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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: Laughable left-wing media double standard on James Comey ’86 47′ threat

The media's coverage of James Comey joke about violence against Donald Trump shows transparent hypocrisy.
2 months ago

Rantz: Anonymous UW faculty defend antisemitic students accused of causing $1M in damage, celebrating Hamas

Anonymous UW faculty are backing students accused of $1M damage and celebrating Hamas.
2 months ago

Rantz: 75-year-old Miss Seafair tradition replaced to be more ‘inclusive’ of men

The Seafair Festival introduces a new program for the sake of "inclusivity," ending the Miss Seafair tradition that spanned 75 years.
2 months ago

Rantz: Starbucks employees mad they can’t dress like slobs? Grow up or brew somewhere else

Tensions rise as Starbucks baristas protest new dress standards. If they don't like it, they can serve coffee elsewhere.
2 months ago

Rantz: Democrats pull housing funds from vulnerable citizens, to give cash to illegal immigrants

The HEN program's funding cuts leave vulnerable citizens without essential housing support as Democrats prioritize illegal immigrants.
2 months ago

Rantz: After violent crime surge, Seattle Public Schools embraces police. They owe you an apology

Seattle Public Schools plans to (slowly) reinstate police on campus following violent crime. An apology is owed to the community.
2 months ago

Rantz: Catholic Church tells priests to ignore Democrats’ attempt to destroy confession

The Catholic Church is telling priests to ignore a law that ends privilege communication in confessionals.
2 months ago

Rantz: Socialist State Rep. Shaun Scott is illegally blocking journalists, constituents to avoid criticism

Socialist State Rep. Shaun Scott is evading accountability by blocking journalists and constituents on X to avoid tough questions. And it may be unconstitutional.
2 months ago

Rantz: Patty Murray walks into a buzzsaw, gets humiliated by FBI Director Kash Patel

Senator Patty Murray's high-profile grilling of FBI Director Kash Patel takes an unexpected turn, leaving her looking foolish.
2 months ago

Rantz: After UW suspensions, pro-Hamas extremists vow midday protest

Antisemites plan another UW Seattle protest upon learning their comrades were suspended for a Monday occupation.
2 months ago

Rantz: Companies should stop the Mother’s Day opt-out emails and we should tackle grief

As Mother's Day nears, companies should rethink opt-out emails and acknowledge the complexities of grief.
2 months ago

Rantz: End the misery of Bumbershoot Seattle after another aggressively bad lineup

Discover why Bumbershoot Seattle's latest lineup signals the end of an era and how mediocrity cannot be sustained.
2 months ago

Rantz: Council member faces ethics complaint for trans ordinance, called ‘Nazi’ in unhinged voice mail

An ethics complaint was filed against Councilmember Jonathan Bingle for introducing amendments protecting women.
2 months ago

Rantz: Antisemites held UW building hostage, but will officials finally call this domestic terrorism?

A pro-Hamas mob hijacked a UW building. Will university officials confront this act of domestic terrorism?
2 months ago

Rantz: Media outlets defend two-time felon illegal immigrant previously accused of rape

Local and national media are desperate to turn a Spokane illegal immigrant arrest into a controversy. It's not controversial.
2 months ago

Rantz: The Seattle movie theater experience is dead, likely won’t recover

The iconic movie theater experience in Seattle is dying right before our very eyes.
2 months ago

Rantz: Pramila Jayapal leans into lazy, desperate, and embarrassing vulgarity strategy

Seattle Democrat Rep. Pramila Jayapal adopts vulgarity tactics, aligning with far-left colleagues to gain media attention.
2 months ago

Rantz: After suspicious complaint, some Seattle police think city tried to manipulate investigation

Seattle officers raise concerns that a complaint against an officer was filed to influence a separate investigation.
2 months ago

Rantz: Isn’t it weird how quickly Democrats abandoned Kilmar Abrego Garcia?

Suddenly, Democrats have stopped obsessing over Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Why? They told us democracy and due process are on the line!
2 months ago

Rantz: Washington Democrats expand racist housing reparations program based on skin color

Washington's expanded housing program offers loans based on skin color, raising concerns about fairness and discrimination.
2 months ago

Rantz: Mayor Bruce Harrell spins recruitment data as Seattle Police is ‘lessening the standards’

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell touts recruitment data, but the Seattle Police Officers Guild is warning the numbers are not necessarily what they seem.
2 months ago

Rantz: Business owner blasts Washington Democrats, as he closes cider taproom to move to Tenn.

Daniel Washam shuts down D's Wicked Cider, citing challenges from Washington Democrats while seeking better opportunities in Tennessee.
2 months ago

Rantz: First 100 days of Donald Trump has meant fewer drug overdoses in Seattle

Explore how Trump's policies impacted drug overdoses in Seattle amidst Biden's border challenges and fentanyl crisis.
2 months ago

Rantz: ‘Extremely unsanitary man’ soils Seattle bus, King County Metro lets him walk

An unsanitary man disrupted a Seattle bus, raising concerns about public safety and inadequate responses from security personnel.
2 months ago