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Over 60 countries are set to vote in 2024. Ishaan Tharoor, foreign affairs columnist at The Washington Post, and the author of the Today's WorldView newsletter and column, ticks through the list and what to expect from a global policy perspective in countries including Britain, India, South Africa, Mexico and the United States.

Over 60 countries are set to vote in 2024, with many threatening to slide into "illiberal democracies." On Today's Show: Ishaan Tharoor, foreign affairs columnist at The Washington Post, and the author of the Today's WorldView newsletter and column, ticks through the list and what to expect from a global policy perspective in countries including Britain, India, South Africa, Mexico and the United States.  

What’s Trending: Sounders prohibit flags of Israel or Palestine at Lumen Field in updated code of conduct. But will they actually enforce it this time? Plus, potty mouth Jerome Powell. LongForm: Ayelet Winer is a Bellevue SD parent. Her child was the target of anti-semitic attack. Quick Hit: Hilary Franz is desperate for office.

What’s Trending: Are Receipts killing you? Probably not and Redmond mayor's daughter found pulling down Pro-Israel signs.  Big Local: Puyallup schools shouldn't have to deal with influx of firearm incidents and auto repair shop finds something unexpected in a vehicle. You Pick: Rantz hates Ken Jennings and he made people mad last night. 

What’s Trending: Disgusting attacks against Jewish students in Bellevue School District, Washington has more potholes than other states and an unlucky guy get his car prowled again. // Rantz has his guard up with antisemitism on the rise and holiday travel looming. // U district residents on edge after repeat offender gets 46th chance.

What’s Trending: Redmond School replaces Veteran’s Day assembly with ‘Peace Assembly’,  and Vivek came off a bit strong in NBC debate. // While there are similarities-being dumb and antisemitic are different things. // A sister is trying to keep hope that her brother's killer will be found as short-staffed police have no leads. 

What’s Trending: AI-generated naked pictures are circulating-should they be illegal, burnt down encampments quickly return while no one seems to care and Rantz wants to know why 'Mean Girls' is getting a remake. Big Local: Everett Herald reporters really don't like Republicans and Facebook marketplace stolen goods sale leads to an arrest in Pierce County. You Pick: A terrifying discovery made on board an international flight. 

What’s Trending: Republicans should have their eyes on seat vacated by Derek Kilmer, conservative-leaning candidates thriving in Burien and Joe Manchin may be seeking a third-party presidential run. LongForm: Consul General of Israel to the Pacific Northwest, Ambassador Marco Sermoneta discusses the Israel-Hamas conflict. Quick Hit: The letter sent to Pierce County elections looks… fake.

What’s Trending: Election day was a bust for Republicans in WA, multiple elections sites had to be evacuated due to threats and mysterious substances, Snohomish County is in trouble if current results hold and how much did Seattle voters care about crime? // Rantz loves sloths and Rashida Tlaib hates Jews. // Arnold Schwarzenegger fed a donkey on live TV. 

What’s Trending: People are carrying more credit card debt than ever and are still voting to make life more expensive, developers say Seattle fees make projects difficult and Ashley Carr, Executive director of Because We Matter details her battle to keep her wildlife refuge in business.   Big Local:  A Lynnwood crime ring targeted certain ethnicities for valuables and Vancouver city leaders honest about source of homelessness crisis. You Pick: Why are people putting toilet paper in the fridge?

What’s Trending: A mixed bag for Republicans on elections both locally, nationally and CAIR-Washington using intimidation tactics to protect anti-Semites. LongForm: Chris Sullivan says the passes will be more easily cleared during the winter, then the conversation dives into cultural issues around “manly” work.   Quick Hit: AI generated political ads need will be labeled. 

Edgewood latest community hit by violent crime spree, passengers suing off-duty airline pilot and  Diversity report identifies gaps in support at Snohomish County offices Big Local: Home invasion suspect usurpingly has quite the rap sheet and understaffed jails put staff at risk.  You Pick: Rantz delights as more outlets publish advice stories—this time for long haul flights. 

Nearly 600 anti-Israel protesters took to the federal building, startling trend of rock throwing continues and Target slows plays store opening due to crime concerns.   LongForm:  Rabbi Yakov Menken (Coalition for Jewish Values) exposes some of the virulent anti-Semitism on college campuses and in the media -- and if there’s any hope to change their hateful views. Quick Hit: DoorDash warns you will get cold food if you don't tip your driver.

What’s Trending: It will take a miracle for Seattle to not break homicide record, average person won't know that Biden is skipping New Hampshire and  Russell Johnson, (NW Pursuit Pastor) on an event with the son of Hamas' leader, who has left the movement and is speaking out. Big Local: Tacoma Humane Society saves two dogs that were left for dead and judicial candidate wants ideological diversity on the bench. You Pick: 'Hot Girl' walks are thing in Green Lake and Rantz actually doesn't hate it. 

What’s Trending: Lack of mental health beds means dangerous criminals are getting released, Everett could turn into 'Food dessert' as crime threatens another store and deputy justified for returning fire in eviction attempt that killed trans person. // Next generation has some horrifying thoughts on Isarael. // Low skill workers get paid more, making your food more expensive.

What’s Trending: PCC leaves downtown but Seattle is still thriving apparently, Rantz feels bad for a sandwich owner gone missing and Kia's are not getting insured anymore.  LongForm: Andrew Steelsmith is a North Seattle resident who is tired of gunshots and crime in his neighborhood.  Quick Hit: Five Democrat mayors demand an “urgent meeting” with President Biden over immigration concerns.

What’s Trending: Sound Transit bringing back 'racist' fare enforcement, it's a bad sign that bus drivers are maxing out state workers comp budget and Jackson Maynard (Citizen Action Defense Fund) on the fight to overturn a transportation package that hiked up gas prices and driver license fees. Big Local: Bethel parents concerned about safety for kids walking to schools and Bellevue parents not noticing while enrollment is down. You Pick: Rantz makes fun of a TikTok girl who can't handle a 40-hour work week. 

What’s Trending: Troubling details emerge in South King County bus shooting, appointed judges are extremely partisan and Philly Target won't open due to rampant crime. // Hunter Biden releases weirdly timed op-ed-what is he trying to distract us from? Dems are even going after Rashida Tlaib. // Rantz gives you tips on how to keep your identity protected.

What’s Trending: Did people upset by robberies cast their ballots, Amazon worker pretends to be stunned for getting canned after not returning to work and Caleb Heimlich had his Kia stolen. Big Local: Some clarity on the lewd skeletons, A terrifying carjacking at a home in Federal Way and a woman who was shot sought refuge at an elementary school.  You Pick: Another New jersey politician is facing a corruption scandal—how did no one notice? 

What’s Trending: Light on crime laws allow teens to terrorize Ballard, SPD not allowed to use 'ruses' during investigations and more horrific stories out of Israel.  LongForm: Snohomish county Sheriff Adam Fortney reacts to the latest hit piece by the Everett Herald, chiding him for having “constitutional leanings.” Quick Hit: Boston finally takes on horrific drug crisis.

What’s Trending: UW ‘inclusion’ staff sends shockingly anti-Semitic email to students and a teen boy is attacked in Mt. Baker. // David Harrsion is the executive director of FUSION. The cafe that funds the housing nonprofit is the latest to see a break-in. // Rantz Finally saw flight attendant tell a plebe to remove his luggage from first class. Twice.

George Mason Law Professor Eugene Kontorovich and Jonny Daniels (From the Depths) discuss the latest ramifications of the Israeli conflict.   LongForm: Former Senior Advisor to United States Israeli ambassador Areyah Lightstone  to discuss the situation on the ground in Israel. Quick Hit: Ben Weingarten, Editor at-large RealClear Investigations details the jew hatred on college campuses in the United States.

What’s Trending: Trump still dominating polls, Pence drops out unceremoniously—others should too and new democratic candidate enters the ring.   Big Local: Sen. Jeff Wilson thankfully has firearm charges dismissed, A Federal Way cafe rammed for two sodas and Yakima's plans to skimp on police funding. You Pick: LA Dodgers don't want ugly flight attendants on their charter planes.

What’s Trending: Schools don't want kids to have fun on Halloween, Vandals are wiping out people's lame Halloween decorations and controversy over a lew Halloween display near a school. // Young people are being taught to hate by woke educators. // Andrea Suarez (We Heart Seattle) has new shocking details on what they’re cleaning up at homeless encampments.

Josh Hammer in for Jason Rantz What’s Trending: Israeli citizens not the only ones suffering at hands of Hamas and many other thoughts on the ongoing conflict. // What is the role of the U.S. in the middle east? // Skyrocketing Jew-hatred on campus, and all across the world.

Peter Sagal, host of NPR's Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!, quizzes listeners on the week's news.

Bruce Sachais, MD, PhD and chief medical officer for The New York Blood Center, talks about the current need for blood donations, the recent changes that expand donor eligibility to more LGBTQ men, and the safety measures built into the blood donation process.

What’s Trending: The left would rather ban guns than address mental health crisis and parent from a Bellingham school wins a battle they should not have to fight. LongForm: Betsi Hummer hopes to keep Seattle problems out of Bellevue. She’s running for city council. Quick Hit: Challenger Bob Kettle calls out Andrew Lewis' weak on drugs stance. 

What’s Trending: City ignoring concerns leads to major house fire, Cashless business ban passes in Snohomish County and William Shadbolt (Managing Director Washington Business Properties Association) reminds folks that the Seattle housing levy for affordable housing… makes housing more unaffordable. Big Local: Tacoma barista gets robbed and a dilemma for Anacortes HS football sets them up for a story book ending.  You Pick: Wild story of woman claiming doctor used his own sperm in fertility treatment.

What’s Trending: Dangerous man accused of starting encampment fire released from jail, mushrooms should not be accepted in society and Adam Guilette (President of Accuracy in Media) is outing college students who are anti-Semites on billboards and websites. Big Local: New SnoCo sheriff substation is a positive sign and migrant crisis is so bad people are being forced to live in Tukwila.  You Pick: A Massachusetts family ripped off the lottery for $20-million—Rantz likes their strategy.

What’s Trending: Democrats are fuming over Mike Johnson securing speakership—Rantz thinks he is a great choice, there is no benefit to four day school weeks and blame parents, not social media companies.  LongForm: Kristin Wynne is running for an At Large position on the Tacoma City Council. She hopes this is the time that residents will seek real change. Quick Hit: Seattle aims to attract more food trucks by waiving fees.

What’s Trending: Maine shooter has not even been caught and democrats are already politicizing, Edmonds property tax passing is alarming and reporters waste rare chance to ask Biden important questions. // So much hypocrisy in coverage of Pro-Hamas rallies on college campuses and MTG moves to censure Rashida Tlaib on house floor. // San Juan Islands tourism fee does not quite make sense.

Election Day is just about two weeks away. Brigid Bergin, WNYC's senior political correspondent, explains how to vote (including registering online, early voting, important dates to remember) and what races New York City voters will be voting on.

What’s Trending: Students being targeted are latest crime crisis victims, multiple stabbings on light rail this week as extra security supposedly in place and alleged racial slurs used by players  in a football—a lot of context is missing. // UW Protestor says quiet part out loud and Rep. Jayapal unsurprisingly does not support Israel. // It's even expensive to die in Seattle.

What’s Trending: Rantz does not know how to feel about the off-duty pilot nearly crashing a flight and it makes sense that more Jewish people are taking firearm training courses.  Big Local: Burien council members present minimum wage measures disingenuously and Puyallup schools have a gun problem. You Pick: Activist Shaun King says he helped free a family kidnapped by Hamas...even though he did not. 

What’s Trending: Anything put out by Hamas cannot be trusted and a new development in the nightmare tenant story in Madison Valley. LongForm: Randy Pepple (political consultant) breaks down the Patty Murray FTX scandal. Quick Hit: Kshama Sawant won't say 'defunding' hurt the community. 

What’s Trending: Leftist judges in Spokane releasing pedophiles without bail and it is getting International attention, lack of police putting Ballard HS students at risk amid increase in muggings and Amazon will can you if you don’t show up to work. // A Texas congresswoman caught on tape berating her staff...Rantz was caught on tape too. // State senator Jeff Wilson arrested for accidentally bringing a pistol on a flight to China.

What’s Trending: Seattleites like Bruce Harrell but also think he is a failure, unbelievably low approval number for Seattle City council and Dinesh D’Souza has a new documentary out called “The Police State” and it’s terrifying. Big Local: Monroe clinic paying recovery services for those in need and Bellingham group starts renters' complaint portal to help influence voters. You Pick: Rantz laughs over Consumer Reports giving out travel tips. 

What’s Trending: Central District business owners should be able to feel safe and Idaho councilman quits over pickleball controversy.  LongForm: Seattle D6 city council candidate Pete Hanning makes the pitch on how to tackle homelessness and crime. Quick Hit: In a first, Rantz defends Greta Thunberg. Plus, a Columbia University professor calls out the “coward” school president for not condemning anti-Semitism on campus.

Hamas is still holding an estimated 200+ people hostage. Graeme Wood, staff writer at The Atlantic and the author of The Way of the Strangers: Encounters With the Islamic State (Random House, 2016), talks about the group's plan for the hostages, after he obtained an apparently authentic Hamas document that outlines the group's plan.

What’s Trending: Trend of violence in Seattle showing no signs of stopping and Bob Ferguson cost taxpayers $4.2 million over bogus Value Village lawsuit. // Small victory as two American hostages released by Hamas—but the move was only for propaganda purposes and a Washington couple stuck in Israel is returned home. // Seattle is getting a Voodoo doughnuts and Rantz is not a fan.

What’s Trending: Misinformation still being spread about hospital attack and SDOT makes a multi-million dollar error. Big Local: Inside Bellingham's awful minimum wage initiative, reckless driver in Redmond wrecks small business owners dump truck and students scared after violent incident at Auburn-Riverside HS.   You Pick: Workers United supported Hamas and Starbucks is rightfully not happy about it. 

What’s Trending: President Biden addresses crisis's in Israel and Ukraine by asking for significant relief funding. LongForm: Former state senator Simon Sefzik (Future 42) breaks down the latest minimum wage hike idea out of Bellingham. Quick Hit: More annoying eco-activists and Cher threatens to leave the US -- again -- if Trump is elected.

What’s Trending: Children dying and overdosing in record numbers while in state care, poor Joe Biden falls further behind Trump in swing state polls and the speaker is a great hinderance to the republican agenda.  // A new problem hampering auto theft victims and armed homeowner chases off would-be thieves in Auburn. // Drone prescription delivery maybe isn't the best idea in the middle of a drug crisis. 

What’s Trending: Video, witnesses clear Seattle officer in Jaahnavi Kandula’s death and the left is telling you to not trust the Israeli government.  Big Local: A Kent woman fights off an armed intruder and a Lynnwood woman will be on one of Rantz's favorite shows. You Pick: Useless tips to not get scammed this holiday season. 

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D NY) talks about her work in Washington, the U.S. response to the Israel-Hamas war, and more.

Tomorrow is Friday the 13th but we're far too superstitious to talk about it then. Listeners call in to share their "good luck" superstitions and rituals.

In light of the recent dress code changes in the United States Senate, Allison Bornstein, personal stylist and author of Wear it Well: Reclaim Your Closet & Rediscover the Joy of Getting Dressed (Chronicle Books, 2023), discusses why what we wear matters, how fashion can act as self-care, and talks about her recent book.

Carol Rosenberg, New York Times reporter discusses the politics and humanitarian conditions at play at the Guantánamo Bay detention complex, including the news that President Biden rejected a proposed deal by prisoners awaiting trial there for their alleged roles in the 9/11 attacks.

Franklin Foer, staff writer at The Atlantic and the author of The Last Politician: Inside Joe Biden's White House and the Struggle for America's Future (Penguin Press, 2023), talks about his reporting on the Biden presidency.