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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Panic and dismay over criticism, propaganda at Evergreen College

Jason Rantz says the Provost at Evergreen College emailed a warning to staff after a story about vandalism to artwork featuring President Trump.
10 years ago

Rantz: Seattle tourism budget should be zero

Officials want to bring back the Washington tourism office. But should we be concerned with how this will work with Seattle?
10 years ago

Rantz: Despite investing millions, Seattle bike commuting declines again

According to the 2016 survey, Seattle bike commuting has again declined as a percentage of the total commuters.
10 years ago

A sleazy, baseless attack on Rep. Dave Reichert

In a desperate and embarrassing press release, a Democratic campaign committee claimed Trump is "bankrolling" Rep. Dave Reichert's re-election campaign.
10 years ago

Rantz: Seattle council activism stops when they personally suffer

Seattle's move to sever ties with Wells Fargo isn't as grand as they make it out to be. The city will still profit from this business in town.
10 years ago

Is Department of Corrections siding with sex offenders?

Jason Rantz says one could reasonably wonder how much political correctness is to blame for the lack of photos on the Department of Corrections' website.
10 years ago

Rantz: The insufferable ‘so-called judge’ hypocrisy

Yes, Donald Trump sent out a stupid tweet criticizing a Republican judge. But there's a problem: the people calling Trump out are engaged in nearly identical, ridiculous behavior, writes KIRO Radio's Jason Rantz.
10 years ago

Anti-Trump activists vandalize ‘racist’ art at Evergreen State College

KIRO Radio's Jason Rantz has learned that Mark Peterson's image of President Trump is causing distress on the Evergreen State College campus.
10 years ago

Rantz: You’re all nuts. And I’m sorry too

KIRO Radio's Jason Rantz says eight years of President Obama has shielded us from a harsh reality: the Left are just as insane.
10 years ago

Rantz: Outrage fatigue has set in … at the wrong time

KIRO Radio's Jason Rantz fears that when it's time for legitimate debate, we’ll all shut down instead because no one wants to hear all of the hyperbole.
10 years ago

Fact Check: Did Mayor Murray overstate sanctuary city money?

President Trump signed an order targeting sanctuary cities like Seattle and Olympia, because, in his view, they fail to curtail illegal immigration.
10 years ago

Rantz: Are you missing this scarf?

If you're the owner of the lost scarf (or are just in the market for a lost scarf) found in Seattle, please contact KIRO Radio's Jason Rantz.
10 years ago

In post-Trump US, Seattle protests are futile

Now that President Donald Trump is in office, protests are futile. Maybe they always were on national issues.
10 years ago

Millennials complain they can’t afford Seattle life they chose

Millennials featured in the Seattle Times paint an unfair picture of just how unfair their situation is. In fact, it's their choices that are the problem.
10 years ago

‘Shocking’ incompetence is great opportunity to kill SDOT program

The report that Seattle Department of Transporation is jacking up rates for vanpool parking by 4,000 percent is shocking, even if SDOT claims it's still a pretty good deal, writes KIRO Radio's Jason Rantz.
10 years ago

Don’t fall for fake ‘fake news’ narrative attacking Trump

While Progressives scream about "fake news," KIRO Radio's Jason Rantz says it is they who are spreading it with the purpose of damaging DonaldTrump.
10 years ago

On Trump school protests, Kshama Sawant is wrong

Kshama Sawant is wrong for being upset with Seattle Public Schools for adhering to a policy that dings students with an unexcused absence, Jason Rantz says.
10 years ago

On Pronto! bike share program, we’re owed an apology (and $1.4 million)

Despite knowing that a statistically insignificant number of people used the Pronto! bike share program, the City Council voted 7-2 to spend $1.4 million of your tax dollars to purchase the lemon.
10 years ago

The staggering hypocrisy of Seattle Mayor Ed Murray

Commentator Jason Rantz calls out Mayor Ed Murray for being a "hypocrite" when it comes to doing business with entities that are anti-LGBT.
10 years ago

Rantz: Union group’s latest ‘slavery’ attack a way to SPAM you

KIRO Radio's Jason Rantz calls out the union group Working Washington for attacking State Representative Matt Manweller over a "ridiculous claim."
10 years ago

Rantz: Don’t support this Seattle extremist group

Before you laud the local chapter of Jewish Voice for Peace, KIRO Radio's Jason Rantz says it's important to understand that it is an "extremist" and "hateful" organization.
10 years ago

Rantz: The Ten Best Films of 2016

From comedies to documentaries to thrillers to sci-fi, KIRO Radio's Jason Rantz picks his top 10 movies of 2016.
10 years ago

Ken Jennings’ shockingly unhinged, violent anti-Trump tweets

Ken Jennings has taken to Twitter to wish death on the Midwest and South because, in his view, they don’t conform to his political beliefs, says KIRO Radio's Jason Rantz.
10 years ago

Rantz: Top 5 singles by local bands in 2016

Looking for some good local music? From folksy-rock to indie-pop, here are the picks for Top 5 Local Singles of 2016 from KIRO Radio's Jason Rantz.
10 years ago