Summary
In this episode of The Zekely Podcast, host Zeke interviews Dawn Burke, a candidate for the Court of Common Pleas in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Dawn shares her personal journey, motivations for running, and her extensive legal experience, including her work with marginalized communities. The conversation explores the role of a judge, the importance of empathy in the judiciary, and the impact of social media on political campaigns. Dawn discusses her family support, the challenges of campaigning, and her vision for a compassionate judicial system. The episode also touches on current judicial issues in Pennsylvania and the significance of voting in local elections.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Dawn Burke
01:40 Understanding the Role of a Common Pleas Judge
04:28 Hobbies
05:41 Legal Counsel
07:40 Social Media
08:37 Lawyer to Judge
09:33 What the Buck?!
10:36 Philly DA
12:45 Family
14:22 Robes
15:13 Living in Bucks County
16:00 Interpreting the Law
18:48 Case Focus
22:20 Am I Lying?
25:03 Judicial Independence
26:15 Hope and Community Engagement
27:56 The Future
Dawn Burke: https://dawnburke4judge.com/
Lasagna Love: https://lasagnalove.org/
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