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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: Judge Maureen McKee offers only $500 bail on felony suspect who allegedly confessed to crime

A 19-year-old was charged for allegedly stealing a car from a Burien dealership. Though he confessed on video, Judge Maureen McKee goes easy.
7 months ago

Rantz: Democrat Federal Way mayor reveals enforcing the law actually reduces crime. Shocker!

One Democrat mayor did the unthinkable: empowered his police to enforce the law. The result? Crime went down significantly in Federal Way.
7 months ago

Rantz: Seattle tries to ban natural gas for the entire state

The so-called defenders of democracy hope to reject the will of Washington voters who make it clear: they don't want to ban natural gas.
7 months ago

Rantz Exclusive: Top choice for Seattle Police chief revealed, has history of controversies

A top choice to become chief of the Seattle Police Department comes with some baggage that could come back to haunt mayor Bruce Harrell.
7 months ago

Rantz: WA state paying outrageous salary to ‘Gender Affirming Medical Specialist’

The Washington Department of Corrections serves few transgender inmates. Yet a doctor in charge of their care will make a huge salary.
7 months ago

Rantz: WIAA finally does what’s right, proposes league for transgender athletes

Finally, the WIAA has proposed a solution to the unfair policy allowing biological boys to compete against biological girls.
7 months ago

Rantz: A Seattle man dressed as a cat asked me to support Amnesty International. It freaked meowt

Not that I'd ever support Amnesty International, but a man with a cat tail won't convince me to change my views on the organization.
7 months ago

Rantz: Edmonds School District planned session to help illegal immigrants break federal law

The Edmonds School District was forced into canceling an event meant to help illegal immigrants avoid deportation.
7 months ago

Rantz: Conservatives won a major abortion case that no one is talking about

The state of Idaho saw a massive victory in defending an abortion trafficking law case courtesy of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
7 months ago

Rantz: Creepy porch pirates steal Christmas gifts, Tacoma police union warns they’re not staffed for this

Creepy porch pirates stole Christmas gifts from a family in Tacoma. As porch piracy surges, the Tacoma Police union warns of low staffing.
7 months ago

Rantz: Daniel Penny verdict is a victory for justice, but a warning to Seattle

The Daniel Penny verdict was inevitable. But he shouldn't have been charged to begin with. And now, there are implications for Seattle.
7 months ago

Rantz Exclusive: City of Edmonds may close police department; officers are livid, public in the dark

To the dismay of the Edmonds Police Officers Association, the city of Edmonds may ditch the department for contracted services.
7 months ago

Rantz: Superintendent vows to protect illegal immigrants from nonexistent threat

Illegal immigrants apparently have an ally in one superintendent vowing to protect them from a threat that doesn't even exist.
7 months ago

Rantz: You’re about to be hit with new taxes in Washington and you don’t even know it yet

Thanks to questionable spending by Democrats in Olympia, Washington will get hit with sky-high taxes and locals have no idea it's coming.
7 months ago

Rantz Exclusive: Year-end Seattle Police staffing is dire, but union warns of new looming crisis

Seattle Police are still struggling with historically low staffing levels. And there may be a bigger problem just around the corner.
7 months ago

Rantz: Socialist Tammy Morales quits Seattle City Council because it wasn’t extreme enough

Good news for Seattle. Socialist councilmember Tammy Morales is throwing in the towel because the council isn't extreme enough.
7 months ago

Rantz: Uhm, can y’all relax about El Pollo Loco coming to Seattle?

El Pollo Loco is coming to Western Washington, with its first location just outside of Seattle. But can we all relax a little?
7 months ago

Rantz: Court smacks Constantine’s blocking violent criminals from deportations. He owes us money

King County executive Dow Constantine was against smacked down by a court for trying to block deportations. He should pay us back.
7 months ago

Rantz: Thanks to inaction, this Seattle homeless man could be one of many deaths this winter

It's winter in Seattle and too many local homeless face tough odds of survival due to inaction from local Democrats.
7 months ago

Rantz: Seattle Times reporter shamelessly lobbies to keep workers remote

The Seattle Times appears to be lobbying for remote workers to continue their at-home employment. How is this news? It's not. It's advocacy.
7 months ago

Rantz: Joe Biden pardon of son Hunter again reveals what’s wrong with media

President Joe Biden inevitably offered a pardon to his son Hunter, after repeatedly saying he wouldn't. But this is a story about the media.
7 months ago

Rantz: Mayor Harrell needlessly turns Seattle Christmas tree lighting into a political soapbox

What should have been an apolitical Christmas tree lightning event became another reminder that the Seattle mayor is a performative hack.
7 months ago

Rantz: The Radical Left hates Thanksgiving. Here’s why the rest of us shouldn’t

The Radical Left hates Thanksgiving because it doesn't fit their ideological agenda. That's why Americans should embrace the holiday.
7 months ago

Rantz: Will antisemitic protest disrupt the Seattle tree lighting ceremony again?

Last year, the Seattle tree lighting ceremony was disrupted by an antisemitic protest. Will they do the same again this year?
7 months ago