Dawn Burke

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/ Full Video Episode Available On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheZekelyPodcast Short Clips Can Be Found On TikTok: @drzeketayler/@thezekelypodcast and Instagram: @thezekelypodcast www.thezekelypodcast.com