The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky

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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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A break down about civility in politics with Sen. Grant Hauschild and Shannon Watson

Apr 28 2024 48 mins  
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 Middle. The Break Down with Brod

Bonus Episode: A break down about Sen. Nicole Mitchell’s arrest with former MN House Speaker Kurt Daudt and Jeff Kolb

Apr 24 2024 69 mins  
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 surround

Bonus Episode: A break down with Joe Teirab, GOP candidate for Congress in Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District

Apr 23 2024 53 mins  
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. Th

A break down about illegal vaping, and harassment of Rep. Mary Franson

Apr 18 2024 69 mins  
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 Be

A break down with Rep. Pat Garofalo on his upcoming retirement from the Minnesota legislature

Apr 10 2024 62 mins  
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 im

A break down about Easter politics, Ronna McDaniel, Axios Abortion Poll, and Gov. Tim Walz's State of the State Address

Apr 03 2024 59 mins  
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

A break down about parks with Three Rivers Park District Board of Commissioner Erin Kolb

Mar 27 2024 69 mins  
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�

Bonus Episode: A break down about the ongoing Uber-Lyft controversy with Adam Platt

Mar 22 2024 36 mins  
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 episod

A break down with Rep. Elliott Engen on his solution to the Uber-Lyft controversy

Mar 20 2024 91 mins  
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. 00:4

A break down about the prosecution of Ryan Londregan in Hennepin County

Mar 13 2024 89 mins  
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.