Mitch Kates

Summary In 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. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Mitch Kates 01:33 Jason the Terrible 05:50 Catch Phrase 07:28 PA Dems Accomplishments 09:55 Think Big 12:22 International Campaigning Adventures 18:16 Empathy and Political Identity 18:54 Leadership 21:58 Dress Up 24:33 Judicial Races 28:57 The Jewish Community and Political Identity 31:50 Coexist Trivia 32:52 Hope 35:00 Plans for the Future PA Dems: https://www.padems.org/ Facebook Instagram TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pa_dems?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Threads Bluesky 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