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: City of Seattle hit with another discrimination and harassment complaint

Another Seattle lawsuit was filed against the city, alleging discrimination and hostile environment at its police department.
2 years ago

Rantz: Cringey Chuck Schumer made weird claim about Mexican beer ahead of Super Bowl

The Sen. Chuck Schumer beer and "guac" presser was not just cringey. It spread a complete fabricration.
2 years ago

Rantz Exclusive: King County Executive proposes defunding over $85 million from public safety

King County Executive Dow Constantine is preparing a county budget proposal to slash over $85 million from critical public safety and judicial services, including the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO), Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (PAO), Department of Public Defense (DPD), Superior and District Courts, Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention (DAJD) and Jail Health Services (JHS), […]
2 years ago

Rantz: Democrats’ bill lets schools withhold sexual assault, other crimes from parents for 48 hours

A new bill by House Democrats allows schools withhold from parents whether or not their child was sexually assaulted or otherwise victimized on campus for up to 48 hours.
2 years ago

Cliff Mass makes snow prediction for the Seattle area

UW Atmospheric Sciences professor Cliff Mass says we could get up to an inch of Seattle snow after tonight's commute.
2 years ago

Rantz: Teacher gives students script to send lawmakers to oppose in-person voting bill

A Fort Vancouver High School teacher offered students an assignment to contact lawmakers and oppose a bill returning the state to in-person voting.
2 years ago

Rantz: ICE Seattle just nabbed dangerous criminals, but liberal Seattle media remains mostly mum

You'd think nabbing dangerous criminals would generate news coverage. But not when ICE Seattle is involved.
2 years ago

Rantz: Democrats pushing cow flatulence tax over climate change is peak absurdity

Washington Democrats are pushing a new bill forcing farmers to track cow flatulence. It's easy to see a cow flatulence tax next.
2 years ago

Rantz: Seattle Judge Johanna Bender again releases violent suspect on low bail

King County Superior Court Judge Bender keeps going easy on dangerous suspects. The latest case is out of Renton.
2 years ago

Rantz: Tragic plane disaster brings out the best, and worst, of us

After the tragic plane crash over the Potomac River, two pundits exploited the crisis for political cheap shots.
2 years ago

Rantz: Activist judges would have right to release any violent criminal they want to with new bill

Washington Democrats push a shocking bill letting activist judges release dangerous felons early, prioritizing criminals over public safety.
2 years ago

Rantz: High school flyer promoting ‘safe’ sex toys class reveals a lot about Washington classrooms

A safe sex toys flyer posted at a local high school was a prank. But how some responded is eye-opening.
2 years ago

Rantz: Central Washington U. wastes tax dollars studying ‘TransRural lives’ around Seattle

Researchers with Central Washington University is spending hundreds of thousands of tax dollars studying "TransRural Lives."
2 years ago

Rantz Exclusive: After ‘chaos’ at Tacoma Police, absent chief resigns

Tacoma Police Chief Avery Moore has formally submitted his resignation, according to the city of Tacoma.
2 years ago

Rantz: While companies reject DEI, Sound Transit to pay nearly $500K on Chief Diversity Officer

Sound Transit projects are overbudget and always late. So why are they wasting nearly $500k on a Chief Diversity Officer?
2 years ago

Rantz: Washington Democrats change 132-year-old rule so they can stop Republicans from debating bills

Washington Democrats ended a 132-year-old rule ensuring debate on the House floor. Why? To prevent Republicans from arguing against them.
2 years ago

Rantz: Local media coverage of Trump’s ICE raids is embarrassing, ignorant

Local media coverage on ICE raids is either intentionally dishonest or embarrassingly ignorant.
2 years ago

Rantz: Democrats want lighter sentences for violent felons, citing too many Black offenders

Washington Democrats want lighter sentences for dangerous criminals because too many offenders are black, they argue.
2 years ago

Rantz: Washington will quietly crackdown on wood-burning fireplaces

Washington fireplaces will face new stringent regulations that could ultimately ban wood-burning fireplaces.
2 years ago

Rantz: Sen. Markwayne Mullin says Pete Hegseth confirmation a sure thing

Sen. Markwayne Mullin told Jason Rantz that the Pete Hegseth confirmation is all but a guarantee.
2 years ago

Rantz: ‘Emilia Perez’ soars with Oscar nods, but woke progressives undermine its appeal

'Emilia Perez' is a terrific film. Yet progressive activists hate it and they're going to make conservatives hate it, too.
2 years ago

Rantz: WA Democrats pulled a fast one on voters as they undo parental rights initiative

Democrats appear to have successfully tricked Washington voters. They're gutting the parental rights initiative, while claiming otherwise.
2 years ago

Rantz: Violent Antifa thugs force Turning Point USA to cancel event, UW admin blame victims

After Antifa agitators effectively forced UW students with Turning Point USA to cancel their event, the school partially blamed the victims.
2 years ago

Rantz: Teachers end suspensions, boot police, but now complain about school safety

After booting School Resource Officers and virtually ending suspensions and expulsions, Washington teachers now complain about school safety.
2 years ago