The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky

Welcome to another episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky , as Michael Brodkorb dives deep into the explosive revelations of the new book 'Original Sin' by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson. With special guests John Rouleau , a Republican strategist, and Julius Hernandez , a Democrat insider, the episode reviews the book detailing President Biden's cognitive decline, the efforts to cover it...

In this episode of ' The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky ,' host Michael Brodkorb delves into the intricacies of Minnesota GOP politics with Anna Mathews , the former executive director of the Republican Party of Minnesota.  With Becky Scherr on maternity leave, Michael and Anna discuss her journey into politics, the endorsement process, internal GOP challenges, and the party's future leading i...

In this episode of ' The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky ,' host Michael Brodkorb welcomes Rochelle Olson , long-time journalist and current opinion columnist for the Star Tribune.  With co-host Becky Scherr on maternity leave, Michael dives deep into Rochelle's extensive journalism career covering Minnesota politics, her transition from reporting to opinion writing, and social media and misinf...

Welcome to another episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky , as Michael Brodkorb continues to fly solo while Becky Scherr is on maternity leave.  This week, Michael Brodkorb is joined by special guest Mike Norton , a prominent Minneapolis-based entrepreneur and political strategist.  In this episode, they discuss Mike's political journey, his take on Minneapolis's current state, and the...

On this special episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky , Michael Brodkorb flies solo while Becky Scherr is on maternity leave.  Michael welcomes the esteemed political commentator Blois Olson , a pivotal figure in Minnesota politics and public policy. Listen in as Blois shares his journey from delivering newspapers to shaping the political discourse in Minnesota through his influential...

On this special episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky , with Michael Brodkorb and  Becky Scherr , co-host Becky Scherr announces her maternity leave for the upcoming weeks. The episode's highlight is an in-depth interview with Adam Schwarze , one of the Republicans running for the U.S. Senate seat soon to be vacated by Tina Smith. Schwarze discusses his impressive military background,...

In this gripping episode of  The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky ,  Michael Brodkorb and  Becky Scherr present a unique and emotionally charged conversation with journalist Maddie Roth .  Maddie discusses her compelling investigation into the mysterious disappearance of the Klein brothers from a North Minneapolis park in 1951, a case that remains unsolved.  Michael, the author of a book on a si...

In this feisty new episode of ' The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky ,' join Michael Brodkorb and  Becky Scherr as they analyze recent political events, including the Wisconsin election results and the upcoming special election in Senate District 6 for Justin Eichorn's replacement.  Special guests Will Davis and Preya Samsundar share their insights on the Democrats' and Republicans' strategies,...

In this episode of 'The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky,' hosts Becky Scherr and Michael Brodkorb delve into the astonishing story of Signalgate .  Joined by crisis management expert Bryan Strawser, Principal and CEO of Bryghtpath , they explore the recent security debacle involving senior U.S. officials accidentally sharing sensitive military information on the Signal app.  With revelations fr...

In this critical new episode of 'The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky,' hosts Becky Scherr and Michael Brodkorb welcome first-time guest Minnesota State Representative Larry Kraft 's legislation to reform Minnesota's DWI laws in response to the deadly crash at Park Tavern in St. Louis Park . Specifically, the legislation proposed by Representative Kraft and a bipartisan group of legislators will...

On this new episode of  The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky ,  Michael Brodkorb and  Becky Scherr interview former Republican Party of Minnesota Chairman and State Senator David Hann.  Hann, who is considering a run for governor in 2026, shares his perspective on the importance of focusing on the gubernatorial race amid the buzz surrounding the U.S. Senate race.  Hann discusses his political ca...

Welcome to another spicy episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky ! Join  Michael Brodkorb and  Becky Scherr as they talk with guests John Rouleau and Julius Hernandez to dissect President Trump's recent Joint Address to Congress. The discussion covers various topics, from the President's accomplishments and requests to Congress to the reactions and controversies surrounding his speech. ...

Welcome back to  The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky ! In this episode, Michael Brodkorb and  Becky Scherr discuss the latest news on the 2026 Minnesota governor and U.S. Senate races, analyzing key candidates and surprising political developments.  Becky shares personal updates about her pregnancy and offers insights on social etiquette for interacting with pregnant women. The conversation the...

On a special Valentine's Day bonus episode of  The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky , join Michael Brodkorb and  Becky Scherr as they dive into the big announcement from U.S. Senator Tina Smith that she will not seek re-election in 2026 .  This episode, featuring political strategists Will Davis and John Rouleau , analyzes the implications of Smith's decision for both parties.  The team explores...

On this milestone 100th episode of  The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky ,  Michael Brodkorb and  Becky Scherr are joined by Representative Kristin Robbins , who discusses her role as the chair of the newly formed House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee .  The conversation covers the committee's formation, goals, and the significant challenges of tackling fraud within...

On this new episode of  The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky ,  Michael Brodkorb and  Becky Scherr talk with Representative Zack Stephenson , who provides insights into the newly announced power-sharing agreement between Republicans and Democrats in the Minnesota House of Representatives.  The conversation covers the recent challenges faced by the Minnesota House, including the standoff over sea...

In this bonus episode of  The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky , host Michael Brodkorb discusses the ongoing legislative standoff in the Minnesota House of Representatives.  House Republican Majority Leader Harry Niska shares the latest developments and discusses a lawsuit filed by the House Republicans against Secretary of State Steve Simon. Next, Democratic pundit Julius Hernandez offers his p...

On this new episode of  The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky ,  Michael Brodkorb and  Becky Scherr welcome Speaker-designate Lisa Demuth to discuss recent political developments in Minnesota.  The episode explores the Minnesota Supreme Court's recent ruling on Governor Walz's writ of special election, the ongoing quorum dispute, and the dynamics within the Minnesota House.  Speaker-designate Dem...

On this new episode of  The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky ,  Michael Brodkorb  and  Becky Scherr are joined by political experts Darwin Forsyth and Preya Samsundar .  The group begins by examining President Joe Biden's exit, President Trump's inauguration, and his first executive actions, including controversial pardons.  They also analyze Trump's tone during his address, his stance on immigr...

On this new episode of  The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky ,  Michael Brodkorb and  Becky Scherr talk with  Representative Brad Tabke of Minnesota House District 54A about the ongoing legal and political issues surrounding his election and the current standoff at the Minnesota House of Representatives.  The episode delves into the controversy surrounding missing ballots, the recount process, a...

In this fireworks-filled episode of " The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, "  Michael Brodkorb  and  Becky Scherr discuss the chaos erupting in Minnesota politics less than 24 hours before the legislative session.  The controversy centers around a secret swearing-in ceremony for House Democrats held over the weekend. Michael and Becky discuss the implications of this event for the 2025 legislat...

In this action-packed episode of " The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, " hosts  Michael Brodkorb  and  Becky Scherr discuss the escalating political tensions in Minnesota ahead of the 2025 legislative session. They also discuss the dramatic residency issue in House District 40B, which temporarily gave Republicans a one-seat majority over Democrats.  Incoming House Republican Majority Leader Ha...

Welcome to the first episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky in 2025! Join hosts Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr as they discuss their resolutions from 2024 and set new goals for the upcoming year. They also delve into two special elections in Minnesota and analyze the chaos and drama surrounding them. The episode also covers the transition to new MNGOP leadership and its implications....

On this new episode of  The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky ,  Michael Brodkorb  and  Becky Scherr  break down: In the year's final episode of the Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael and Becky  reflect on the past year, discussing Christmas celebrations, including Michael's birthday close to the holiday, and how their families handle holiday traditions.  The episode delves into the podc...

On this new episode of  The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky ,  Michael Brodkorb  and  Becky Scherr discuss today's news about Republicans winning control of the Minnesota House of Representatives, with special guest former Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives Kurt Daudt . The discussion centers around a Minnesota district court ruling that found Democrat Curtis Johnson ineligible t...