The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky

On this new episode of  The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky ,  Michael Brodkorb  and  Becky Scherr  break down: In this bustling episode, Michael and Becky are joined by guest Julius Hernandez , the Director of Advocacy for the Institute of Digital Humanity and a seasoned DFL political strategist.  The trio dissects several hot-button issues, starting with the satanic display controversy at the...

On this new episode of  The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky ,  Michael Brodkorb  and  Becky Scherr  break down: Representative Harry Niska , the newly elected Deputy Leader in the Minnesota House Republican Caucus, discusses his new role and the Minnesota legislature's challenges of divided control. Topics include the planning for the 2025 session, issues with missing ballots in House District...

On this festive episode of  The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky ,  Michael Brodkorb and  Becky Scherr break down: Their Thanksgiving traditions, discussing favorite side dishes and holiday plans. They then shift gears to explore significant political topics in Minnesota, including an in-depth analysis of the election recounts in Scott County (54A) and St. Cloud (14B) and the controversy surroun...

On this episode of  The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky ,  Michael Brodkorb  and  Becky Scherr break down: Preya Samsundar shares insights from her recent Star Tribune op-ed urging Minnesota Republicans to learn from their continued mistakes , which have prevented them from winning a statewide election since 2006. The conversation touches on Trump's cabinet appointments, effective candidate sel...

On this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky ,  Michael Brodkorb  and  Becky Scherr break down: Joined by political expert David Fitzsimmons , the trio examines the Republican party's significant victories. They delve into the trends observed on the campaign trail and speculate on what it takes for Republicans to win statewide in Minnesota.  The episode also covers the latest Trump ad...

On this episode of  The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky ,  Michael Brodkorb  and  Becky Scherr break down: The recent election results from Minnesota to the presidential race. They discuss the outcomes in the Minnesota state legislature, the unexpected tie in the Minnesota House, and key races to watch as we approach 2026. Most of the discussion focuses on the presidential race and how Donald T...

On this episode of  The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky ,  Michael Brodkorb  and  Becky Scherr break down: In this compelling episode, Michael and Becky dive into the long-awaited election week, featuring a candid interview with former Congressman Joe Walsh . Walsh, a former Tea Party member and outspoken critic of Donald Trump, discusses his political evolution, his support for Kamala Harris,...

On this special bonus episode of  The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky ,  Michael Brodkorb breaks down the following: In this thought-provoking episode, Michael candidly discusses with Rich Logis, a former ardent supporter of the MAGA movement and Trump. Rich shares his transformation from being a prominent MAGA activist to co-chairing Republicans for Harris in Florida.  The conversation delves...

On this episode of  The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky ,  Michael Brodkorb  and  Becky Scherr are joined by John Rouleau and Julius Hernandez to break down the following: 00:01:30 - Celebrating Two Years of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky! Podcast Anniversary: Becky and Michael reflect on two years of the podcast, expressing gratitude for each other and the meaningful conversations they...

On this special bonus episode of  The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky , Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr break down the following: 00:01:00 - Republicans and Independents for Harris Event   Event Details: Michael describes the panel discussion, emphasizing former Rep. Joe Walsh's enthusiasm and Tom Horner's policy focus.   Sobering Message: Michael reflects on Tom Heffelfinger's remarks about...

On this episode of  The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky ,  Michael Brodkorb  and  Becky Scherr are joined by Ryan Wilson , the Republican-endorsed candidate for State Auditor in 2022, to break down the following: 00:01:00 - Ryan Wilson's Op-Ed and Suburban Voter Appeal Discussion of the Op-Ed: Ryan explains why he wrote the op-ed supporting Trump-Vance , countering Michael's prior piece support...

On this episode of  The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky ,  Michael Brodkorb  and  Becky Scherr break down the following: 00:04:00 - JD Vance's Visit to Minnesota Discussion of Vance's Appearance: Becky and Michael analyze JD Vance's private fundraising event and press stop at the 3rd Precinct in Minneapolis. Campaign Strategy Criticism: They debate the need for more public events and the absenc...

On this special bonus episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky , Michael Brodkorb  and  Becky Scherr are joined by Bryan Strawser, Principal and CEO of Bryghtpath .  Introduction and Guest Introduction   Michael Brodkorb introduces the podcast and mentions Becky Scherr’s absence due to illness. He also welcomes guest Bryan Strawser, an expert on emergency management, to discuss misinforma...

On this episode of  The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky ,  Michael Brodkorb  and  Becky Scherr are joined by guests Rep. Elliott Engen and Julius Hernandez to break down the following: 00:01:00 - Panel Introductions Introduction of Guests: Michael introduces Representative Elliott Engen, a Republican from White Bear Lake Township, and Julius Hernandez, Director of Advocacy for the Institute of...

On this special bonus episode of  The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky , Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr break down the following: 00:00:00 - Introduction Hosts Introduction: Becky Scherr and Michael Brodkorb introduce the episode, discussing the topics for the day, including the vice presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz, Melania Trump's statement on abortion, and the performance...

On this episode of  The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky ,  Michael Brodkorb  and  Becky Scherr  are joined by  Will Davis  and  Anna Mathews to break down the following: 00:00:00 - Introduction and MinnPost Festival Recap MinnPost Festival Recap: Becky and Michael recap their first in-person podcast at the MinnPost Festival, where they discussed the Republican Party's future in Minnesota, took...

On this special bonus episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky , Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr invite their spouses - Sarah Brodkorb and Joe Scherr - to join them for a lighthearted discussion about the Vikings-Packers rivalry ahead of their upcoming game. The conversation delves into both households' divided loyalty between the Vikings and Packers. The episode features humorous bante...

On this episode of  The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky ,  Michael Brodkorb  and  Becky Scherr are joined by Julius Hernandez and Preya Samsundar  to break down the following: 00:02:00 - Minnesota Poll Results Poll Breakdown: Discussion begins on a Star Tribune poll that shows Kamala Harris and Tim Walz leading over Trump by five percentage points. Preya discusses Republican enthusiasm and the...

On this episode of  The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky ,  Michael Brodkorb  and  Becky Scherr are joined by  Tanner Curl and  Jake Loesch to break down the following: 00:00:00 - Introduction and MinnPost Festival Hosts Introduction: Becky Scherr and Michael Brodkorb introduce the podcast with two guests: Tanner Curl, Executive Director of MinnPost, and Jake Loesch, Executive Director of the Ci...

On this episode of  The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky ,  Michael Brodkorb  and  Becky Scherr are joined by  Will Davis and  Preya Samsundar to break down the following: 00:01:30 - Acknowledging September 11th Tribute to 9/11: Becky acknowledges the 23rd anniversary of the September 11th attacks, honoring the victims and first responders. 00:02:30 - Kamala Harris's Debate Performance Initial I...

On this episode of  The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky ,  Michael Brodkorb  and  Becky Scherr break down the following: 00:01:14 - Labor Day Weekend Recap Michael's Family Wedding and State Fair Experience: Michael shares his experience attending a wedding and visiting the Minnesota State Fair. Becky's Weekend Getaway: Becky discusses her relaxing getaway with college friends in Wisconsin. 00:...

On this episode of  The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky ,  Michael Brodkorb  and  Becky Scherr are joined by  Will Davis and  Preya Samsundar to break down the following:   00:02:00 - Governor Tim Walz's Speech at the DNC Discussion on Walz's Reception: The hosts and guests discuss Governor Tim Walz's speech at the DNC, his Midwestern appeal, and how he was received on the national stage. Micha...

On this episode of  The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky ,  Michael Brodkorb  and  Becky Scherr are joined by Julius Hernandez to break down the following: 00:01:00 - Primary Election Recap Overview of Primary Results: The hosts discuss the primary election results, focusing on various races, including Congresswoman Fischbach's domination in CD7 and Omar's win against Don Samuels in CD5. Royce W...

On this episode of  The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky ,  Michael Brodkorb  and  Becky Scherr break down the following: 00:01:19 - Michael Brodkorb's Endorsement of Harris-Walz Michael's Decision to Endorse Harris-Walz: Michael discusses his decision to endorse the Harris-Walz ticket , reflecting on his past voting patterns, dissatisfaction with Trump, and reasons for his current political sta...

On this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky ,  Michael Brodkorb  and  Becky Scherr are joined by former Sen. Michelle Benson  and  John Rouleau for analysis and commentary on Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's rise from football coach to vice presidential candidate.    The conversation delves into Walz's background, progressive policies, and how the GOP can effectively campaign against th...