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The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky

Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr

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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 ...
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On this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr break down the following: 00:01:12 - An interview with Kip Christianson and John Rouleau on former President Donald Trump's visit to Minnesota. 00:23:19 - A recap of the interview with Christenson and Rouleau. 00:30:08 - Kansas City Chiefs' Harrison Butker'…
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On this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr break down the following: 00:00:53 - The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky was off last week, as Becky went to Florida and Michael went Washington, D.C. 00:17:04 - A recap of the Subcommittee on Ethical Conduct Committee involving the ethics complaint file…
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On this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr break down the following: 00:01:06 - An interview with DFL Senator Grant Hauschild about civility in politics. 00:27:15 - Recap of the interview with Hauschild 00:31:10 - An interview with Shannon Watson, executive director and founder of Majority in the Mi…
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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 …
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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 rec…
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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 B…
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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. 00:5…
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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 R…
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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 brack…
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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 Beck…
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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 Wa…
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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 b…
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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…
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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 th…
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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 Elmstr…
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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 re…
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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 n…
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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 discus…
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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 ballo…
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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 M…
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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, Preya Samsundar, and Dave Thul for a break down of the upcoming 2024 New Hampshire Primary. 00:01:48 - Understanding the New Hampshire Primary, voting process, and delegate allocation. 00:11:15 -…
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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 episod…
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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 Iow…
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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 pa…
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On this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr break down the following: 00:01:08 - A look back at 2023, a discussion on New Year resolutions, and plans for 2024. 00:19:09 - An interview with attorney Sarah Gad on her challenge against Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) in the DFL Primary Election for Congress in M…
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On this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr break down the following: 00:01:22 - An interview with vexillophile Carl Yaeger about Minnesota's new state flag. 00:38:39 - A recap of our interview with Yaeger. 00:39:51 - The Colorado Supreme Court's decision that former president Donald Trump is disqual…
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On this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr break down the following: 00:01:24 - An interview with Anna Mathews, executive director of the Republican Party of Minnesota. 00:05:06 - Mathews talks about her unwavering confidence in MN GOP Chairman David Hann. 00:07:50 - Mathews discusses the state part…
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On this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr break down the following: 00:01:24 - The return of Becky Scherr and a break down of the Scherr wedding. 00:05:30 - A break down of the interview with Don Samuels and the reaction from Congresswoman Ilhan Omar and the media. 00:19:02 - An update on the local…
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On this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and special guest co-host Jeff Kolb break down the following: 00:01:32 - An interview with Blaine Mayor Tim Sanders about local politics, recent media stories about Blaine, and the dynamics of serving in city government. 00:58:14 - A recap of the interview with Sanders. 01:…
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On this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb, special guest co-host Jeff Kolb, and Mike Zipko break down the following: 00:01:28 - An interview with Ethan Roberts, deputy executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas, about the antisemitic "Israel-Palestine" resolution passe…
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On this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr break down the following: 00:01:28 - An interview with Don Samuels, a former Minneapolis City Council and School Board member, on his rematch against Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) in the DFL Primary Election for Congress in Minnesota's Fifth Congressional District…
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On this special episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr celebrate the one-year anniversary of their podcast by breaking down the following: 00:01:32 - One year of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky. 00:04:06 - How the podcast started. 00:08:43 - What they've learned. 00:18:30 - What mistakes they mad…
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On this 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 analysis on Tuesday's election results and commentary about the third GOP presidential debate held on Wednesday in Miami, Florida. 00:01:47 - Duluth mayoral race. 00:10:14 - City counci…
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On this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr break down the following: 00:01:34 - It's Halloween! Michael and Becky discuss how Halloween is the best holiday! 00:07:24 - An interview about upcoming school board elections with Cristine Trooien, executive director of the Minnesota Parents Alliance. 00:4…
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On this special bonus episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr talk with congressman and presidential candidate Dean Phillips. 00:01:10 - An interview with congressman and presidential candidate Dean Phillips. 00:11:14 - A recap of the interview of Phillips. The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will ret…
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On this special bonus episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr talk about Congressman Tom Emmer's bid for House speaker. Michael and Becky are big fans of Congressman Emmer, and they give a shout-out to him for his efforts in stepping up and running for House speaker. The Break Down with Brodkorb and Beck…
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On this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr break down the following: 00:01:47 - An interview with Jacob Millner with the American Jewish Committee about the ongoing threat to Israel and Jews in America, the rise of anti-Semitism, and what we all can do to help. 00:30:02 - A recap of the interview wi…
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On this encore episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky from July, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr talk national and state politics with House Majority Whip Tom Emmer from Minnesota. A lot has changed since they recorded this interview with Congressman Emmer. In the last 24 hours, Congressman Emmer has announced he is running to be the n…
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On this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr break down the following: 00:01:07 - An interview with former U.S. Senator Norm Coleman on the terrorist attacks on Israel. 00:25:18 - A recap of the interview with Coleman. The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new episode next week.…
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On this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr break down the following: 00:01:07 - An interview with former Representative Ryan Winkler, who unsuccessfully ran for Hennepin County Attorney last year, about public criticism he raised about the work of incumbent Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty. 00…
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On this special bonus episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr talk with David FitzSimmons, Chief of Staff for Congressman Brad Finstad, on the removal of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new episode next week.…
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On this 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 top-notch analysis and commentary of the second GOP presidential debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California. 00:02:00 - General debate overview. 00:11:1…
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On this special bonus episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr talk with Erin DuPree in her most extensive interview yet about becoming Minnesota's first director of the Office of Cannabis Management. In an earlier episode this week, Michael and Becky spoke with public relations expert Mike Zipko about th…
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On this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr break down the following: 00:00:54 - An interview with Dave Thul, former co-chair of the Steele County GOP, about a lawsuit he signed onto to bar former President Donald Trump from the presidential ballot in Minnesota. 00:37:00 - James Dickey, a Minnesota a…
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On this special bonus episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr interview public relations expert Mike Zipko about the controversy surrounding the sudden departure of Minnesota's first cannabis director. The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new episode this week.…
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On this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr break down the following: 00:01:07 - An interview with Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon 00:02:47 - Secretary Simon responds to a question about recent news here in Minnesota regarding President Trump’s name being on the ballot in 2024 and what role …
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On this special preview episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr break down the following: Michael and Becky interviewed Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. In this preview of our interview with Secretary Simon, we ask him to respond to recent news here in Minnesota …
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On this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr break down the following: The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky joined with The DFL Debrief to produce a special two-part podcast episode featuring a debate between Republican Party of Minnesota Chairman David Hann and Minnesota DFL Party Chairman Ken Mart…
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On this special bonus episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr interview Senator Zach Duckworth and Representative Jeff Witte about new legislation that is hamstringing Minnesota school resource officers and hindering overall school safety. The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new epi…
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On this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr break down the following: 00:01:12 - An interview with Representative Leigh Finke. 00:46:42 - A recap of the interview with Rep. Finke 00:56:09 - The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky's Football Pick'em Pool The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will retu…
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