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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: Tyreek Hill uses old playbook to claim racism, but he was the bad guy, not the cops

Tyreek Hill claims to be a victim of racist policing. Body worn footage shows Hill was actually the bad guy.
10 months ago

Rantz: Baristas hold coffee shop hostage, business man warned not to share economic reality

With the help of Kshama Sawant, a group of Seattle baristas are holding Cherry Street Coffee House hostage. Meet their demands or else!
10 months ago

Rantz: Stolen car was abandoned, then stolen again in matter of moments in Tacoma

A car was stolen twice in Tacoma in a matter of moments. It's one reason why Kelly Chambers is running for Pierce County Executive.
10 months ago

Rantz: Georgia school shooting becomes political ammo for Democrats, but Trump kept us safer

After a tragic school shooting in Georgia, Democrats have been quick to push misleading and downright false claims about gun violence.
10 months ago

Rantz: Homeless man erects White House encampment in Seattle

A homeless man has erected a White House encampment in Seattle. What does this say about city policies on homelessness?
10 months ago

Rantz: Washington Department of Health releases radically racist, exclusionary COVID-19 report

The Washington State Department of Health released a COVID-19 report from community organizers. It's racist and promotes exclusion.
10 months ago

Rantz: Seattle may close 20 elementary schools due to avoidable problems

Seattle Public Schools saw a dramatic decline in enrollment. It comes after staff embraced wokeness and kowtowed to union influence.
10 months ago

Rantz: Seattle deputy mayor says downtown activation plan a ‘roaring success.’ Biz owner says no, it’s not

The deputy mayor of Seattle foolishly claimed an "activation" plan to clean up crime and homelessness downtown is a "roaring success."
10 months ago

Rantz: ‘Butt stuff’ LGBT flag controversy roils Pierce County community

A woman put up a sign accusing her straight neighbor of loving "butt stuff." It was a purported response to his LGBT pride flag.
10 months ago

Poetic Justice with Jason Rantz: Seattle Graffiti – The Art of Democrat Decline

Seattle graffiti is out of control, but it's hardly the only city under siege. Too few politicians seem to take this seriously.
10 months ago

Rantz: Why celebrate a racist home loans program that only benefited a handful of Washington residents?

Washington state is a little over a month into a racist home loans program. But rather than help address home ownership, it creates anger and resentment.
10 months ago

Rantz: Seattle crime, homelessness crises just claimed two Goodwill stores

Seattle's crime and homelessness crisis claimed two more businesses. Two Seattle Goodwill stores are closing by the end of next month.
10 months ago

Rantz: Auburn HS ditched speaker it didn’t properly vet after accusations of antisemitism

Auburn High School staff were set for a presentation by Michael Abraham. But the school apparently didn't vet him.
10 months ago

Rantz: After brutal dogwalker murder, will Seattle wake up to crime reality?

An 80-year-old Seattle dogwalker was killed during a carjacking. Her dog was later found stabbed to death. With this finally force change?
11 months ago

Rantz: Developer pauses massive residential project over Seattle crime crisis

A massive residential project was paused because of downtown Seattle crime. Is the mayor's office paying attention yet?
11 months ago

Rantz: Wing Luke Museum banned exhibit to appease antisemitic staff. Now, Jews fight back

Antisemitic staff at Wing Luke Museum convinced leadership to ban an exhibit condemning antisemitism. Now, Jews are fighting back.
11 months ago

Rantz: Adorable baby gorilla rejected by mom at Woodland Park Zoo earns a snarky poem

An adorable baby gorilla at Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle was rejected by a deadbeat mom. The gorilla drama earned a snarky Jason Rantz poem.
11 months ago

Rantz Exclusive: Terminated Seattle officer Dan Auderer says he is victim of leaks, anti-union animus

Dan Auderer was fired from Seattle Police for an out-of-context joke. He said he has proof it was retribution for union activism.
11 months ago

Rantz: Tacoma business owner robbed at gunpoint says ‘not a matter of if, but when’ crime crisis impacts you

A Tacoma small business owner was the victim of an armed robbery and warns the crime crisis will likely impact you next.
11 months ago

Rantz Exclusive: Washington GOP official told police Semi Bird threatened to ‘bury’ him

A Washington State Republican county official reported to police that he was threatened by former gubernatorial candidate Semi Bird.
11 months ago

Rantz: Hey Seattle media, do you plan on fact-checking Bob Ferguson at some point?

Gubernatorial hopeful Bob Ferguson keeps lying and spinning the truth. Why? Because Seattle media has shown no interest in critical coverage.
11 months ago

Rantz: ‘Pro-Democracy’ WA Democrats tried to stop Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from ballot access

Washington Democrats claim to fight voter suppression and defend democracy. When it came to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., they did the opposite.
11 months ago

Rantz: Prosecutors tell antisemitic activists they don’t have to follow the law by dropping charges

Antisemitic protesters who blocked traffic into SeaTac Airport in April are having their charges dropped, ensuring this keeps happening.
11 months ago

‘Where Kids Should Play, But Addicts Stay’: A Jason Rantz poem about a Seattle park in disarray

Jason Rantz was inspired to write a snarky poem after seeing a park near his home get taken over by homeless drug addicts.
11 months ago