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Talk Show Host and Columnist at AM 770 KTTH

Jason Rantz

Jason Rantz

About: Jason Rantz is the host of The Jason Rantz Show on AM 770 KTTH 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: The troubling reality with about-face by Meta, Zuckerberg on free speech

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is suddenly embracing free speech. If he's only doing it to appease Donald Trump, we're in for a rude awakening.
6 months ago

Rantz: After lying about military service, Dem Clyde Shavers pushes AI transparency bill to repair his image

Democratic lawmaker Clyde Shavers lied about his military record. Now, he's pushing a bill on AI transparency to repair his image.
6 months ago

Rantz: Candidate vows to stop Public Health from passing out fentanyl pipes, free basing kits

King County Executive candidate John Wilson vows, if elected, to stop Public Health Seattle and King County from passing out fentanyl pipes.
6 months ago

Rantz: Did Seattle progressive Pramila Jayapal try to stop Trump certification again?

Rep. Pramila Jayapal previously tried to overturn a Donald Trump election. Will she try to again block the Trump election certification?
6 months ago

Rantz: Seattle’s most dangerous judge released teen suspect, who then allegedly disemboweled victim


Seattle judge Veronica Galván released another dangerous teen suspect who allegedly went on to disembowel a 14-year-old.
6 months ago

Rantz: Washington Democrats push bill codifying gender extremism in public schools

Under new legislation, Washington Democrats would impose their gender extremism on public schools across the state.
6 months ago

Rantz: After accidental leak of Democrat tax plans, will voters fall for the scheme?

The radical tax plans by Washington Democrats were leaked. But with little media coverage, will voters buy into the scheme?
6 months ago

Rantz: After New Orleans terrorist attack, Seattle should harden soft targets like Space Needle

A terrorist attack in New Orleans caught everyone by surprise. The city of Seattle should respond by committing to harden our soft targets.
6 months ago

Rantz: Cancel the Seattle New Year’s Eve fireworks show at the Space Needle, stick with drones

Every year, the Seattle Space Needle fireworks show depends on cooperative weather. It's time to cancel the show and stick with drones.
6 months ago

Rantz: Washington is worst in the country for chronic homelessness

When it comes to chronic homelessness, Washington state is doing the poorest. Policies from Washington Democrats are to blame.
6 months ago

Rantz: After Joe Biden cover-up, should it be illegal to lie about president’s cognitive abilities?

Joe Biden was clearly experiencing a cognitive decline while in office. Should it be illegal to lie about it?
6 months ago

Rantz: The top 10 best films of 2024 feature a Brooklyn stripper, scared cat, snail hoarder and conflicted juror

After a mostly underwhelmingly 2024 for films, my top ten this year is full of gems too few people experienced.
6 months ago

Rantz: HUD homelessness report an absolute joke by ignoring drugs, mental health

A new report on homelessness by HUD completely ignores drug addiction in order to push progressive housing policies.
6 months ago

Rantz: Snarky poem recounts the most memorable stories of 2024

Jason Rantz takes a poetic and snarky look at his most memorable stories and analysis from 2024. It was a wild year.
6 months ago

Rantz: Here’s why Seattle residents vow to stop tipping in new year

Seattle residents say they're fed up with a culture around endless tips, especially when the minimum wage is so high.
6 months ago

Rantz: Democrats attempt lazy strategy to cause riff between Trump and Musk

Democrats trotted out their newest strategy to refer to Elon Musk as president, hoping to annoy Donald Trump. It's lazy and won't work.
7 months ago

Rantz: Mayor Harrell may ’embrace’ some Trump immigration policies, support deporting criminals

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell says he could "embrace" certain policies around illegal immigration from Donald Trump.
7 months ago

Rantz: Deputies protecting Seattle buses as search underway for murder suspect  

KCSO has staffed the Route 70 Metro bus line as they look for the suspect in the fatal stabbing of a bus driver on Dec. 18.
7 months ago

Rantz: Seattle Police chief frontrunner doesn’t think 2nd Amendment is ‘appropriate’

The frontrunner to lead the Seattle Police Department doesn't appear to support the Second Amendment. He seems to want to abolish it.
7 months ago

Rantz: Brier council member warns Democrats are bankrupting small-city police departments

A Brier City Council member is warning voters that Democrats' policies in Olympias are bankrupting small-city police departments.
7 months ago

Rantz: A farewell poem to the retiring Dave Ross of ‘Seattle’s Morning News’

After decades on the Seattle airwaves, Dave Ross is retiring from ³ÉÈËXÕ¾ Newsradio. Here's a poem to wish him a happy retirement.
7 months ago

Rantz: Washington Democrats’ attacks on gun rights are way worse than you think

Washington Democrats plan an aggressive approach to taking away our guns and Second Amendment rights, and people haven't figured it out yet.
7 months ago

Rantz Exclusive: Auburn City Council member’s car stolen at City Hall during meeting

Roughly a half hour before an Auburn City Council meeting, the newly elected deputy mayor's car was stolen outside of Auburn City Hall.
7 months ago

Rantz: As crimes target Asians, Washington Democrat pushes ‘kimchi day’ as holiday

As anti-Asian crimes soar, particularly in western Washington, Democrat lawmakers are considering a bill to make "kimchi day" a holiday.
7 months ago