Eugene DePasquale The Zekely podcast

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Summary

In this episode of The Zekely Podcast, host Zeke interviews Eugene DePasquale, the Chair of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party. They discuss Eugene's journey in public service, his commitment to civil rights, and the importance of engaging younger voters in the political process. Eugene shares a personal story about intervening in a scuffle at a football game, highlighting his instinct to protect others. The conversation also touches on the challenges of fundraising in politics, the impact of media on public perception, and the need for Democrats to improve their image. They play games to lighten the mood and discuss the significance of upcoming elections, emphasizing the importance of voter engagement and community involvement.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Eugene DePasquale

01:38 Becoming Chair

03:19 Wonderfully Intense

06:19 The Importance of Democratic Values

07:07 Peanuts

10:14 Money

12:00 Politics is Blind

15:48 Voter Registration

19:03 Musical Chairs

21:57 Personal Loss and Advocacy

25:11 Star Wars

27:28 The Force

29:23 The Importance of Voting

31:00 State Rep

32:46 Triathlete

33:53 Auditor General

36:04 Hope

36:24 Future Plans

PA Democrats: padems.org

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