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

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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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