About this episode

The episode features a conversation with former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper about bridging political divides and fostering community.

This week on Laugh Lines, Penn and I sit down with former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper to talk about bridging divides in a world that feels angrier by the minute. And yes, we know - politics can feel exhausting. But this conversation felt different. It felt human. It felt hopeful. It made us smile. Governor Cooper shares why he believes we are not as divided as social media makes us think, what it takes to work across party lines, and how faith has shaped his life of public service. We also talk about Penn's Dad, UNC basketball, and a reminder that community happens in real life, not just in the comment section. If you’ve been feeling weary about the state of things, we hope this conversation gives you a breath of fresh air. True leadership stands in someone else’s shoes, values decency, and doesn't try to divide. Thanks for being here with us. We love to hear from you! Leave us a message at 323-364-3929 or write the show at podcast@theholdernessfamily.com . You can also watch our podcast on YouTube . To learn more about Roy Cooper visit: https://roycooper.com/ Visit Our Shop Join Our Newsletter Find us on Substack Follow us on Instagram Follow us on TikTok Follow us on…

People in this episode

Hosts: Penn Holderness, Kim Holderness

Guest: Roy Cooper

Topics covered

• political divide
• leadership
• community
• public service
• hope
• faith

Keywords

• politics
• leadership
• community
• Roy Cooper
• public service
• hope
• faith

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: UNC, The Holderness Family Podcast

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