Summary
In this episode of The Zekely Podcast, host Zeke speaks with Michelle Milan-McFall to discuss her journey from being a high school English teacher to becoming the Chair of the Westmoreland County Democratic Committee. They explore the challenges and triumphs of grassroots organizing, the importance of local elections, and the personal stories that shape political identities. Michelle shares insights on engaging disaffected voters, the significance of community involvement, and her hopes for the future of the Democratic Party in Pennsylvania as they look ahead to the 2026 elections.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Michelle Milan-McFall
01:52 From Teacher to Political Operative
04:26 Spill the Tea
06:38 Westmoreland County Dems
09:58 Campaigning for Judicial Retention
11:11 Poetry
13:37 Why Democrat?
16:46 Taking Action
19:16 Murrysville Trivia
20:42 DNC
23:07 Challenges for Rural Democrats
25:58 2026 Political Focus
28:51 Losing Friends
32:30 Most Important Lesson
34:32 Hope
37:24 The Future
38:51 Wrap Up
Westmoreland County Democrats: https://www.westmorelanddemocrats.com/
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