The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky

Welcome to another episode of ‘ The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky ‘! In this episode, hosts Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr talk with Congressman Brad Finstad , who represents Minnesota’s First Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. The discussion covers the recent government shutdown, the frustration on both sides, and the political maneuvering involved. ConFinstad al...

Welcome to another episode of ‘ The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky ‘! In this episode of ‘ The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky ‘, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr bring a more relaxed discussion after last week’s intense roundtable episode! The duo dives into election updates, including news that Ryan Wilson has been named Speaker Lisa Demuth’s running mate. They also welcome back Darwin F...

Welcome to Season 4 of ‘ The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky ‘, with Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr . Michael and Becky return after a brief hiatus to dive deep into the most recent political developments. This week’s episode kicks off with a heated political roundtable featuring guests Julius Hernandez , from the left, and Preya Samsundar , from the right. The show covers recaps of Tuesday’...

Welcome to another episode of ‘ The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky ‘, with Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr . This week, they are joined by Jim Rubin, a Minneapolis-based business leader and co-founder of Mint Properties, who shares his insights on the city’s declining housing and public safety landscape. Jim discusses his participation in the documentary ‘ A Precarious State ,’ the devastati...

Welcome to another episode of ‘ The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky ‘, with Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr . In this episode, Michael and Becky welcome back Ryan Wilson , attorney and chair of the Minnesota chapter of America First Policy Institute , to discuss his recent op-ed, ‘Enough is Enough. It’s Time to Stop the Fraud.’ The conversation delves into evidence of fraud in Minnesota, prop...

In this episode of ‘ The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky ‘, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr dive into current public safety issues against the backdrop of fall with guest Joe Teirab, an attorney and former federal prosecutor at the US Attorney’s Office in Minneapolis . The conversation centers on Joe’s recent Star Tribune op-ed criticizing Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty’s traffic stop...

Welcome to a special bonus episode of ‘ The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky !’ In this episode, host Michael Brodkorb explores the disturbing case of a 22-year-old man with a criminal record who allegedly used a false identity to enroll in multiple high schools in Minnesota . Joining him is Representative Elliot Engen to discuss the systemic failures that allowed this to happen at White Bear La...

Welcome to the latest episode of ‘ The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky .’ This week, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr are joined by veteran journalist and filmmaker Rick Kupchella . Rick discusses his latest documentary, ‘A Precarious State,’ which delves into the social, political, and economic crossroads facing Minnesota. With over 30 years of experience in journalism , Rick shares his insig...

Welcome to the latest episode of ‘ The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky .’ This week, hosts Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr are joined by Assistant Minority Leader Senator Julia Coleman . Elected as a Republican in 2020, Senator Coleman represents Carver County . She shares her journey from running for the Chanhassen City Council while nine months pregnant to becoming the youngest woman electe...

Welcome to a special bonus episode of ' The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky !' In this episode, hosts Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr pause the regular political chaos to highlight the importance of meaningful leadership. Michael and Becky are joined by Representative Nolan West , a Republican from Blaine, Minnesota, known for his collaborative and thoughtful approach in the legislature. The...

Welcome to the latest episode of ' The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, ' which dives into recent policy discussions and political developments. Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr welcome Mounds View Mayor Zach Lindstrom to discuss his recent op-ed on gun control and his evolving views as a gun owner and hunter. They delve into the complexities of policy changes following recent shootings and ex...

Welcome to the latest episode of ' The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky .'In this week's episode, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr shift focus from their planned discussion to address the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk , which occurred while he was speaking at a college campus. Michael and Becky explore the impact of escalating political violence on the state of American democracy, the...

Welcome to the latest episode of ' The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky .' This week, Becky Scherr and Michael Brodkorb welcome Bryan Strawser , Chairman of the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus , for a timely and in-depth discussion following the tragic Annunciation Church shooting . Together, they break down the facts, policy debates, and political reactions shaping Minnesota's response to gun viole...

In this heart-wrenching episode of ' The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky ', hosts Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr pivot from their planned political discussion to focus on the tragic shooting at Annunciation Church and School in Minneapolis . The shooting, which occurred during an all-school mass, left 18 wounded and claimed the lives of two young children . The episode delves into the immedi...

Welcome to another episode of ' The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky ', with Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr . This week, Michael and Becky dive deep into the week's hot political topics. They discuss the ongoing drama surrounding Minneapolis mayoral candidate and State Senator Omar Fateh, whose dishonesty over threats over contentious Uber-Lyft legislation has stirred controversy ahead of the...

Join us in this episode of ‘ The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky ’, with Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr . This week, Michael and Becky Scherr are joined by David FitzSimmons , Chief of Staff for Congressman Brad Finstad, and a former state representative known for his political acumen. The discussion kicks off with President Donald Trump's recent move to bring the Washington, D.C. Police und...

Welcome to another fantastic episode of ' The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky ,' with Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr . This week, hosts Michael and Becky are joined by Andy Brehm, Star Tribune columnist, corporate lawyer, and vocal Republican from Minnesota . Andy discusses his recent op-eds in the Star Tribune, highlighting his views on the Minnesota Twins' recent trades and the team's rela...

Welcome to another fantastic episode of ' The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky ,' with Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr . In this episode, they begin by discussing the upcoming special elections for three vacant seats in the Minnesota legislature, including those left vacant by the resignation of Senator Nicole Mitchell and the death of Senator Bruce Anderson. In a follow-up, they analyze Senat...

Welcome to the latest episode of ' The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky ,' where Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr tackle the complex and chaotic world of politics and current affairs. This week, Michael shares a harrowing personal story of an arson attack on his home . The discussion then shifts to a detailed analysis with special guest Darwin Forsyth , a communications advisor from Minneapolis...

Welcome back to ' The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky '! In this action-packed episode, hosts Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr cover a wide array of topics in Minnesota and national politics. They welcome guests, former Rep. Kelly Fenton and Julius Hernandez , for a thought-provoking roundtable discussion. The episode begins with the ongoing trial of Senator Nicole Mitchell, delving into the b...

In this new episode of ' The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky ,' co-hosts Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr pause from their usual political analysis to further address the tragic assassination of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband , as well as the violent attack on Senator John Hoffman and his wife .  This heartfelt episode covers the upcoming funeral arrangements, how Minnesotans...

Welcome to a special bonus episode of ' The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky .' In this episode,  Michael Brodkorb talks with Erich Mische , a passionate nonprofit leader and political veteran known for his relentless drive and humor. Erich discusses his new book, ' Go F@&king Do Something ' which is a rallying cry to move from apathy to action. The conversation delves into Erich's journey, incl...

In this emotionally charged episode of ' The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky ,' co-hosts Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr discuss Becky's return from maternity leave and the tragic assassination of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband , as well as the violent attack on Senator John Hoffman and his wife .  The conversation dives into the rise of political violence, its implications f...

Welcome to another episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky . Michael Brodkorb is joined by Bryan Strawser, Principal and CEO of Bryghtpath and an expert with 30 years of experience in crisis management, business continuity, crisis communications, and global corporate security.  The discussion revolves around two critical topics: the immigration standoff in California and the rampant misi...

In this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky , Michael Brodkorb discusses government accountability with special guest Senator Heather Gustafson .  Representing Senate District 36 in the Minnesota Senate, Senator Gustafson discusses her bipartisan legislation to establish an independent Office of Inspector General in Minnesota . The discussion covers the need for this office, the impo...