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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: Why does a fence cost $1.1 million in Seattle?

WSDOT and SDOT plan to fence off areas near roads to prevent homeless camping. The price tag for the project is $1.1 million.

9 years ago

Rantz: Everyone loses in Trump’s ‘Pocahontas’ insult

President Trump and Elizabeth Warren are both wrong and both should be criticized, and we don’t need to choose sides based on our personal politics.

9 years ago

Tackle homelessness by booting Mike O’Brien from office

Experts say Seattle should only invest in homeless programs that produce measured results. Maybe voters should do the same with Councilmember Mike O'Brien.

9 years ago

Plenty of dopey ideas for Seattle’s Battery Street Tunnel

Seattleites are already thinking of ideas for the Battery Street Tunnel once it becomes obsolete. Don't get your hopes up.

9 years ago

Tax-happy council again makes Seattle unaffordable

It's like the Seattle council is trolling us when members claim they are concerned about Seattle's housing affordability crises and then tax Airbnb rentals.

9 years ago

Seattle Times’ bizarre, dishonest anti-gun crusade

Want to check out an embarrassing attempt to push forward anti-gun legislation under the guise of making us safer? Read this dishonest Seattle Times editorial board piece.

9 years ago

Seattle Council too lazy to stop pricey streetcar project

Despite clear opposition and deep skepticism of the $177 million First Avenue streetcar plan, the Seattle City Council is sitting this fight out.

9 years ago

‘Brutally honest’ Kent candidate gets demolished

A Kent City Council candidate who admitted that he didn't really want the job lost to incumbent Brenda Fincher.

9 years ago

Sawant is savvy, but Socialist movement is toothless

Another defeat for the Seattle Socialist movement. Kshama Sawant's brand is strong and she should be commended for being so influential on the council, but that's where her influence ends.

9 years ago

This sign epitomizes what Seattle is becoming

A sign warning people not to defecate or urinate in the parking lot of a local grocery store is an example of how far the City of Seattle has fallen.

9 years ago

Rantz: AG Bob Ferguson campaign getting rich off Trump lawsuits

Maybe now we know why Attorney General Bob Ferguson is so trigger happy in firing off lawsuits against President Donald Trump.

9 years ago

Student activists sent Evergreen president to psychologist

Evergreen State College President George Bridges' cringe-worthy handling of unruly protesters has been the subject of intense ridiculing.

9 years ago

Rantz: I visited Vancouver’s devastating, dangerous safe-injection neighborhood

Jason Rantz walked through Vancouver's Hastings neighborhood which hosts a safe injection site for addicts. This is what he saw.

9 years ago

Pathetic attempt to blame Trump for Obamacare failures

The disastrous path Obamacare finds itself on was destined to happen, with or without President Donald Trump.

9 years ago

Jay Inslee is clueless on the First Amendment

It seems pretty clear that Governor Jay Inslee is running for president based on his rambling answers surrounding the national anthem protests.

9 years ago

Yes, there’s a huge anti-Trump media bias

Last Friday, I had the opportunity to chat on Q13 FOX about the pulse of President Trump supporters and Republicans in general.

9 years ago

Kent candidate’s brutally honest campaign statement

In the King County voter's guide, Russell Hanscom offers an usually honest statement.

9 years ago

Calgary appreciates Amazon more than the Seattle City Council

Calgary may not get HQ2, but they've shown more appreciation for Amazon than many of us have, 770 KTTH's Jason Rantz says.

9 years ago

Labor activist flat-out wrong about retirement plan

Personal responsibility is better because you don't need government to force a business to offer you a retirement account you already can get on your own.

9 years ago

Super-wealthy Cary Moon’s attack on the rich falls flat

Cary Moon is getting awfully desperate. So desperate she’s attacking “big money” contributors to her opponent’s campaign.

9 years ago

Hey pedestrian activists, stop being so dramatic

An anonymous group of overly dramatic activists are taking issue with the Seattle Department of Transportation.

9 years ago

‘Kill Whites’ tagged on Seattle business’ mural

The hateful phrase “Kill Whites” was spray-painted on a mural in the parking lot of a local Seattle business and the owner is disgusted.

9 years ago

UW study actually says $15 is too high a wage

Much has been made about the self-sufficiency test promoted by the University of Washington’s Diana Pearce and how it portends a tough economic future.

9 years ago

Did Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes compare cops to Nazis?

There's a bizarre controversy surrounding an interview Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes gave to The Stranger that's earned the ire of the Seattle Police Officer's Guild. The guild believes Holmes compared cops to Nazis.

9 years ago