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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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Pronto lie means Seattle didn’t vet bike program before foolish bailout

We learned this week that the failed Seattle bike-share program Pronto seemingly lied about its membership numbers.
11 years ago

Rantz: Seattle Battalion Chief wrong to claim sexism keeps her silenced

It's possible Seattle Fire Battalion Chief Tamalyn Nigretto is the victim of her own ego and personality shortcomings, not sexism.
11 years ago

Community Transit attempted to stop toll-free nights and weekends on I-405

We've found the one agency openly trying to get in the way of saving drivers upwards of $20 roundtrip to use the I-405 Express Toll Lanes.
11 years ago

Can we stop pretending these protesters aren’t anti-cop extremists?

Tacoma cops shot and killed a woman trying to run them over with her car, all while allegedly harboring an armed criminal with two outstanding warrants, so naturally there was a protest against the cops.
11 years ago

Is it sexist to ask Hillary Clinton to smile more?

After winning so many states last night in the 'Last Chance Tuesday' primaries, presumptive Democratic nominee for President Hillary Clinton delivered a speech that mostly lacked even a hint that she was happy with the results. She seemed angry and was yelling while telling the country they should be ready for her as President.
11 years ago

There’s a big wage gap in the office of Seattle gender wage activist

Seattle City Council member Lorena Gonzalez has been making the issue of the purported gender wage gap a big deal.
11 years ago

Pronto decision shows Seattle doesn’t care about your money

It turns out it's really, really easy to spend other people's money and Monday's decision to bail out the Pronto! bike share program that no one uses is a perfect example.
11 years ago

Will Seattle activists lie about this stat to push more bike lanes?

In an Associated Press story that I fear will be used by activists to continue to push protected bike lanes that few people use, slower driving speeds, and costly sidewalk widening, it is reported that Washington has seen a “surge” in pedestrians deaths in 2015. Luckily, there is no surge and the narrative being crafted […]
11 years ago

Very troubling response to transgender bathroom issue

After senators in Olympia said no to Republican opposition to allowing transgender individuals from using the bathroom and locker rooms that correspond to their gender identity, we learned that a man (who was not transgender) illegally used a girls locker room in Green Lake. Now activists are resorting to a silly, dangerous strategy to fight back.
11 years ago

Very troubling response to transgender bathroom issue

After senators in Olympia said no to Republican opposition to allowing transgender individuals from using the bathroom and locker rooms that correspond to their gender identity, we learned that a man (who was not transgender) illegally used a girls locker room in Green Lake. Now activists are resorting to a silly, dangerous strategy to fight back.
11 years ago

Very troubling response to transgender bathroom issue

After senators in Olympia said no to Republican opposition to allowing transgender individuals from using the bathroom and locker rooms that correspond to their gender identity, we learned that a man (who was not transgender) illegally used a girls locker room in Green Lake. Now activists are resorting to a silly, dangerous strategy to fight back.
11 years ago

Very troubling response to transgender bathroom issue

After senators in Olympia said no to Republican opposition to allowing transgender individuals from using the bathroom and locker rooms that correspond to their gender identity, we learned that a man (who was not transgender) illegally used a girls locker room in Green Lake. Now activists are resorting to a silly, dangerous strategy to fight back.
11 years ago

Very troubling response to transgender bathroom issue

After senators in Olympia said no to Republican opposition to allowing transgender individuals from using the bathroom and locker rooms that correspond to their gender identity, we learned that a man (who was not transgender) illegally used a girls locker room in Green Lake. Now activists are resorting to a silly, dangerous strategy to fight back.
11 years ago

Very troubling response to transgender bathroom issue

After senators in Olympia said no to Republican opposition to allowing transgender individuals from using the bathroom and locker rooms that correspond to their gender identity, we learned that a man (who was not transgender) illegally used a girls locker room in Green Lake. Now activists are resorting to a silly, dangerous strategy to fight back.
11 years ago

Very troubling response to transgender bathroom issue

After senators in Olympia said no to Republican opposition to allowing transgender individuals from using the bathroom and locker rooms that correspond to their gender identity, we learned that a man (who was not transgender) illegally used a girls locker room in Green Lake. Now activists are resorting to a silly, dangerous strategy to fight back.
11 years ago

Very troubling response to transgender bathroom issue

After senators in Olympia said no to Republican opposition to allowing transgender individuals from using the bathroom and locker rooms that correspond to their gender identity, we learned that a man (who was not transgender) illegally used a girls locker room in Green Lake. Now activists are resorting to a silly, dangerous strategy to fight back.
11 years ago

Very troubling response to transgender bathroom issue

After senators in Olympia said no to Republican opposition to allowing transgender individuals from using the bathroom and locker rooms that correspond to their gender identity, we learned that a man (who was not transgender) illegally used a girls locker room in Green Lake. Now activists are resorting to a silly, dangerous strategy to fight back.
11 years ago

Very troubling response to transgender bathroom issue

After senators in Olympia said no to Republican opposition to allowing transgender individuals from using the bathroom and locker rooms that correspond to their gender identity, we learned that a man (who was not transgender) illegally used a girls locker room in Green Lake. Now activists are resorting to a silly, dangerous strategy to fight back.
11 years ago

Very troubling response to transgender bathroom issue

After senators in Olympia said no to Republican opposition to allowing transgender individuals from using the bathroom and locker rooms that correspond to their gender identity, we learned that a man (who was not transgender) illegally used a girls locker room in Green Lake. Now activists are resorting to a silly, dangerous strategy to fight back.
11 years ago

Very troubling response to transgender bathroom issue

After senators in Olympia said no to Republican opposition to allowing transgender individuals from using the bathroom and locker rooms that correspond to their gender identity, we learned that a man (who was not transgender) illegally used a girls locker room in Green Lake. Now activists are resorting to a silly, dangerous strategy to fight back.
11 years ago

Very troubling response to transgender bathroom issue

After senators in Olympia said no to Republican opposition to allowing transgender individuals from using the bathroom and locker rooms that correspond to their gender identity, we learned that a man (who was not transgender) illegally used a girls locker room in Green Lake. Now activists are resorting to a silly, dangerous strategy to fight back.
11 years ago

Very troubling response to transgender bathroom issue

After senators in Olympia said no to Republican opposition to allowing transgender individuals from using the bathroom and locker rooms that correspond to their gender identity, we learned that a man (who was not transgender) illegally used a girls locker room in Green Lake. Now activists are resorting to a silly, dangerous strategy to fight back.
11 years ago

Very troubling response to transgender bathroom issue

After senators in Olympia said no to Republican opposition to allowing transgender individuals from using the bathroom and locker rooms that correspond to their gender identity, we learned that a man (who was not transgender) illegally used a girls locker room in Green Lake. Now activists are resorting to a silly, dangerous strategy to fight back.
11 years ago

Ciara’s brilliant answer on practicing abstinence with Russell Wilson

A writer for Cosmo magazine had the chance to speak with Ciara her about her relationship with Russell Wilson. The couple is practicing abstinence until marriage and I thought her conversation on the topic was fantastic.
11 years ago