Paella & Public Policy: Cooking with Lafayette Crump

City of Milwaukee Commissioner of City Development Lafayette Crump joins host Charlie to discuss his journey from Milwaukee neighborhoods to Duke University and the Mayor's Cabinet, his work leading city development and housing initiatives, and his approach to public-private partnership for community impact. The episode also features lighthearted moments—karaoke memories—and a step-by-step, easy paella recipe.  Lafayette cooks on the show, blending Spanish chorizo, shrimp, Arborio rice, and saffron. You can watch the YouTube video here - https://youtu.be/N9CUfGDcuxA  You can see the recipe for Easy Paella here on our recipe website - https://cookingsecretsformen.com/2025/12/31/easy-paella-quick-and-tasty/  “Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders” is part of the "Milwaukee Podcast Network." This show is an Interview and cooking show with Milwaukee Community Leaders. We have an interview about their work in the community, then we cook something, and then we eat it. From our elected leaders to those working at the grassroots, we talk with people trying to make Milwaukee a better place.