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 Becky Scherr break down the following: 00:02:51 - An interview with Three Rivers Park District Board of Commissioner Erin Kolb . 00:31:01 - Recap of the interview with Kolb. 00:34:09 - Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan uses access to abortion as the basis to fill out her brackets for the NCAA Division I men’s and women’s basketball tournaments. 00:46:40 - Minnesota's Republican members of Congress question Hennepin C...
On this special bonus episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky , Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr talk with Adam Platt , the Executive Editor at Twin Cities Business Magazine, who recently wrote a commentary, "Getting to the Big Picture on Rideshare" about the ongoing Uber-Lyft controversy in Minnesota. The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new episode next week.
On this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky , Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr break down the following: 00:01:10 - An interview with Rep. Elliott Engen on his bill to protect access to ridesharing apps like Uber and Lyft in Minnesota . 00:21:06 - Recap of the interview with Engen. 00:26:54 - Becky leads a discussion on Governor Tim Walz's comments on abortion. 00:46:55 - Rick Stidger's appalling candidacy for the Minnesota Legislature. 01:02:46 - Trump's "bloodbath" comments...
On this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky , Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr break down the following: 00:02:51 - An interview with Stephen Foertsch , an attorney for the Minnesota Police & Peace Officers Association (MPPOA) and the Legal Defense Fund Administrator on the prosecution of Minnesota State Patrol Trooper Ryan Londregan by Hennepin County Mary Moriarty. 00:25:08 - Recap of the interview with Foertsch. 00:41:42 - Analysis of President Joe Biden's State of the Unio...