The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky
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.
A Break Down on the '25 Elections: Turnout, Trends & Takeaways
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’s elections, including the Minneapolis and St. Paul mayoral races, and New York City’s new mayor, ...
A Break Down with Jim Rubin: The Fight to Save Minneapolis
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 devastating impact of the political climate on his business, and the broader issues of crime, public safety...
A Break Down with Ryan Wilson: Tackling Fraud in Minnesota
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, proposed reforms to address it, and more. Michael and Becky also discuss the recent ceasefire in the M...
A Break Down with Joe Teirab: Why Mary Moriarty's Traffic Stop Policy Is Wrong
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 policy, which he argues jeopardizes public safety. Joe outlines how this policy affects law enfor...
