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.
On this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky , Michael Brodkorb and special guest co-host Jeff Kolb break down the following: 00:01:32 - An interview with Blaine Mayor Tim Sanders about local politics, recent media stories about Blaine, and the dynamics of serving in city government. 00:58:14 - A recap of the interview with Sanders. 01:14:14 - A break down of the best local Christmas light show - The Crystal Light Show. The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a n...
On this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky , Michael Brodkorb, special guest co-host Jeff Kolb, and Mike Zipko break down the following: 00:01:28 - An interview with Ethan Roberts , deputy executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas , about the antisemitic "Israel-Palestine" resolution passed by the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers. 00:36:23 - A break down on media coverage of the Israel-Hama War. 01:04:05 - A recap of the intervi...
On this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky , Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr break down the following: 00:01:28 - An interview with Don Samuels , a former Minneapolis City Council and School Board member, on his rematch against Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) in the DFL Primary Election for Congress in Minnesota's Fifth Congressional District. 00:36:57 - A recap of the interview with Samuels. 00:44:38 - The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky's Football Pick'em Pool . 00:47:05 - A br...
On this special episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky , Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr celebrate the one-year anniversary of their podcast by breaking down the following: 00:01:32 - One year of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky . 00:04:06 - How the podcast started. 00:08:43 - What they've learned. 00:18:30 - What mistakes they made. 00:23:09 - The evolution of the podcast. 00:24:21 - All of the fantastic guests. 00:44:08 - Plans for moving forward. 00:52:17 - Highlight...