Talk Show Host and Columnist at Seattle Red AM 770

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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The bigger problem with Kshama Sawant’s tasteless outburst

Seattle City Councilwoman Kshama Sawant’s angry tweet was, indisputably, tasteless.

8 years ago

Rantz: Kshama Sawant blasted for angry tweet about Barbara Bush

Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant is getting attacked on Twitter after blasting a tribute to Barbara Bush.

8 years ago

WSDOT to drivers: ‘U SUCK’

The Washington State Department of Transportation finally told drivers what they think of them when they accidentally posted a "U Suck" sign.

8 years ago

Sound Transit picks social justice over fare enforcement

Is Sound Transit picking “social equity” over fare enforcement? Jason Rantz suspects that is the case based on how the agency is handling things.

8 years ago

Nouhou stumbles, Roldan brothers impress in Sounders’ draw

The Sounders’ season officially started Sunday in Kansas City as the team, down several men due to injury and suspensions, played as a strong, cohesive unit – offensively, at least.

8 years ago

Call to boycott Starbucks is simply irrational

By now you’ve seen the video of two black men being arrested for trespassing at a Philadelphia Starbucks. The charge was ridiculous, Jason Rantz writes.

8 years ago

Rantz: Sen. Cantwell weaponizes FCC to attack free press

Democratic Senator Maria Cantwell wants the federal government to investigate Sinclair Broadcasting over bias. But she is the one truly attacking free speech.