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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: UW prof Megan Ybarra praised terrorist attack as ‘justice’

Associate professor Megan Ybarra spoke at last Wednesday's event demanding UW to sever all ties with Israel, which includes the study abroad program.
2 years ago

Rantz: Local schools again ban Halloween in concerning trend

There are, of course, more schools and districts placing restrictions on Halloween celebrations. While this isn't new, this trend should concern parents.
2 years ago

Rantz: School ‘racial justice specialist’ co-founded anti-Israel group

The Northshore School District's racial and educational justice specialist reportedly co-founded a group that has helped organize pro-Hamas rallies.
2 years ago

Small business owner hopes to shake up Tacoma City Council

Tacoma City Council candidate Kristen Wynne hopes the city is ready for much-needed change. That’s why she’s challenging incumbent Olgy Diaz for the at-large position. Violent crime is surging, with too many city leaders watching on the sidelines. Wynne, a small business owner and community activist, wants to see the city thrive, rather than turn […]
2 years ago

Rantz: UW Seattle activist declares ‘we don’t want Israel to exist’

"We don't want Israel to exist. We don't want these Zionist counter-protesters to exist," an unidentified so-called "peacekeeper" said to a crowd.
2 years ago

Rantz: Candidate goes into debt running campaign with no opponent

John Wilson has managed to go into debt spending an extraordinary amount on his campaign, despite running for re-election without any opponents.
2 years ago

Rantz: Armed thieves targeting Seattle middle and high school students

Seattle crime crisis is now finding middle and high school students. A group of armed and masked thieves are targeting students after school
2 years ago

Rantz: Seattle homeless man defecates on Starbucks during pro-Hamas rally

Several hundred pro-Hamas activists again rallied in Seattle to blame Israel for the plight of Gazans, instead of the Hamas terrorists who rule Gaza.
2 years ago

Rantz: Wake up, Seattle media! There’s only one side with Israel-Hamas war

Several polls were taken and the results are overwhelming: Americans side with Israel, not pro-Hamas supporters taking their hate to our streets.
2 years ago

Rantz: Media smears volunteers who found illegal voter registration

KING 5 reporter Chris Ingalls has been seemingly obsessed with The Thurston County Voter Research Project.
2 years ago

Exclusive details: Video, witnesses clear Seattle officer in Jaahnavi Kandula’s death

The development likely explains why the officer hasn't been charged, despite public demands. But that pressure threatens this officer's future.
2 years ago

Rantz: Judge releases prolific offender who skipped 5 court dates

A Thurston County judge known for going easy on suspects recently released a prolific offender who has already skipped five court appearances.
2 years ago

Rantz: KOMO reporter caught lying about Seattle’s Hamas rally

KOMO-TV's Joel Moreno was caught fabricating details about Seattle's pro-Hamas rally over the weekend.
2 years ago

Rantz: KING 5, Seattle business owner blame Israel for Hamas terrorism

KING 5 featured a Seattle business owner blaming Israel for suffering a terrorist attack by Hamas.
2 years ago

Rantz: Police guild demands director be fired for ‘his support of terrorists’

The King County Police Officers Guild is demanding a director be removed from his Office of Law Enforcement Oversight role for "his support of terrorists."
2 years ago

Rantz: Seattle’s Rep. Jayapal dismisses terrorism as ‘ongoing situation’

Seattle's U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal is dismissing the terrorist attack against Israel as an "ongoing situation in the Middle East." In return, the Jewish community and all reasonable voters should dismiss her next reelection campaign.
2 years ago

Rantz: UW club honors ‘martyrs’ murdering Jews, president won’t say ‘terrorists’

An official student club at the University of Washington (UW) celebrated the terrorist attacks against Israel.
2 years ago

Rantz: Seattle has an antisemitism problem. It’s not surprising

Seattle and the greater Puget Sound have long had a problem with anti-Semitism, but only Jews felt comfortable saying anything.
2 years ago

Rantz: Second councilmember wants director to step down for antisemitism

A second King County councilmember is calling for controversial Office of Law Enforcement Oversight director Tamer Abouzeid to step down.
2 years ago

Rantz: Kirkland Hamas rally celebrated terrorist attacks against Israel

About 100 pro-Hamas rallygoers gathered in Kirkland on Sunday to celebrate the murder, rape, and kidnapping of innocent Jews.
2 years ago

Rantz: Resignation calls after director defends terrorism against Israel

Hamas apparently has a friend in Abouzeid who spent hours Saturday morning on X (formerly known as Twitter), justifying the terrorist attack and murders.
2 years ago

Rantz: Concern as Democrat director privately tested ballot tabulation server

KCE Director Julie Wise, a Democrat, tested ballot tabulation software. The camera that should have captured the test didn't. Republicans are crying foul.
2 years ago

Rantz: Hard Rock Café closing in Seattle boggles the mind

Ask any white, progressive, Seattle voter, and they'll confirm: Seattle is thriving! There's no legitimate reason for the Hard Rock Café to struggle.
2 years ago

Rantz: King County Court mandates defense for youth gender surgeries

"I am very disappointed that CASA, whom I have supported for many years, has succumbed to the extreme liberalism that is rampant today," the volunteer said.
2 years ago