Al Rantel (b. October 14, 1955) is a conservative talk show host on KABC radio, Los Angeles, California. Rantel is unusual in being an outspoken conservative who is openly gay. He worked in Florida for many years prior to moving to KABC, and has appeared as a pundit on television news and discussion programs. Rantel received the opportunity to work in LA at KABC due to the encouragement of another east coast transplanted talk host, Tom Leykis. Leykis has mentioned in interviews that he knew of the opening at KABC and put in a word for Rantel, urging him to apply at KABC. Rantel previously worked for Los Angeles station KNX and Florida stations WINZ, WNWS, and WFTL.