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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: Here’s what left-wing media choose to ignore after Jan. 6 mass pardons, commutations

Some wonder why President Donald Trump offered pardons or commutations to January 6 rioters. It has everything to do with equal justice.
5 months ago

Rantz: Governor Bob Ferguson deserves credit, gives reason for hope — for now

In his inaugural address, Governor Bob Ferguson indicated he would lead as a moderate, giving conservatives reason for optimism.
5 months ago

Rantz: Unhinged UW Professor pens pathetic ‘Resistance Anthem’ to protest Donald Trump

University of Washington Professor Emeritus Michael Perlman must be bored in retirement. He penned an anti-Trump "resistance anthem."
5 months ago

Rantz: We are so back, America!

As Donald Trump concludes Inauguration Day ceremonies, you can feel the excitement in the air as we can now say, "we are so back, America!"
6 months ago

Rantz: Source says newly announced SPD Chief Barnes failed polygraph exam, mayor’s office disputes

Newly selected Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes failed the SPD's polygraph as part of the city's pre-employment screening process.
6 months ago

Rantz: Democrats embrace sanctuary status as law gives illegal immigrants unemployment benefits

Washington Democrats are again prioritizing illegal immigrants over law-abiding Washingtonians with an unemployment insurance program.
6 months ago

Rantz: What can Seattle learn from the life of ‘Mr. Baseball’, Bob Uecker?

Seattle faces tough challenges. But local leaders could stand to learn a thing or two from the life of Bob Uecker.
6 months ago

Rantz: Climate change alarmists could ban or restrict medical anesthesia under new bill

A Washington Democrat hopes to study the impact of medical anesthesia on climate change, an example of environmentalism at its most extreme.
6 months ago

Rantz: As Joe Biden says ‘goodbye’ in his farewell address, we should say ‘good riddance’

President Joe Biden will attempt to rewrite history in his farewell speech, but we shouldn't forget his legacy of failure and division.
6 months ago

Rantz: Democrats oppose Pete Hegseth drinking, yet embrace violent gang members, sex offenders

To Democrats in the Senate, Pete Hegseth drinking is a disqualifier. Yet they push laws to help criminals get housing and jobs?
6 months ago

Rantz: New law brings small cafes to every Washington neighborhood that wants one

A new law would mandate Washington neighborhoods permit cafés in residential areas. But what if neighbors don't want them?
6 months ago

Rantz: Washington utility, property taxes would surge by 3% under Democrat’s bill

Washington housing costs will soon skyrocket courtesy of Democrats who claim they'll fight against the housing affordability crisis.
6 months ago

Rantz: Will dangerous pimps taking over Seattle follow Washington Democrats’ gun laws?

Washington Democrats are too busy taking away our guns rights, while ignoring the Seattle pimps shooting each other on city streets.
6 months ago

Rantz: King County waited until Metro bus driver was killed before pretending to take safety seriously

After a Seattle bus driver was stabbed to death while on the job, King County council member Claudia Balducci says she'll fight for safety.
6 months ago

Rantz: Amazon ditching DEI programs following Trump election, threat of spotlight

After voters strongly rebuked the radical agenda by Democrats, Amazon mustered up the courage to ditch some of its woke DEI programs.
6 months ago

Rantz: Phony ‘conservative’ ditches job she shouldn’t have had, for inevitable failure

After pretending to be a conservative, Jennifer Rubin leaves a Washington Post job she was lucky to have. Here's where she'll fail next.
6 months ago

Rantz: Seattle mayor Bruce Harrell’s housing plan is literally impossible

Seattle deserves a serious housing plan. Under mayor Bruce Harrell, we got a fantasy that will never come to fruition. And he knows it.
6 months ago

Rantz: Outrage and disgust after Rep. Pramila Jayapal mocks victims of Los Angeles fires

In a post on X, Squad member and Seattle Democrat Pramila Jayapal mocked victims of the fires in Los Angeles.
6 months ago

Rantz: Two more Seattle restaurants close over ‘untenable’ minimum wage hike

Two more restaurants become the latest victims of the Seattle minimum wage hike. Fears continue that many more closures are to come.
6 months ago

Rantz: Democrats blame Los Angeles fires on climate change to deflect from their own complicity

Democrats hope you ignore their complicity in the Los Angeles fires by blaming "climate change." But their own incompetence fuels the fire.
6 months ago

Rantz: Democrats’ law prohibits child care employers from reporting illegal immigrants to feds

A new Democrat-backed law says child care workers can't report illegal immigrants to the federal government.
6 months ago

Rantz: Justice Department engages in more lawfare, smears by releasing special counsel’s Trump report

In the latest bit of lawfare, the Justice Department will needlessly release one part of the special counsel’s Donald Trump report.
6 months ago

Rantz: Democrat opposes voter ID laws with ridiculous claim about the elderly and disabled

After Elon Musk called out Democrat opposition to voter ID laws, one lawmaker with the most ridiculous justification imaginable.
6 months ago

Rantz: WA Courts department mandates staff watch radical white supremacy documentary bashing the US

A Washington Courts department is mandating staff watch a radical documentary on white supremacy as part of training.
6 months ago