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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: Let me ruin WSU’s ‘Name the apple’ contest for you

Washington State University wants you coming up with a name for a new apple. You probably think it's cute and fun. Let me ruin it for you.
1 year ago

Rantz: Dance team told American flag shirt made some feel ‘triggered and unsafe’ in Seattle

A dance troop says it was unwelcome at an event after wearing American flag shirts. They say Seattle dance guests felt "triggered and unsafe."
1 year ago

Rantz: Seattle Lululemon latest closure as downtown struggles to recover from Democrat policies

The Seattle Lululemon location is the latest retailer to call it quits downtown. Why won't Democrats admit there's a problem?
1 year ago

Rantz: Seattle Times cancels $18k ad buy because it promoted church, pastor says

Pastor Russell Johnson said the Seattle Times canceled an $18,500 Easter Sunday ad campaign two days before it was supposed to run.
1 year ago

Rantz: Hilary Franz has weird response to New York earthquake

Democrat Hilary Franz had a condescending and weird response to the New York earthquake. What, exactly, was she trying to say here?
1 year ago

Rantz: Radicals using migrants to hold city hostage, threatening another CHOP Seattle

Illegal immigrants took a Seattle park hostage. But as activists claim to fight for migrants, they're really threatening a second CHOP zone.
1 year ago

Rantz: Seattle Police Department has under 425 patrol officers, 280 eligible for retirement

Seattle police staffing is at critical levels not seen since at least 1957. And a wave of pending retirements could decimate the department.
1 year ago

Rantz: Washington’s Lottery forced to pull site after creating AI porn of lotto user

A new Washington's Lottery site featuring AI technology turned a user's photo into softcore pornography. The site has since been taken down.
1 year ago

Rantz: School district takes next step in ditching Seattle gifted program

A Seattle gifted program for public school students is one step closer to closing because of phony equity concerns.
1 year ago

Rantz: After pushing to decriminalize, Bob Ferguson says he wants to tackle drug OD crisis

The Bob Ferguson drug plan is nothing more than political flip flopping. He now wants to fix a crisis he created as he runs for governor.
1 year ago

Exclusive: City of Burien sues King County for breaking contract in homeless camping ban

The City of Burien filed a lawsuit against King County for its refusal to enforce a homeless camping ban that was lawfully adopted.
1 year ago

Rantz: Sheriff’s office asked legality of hunting Sasquatch in Stevens County

A Sasquatch hunter had an interesting question for the Stevens County sheriff. Is it legal to hunt Sasquatch?
1 year ago

Rantz: ‘Racist’ Spokane elementary school’s ‘slaves and hobos’ ignites controversy

After a teacher told students they could dress as "slaves and hobos" for an event, the Spokane NAACP cried foul.
1 year ago

Rantz: You’re being lied to about permanent supportive housing in Redmond

Redmond residents rightly push back against permanent supportive housing as a solution for the homeless, as Seattle media get in the way.
1 year ago

Rantz: On crime, Bob Ferguson campaign made its first massive blunder

The Bob Ferguson campaign wants you thinking his top priority is crime. His entire political history says otherwise.
1 year ago

Jason Rantz defends his honor against partisan smear by The Stranger

Charles Mudede smeared Jason Rantz in a blog post for the Stranger. It prompted a response from Rantz, who had to defend his own honor.
1 year ago

Rantz: King County jails ‘intentionally’ understaffed, under COVID-19 protocols to restrict bookings

King County jails are understaffed and still operating under COVID protocols. Is this intentional to keep criminals out?
1 year ago

Rantz: I witnessed a homeless man overdose and it highlights Seattle failures

After witnesses a Seattle homeless overdose fatality, Jason Rantz argues the death was about addition and policy failures.
1 year ago

Rantz: Supreme Court declares Washington state bar exam racist because … equity

The new progressive position claims the Washington State bar exam racist. It's as absurd as it is counterproductive.
1 year ago

Rantz: Rep. Jayapal claims immigration enforcement is ‘cruel’ after SCOTUS Texas decision

A recent SCOTUS Texas decision allowing the state to arrest illegal immigrants triggered Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Seattle.
1 year ago

Rantz: Activists to harass cops with Seattle Police complaint campaign

A Seattle Police complaint campaign by activists amounts to little more than harassment. But it could backfire, generating sympathy for cops.
1 year ago

Rantz: It’s time for Washington to worry about Boeing surviving

Boeing controversy after controversy, plus bad press, threatens the company's future. Washington should be very worried right now.
1 year ago

Rantz: Trump ‘bloodbath’ controversy is the latest media invention

When President Donald Trump used the term "bloodbath," the media became unhinged. He wasn't talking about violence, but the auto industry.
1 year ago

Rantz: Officer suing Seattle police for gender discrimination accused of gender bias

Seattle police officers said Captain Deanna Nollette, who sued the department for gender bias, is "notorious" for mistreating female officers.
1 year ago