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: Seattle’s ‘Resistance TV’ pushes another story making criminal illegal immigrant the victim

KING 5 news wants you to think a criminal illegal immigrant is the victim for being deported. Maybe that's why they don't detail his crime.
3 months ago

Rantz: UNRWA 5K walk/run for Hamas sympathizers in Redmond this weekend

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) USA is hosting the annual “Gaza 5K,” which is basically a PR rebrand for Hamas.
3 months ago

Rantz: No one heard about the tsunami advisory because Republicans defunded NPR, right?

How did the entire country learn about the tsunami advisory after Republicans defunded NPR?
3 months ago

Rantz Exclusive: King County Superior Court accidentally released convicted rapist from custody

Due to an error, a King County judge released a convicted rapist from jail on bail. This wasn't supposed to happen.
3 months ago

Rantz: Cal Anderson Park overrun by growing homeless encampments, yet City of Seattle said it’s ‘resolved’

Several homeless encampments at Cal Anderson Park in Seattle is growing, yet the city claims it's "resolved."
3 months ago

Rantz: You’re being deceived about vaccination declines amongst Washington students

You're not getting the full picture of vaccination rate declines amongst Washington students thanks to a biased Seattle media landscape.
3 months ago

Rantz: Seattle activists revive embarrassing ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ anti-Trump protest

Seattle activists are resorting to tired dystopian tropes to justify their low-attendance protests against Trump’s policies.
3 months ago

Rantz: Fringe left-wing activists mad at Blue Angels rent tiny billboard. Who cares what they think?

A small group are protesting the Blue Angels in Seattle. Here's a simple question: who cares what they think?
3 months ago

Rantz: New poll shows staggering 77% of likely voters support King County homeless encampment ban

A new poll reveals significant support among voters for banning homeless encampments in King County.
3 months ago

Rantz: WA Supreme Court quietly grants judges power to arbitrarily dismiss charges against criminals

The Washington State Supreme Court is allowing activist judges to move to dismiss charges arbitrarily. Democrats and Republicans are raising a red flag.
3 months ago

Rantz: Washington Dept. of Transportation is choosing not to offer you I-5 traffic relief

There's a simple solution to the traffic congestion on southbound I-5 but the Washington Department of Transportation isn't interested in doing it. They simply don't care.
3 months ago

Rantz: Activist Tim Eyman shares secret on how he keeps avoiding tickets for expired car tabs

Tim Eyman keeps getting pulled over for expired car tabs but says he never gets ticketed.
3 months ago

Rantz: CNN confronts Rep. Pramila Jayapal for sudden interest in Jeffrey Epstein

CNN's Pamela Brown confronts Rep. Pramila Jayapal over her sudden focus on Jeffrey Epstein.
4 months ago

Rantz: Taxpayers shouldn’t be underwriting NPR — or anyone’s talk show

Senate Republicans, influenced by President Donald Trump, push to defund NPR. They should.
4 months ago

Rantz: Democrats pretending to suddenly care about Jeffrey Epstein actually helps Trump

Democrats suddenly interested in the Jeffrey Epstein saga? It's transparently political, but ultimately benefits Donald Trump.
4 months ago

Rantz: Juveniles ‘brutally’ assault man across street from precinct after being ‘disrespected,’ SPD says

A Domino's delivery man was violently attacked by juveniles near a precinct in Seattle after an alleged disrespectful encounter, according to police.
4 months ago

Rantz: Wrongful death climate change lawsuit is shameful, exploitative political theater

The death of Julie Leon was tragic, and she deserves better than to be used as a pawn for political theater.
4 months ago

Rantz: Planned Parenthood activists whitewash abortion services to reject defunding argument

Don't be deceived about defunding Planned Parenthood. The "healthcare" group is making the choice to prioritize abortion over health and safety of women.
4 months ago

Rantz: Gov. Bob Ferguson defunds treatment for babies born addicted to drugs, funds millions for abortion

Washington Democrats again fail vulnerable newborns, while promoting abortion services. This is their priority.
4 months ago

Rantz: Seattle residents beg city to curb rowdy, noisy Magnuson Park after years of inaction

Neighbors are demanding solutions for the ongoing noise issues at Magnuson Park, but their concerns are falling on deaf ears.
4 months ago

Rantz: Seattle media can’t figure out basic story about an ICE arrest in White Center?

Local media struggled to cover a basic ICE arrest story in White Center.
4 months ago

Rantz: I warned you about escalating Antifa-style violence. Now, an ambush on ICE agents in Texas

Shocked at the escalating violence against federal agents and law enforcement? You shouldn't be. I've been warning about this for years.
4 months ago

Rantz: Pramila Jayapal’s ‘Housing Not Handcuffs’ bill would nationalize Seattle’s homeless crisis

Discover how Rantz reacts to Jayapal's legislation aiming to address Seattle's homelessness crisis on a national scale.
4 months ago

Rantz: Former Governor Jay Inslee ripped for ghoulishly politicizing Texas flood tragedy

Former Governor Jay Inslee faces backlash for exploiting the Texas flood disaster for political gain amid devastating loss.
4 months ago