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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: Vancouver ballot box arson shows vulnerability, but also disinterest from Sec. Hobbs

A Vancouver ballot drop box was targeted with an apparent arson. Hundreds of voters were impacted. These incidents are rare but concerning.
8 months ago

Rantz: Washington Post skips Kamala Harris endorsement. So what?

Are we supposed to pretend to care that the Washington Post skipped a presidential endorsement when it's obvious staff support Kamala Harris?
8 months ago

Rantz: Detlef Schrempf apparently thinks women will die if Donald Trump is elected, but post backfires

Former NBA star Detlef Schrempf claimed women's lives were on the line this election. He didn't get the reaction he likely hoped for.
8 months ago

Rantz: Is this the most insufferable Halloween display in Seattle?

A Seattle voter is trying to ruin Halloween via an insufferable display. Can we not use witches or ghosts anymore or are they problematic?
8 months ago

Rantz: Seattle school investigating antisemitism is hosting antisemitic conference

A Seattle school already under fire for antisemitism, will host a conference teaching educators to bring antisemitism into their classes.
8 months ago

Rantz: Seattle city official Gino Betts hit with ‘whistleblower’ complaints as rumors swirl he’s on his way out

Embattled Office of Police Accountability director Gino Betts faces multiple complaints from staff who call themselves whistleblowers.
9 months ago

Rantz: Tacoma drug unit that chief said didn’t exist, does, in fact, exist and has been a success

Tacoma Police chief Avery Moore upset officers after telling the city council he doesn't have a drug unit. But there is a drug unit.
9 months ago

Rantz: Viral video shows it’s easy to print fraudulent ballots in King County. But are they counted?

A viral video shows how easy it is to print a fraudulent ballot. But the video is missing a key piece of information.
9 months ago

Rantz: Bob Ferguson throws another hissy fit over Democrats’ record on crime

Attorney General Bob Ferguson threw one of his signature hissy fits after his party and his record on crime were called out.
9 months ago

Rantz Fact Check: Did gubernatorial candidate Dave Reichert really vote to ban abortion?

The Democratic Governors Association and Bob Ferguson have repeatedly accused Dave Reichert of voting to ban abortion nationwide. Did he?
9 months ago

Rantz: UW Medicine Seattle faces lawsuit for withholding career support from white medical students

The University of Washington is facing a racial discrimination lawsuit as UW Medicine withholds a career support tool from white students.
9 months ago

Rantz: Boeing machinist who booed Sen. Cantwell says union is more pro-Trump than you realize

After Sen. Maria Cantwell was booed by machinists for criticizing Donald Trump, a union member says they're more pro-Trump than we realize.
9 months ago

Rantz: Boeing layoff notices come next month, furloughs end, Sen. Maria Cantwell booed

Boeing will start sending out layoff notices next month as part of a two round process. But, furloughs will come to an end for now.
9 months ago

Rantz: Soft-on-crime Judge Johanna Bender scolds media for critical coverage after sympathizing with murder suspect’s mom

Judge Johanna Bender routinely goes easy on criminal suspects. Now, she's gaslighting the media into giving her a pass.
9 months ago

Rantz: Media loves saying ‘atmospheric river’ to impress us, but it basically just means ‘storm’

Over the next several weeks, Seattle media members will breathlessly report on an atmospheric river so they sound smart. It just means storm.
9 months ago

Rantz: Seattle Times columnist embarrasses himself, claims Trump would hurt Seattle economy

Seattle Times columnist Jon Talton argues that Donald Trump would be bad for the local economy. He forgot to add any supporting data.
9 months ago

Rantz: Is this the most irresponsible, hateful segment KING 5 has ever aired?

KING 5 Seattle aired a remarkably antisemitic interview the day after the one-year anniversary of the October 7 terrorist attack.
9 months ago

Rantz: Stolen land? Indigenous Peoples Day is the Left’s excuse to demonize America

While Seattle activists paint Indigenous Peoples Day about stolen land, it's merely a move to demonize America and the West.
9 months ago

Rantz: An argument against enjoying the Northern Lights in Washington

Washington state experienced a Northern Lights show last night. But not everyone got to experience them, including one poor local.
9 months ago

Rantz Fact Check: Do illegal immigrants really pay more in taxes than wealthy American citizens?

Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal claims illegal immigrants pay more in taxes than the wealthy? Is that actually true?
9 months ago

Rantz Exclusive: Mayor’s office ignored warnings about payroll system, now Seattle Police missing pay

Mayor Bruce Harrell's office ignored years of warnings that a new payroll system wouldn't work. Now, Seattle Police pay a price.
9 months ago

Rantz: Thanks to FIFA Club World soccer, Seattle will be clean for 10 whole minutes

Thank FIFA Club World soccer for a temporarily cleaned up downtown Seattle. Too bad we have to wait until next year to enjoy it.
9 months ago

Rantz: Tim Walz visited Washington for millions and all we got was lousy traffic in Seattle

VP hopeful Tim Walz is in the Seattle area for a fundraiser. All we get out of it is a crippling traffic jam in and around Seattle.
9 months ago

Rantz: CAIR-WA, Seattle Times frames Oct. 7 about Muslim victimhood, not antisemitism against Jews

CAIR-WA is using a propaganda poll to change the conversation around the October 7 terrorist attacks, to claim Mulims are victims, not Jews.
9 months ago