Former Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak joins me for an unfiltered conversation about what it really means to lead a city and why authenticity is now the most powerful tool in politics. We cover the emotional cost of leadership, the changing face of Minneapolis, and how social media is reshaping civic power.If you care about democracy, media, or the future of cities, this episode is for you.No edits. No prep. One hour. Let’s go.Chapters00:00 Intro, One Hour, No Edits01:48 “Disheveled” as a Media Strategy04:15 The Power of Authenticity in Politics08:23 Are TikTok Creators the New News Anchors13:10 R.T.’s Career from Journalist to Mayor17:00 Why He Ran for Mayor and Thought He’d Lose21:45 Pajama Party Protests and Playful Politics25:02 “I Was in Over My Head”30:30 Trauma, Therapy, and the Emotional Toll of Public Service36:12 The Cultural Shift in Minneapolis Politics39:50 Should Outsiders Run for Office44:10 How the Minneapolis Foundation Actually Works50:40 Donor-Advised Funds Explained Simply53:15 The Future of Minneapolis: Hope or Decline56:33 Downtown Real Estate Collapse and Reinvention59:58 Why Minneapolis Is Better Than Portland

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