I so enjoyed my conversation with Saint Paul Mayor Melvin Carter. Currently running for his third term, Mayor Carter has overseen crisis to crisis all while leading a city that also serves as Minnesota's political capitol. In this conversation we speak about: Chapters:00:00 – Introduction & running for a third term01:18 – From “best job in the world” to “crisis bingo”11:09 – Parenting, school safety & the Minneapolis shooting14:15 – Why St. Paul is pushing to ban assault rifles19:05 – The Second Amendment & political rhetoric29:23 – Florida 2000: arguing the right to vote33:38 – Public engagement & governing differently39:16 – Race in Minnesota vs. the South42:02 – Guaranteed income, rent control & medical debt relief47:14 – Homelessness, downtown St. Paul & foot traffic49:53 – Skyways, safety perceptions & downtown competition

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