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: Jenny Durkan’s plan on light rail? More bureaucracy

Seattle mayoral candidate Jenny Durkan wants to speed up light rail by cutting through red tape. She wants to do this by creating more red tape.
9 years ago

Rantz: Does anyone care what John Moffitt thinks?

Have you been wondering what former Seahawks third round pick John Moffitt has to say about the sexist Cam Newton reaction to a female reporter? Me neither.
9 years ago

Rantz: Seattle may spend $300K defending Kshama Sawant and it should

Seattle City Councilwoman Kshama Sawant's fiery, passionate rhetoric has earned her two defamation lawsuits and, as suspected, the City of Seattle may spend about $300,000 to defend her.
9 years ago

Fact Check: Is Rep. DelBene misleading on abortion bill?

Do statements made by Washington Congresswomen Suzan DelBene about abortion bill H.R. 36 pass a fact check test? Let's read the bill and find out.
9 years ago

Stop the insufferable ‘now is the time’ gun talking point

When was the right time to talk about gun bans? Last week, before people could take advantage of a tragedy just for political gain.
9 years ago

Anti-car Cary Moon will make Seattle traffic worse

It's somewhat ironic that in a blog post about tackling the root causes of Seattle's traffic, Seattle Mayoral candidate ignores the root causes of traffic. Cary Moon is embracing her anti-car side.
9 years ago

Is Ed Murray still on Sound Transit’s board?

Ed Murray stepped down from serving as Seattle's mayor in August -- a position that placed him on the Sound Transit board. Is he still on the board?
9 years ago

Crazy numbers used to justify flawed Seattle streetcar plan

Once the Department of Transportation connects two separate Seattle streetcar tracks, more people will undoubtedly use it to get around.
9 years ago

Rantz: Democrats slam Trump, but try to silence WSU Republicans

Over the weekend, President Donald Trump made controversial comments that, for many including myself, went too far in calling for boycotts, creating significant free speech implications.
9 years ago

Rantz: Relive my ‘Seattle commute from hell’

It's clear the Seattle Department of Transportation has no interest in relieving traffic congestion in South Lake Union. Indeed, they've actively made it worse.
9 years ago

In massive lie, Sound Transit now tries to fleece federal government

It's hard to imagine, but Sound Transit is complaining they don't have enough tax dollars, KIRO Radio's Jason Rantz says.
9 years ago

Rantz: Lazy, dishonest claim that Seattle’s mayoral race is sexist

In a ridiculous column in The Seattle Times this week, columnist Nicole Brodeur lazily stumbles through an absurd claim that the Seattle mayoral election is dealing with “sexist nonsense” from the voters.
9 years ago

Metro fails at even a basic function of their job

Over the weekend, I aimed to take a Metro bus but the sign was confusing to, not just to me, but some of the others trying to figure it out.
9 years ago

Rantz: This is a must-read on antifa violence

My guest this morning was Megan McArdle, a columnist with Bloomberg, and she takes on the dangers of normalizing the Left’s violence coming from, in part, antifa and their sympathizers. It’s absolutely worth the read.
9 years ago

Is Ed Murray still getting Seattle Police protection?

Last week, Ed Murray resigned from office after a fifth claim of sexual abuse of a child surfaced. Now, there's a rumor: he's still being offered protection from the Seattle Police Department.
9 years ago

Rantz: Evergreen State College paid $500K to stay a national embarrassment

Evergreen State College has settled a lawsuit with a professor they mistreated. Jason Rantz says this turned out to be a $500,000 marketing campaign.
9 years ago

Rantz: Kshama Sawant could become Seattle Mayor in 5 days

Are you ready for this? It's possible that Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant will become mayor of Seattle.
9 years ago

Rantz: WSDOT creates traffic, engineer blames cops for it

Traffic is awful by design, particularly on I-90, and now the people responsible are blaming law enforcement agencies. It's rather ridiculous, it's certainly pathetic.
9 years ago

Rantz: Childish Seattle politics will keep Sonics away forever

The City of Seattle has the audacity to claim they have "no interest in working in partnership with the City."
9 years ago

Rantz: Michael Bennett’s discrimination claim lacks any evidence

Do I think Michael Bennett is lying? Nope. But I also don't see, yet, any evidence of bias policing after watching video of the incident.
9 years ago

Rantz: Progressive attack on Reichert mind-bogglingly dumb

Congressman Dave Reichert announced he was retiring from Congress and the Democratic campaign arm sent out a statement that contradicted itself.
9 years ago

Rantz: ‘Pay-by-Mile’ car tax would be devastating

Washington's latest idea to fund roads is a car tax pilot program -- tax per mile instead of gas. It would hit struggling families most.
9 years ago

Rantz: After unhinged protests, Evergreen College layoffs coming

Racist, cowardly behavior has consequences. Evergreen State College is now facing a budget shortfall and layoffs as prospective students look elsewhere.
9 years ago

Rantz: Your best bets for Bumbershoot

Bumbershoot has finally arrived! This weekend, some of the best local and national artists descend upon Seattle Center for the region's best music festival.
9 years ago