Eugene DePasquale

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 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