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 Campaign Cash and DFL Senate Primary Drama
Becky Scherr and Michael Brodkorb preview Minnesota’s 2026 primary with a deep dive into fundraising reports covering January 1 through July 20. They note Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s massive advantage in the governor’s race, with $9.3 million raised and approximately $4.4 million cash on hand, compared with Republican candidates. They discuss questions around Mike Lindell’s reporting and unlisted recent spending, and argue Lisa Demuth’s operation appears more credible and would receive a public subsi...
A Break Down with Jay Reeves on Running for State Auditor
Becky Scherr and Michael Brodkorb return and highlight Michael’s interview with Jay Reeves, the Forward Independence Party candidate for Minnesota state auditor . Reeves shares his background, military service, and cancer diagnosis, and how he secured ballot access by collecting 2,000-plus signatures. He outlines a data-driven, near real-time approach to detecting waste, fraud, and abuse, and argues internal controls should be built into programs before they are approved. Becky and Michael dis...
A Break Down of President Trump's Endorsement of Mike Lindell
Michael Brodkorb hosts this week’s episode, with Becky Scherr off, to discuss President Donald Trump’s endorsement of Mike Lindell for Minnesota governor and how it upends the Republican primary. Guests Will Davis, a Democratic strategist , and Billy Grant, a MAGA-aligned Republican strategist , explain why they weren’t surprised, arguing that Trump prioritizes loyalty and that Lindell had the strongest relationship, while other candidates didn’t seriously court Trump. They debate how the end...
A Break Down on July 4th, SCOTUS, and MN Election Tensions
Becky Scherr and Michael Brodkorb return after a week off to discuss Independence Day traditions and 250th-anniversary fun facts, then break down the controversy over competing Washington, D.C. events branded “America 250” and the Trump White House “Freedom 250,” including artist withdrawals and dueling fireworks and concerts. They review a series of end-of-term Supreme Court decisions: striking down Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order 6-3 with cross-ideological votes, upholding sta...