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: Bellevue movie theater is evolving with its audience

To say I’m excited for this new theater offering in Bellevue is a severe understatement. Movie offerings, for a few years now, have been underwhelming.
9 years ago

Rantz: It’s time for Mayor Murray to get off his high horse

Is Seattle Mayor Ed Murray the best person to criticize President Trump on any issue? Certainly not illegal immigration, says KIRO Radio's Jason Rantz.
9 years ago

Rantz: The latest heartless, harmful Seattle policy fight

City officials are aiming to eliminate some companies the ability to offer people living with disabilities with sub-minimum wages. Jason Rantz says people with disabilities will lose hours or even jobs.
9 years ago

Rantz: Petty King County fight could seriously hurt pedestrians

A petty fight over stop signs on the East Lake Sammamish Trail may very well result in a King County resident getting seriously hurt.
9 years ago

Rantz: Terrified Jon Grant doesn’t understand gun ownership

Jason Rantz says Jon Grant would like to double both taxes because guns are scary and he'd like to out-Progressive his opponent.
9 years ago

Two Seattle police officers personally suing Kshama Sawant

Seattle police officers Scott Miller and Detective Michael Spaulding are suing Kshama Sawant.
9 years ago

Rantz: Despicable abuse of power on safe injection sites

Campaigners for Initiative 27 submitted the required signatures to put on a ballot a ban on safe injection sites. But that doesn't matter to the King County Council.
9 years ago

Rantz: What the eclipse says about the Trump administration

Want to know what today’s historic solar eclipse says about the Donald Trump administration? Absolutely nothing.
9 years ago

Rantz is leaving KIRO, but not going far

I'm leaving KIRO. My last show is August 24. But do not fret. I'm only moving ten feet. I'm happy to announce the return of the Jason Rantz Show.
9 years ago

Rantz: On private statues, Murray should mind his own business

Seattle Mayor Ed Murray has spoken out about a Confederate memorial on private property in Seattle. He shouldn't. It's not his place.
9 years ago

Rantz: Does King County Metro turn a blind eye to traffic violations?

King County Metro bus drivers continue to ignore basic traffic laws, putting those around them in danger, KIRO Radio's Jason Rantz argues.
9 years ago

Rantz: Musician’s despicable promotion of safe injection sites

The lead singer of a Seattle rock band attacked me for my stance on safe injection sites. Despite the opposition, they still aren't safe.
9 years ago

Rantz: Seattle Council may legalize homeless RV camping

A Seattle candidate is warning of a coming homeless RV ordinance that would allow derelict RVs to park as they wish throughout town.
9 years ago

Rantz: This reporter’s ‘hot take’ makes literally no sense

I defy you to make heads or tails of this meandering, muddled, contradictory feature report by Q13's resident Progressive activist/reporter.
9 years ago

Is Starbucks giving illegal immigrants a discount?

Over the weekend, a couple pretty convincing Starbucks social media ads made the rounds promising a 40 percent discount to customers who are illegal immigrants.
9 years ago

Rantz: Seattle fringe activists are mostly just loud

This week's Seattle primary makes it clear: for the most part, Seattle activists are just kinda loud, but don't actually reflect the general community.
9 years ago

Rantz: Michael Bennett’s book title is condescending, misguided

Seahawks' Michael Bennett recently announced he's writing a book titled "Things That Make White People Uncomfortable" and it's sure to cause controversy. Everything about it is remarkably condescending.
9 years ago

Rantz: Despicable attack on McCain’s character

Not only is Dreier a second-rate, bumbling college professor, but he's just a rotten, mean-spirited person.
9 years ago

Rantz: Ignore this Sheriff Urquhart advice

KIRO Radio's Jason Rantz says he hopes the public ignores a recent request by King County Sheriff John Urquhart.
9 years ago

Rantz: I won’t follow the distracted driving law

Jason Rantz says he will continue to send text messages to friends, telling them he's stuck in traffic, despite the new distracted driving law.
9 years ago

Rantz: Metro’s illegal, dangerous driving part of bigger problem

For years, Seattle city officials made an effort to punish drivers for "blocking the box" -- driving into and blocking an intersection, causing traffic back-ups and dangerous road situations.
9 years ago

Rantz: Deeply ironic attack on UW minimum wage study

An editorial in Seattle's alt-weekly and written by a union leader, seeks to dismiss a nonpartisan study that was critical of the minimum wage hike.
9 years ago

Rantz: It’s time bicyclists paid their fair share

For too long, Seattle-area bicyclists have gotten a free pass for paying for infrastructure built solely for their use.
9 years ago

Rantz: The real reason media ignores some Seattle candidates

Why am I ignoring Casey Carlisle, Harley Lever, or Greg Hamilton for the Seattle mayoral election? The answer is simple: they're not going to win
9 years ago