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Jan 4, 2026 39 min

Joanna McClinton

from The Zekely Podcast

Summary In this episode of The Zekely Podcast, host Zeke interviews Joanna McClinton, the first Black woman to be elected Speaker of the House of Representatives in Pennsylvania. They discuss her journey in politics, the significance of the Crown Act, and the importance of equity and inclusion in Harrisburg. Joanna shares her experiences, the challenges she faced, and her vision for the future of Pennsylvania, emphasizing the need for civic engagement and community support. The conversation also touches on personal well-being, local businesses, and the role of the Democratic Party in advocating for the rights of everyday people. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Joanna McClinton 02:03 Crown Act 04:08 WDAS 05:50 Radio Trivia 07:47 Speaker of the House 09:19 Why Democrat? 10:58 The Eagles 12:30 Eagles Trivia 13:21 Fan Mail 14:49 Name That Committee 16:09 Zumba 17:33 Disaffected 18:56 Constitu-What?! 20:50 Change 23:07 It's Go Time 24:41 Small Business Spotlight 26:26 Favorite and Least Favorite 28:40 Maintaining Decorum 30:07 The Gentleman Will Suspend 32:06 The Trifecta 34:27 Hope 36:00 The Future 38:06 Wrap-Up Joanna McClinton: https://www.pahouse.com/McClinton/ Constituent Services: https://www.pahouse.com/McClinton/Help-Services/Constituent-Services/ Siddiq’s Water Ice: https://www.siddiqswaterice.com/ 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

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