RT RYBAK won Minneapolis' Mayoral race with 70% of the vote. Here's what he thinks of today's politics.
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RT RYBAK won Minneapolis' Mayoral race with 70% of the vote. Here's what he thinks of today's politics.
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About this listen
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.
Chapters
00:00 Intro, One Hour, No Edits
01:48 “Disheveled” as a Media Strategy
04:15 The Power of Authenticity in Politics
08:23 Are TikTok Creators the New News Anchors
13:10 R.T.’s Career from Journalist to Mayor
17:00 Why He Ran for Mayor and Thought He’d Lose
21:45 Pajama Party Protests and Playful Politics
25:02 “I Was in Over My Head”
30:30 Trauma, Therapy, and the Emotional Toll of Public Service
36:12 The Cultural Shift in Minneapolis Politics
39:50 Should Outsiders Run for Office
44:10 How the Minneapolis Foundation Actually Works
50:40 Donor-Advised Funds Explained Simply
53:15 The Future of Minneapolis: Hope or Decline
56:33 Downtown Real Estate Collapse and Reinvention
59:58 Why Minneapolis Is Better Than Portland