VIDEO GUEST - RYAN MCMAKEN - EDITOR IN CHIEF AT MISES (MEE-SIZ) INSTITUTE. Ryan McMaken is editor in chief at the Mises Institute, a former economist for the State of Colorado, and author, podcast host and commentator. Leftists Still Want to Abolish the Family // VIDEO GUEST - JEFF AUSTIN - LOCAL COMMERCIAL DEVELOPER. Here’s a fun stat: In 2019, Seattle was the construction crane capital of the United States and had an 8% vacancy rate, one of the lowest in the nation. In 2025, there is not a SINGLE square foot of office space under construction in Seattle and it has a 33% vacancy rate, one of the highest in the nation. // The science behind “California Sober”

Trump signs the Epstein Bill. Seattle Weather Blog predicts a snowy winter. America's deadliest volcano enters unprecedented 72-hour tremor phase as eruption threat looms. Just kidding: Experts debunk viral headline claiming increase in seismic activity at Mount Rainier. Mt. Rainier Has Shrunk. Seattle Mayor-elect Katie Wilson unveils powerhouse transition team of local leaders // John’s Christmas Invites // LETTERS

VIDEO GUEST - RYAN MCMAKEN - EDITOR IN CHIEF AT MISES (MEE-SIZ) INSTITUTE. Ryan McMaken is editor in chief at the Mises Institute, a former economist for the State of Colorado, and author, podcast host and commentator. Leftists Still Want to Abolish the Family // VIDEO GUEST - JEFF AUSTIN - LOCAL COMMERCIAL DEVELOPER. Here’s a fun stat: In 2019, Seattle was the construction crane capital of the United States and had an 8% vacancy rate, one of the lowest in the nation. In 2025, there is not a SINGLE square foot of office space under construction in Seattle and it has a 33% vacancy rate, one of the highest in the nation. // Trump Releases the Files —the Earhart Files

I WAS THINKING: Static and Dynamic Analysis. Washington’s revenue forecast drops by $66 million // THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1976 - Patty Hearst released on bail // The science behind “California Sober”

6pm: Video Guest – Dan Flynn – Hoover Institute visiting fellow and senior editor at the American Spector // Author of “The Man Who Invented Conservatism: The Unlikely Life of Frank S. Meyer’ // House votes overwhelmingly to compel release of Jeffrey Epstein files // What the public doesn’t know about the Jonestown massacre of Nov. 18th, 1978 // John is homeless for Christmas… Asks if anyone would like to have him over // Man who cryogenically froze late wife sparks debate by dating new partner

5pm: Video Guest – Sara Nelson – Seattle City Council President // Seattle council advances price hikes for construction permits // Celebrating Sara’s legacy of good governance in Seattle // A Theory of Dumb // Raccoons in American Cities Are Morphing / The Panda’s Faux-Thumb

4pm: Video Guest – Dan Flynn – Hoover Institute visiting fellow and senior editor at the American Spector // Author of “The Man Who Invented Conservatism: The Unlikely Life of Frank S. Meyer’ // House votes overwhelmingly to compel release of Jeffrey Epstein files // What the public doesn’t know about the Jonestown massacre of Nov. 18th, 1978 // John is homeless for Christmas… Asks if anyone would like to have him over // Man who cryogenically froze late wife sparks debate by dating new partner

3pm: I Was Thinking: Don’t Drink the Poop Pipe // The Day in History: 1307 - William Tell shoots and apple off his son’s head // William S Burroughs has… less success in his attempt // Raccoons in American Cities Are Morphing / The Panda’s Faux-Thumb