482: Washington state on a political island (11.7.24)

Blue state leaders recommit to their obsession with Trump. Washington is the only state in the union that didn't move further to the right. Adults should be ashamed of themselves for instilling election dread in children. Border counties see significant shift toward Trump. Elderly Washington woman arrested for hate crime after attacking Trump supporter. 

Everywhere except Washington state seems to be waking up to the dangers of progressive politics. We run down key local, state, and federal election results. Seattle sends a socialist to Olympia. Statewide rent control is now on the table. One pundit’s perfect explanation of Trump’s historic comeback. 

The local, state, and federal races that will shape our lives for years to come. Gubernatorial candidate Dave Reichert joins us. The state triples down on housing lie – and expects you to pay for it. Are Americans moving away from identity politics? Even Oprah is resorting to fear. 

The government-sanctioned murder of a man’s pet squirrel and raccoon isn’t just sad, it’s what this election is all about. Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs joins us to discuss ballot chain of custody concerns. Governor Inslee puts the National Guard on standby. GOP texts target Hispanic voters with message about extreme gender ideology. 

A special guest host joins unDivided. Democrats eager to paint Supreme Court candidate as an extremist. Local police chief on county’s failure to book juvenile criminals. Apparently, you CAN count ballots without a mask on. Big GOP turnout in Florida. Biden bites!

Brandi steps down from her high horse to give us an update on ballot arsons. Hundreds of ballots fail to arrive at their destination in Eastern Washington. Sounding the alarm on juvenile crime … again. We drop hints about our Halloween costumes. Biden’s “garbage” comment.

Washington state election observer escorted out of auditor’s office by police after refusing to wear a mask. Secretary of State Steve Hobbs says he has “complete confidence” in elections after ballot arsons. Republicans work to reach Asian American voters. Government contract for laser hair removal. Jeff Bezos drops some cold, hard truths.

At least two ballot drop boxes targeted by arsonists. Brandi shares a message with undecided voters. Barack Obama disses Bob Ferguson. A small business owner pleads with Seattlites to vote for change. When politics get personal. Meltdown over Washington Post decision not to endorse Kamala Harris. 

After his narrow defeat in the 3rd Congressional District race in 2022, Republican Joe Kent has emerged a more polished and disciplined candidate for the same seat in 2024. He joined unDivided to discuss why he shifted his policy position on abortion, how he differs from his opponent on border security and foreign aid, and his call for party unity ahead of the November election.

The Seattle Reign FC honors a notorious superior court judge. Seattle jail guard quits in protest of dangers faced by female inmates. Portland’s next mayor – stripper, or parking ticket scofflaw? On Florida Report: Miranda has an epiphany at the polls. Kamala Harris has no weaknesses!