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The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky provides a unique insight into politics, policies, and news of the day by injecting humor, personal stories, and blunt analysis of the political environment – all with a refreshing and entertaining perspective. While Michael Brodkorb is no stranger to sharing his analysis and commentary about politics on both sides of the aisle, Becky Scherr has spent the last decade working behind the scenes. She will take a new opportunity to share a unique view – and serve as the podcast's co-host.
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On this bonus episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb is joined by former Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives Kurt Daudt and former Crystal City Council Member Jeff Kolb to break down the developing story about the criminal charge against DFL State Senator Nicole Mitchell. They will discuss the ongoing and developing legal issues surrounding Senator Nicole Mitchell, the implications they could have on the current legislative session, and how they could potentially remake the political landscape in Minnesota. The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new episode later this week.
On this special bonus episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr break down the following: 00:00:55 - The political dynamics of Minnesota's Second Congressional District. 00:20:33 - An interview with Joe Teirab, Republican candidate for Congress in Minnesota's Second Congressional District. 00:41:24 - A recap of Teirab's interview. The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new episode this week.
On this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr break down the following: 00:02:08 - An interview with Richard Marianos about illegal flavored disposable vapor products. 00:26:01 - Recap of the interview with Marianos. 00:29:31 - The endorsement of Judd Hoff and the harassment of Rep. Mary Franson. The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new episode next week.
On this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr break down the following: 00:01:11 - An interview with Rep. Pat Garofalo on his upcoming retirement from the Minnesota Legislature. 00:31:54 - Recap of the interview with Garofalo. 00:34:22 - Former President Donald Trump's recent comments on abortion. 00:52:27 - Caitlin Clark and her impact on women's sports. 01:00:10 - Michael discloses that his little sister beat him once again in fantasy sports. The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new episode next week.
On this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr break down the following: 00:01:06 - The annual Easter debate over ham vs turkey between Becky and Michael. 00:07:51 - Easter and International Transgender Day of Visibility. 00:15:38 - NBC's hiring and firing of former Republican National Committee chair Ronna McDaniel. 00:45:05 - Axios Poll: Americans strongly back abortion pill access, FDA drug powers. 00:54:07 - Governor Tim Walz's State of the State Address. The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new episode next week.
On this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr break down the following: 00:02:51 - An interview with Three Rivers Park District Board of Commissioner Erin Kolb. 00:31:01 - Recap of the interview with Kolb. 00:34:09 - Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan uses access to abortion as the basis to fill out her brackets for the NCAA Division I men’s and women’s basketball tournaments. 00:46:40 - Minnesota's Republican members of Congress question Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarity's prosecution of Trooper Ryan Londregan. 00:55:15 - The announcement that Princess Kate has cancer and the public relations and social media reaction. The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new episode next week.
On this special bonus episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr talk with Adam Platt, the Executive Editor at Twin Cities Business Magazine, who recently wrote a commentary, "Getting to the Big Picture on Rideshare" about the ongoing Uber-Lyft controversy in Minnesota. The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new episode next week.
On this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr break down the following: 00:01:10 - An interview with Rep. Elliott Engen on his bill to protect access to ridesharing apps like Uber and Lyft in Minnesota. 00:21:06 - Recap of the interview with Engen. 00:26:54 - Becky leads a discussion on Governor Tim Walz's comments on abortion. 00:46:55 - Rick Stidger's appalling candidacy for the Minnesota Legislature. 01:02:46 - Trump's "bloodbath" comments. 01:13:39 - A new and potentially one-time segment called "Did Michael break the law?" The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new episode next week.
On this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr break down the following: 00:02:51 - An interview with Stephen Foertsch, an attorney for the Minnesota Police & Peace Officers Association (MPPOA) and the Legal Defense Fund Administrator on the prosecution of Minnesota State Patrol Trooper Ryan Londregan by Hennepin County Mary Moriarty. 00:25:08 - Recap of the interview with Foertsch. 00:41:42 - Analysis of President Joe Biden's State of the Union Address and the GOP Response by Alabama Sen. Katie Britt. 01:18:23 - The 2024 Oscars! 01:26:00 - Kirk Cousins leaves the Minnesota Vikings for the Atlanta Falcons. The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new episode next week.
On this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr are joined by former Rep. Kelly Fenton and John Rouleau for a break down of the election results from Super Tuesday. 00:01:30 - Michael explains why this week's episode was released late. 00:03:26 - A break down of election results from Super Tuesday. 00:23:40 - The "Uncommitted" vote campaign. 00:39:11 - Representative Dean Phillips and Ambassador Nikki Haley end their campaigns for president. 00:47:18 - Where do we go from here? The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new episode next week.
On this special bonus episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr talk with Representative Harry Niska about recent Minnesota House of Representatives activity that took aim at our state’s religious communities. The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new episode on Wednesday, discussing the results of Super Tuesday.
In the season three premiere of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr break down the following: 00:07:51 - An interview with Jim Mortenson, executive director of Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS), about the LELS Benevolent Fund, which is currently accepting donations for fallen Burnsville Officers Paul Elmstrand, Matthew Ruge and Firefighter/Paramedic Adam Finseth, who were killed in the line of duty on February 18, 2024. 00:28:12 - A recap of our interview with Mortenson. 00:31:23 - AI-generated robocalls using President Joe Biden's voice. 00:43:49 - Dean Phillips suggests he open to being Nikki Haley's running mate on a "unity ticket." 00:48:46 - A recap of the results of the South Carolina Republican Primary. The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new episode next week.
On this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr break down the following: 00:01:11 - The Super Bowl, the halftime show, the commercials, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. 00:17:51 - An interview with Bill Walsh with the Center for the American Experiment on arsonists targeting their offices. 00:43:09 - A recap of our interview with Walsh. 00:44:42 - The special counsel report on President Joe Biden's handling of classified documents The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new episode next week.
On this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr break down the following: 00:02:14 - An interview with Representative Kristin Robbins. 00:25:13 - Recap of the interview with Robbins. 00:29:59 - The Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Saga. The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new episode next week.
On this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb, Becky Scherr, and special guest co-host Jeff Kolb break down the following: 00:01:10 - An interview with Minneapolis City Council Member Linea Palmisano. 00:04:49 - Key issues Palmisano has focused on since being elected to the Minneapolis City Council. 00:11:45 - A discussion on the resolution passed by the Minneapolis City Council related to the Hamas-Israel War. 00:26:50 - An explanation of the alternative resolution introduced by Palmisano. 00:36:09 - The rise of animosity and hostility towards elected officials. 00:44:58 - Next steps with the resolution passed by the council. 00:51:01 - A recap of the interview with Palmisano. The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new episode next week.
On this special bonus episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr are joined by Republicans Rep. Walter Hudson and John Rouleau and Democrats Susie Lewis and former Rep. Ryan Winkler for top-notch analysis and commentary on the New Hampshire Primary results. 00:02:46 - President Joe Biden wasn't on the ballot in New Hampshire Primary, but he still won. What is the status of the race for the Democratic nomination for President? 00:06:52 - Minnesota Congressman Dean Phillips won approximately 20 percent of the vote in the New Hampshire Primary. Where does Phillips go next? 00:15:52 - Nikki Haley finished behind Donald Trump in the New Hampshire Primary. Did she do enough to stay in the race? 00:23:55 - What is the path forward for Dean Phillips? 00:29:09 - Can Donald Trump win in November? 00:41:17 - If Donald Trump is convicted of a crime, is he fit for office? 00:49:45 - Are voters optimist or pessimistic about the future? 00:55:50 - How Republicans and Democrats view the economy as an issue in 2024. The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new episode next week.
On this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr break down the following: 00:01:39 - An interview with Shannon Watson, executive director and founder of Majority in the Middle. 00:07:21 - Explain Majority in the Middle. 00:16:23 - What are the goals of Majority in the Middle? 00:26:30 - Majority in the Middle's “The State of Bipartisanship” report. 00:51:00 - Majority in the Middle's upcoming event - Silly Question Saturday at the Minnesota State Capitol. 00:56:48 - A recap of the interview with Watson. 01:01:17 - Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, and the NFL. The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new episode next week.
On this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr break down the following: 00:02:09 - An announcement on upcoming bonus episodes on the race for president. 00:06:00 - Analysis and commentary on the results of the Iowa Republican Caucuses. We previewed the Iowa Republican Caucuses in a special bonus episode last week. 00:39:39 - The rise of Dean Phillips in the polls. 00:45:02 - The Republican Party of Minnesota stakes a flag in the fight over Minnesota's new state flag. The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new episode next week.
On this special bonus episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr are joined by Rep. Walter Hudson, John Rouleau, and Preya Samsundar for a break down of the upcoming 2024 Iowa Republican Caucuses. 00:02:09 - The differences between a caucus and a primary. 00:06:00 - Historical context of the role of the Iowa Caucuses in the previous battles for the Republican nomination for president. 00:18:15 - An explanation of how the Iowa Republican Caucuses work. 00:34:18 - Discussion on the major candidates participating in the Iowa Caucuses and their campaign strategies. 00:50:20 - Potential impact of the Iowa Republican Caucus results on the nomination process. 00:55:50 - Predictions: Who will win the 2024 Iowa Republican Caucuses? The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new episode next week.
On this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr break down the following: 00:01:43 - A panel discussion with Republicans Andy Brehm and former Rep. Kelly Fenton about the recent endorsement of former President Donald Trump by the Minnesota Republican Congressional Delegation. 00:49:15 - A recap of the panel discussion with Brehm and Fenton. 01:20:32 - The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky's Football Pick'em Pool - MICHAEL WINS! The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new episode next week.
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