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: Oregonians too dumb to pump their own gas?

Thanks to a new law, Oregonians will be able to pump their own gas if they live in counties with fewer than 40,000 residents.
9 years ago

Rantz: Mukilteo Mayor’s cronyism problem

What is going on in Mukilteo? As soon as I was ready to dismiss a story of low-level political cronyism, the mayor's office set off one giant red flag.
9 years ago

Rantz: Did Seattle City Attorney try to hide Murray settlement?

Early Saturday night, in the middle of a long weekend due to New Year’s Eve the following night, the City Attorney’s office revealed it settled with one of former Mayor Ed Murray’s accusers for $150,000.
9 years ago

Seattle to waste $500K to ignore soda tax study

The nonsensical soda tax goes into effect in Seattle on Jan. 1. Distributors who have to pay the tax of 1.75 cents per fluid ounce.
9 years ago

Socialist Alternative Seattle hilariously, stupidly endorses Amazon

The Socialist Alternative group suddenly endorses capitalism, and it’s made funnier, perhaps, because I don’t think they realize it’s what they’re doing.
9 years ago

LISTEN: ‘End of Times’ Seattle diary after GOP tax plan

Some voices decried the passage of the GOP tax plan saying it would kill millions, lead to chaos, and would destroy the country we all know and love.
9 years ago

Rantz: On immigration, Trump more ‘progressive’ than Obama

I know Progressives are rather up in arms over President Donald Trump’s plans on illegal immigration, but it was their political savior in President Barack Obama who was the tough one.
9 years ago

Rantz: The Worst Films of 2017

The worst films of 2017, according to Jason Rantz, are: "The Snowman," "The Mummy," "The Circle," and "The Mountain Between Us."
9 years ago

Fact Check: Education head Chris Reykdal dead wrong on disabled students

Chris Reykdal has been earning the ire of many lately. This week, he offended many with his comparison between Nazi Germany and the Trump administration.
9 years ago

Bicycling, again, is down in Seattle

The City of Seattle saw yet another year where bicycling was down, despite investing millions into its infrastructure.
9 years ago

Rantz: Reykdal runs from criticism over Nazi tweet

I’m not one to play any race or religion card, but I feel compelled to in the case of state Superintendent Chris Reykdal’s ignorant tweet where he compared the Trump administration to Nazis in Germany.
9 years ago

Be terrified of Jenny Durkan’s SDOT replacement

Last week, Scott Kubly resigned. We would be better served preparing ourselves for the worst when Jenny Durkan replaces him.
9 years ago

Rantz: Senseless politicization of Amtrak tragedy

In the wake of a fatal Amtrak train derailment, it is inappropriate to start twisting the tragedy into political arguments -- as these people did.
9 years ago

Rantz: The 10 Best Films of 2017

KTTH's Jason Rantz lays out the best movies of the year.
9 years ago

Rantz: Washington superintendent’s disgusting Nazi comparison

A generally recognized rule of thumb for many is not to invoke Nazi comparisons unless they’re warranted. That rule isn’t followed by our Chris Reykdal.
9 years ago

Rantz: Seattle City Attorney drags feet in charging Progressive activist

Seattle police recommended charging Sheley Secrest for violating rules of the democracy voucher program in October. Seattle's City Attorney still hasn't decided if he'll pursue charges.
9 years ago

Washington protects online ‘fast lanes’ but creates literal traffic

There's some irony in the fact that Washington state leaders are pushing for net neutrality to give us all a "fast lane" to the internet.
9 years ago

Dow Constantine urges anti-police process

Because the inquest into the shooting of Charleena Lyles didn’t find what he had hoped, Dow Constantine seems to want to change the process.
9 years ago

Fact Check: Nikkita Oliver claim on shelter beds misleading

Nikkita Oliver claims there's no meaningful space to shelter homeless folks displaced by the sweeps. To say beds are full is a false statement.
9 years ago

Rantz: Reporters are babies when dealing with Trump

Overwhelmingly, those of us in the media -- whether journalists or analysts or anything in-between -- have huge egos with low self-esteem.
9 years ago

Sounders take off to defend MLS Cup

Hundreds of fans lined up at Starfire in Tukwila to wish the Sounders well before they take off for Toronto.
9 years ago

Rantz: My turn to address the MyNorthwest comments section

I asked our web team to keep the comments section active for the blogs I write.
9 years ago

Rantz: Shameful, bizarre celebration of fake Trump news

You think President Trump and his tweets are immature? Take a look at Joy Behar on The View on Friday.
9 years ago

My awkward video with SDOT’s director

I partnered with my mortal enemies over at the Seattle Department of Transportation. And yes, it was incredibly awkward.
9 years ago