Max Cooper

SummaryIn 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.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Dr. Max Cooper01:37 Humorous Medical Stories03:40 Local Business Spotlight04:47 Words That Bother Us06:22 Running for Delco Council08:27 The Importance of Local Healthcare09:40 The Toughness of Healthcare Professionals12:15 Unpopular Opinion14:57 Building Trust in Healthcare17:16 In the Navy20:14 Balancing Medicine and Politics21:53 You Can Council On It23:54 Hope and PlansMax Cooper for DELCO City Council: https://www.friendsofmaxcooper.com/aboutStargate Diner: https://stargatedinerpa.com/Full Video Episode Available On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheZekelyPodcastShort Clips Can Be Found On TikTok: @drzeketayler/@thezekelypodcast and Instagram: @thezekelypodcast