Mitch Kates

SummaryIn this episode of the Zekely Podcast, host Zeke interviews Mitch Kates, the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party. Kates shares his journey from a professional wrestling career to a prominent role in politics. He discusses the importance of grassroots activism, the significance of judicial elections, and the need for empathy and leadership within the Democratic Party. Kates also reflects on his experiences in international campaigns and what his team is doing to get Democratic messaging out to the Commonwealth. Throughout the discussion, he emphasizes the power of collective action and the necessity of voter engagement to drive change.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Mitch Kates01:33 Jason the Terrible05:50 Catch Phrase07:28 PA Dems Accomplishments09:55 Think Big12:22 International Campaigning Adventures18:16 Empathy and Political Identity18:54 Leadership21:58 Dress Up24:33 Judicial Races28:57 The Jewish Community and Political Identity31:50 Coexist Trivia32:52 Hope35:00 Plans for the FuturePA Dems: https://www.padems.org/FacebookInstagramTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pa_dems?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcThreadsBlueskyFull Video Episode Available On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheZekelyPodcastShort Clips Can Be Found On TikTok: @drzeketayler/@thezekelypodcast and Instagram: @thezekelypodcastwww.thezekelypodcast.com