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#39 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 Copenhaver
Deke Copenhaver INFO:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dekecopenhaver/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dekecopenhaver?lang=en
Website: https://deke-copenhaver.com/
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OUTLINE:
0:00 do local politics offer a solution to polarization
2:16 the first constitution
4:35 political incentives
8:32 homelessness debate
10:04 bringing power back to local politics
11:46 introducing Deke Copenhaver
12:48 Deke’s struggle with Cancer and positive outlook
17:02 suffering, lack of purpose and helping others
19:28 religion, hope and leading with love
23:38 being a mayor
31:49 making a difference
34:34 message for the young people
38:03 Challenges of being a younger leader
40:38 hyper partisan politics
43:13 serving the people
46:10 leadership
49:43 giving the people an alternative
53:12 advice on presidential campaigns
55:43 thought diversity in gen z
57:49 coping and not being silenced
1:02:12 Deke’s Why?
1:06:36 Outro
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