Summary:

In this episode of The Zekely Podcast, host Zeke interviews Brandon Dukes, a Democrat running in special election for a State House seat in Pennsylvania on August 18th. The conversation explores data centers, reproductive healthcare, public school funding and the challenges families and small businesses face regarding financial stability and affordability. Brandon Dukes would help expand the Democratic majority in the State House, and ensure a GSD (Get Shit Done) agenda in Harrisburg. With a Democratic trifecta a possibility for the first time in over 30 years in Pennsylvania, the stakes are high going into the midterm elections.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Brandon Dukes

02:06 Youngest

03:06 Childhood Trauma

06:16 Believe in Better

09:03 Duke It Out

11:33 Democrat

13:30 Childcare

15:41 Star Wars

17:47 The Force

20:50 Dream

22:55 Reproductive Rights

24:01 3D Printing

26:24 Safety

27:33 Data Centers

29:37 Disaffected

31:04 Hope

32:57 Future

35:05 Wrap Up

Brandon Dukes: https://www.dukesforpa.com/

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Summary:

In this episode of The Zekely Podcast, host Zeke interviews State Senator Lindsey Williams who shares her journey from a whistleblower to a dedicated advocate for workers' rights in Pennsylvania. She discusses her experiences in the Senate, the challenges of passing significant legislation, and her passion for reading and the arts. The discussion also delves into the implications of data centers, the critical need for public education funding, and personal anecdotes about student debt. She shares insights on the challenges of being in the minority in the State Senate and the importance of getting the Trifecta to move Pennsylvania forward.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Senator Lindsey Williams

01:47 Whistleblower

04:04 What It Means

06:09 Budget

08:26 Obama

09:31 Audiobooks

11:16 Read to Me

12:46 Democrat

14:24 Musicals

16:12 Strike

19:57 AI

23:36 Coffee

25:07 Smells Good

26:43 Website

29:41 Fundraising

30:44 Wonka

33:34 Child Care

35:26 Name That Committee

37:30 Trifecta

40:17 Proud

41:35 Data Centers

44:31 Small Business Spotlight

45:56 Hope

46:48 Future

47:43 Wrap Up

Lindsey Willams: https://lindseyforpa.com/

Commonplace Coffee: https://commonplacecoffee.com/

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Summary:

In this episode of The Zekely Podcast, host Zeke interviews Chris Deluzio who shares his journey from military service to Congressman in Pennsylvania. They discuss challenges of losing Democratic control in D.C., implementing economic populism, and getting the Trifecta in Pennsylvania.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Congressman Chris Deluzio

02:35 90's Rap

04:55 No Catch

07:26 Democrat

09:03 Sourdough

11:08 Threats

13:38 Economic Populism

16:15 Based

19:37 Israel

21:33 Baseball

25:59 Friendship

26:44 Told You

28:33 Hope

29:50 The Future

30:45 Wrap-Up

Chris Deluzio: https://chrisforpa.com/

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Summary:

In this episode of The Zekely Podcast, host Zeke interviews Dr. Margaret Burke, a candidate for the Pennsylvania State House, who shares her journey as an advocate for families navigating special education and healthcare. The conversation also touches on personal anecdotes, humor, and the significance of getting the Trifecta this year in Pennsylvania.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction Margaret Burke

01:45 Family

06:32 Drugs

09:11 Cost of Living

10:43 Soap

12:41 Democrat

13:46 Wage

15:03 Pay Me

21:41 Genealogy

23:53 School Meals

26:39 Family Support

28:08 Family Matters

31:31 Mental Health

34:17 Mental Health Services

36:57 Hope

38:20 The Future

40:31 Wrap Up

Margaret Burke: burkeforpa147.vote

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Summary

In this episode of The Zekely Podcast, host Zeke interviews Kristin Egan, a Democrat running for State House in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Egan shares her journey from union leader and teacher to a political candidate aiming to flip a Pennsylvania State House seat Blue. They discuss key issues like minimum wage, housing affordability, gun safety, and the importance of civic engagement.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Kristin Egan

01:42 What the Buck?!

03:41 Family Influence

04:47 Wage

06:14 Wage War

08:50 Legalize

10:12 Puff or Pass

13:38 MLB

16:19 Guns

18:05 Union

20:13 Count

22:14 Poem

24:26 Data Centers

25:56 Campaign Finance

27:51 Democracy

29:55 Hope

31:46 The Future

32:22 Wrap Up

Kristin Egan: www.kristineganforpa.com/

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Summary:

In this episode of The Zekely Podcast, host Zeke interviews Senator Nick Miller, the youngest person elected to the Pennsylvania State Senate in 135 years. They discuss Miller's upbringing in a judicial family, his experiences in the Senate, and the challenges of being in the minority party. A recurring theme focuses on the importance of Miller’s re-election in November which is essential to getting the Trifecta this year in Pennsylvania.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Senator Nick Miller

02:46 Wikipedia

04:30 Trifecta

05:55 Realtor

07:35 The Closer

11:25 Why Democrat?

12:56 Schlossberg

17:14 NASA

20:17 Miller Time

23:24 Proud

25:04 Travel

27:15 Proceed With Caution

29:12 Name That Committee

31:08 AI Shopping

33:13 Data Centers

36:00 Disaffected

36:43 Hope

37:06 The Future

38:40 Wrap Up

Nick Miller: https://nickmillerforpa.com/meet-nick/

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Summary

In this episode of The Zekely Podcast, host Zeke interviews Kenny Screven who shares his journey from criminal justice student to Pennsylvania social media influencer. Together they explore Screven’s experiences as a queer Black man advocating for representation, his favorite restaurants in Pennsylvania, and his plans to help more Democrats get elected this year.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Kenny Screven

02:10 Getting Political

03:36 Foodie

06:57 Archmere Academy

07:59 Criminal Justice

09:19 Guilty

12:32 Help Democrats

13:55 First Time

16:54 Social Media Trivia

18:25 Marriage

19:50 Gay Housewife

21:09 Bethlehem Housewives

23:55 Haus of Shadez

28:21 Acceptance

32:26 Reality TV

35:08 Makeup

40:07 PIMCON

41:48 Hope

43:35 The Future

Kenny Screven: www.kennyscreven.com

Social Media: @kscreven

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Summary

In this episode, of The Zekely Podcast, host Zeke interviews Steph Drain, the political director of Working Families Party in Pennsylvania. They discuss grassroots activism, local politics, and building a multiracial working-class movement. With the trifecta in Pennsylvania within reach for the first time in over 30 years, WFP understands the importance of collaboration and is doing its part to help get Democrats across the finish line this November.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Steph Drain

01:35 Midterm Strategy

02:56 Cat Dad

03:29 Exploding Kittens

06:07 Farm and Kitchen

09:16 Guerilla Gardener

10:23 Farmer Steph

13:38 Party Platform

16:32 Brain Drain

20:17 Refinery

21:57 Serious People

23:10 Quit Playing Around

26:45 Party System

29:34 Time to Party

33:17 Hope

35:40 The Future

36:48 Wrap Up

Working Families Party: https://workingfamilies.org/

Reinhardt Street Community Farm and Kitchen: https://reinhardstreet.org/

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Summary

In this episode of The Zekely Podcast, host Zeke interviews Pennsylvania State Senate candidate Mark Pinsley. They discus his campaign, policy priorities, and insights into local governance, including issues like affordable housing, data centers, and social justice. The path to flipping the State Senate Blue runs right through Pinsley’s district, and after more than 30 years of Republican control, it’s time for change.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Mark Pinsley

02:05 Why Run?

03:15 Protect the Dolls

04:57 Recognition

07:51 ICE

09:15 Affordable Housing

10:56 Service

14:54 Data Centers

17:20 Access Pinsley

20:00 Common

21:50 Crown Act

23:57 Inspiration

25:24 Wrap Up

Mark Pinsley for State Senate: https://votemarkpinsley.com/

Controller Mark Pinsley: https://www.lehighcounty.org/Controller

Mark Pinsley TikTok: @mpinsley

Mark Pinsley BlueSky: @mpinsley.bsky.social

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Summary

In this episode of The Zekely Podcast, host Zeke interviews Pennsylvania State House candidate Sara Agerton about her motivations, policy positions, and why she represents the Democratic Party. They discuss the importance of civic engagement, healthcare, education, and voting rights, highlighting Sara's grit and dedication to public service.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Sara Agerton

01:56 Your Why

03:20 Run

06:52 Family

08:32 Wage

11:14 Democrat

12:47 Children's Literacy

13:47 Spicy Food

15:12 Feel the Burn

16:42 Foster Care

18:47 Health is Wealth

21:14 Postpartum

23:13 Counting Ballots

24:36 Assertive

25:25 Bullshit

27:53 Disaffected

29:29 Hope

30:53 Future

31:49 Wrap Up

Sara Agerton: https://www.saraagerton.com/

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