegal immigrants

King County officials are bragging about helping criminal illegal immigrants escape law enforcement. And they're using a whopper of a lie about ICE to do it.
7 years ago

Rantz: Election security bills appear stalled by Washington Democrats

Washington Democrats appear to be standing in the way of election security. KTTH host Jason Rantz questions their motives.
7 years ago

Rantz: Democrats and Socialists broke the Iowa caucus

Democrats and Socialists broke the Iowa caucus tonight. To be fair, it's the most exciting caucus we've ever seen. 
7 years ago

Rantz: Rush Limbaugh cancer news shocks radio fans

Conservative talk show host titan Rush Limbaugh announced today that he was diagnosed with advanced lung cancer.
7 years ago

Rantz: As violent Seattle crime ticks up, city doesn’t update data

Seattle leaders cite data showing a decrease in overall crime. But these same leaders haven't updated their Seattle Crime Dashboard since May 2019.
7 years ago

Rantz: Seattle Police Chief in Super Bowl commercial

Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best was featured in a Super Bowl commercial. The Verizon ad, voiced by Harrison Ford, highlights their new 5G service.
7 years ago

Rantz tackles Elizabeth Warren transgender pandering on FOX News

Jason Rantz goes on FOX News to tackle the Senator Elizabeth Warren transgender pandering widely mocked by conservatives.
7 years ago

Rantz: Can a man get pregnant? Democrat state rep. says ‘it depends’

A man cannot get pregnant or give birth. This is a biological fact, unless you're a Democratic lawmaker seeking to propagandize kids in schools with mandated sex education for kindergartners.
7 years ago

Rantz: Seattle Kraken is a laughably awful NHL hockey name

A new report suggests Seattle's new NHL team will be called the Kraken. This is an awful name.
7 years ago

Rantz: Cops explain how to stop violent crime in Seattle

Downtown Seattle was recently rocked by another mass shooting, and now, police officers are coming forward with their solutions.
7 years ago

Rantz: Amazon should fire their cowardly, activist employees

Over 360 activist employees at Amazon are protesting the company’s climate policy. This, after some employees were threatened with termination for their criticism. Every single one of them should be fired.
7 years ago

Rantz: Seattle Schools try to ditch honors program after white kids excel

Rather than help lift students of color, administrators with Seattle Public Schools forwarded a plan to hold back academically gifted students because they're white.
7 years ago

Rantz: Ignore bad faith rush to publish details on Kobe Bryant’s tragic death

NBA legend Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash. His daughter, Gianna, was also on board and didn't survive. That much we knew early on after a report by TMZ.
7 years ago

Rantz: Video shows Dem official at Antifa rally yelling at folks to die

A Democratic official yelled “die in a fire” to a racially diverse group of conservatives as they marched on Martin Luther King Jr Day, according to a conservative activist who caught the exchange on cell phone video.
7 years ago

Rantz: Socialist Amazon-hater Kshama Sawant admits she has a Prime account

Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant has acknowledged she’s a Prime member who personally shops on the platform, and her argument about why this isn’t hypocritical isn’t particularly compelling.
7 years ago