This episode dives into everything from Gen Z voters and PA’s biggest rivalries, to Philly’s epic Super Bowl win, and the unexpected moment that made Joe Picozzi feel like a real senator. Don’t miss this candid and entertaining conversation with PA State Senator Joe Picozzi (R-Philadelphia) and Commonwealth Foundation Senior Fellow Guy Ciarrocchi.
00:00 Coming up…
00:36 Episode begins
02:10 Story behind Joe’s senate portrait
02:32 Congress dress code
04:25 What inspired you to run for office?
06:37 The moment that made Joe feel like a senator
09:30 Leadership “check ups”
11:34 Joe’s “GO BIRDS!” floor speech
12:27 Running as a Republican in Philly
14:23 How running for office changes you
17:05 Joe’s vision for his district
23:05 Stop pushing all kids to go to college
25:04 Joe’s candid story on visiting home
29:01 How much of politics is just theater?
32:23 Explained: Gen Z voters in PA
33:58 When Guy’s family met Joe at Aldi
35:34 Joe wants to innovate and learn
37:17 Governor’s budget discussion
40:10 Gen Z can’t afford life in PA
50:03 Public transportation investments
53:23 Philly sports & THE BIG WIN
56:15 Episode wraps up
Loading ...
2 Responses
This commentary is not reflective of Gen Z as a whole. Maybe of the “bro” far right podcast hemisphere, but not of the broader generation. Republicans had a wave election in 2024. That will not last forever and, judging by the recent polling, is already eroding.
Mostly shit in the world right now. Crazies who are incompetent at their best taking over federal govt.