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 Exclusive: Officials accused of downplaying ‘hostage’ incident at youth detention, multiple officers injured

The King County Juvenile Detention Officers Guild president is accusing county leadership of ignoring their warnings, and downplaying a recent 'hostage' incident.
1 year ago

Rantz: Superintendent Chris Reykdal pretends it’s ‘inaccurate’ to claim two genders

Washington's education chief Chris Reykdal dismisses common sense in gender discussions, raising concerns about his stance on science.
1 year ago

Rantz: Tacoma Public Schools will ignore trans athlete ban and safety concern for girls

Tacoma Public Schools superintendent Joshua Garcia's decision raises safety concerns for girls amidst the ongoing transgender athlete debate.
1 year ago

Rantz: Lawmakers waste time on duplicate law after falling for fake news story

Washington lawmakers fell for a fake news story and ended up creating a law on bail bond recovery agents that already essentially exists.
1 year ago

Rantz: Democrats may force businesses to pay illegal immigrants to go to court

Washington Democrats are advocating for immigrant paid sick leave, allowing illegal immigrants to access paid time off for court-related matters.
1 year ago

Rantz: Why would a UW librarian promote censorship?

A UW librarian takes an odd position on censorship in the aftermath of a Turning Points USA event.
1 year ago

Rantz: Sonics fans rip into Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell for joke that bombed

Mayor Bruce Harrell's recent Sonics joke during the state of Seattle address fell flat, drawing criticism and raising eyebrows across Seattle.
1 year ago

Rantz: Deputies livid as anti-Trump, transgender captain given a pass for policy violation

Controversy erupts as deputies react to favoritism in King County Sheriff's Office regarding a captain's Facebook conduct.
1 year ago

King County Police Officers Guild president: ‘This would decimate the sheriff’s office’

King County Police Officers Guild president Mike Mansanarez is blasting a proposal to gut the King County Sheriff's Office by over $30 million.
1 year ago

Rantz: Seattle homeless population is imported, almost half are outsiders

Left-wing policies have worsened the Seattle homeless crisis, with nearly half of the Seattle homeless population coming from outside the area.
1 year ago

Rantz: How can Margaret Brennan blame free speech for the Holocaust?

Margaret Brennan, host of Face the Nation, thinks the Holocaust was the result of free speech in Germany.
1 year ago

Rep. Chris Corry calls Washington Democrats’ property tax hike ‘disingenuous fear mongering’

Rep. Chris Corry labels Washington Democrats' property tax hike as "disingenuous," urging taxpayers to be aware of House Bill 1334.
1 year ago

Rantz: Pike Place Market stands up to activists, cancels event comparing Japanese internment to ICE deportations

Pike Place Market stood firm against activists, canceling an event comparing Japanese internment to modern immigration policies under President Donald Trump.
1 year ago

Rantz: UW Seattle hit with Title IX complaint for letting radicals shut down conservative event

The UW faces a Title IX complaint under a Trump administration that has vowed to take these kinds of complaints more seriously.
1 year ago

Rantz: Nearly 14,000 union workers file class action lawsuit against Seattle

A class action lawsuit has been filed against the city of Seattle by three unionized workers on behalf of nearly 14,000 employees, according to a joint press release by nine unions.
1 year ago

Rantz: Democrats try to intentionally prevent deportation of criminal illegal immigrants

Washington Democrats passed a bill to expedite pardons and clemency requests for illegal immigrants to help them avoid deportation.
1 year ago

ICE Seattle arrests Salvadoran fugitive wanted for murder in El Salvador

ICE Seattle arrested a Salvadoran fugitive wanted in his home country for aggravated homicide, the agency announced.
1 year ago

Rantz: Seattle media actively helping radical activists disrupt ICE operations

Left-wing media, including The Seattle Times and The Tri-City Herald, is playing public relations firm for radical open-border groups.
1 year ago

Rantz: Deputies livid as King County Captain posts virulently anti-Trump post

A King County Sheriff's Office Captain is upsetting deputies with his virulently anti-Trump social media post.
1 year ago

Rantz: Washington superintendent Chris Reykdal declares war on female athletes

Washington superintendent Chris Reykdal goes to war with women and the Trump administration over trans athletes.
1 year ago

Rantz: After another hate rally, the Trump admin must investigate antisemitism at University of Washington

UW antisemitism reared its ugly head once again. After yet another hate rally, it's time for the Trump administration to investigate UW.
1 year ago

Rantz: Democrats are trying to end voter-led initiatives in Washington. Will you stay silent?

The voter-led initiatives process in Washington is under attack thanks to a new deceitful bill by Democrats.
1 year ago

Rantz: Seattle Children’s Hospital pauses trans surgeries on minors thanks to Trump admin.

Seattle Children's Hospital reportedly paused all transgender surgeries on minors, just hours before being scheduled to remove the breasts of a 16-year-old patient.
2 years ago

Cliff Mass: Expect ‘serious’ snow tonight, up to two inches may wreck commutes

The general Seattle area is not done with the snow and cold weather.
2 years ago