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 Klobuchar's Fraud Plan, Moderate Brand
Becky Scherr and Michael Brodkorb return after Michael’s week off due to health issues before breaking down Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s first major gubernatorial campaign rollout: a Sunday St. Paul press conference and “Get Results and Make Government Accountable” anti-fraud agenda, framed as a break from the status quo and a prosecutor-led push for oversight and jail time in major cases. They compare Klobuchar’s approach with the Minnesota House Fraud Prevention & State Agency Oversight Committe...
A Break Down on GOP Forums, Fraud, and Political Violence
Becky Scherr and Michael Brodkorb sit down with former Minnesota Rep. Dennis Smith , now chair of the Republican Party of Minnesota’s Elephant Club . Smith reflects on his legislative record working across the aisle, a brief run for attorney general, and what it takes to build a Republican Party capable of winning statewide again. Smith breaks down the Elephant Club’s donor events, what he’s hearing from Republican contributors, and why he believes the GOP needs a broader tent to compete in Mi...
A Break Down with Lars Leafblad on Minnesota's Future
Becky Scherr and Michael Brodkorb sit down with Lars Leafblad of Ballinger Leafblad , one of Minnesota’s top executive search leaders, to talk about a leadership crisis hiding in plain sight. Leafblad estimates roughly 60% turnover since 2020 across elected officials, nonprofit CEOs, and major employers , driven by a perfect storm of the pandemic, George Floyd’s murder, political violence, and a wave of generational retirements. The conversation goes deeper than the numbers. Leafblad argues th...
A Break Down with Aaron Rupar on Trump, the Pope, and Money Totals
In their 150th episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky , hosts Becky Scherr and Michael Brodkorb celebrate the podcast’s growth, highlight past guests and panels, and thank their families. Next, they interview Minnesota native and independent journalist Aaron Rupar . Rupar recounts his path from local media to ThinkProgress and Vox , and to his Substack Public Notice , explaining how he pioneered real-time political video clipping, his daily workflow, platform engagement, and how he ...