Dawn Burke

SummaryIn 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.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Dawn Burke01:40 Understanding the Role of a Common Pleas Judge04:28 Hobbies05:41 Legal Counsel07:40 Social Media08:37 Lawyer to Judge09:33 What the Buck?!10:36 Philly DA12:45 Family14:22 Robes15:13 Living in Bucks County16:00 Interpreting the Law18:48 Case Focus22:20 Am I Lying?25:03 Judicial Independence26:15 Hope and Community Engagement27:56 The FutureDawn Burke: https://dawnburke4judge.com/Lasagna Love: https://lasagnalove.org/Full Video Episode Available On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheZekelyPodcastShort Clips Can Be Found On TikTok: @drzeketayler/@thezekelypodcast and Instagram: @thezekelypodcastwww.thezekelypodcast.com