Max Cooper

Summary In this episode of The Zekely Podcast, host Zeke interviews Dr. Max Cooper, an assistant professor in Emergency Medicine and a candidate for DELCO County Council. They discuss Dr. Cooper's experiences in the medical field, humorous stories from his residency, and the importance of mental health for healthcare professionals. Dr. Cooper shares his motivations for running for local office, emphasizing the need for better healthcare resources in Delaware County. The conversation also touches on the challenges of building trust in the medical community, the balance between politics and medicine, and the significance of community engagement. The episode concludes with a light-hearted game about Navy lingo and a discussion on hope and activism in the current political climate. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Dr. Max Cooper 01:37 Humorous Medical Stories 03:40 Local Business Spotlight 04:47 Words That Bother Us 06:22 Running for Delco Council 08:27 The Importance of Local Healthcare 09:40 The Toughness of Healthcare Professionals 12:15 Unpopular Opinion 14:57 Building Trust in Healthcare 17:16 In the Navy 20:14 Balancing Medicine and Politics 21:53 You Can Council On It 23:54 Hope and Plans Max Cooper for DELCO City Council: https://www.friendsofmaxcooper.com/about Stargate Diner: https://stargatedinerpa.com/ Full Video Episode Available On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheZekelyPodcast Short Clips Can Be Found On TikTok: @drzeketayler/@thezekelypodcast and Instagram: @thezekelypodcast