The Power of Local Politics ft. Deke Copenhaver

Do local politics offer a way out of our toxic polarization? Are we too focused on presidential elections? Join us this week as Manu sits down with Deke Copenhaver, former mayor of Augusta Georgia to answer this question. In this episode we discuss a variety of topics ranging from what makes a great leader, to Deke’s experience as a mayor.Meet Deke Copenhaver, change maker and former mayor of Augusta Georgia. Episode #10 Question: Do local politics offer a way out of our toxic polarization?Episode #10 GUEST: Deke CopenhaverDeke Copenhaver INFO:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dekecopenhaver/Twitter: https://twitter.com/dekecopenhaver?lang=enWebsite: https://deke-copenhaver.com/PODCAST INFO: Website: thehopefulmajority.comSpotify: spoti.fi/42GYjecApple: apple.co/3qRsnqpoYoutube: https://bit.ly/youtube-hopefulmajorityInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/manumeel_/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManuMeel_OUTLINE: 0:00 do local politics offer a solution to polarization 2:28 the first constitution 4:47 political incentives 8:45 homelessness debate10:16 bringing power back to local politics 12:00 introducing Deke Copenhaver 13:00 Deke’s struggle with Cancer and positive outlook17:14 suffering, lack of purpose and helping others19:40 religion, hope and leading with love 23:50 being a mayor 32:01 making a difference 34:46 message for the young people 38:15 Challenges of being a younger leader 40:50 hyper partisan politics 43:25 serving the people46:22 leadership  49:55 giving the people an alternative 53:26 advice on presidential campaigns 55:55 thought diversity in gen z58:02 coping and not being silenced1:02:24 Deke’s Why? 1:06:46 Outro  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.