Defining Moments Podcast with Daniel Pae: Job Not Finished

Rep. Daniel Pae returns to the Defining Moments Podcast to share his journey from Lawton-born son of Korean immigrants to Oklahoma House District 62’s “People’s Champ.” We dig into servant leadership, the door‑knocking grind, and why he’s running again: the job’s not finished. From Ag in the Classroom and Oklahoma’s evolving economy to human services budgeting, SNAP decisions ahead, mental health wins, criminal justice reform, AI readiness, the Taiwan trade office, and that 80‑mph “Pae Way” bill—this episode is about doing the work and bridging divides. We talk polarization, building trust in a purple district, dealing with negativity, faith, and choosing authenticity over titles. Plus fun: Korean‑American roots, OKC food gems, improv, running, and pop culture trivia. Powered by Freedom and sponsored by M&D Drilling (Waller, Texas). If this conversation resonates, like,

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Defining Moments Podcast with Daniel Pae: Job Not Finished is an episode from Defining Moments Podcast by Hoang Lam.

This episode is 01:06:00 long.

This episode was published on Dec 2, 2025.

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