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EP: 39 Minneapolis Needs Real Leadership — Dr. DeWayne Davis Isn’t Afraid to Say Why
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- This Must Be The Place
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- Oct 16, 2025
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Summary
This week we sat down with Dr. DeWayne Davis, and let me tell you — this one goes deep. We talk about everything from his upbringing and early influences to how those experiences shaped his worldview and his vision for the future of Minneapolis. Dr. Davis has lived a life. From his personal journey through faith and identity to his work as a pastor and community leader, his story connects the dots between the personal and the political in a way that’s rare and real. This isn’t a campaign stump speech — it’s a raw, thoughtful conversation about what leadership actually looks like, how cities change, and what it takes to build something better. If you care about Minneapolis, or just love hearing smart people wrestle with big ideas, this is your episode. Tune in, drop a comment, and tell us what hit you the hardest. Questions or comments? Reach us at:📧 Email: [email protected] 📞 Voicemail: 612.234.1889 00:00 Intro - a conversation with DeWayne Davis 01:15 DeWayne Davis 02:11 This is DeWayne’s Life 07:10 “Preaching” in the age of social media 07:50 History of engagement thru Sermons as trusted viewpoint 13:10 “Living where People Live” 19:11 Political Capital to invest in Minneapolis 24:40 Gnats vs Mosquitos 25:30 Going up against “The Frey Machine” 26:00 Growing up in Mississippi and a history of American Violence 31:40 Good faith conversations even when you disagree. 33:40 Joe Biden’d debate as the catalyst for running for mayor 36:40 how do you pay for your agenda? 41:10 The idea of false choice 42:35 Rent Control and History of housing 48:00 Expanding the conversation 50:00 Property tax and lack of imagination 52:00 The “WE” in solutions 53:40 Thoughts on MPD 01:04:30 Reallocation and Prioritization in current federal climate. 01:06:06 Accountability and…