Explore justice with Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court Judge Michael Wojcik
In this episode of the Zekely Podcast, host Zeke interviews Judge Michael Wojcik, a Pennsylvania native and Commonwealth Court judge running (standing) for retention. They discuss the intricacies of Pennsylvania’s judicial system, the importance of judicial independence, and the impact of political influences on judicial decisions. Judge Wojcik shares his passion for election law, significant cases he has presided over, and his aspirations for the future. The conversation emphasizes the importance of voter engagement in judicial elections and the role judges play in protecting the rights of citizens.
Episode 29 Chapters – Judge Michael Wojcik
00:00 Introduction to Judge Michael Wojcik
01:38 Let’s Name the Zones
05:27 Judicial Experience and Retention
06:47 Attorney Favorites
09:40 Rapid Fire
13:00 Notable Case
16:51 Boy Scouts
20:39 Recusal
22:42 Robe Me
24:15 Raising the Bar
25:58 Am I Lying?
30:22 Judicial Motivation
32:22 Democratic Principles and the Law
34:45 Political Pressure
36:22 Legacy
37:27 Hope
38:17 The Future
39:21 Campaign Support
Resources from episode 29 of The Zekely Podcast
- Judge Michael Wojcik: https://retainjudgewojcik.com/
- Episode 29 full transcript
- Short Clips Can Be Found On TikTok: @drzeketayler/@thezekelypodcast and Instagram: @thezekelypodcast