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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: Seattle city council making fatal mistake appointing Woo

With a Woo selection, the council would be choosing to ignore us in their first major council action, not a sign they will represent the change we demanded.
1 year ago

Rantz: Puget Sound Energy asked us to use less electricity during historic cold snap

Seattle was bitterly cold at roughly 17 degrees. 8 minutes later, PSE implored us to "conserve natural gas and electricity use through the evening hours."
1 year ago

Rantz: City to host ‘inclusive and welcoming’ meeting that excludes almost everyone

It said the event is meant to "make the City of Redmond an inclusive and welcoming place for the Spanish-speaking community."
2 years ago

Rantz: Seattle teacher told students identifying as ‘straight’ is offensive

The school is reviewing the quiz that the student failed for taking objectively true positions: Men can't get pregnant and women do not have penises.
2 years ago

Rantz: Wash. Democrats deem ammo a ‘privilege’ as way to end gun rights

Neither Reps. Thai nor Berry responded to inquiries asking the basis for their claim that ammunition is a privilege.
2 years ago

Rantz: Democrats reject child marriage, but accept their gender reassignment

Democrats rightly helped pass a bill outlawing child marriage, yet endorse the process of changing his or her gender without parental consent or knowledge.
2 years ago

Rantz: Seattle Police lost 96 more officers in 2023, over 600 since defund

Concurrently, hiring has not kept up with demand. December saw only five new hires, bringing the year-end total to just 61.
2 years ago

Rantz: WA State Patrol gave I-5 Seattle to activists for protest

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) allowed Seattle's pro-Hamas activists to occupy northbound I-5  on Saturday for hours. It caused unbearable traffic delays and sent a clear message: the state still belongs to dangerous extremists.
2 years ago

Rantz: After Seattle’s deadliest year, will Democrats admit failure?

Last year was Seattle's deadliest when it came to homicides and overdoses. Both crises directly relate to Democrat policies and laws, but lawmakers have been unwilling to accept any blame.
2 years ago

Rantz: Dangerous ‘fat liberation’ convention Fat Con in Seattle this weekend

Programming includes how to "make fat friends," survive as both "trans and fat," how-to's on "chair yoga" and how to have better sex as "rad fatties."
2 years ago

Rantz: Blue-haired socialist threatens Sen. Cantwell’s reelection

A blue-haired socialist who traffics in antisemitism is the latest candidate to challenge Senator Maria Cantwell from office.
2 years ago

Rantz: Homeless fecal matter behind explosion of Shigella cases in Portland

Shigella is a highly-contagious bacteria that spreads through fecal matter. It's usually spread when the bacteria is on someone's hand.
2 years ago

Rantz: AG Bob Ferguson sent taxpayer-funded bribes to dead people

Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson is using taxpayer dollars to bribe low-income voters into supporting his campaign for governor.
2 years ago

Rantz: It’s time to cancel Seattle’s New Year’s fireworks show

It's time to cancel Seattle's New Year's Eve fireworks show at the Space Needle. We won't miss it because we can't see the fireworks anyway.
2 years ago

Rantz: These were the 10 best films of 2023

This past year featured truly spectacular filmmaking, unforgettable performances, and shining new filmmakers.
2 years ago

Rantz: Anti-Israel protesters had plan to disrupt New Year’s Space Needle show

Pro-Palestinian protesters are threatening to disrupt the New Year's Eve fireworks celebration at the Space Needle in Seattle.
2 years ago

Rantz: Bob Ferguson’s political crusade against cops keeps failing

The Attorney General's prior attempt to frame Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer in a racially charged case also fell flat.
2 years ago

Rantz: Seattle teacher investigated for antisemitic lessons, called ‘rape denier’

Ian Golash, a self-proclaimed communist teacher at Seattle’s Chief Sealth International High School, has once again sparked outrage.
2 years ago

Rantz: Parents share safety concerns with school’s all-gender bathroom

Eastlake High School in Sammamish is installing an all-gender bathroom to address concerns from students who identify as transgender.
2 years ago

Rantz: Democrat bill would jail people using gas-powered leaf blowers

When one's goal is driven by a cult-like environmentalist movement, one is more willing to go to extremes. Though their extremes have some limits.
2 years ago

Rantz: Seattle housing activist claims ‘mom and pop’ is ‘racist dog whistle’

If you think the claim "mom and pop" is racist (and heteronormative, apparently) is a stretch, it's because it is.
2 years ago

Rantz: Seattle student failed quiz for saying men can’t get pregnant

An Ethnic Studies World History teacher at Chief Sealth International High School in Seattle gave students a quiz titled, "Understanding Gender vs. Sex."
2 years ago

Rantz: Wash. Democrats seek descriptions of signature gatherers to harass

The apparent intent is to harass signature gatherers collecting signatures to put initiatives on the ballot, that the party doesn't support.
2 years ago

Rantz: Minimum wage fight is about hating capitalism, not helping workers

The City of Renton is the latest Washington city to dive into the minimum wage debate. The activist-backed initiative would up the wage to $19.00 an hour.
2 years ago