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 About Iran and Operation Epic Fury
Welcome to another episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky ! This week, hosts Becky Scherr and Michael Brodkorb discuss the escalating conflict with Iran and Operation Epic Fury. Becky and Michael debate whether to call it a war, criticize inconsistent administration messaging, and discuss rationales cited for the strikes, regime-change rhetoric, and concerns about casualties, including initial reports of an errant military strike on a girls’ school. The episode then shifts to Minnes...
A Break Down of the SOTU, Fraud & GOP Abortion Messaging
Welcome to another episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky ! Becky Scherr and Michael Brodkorb return after a week off for a packed episode covering President Trump’s State of the Union, including viewership trends, Democratic absences, key policy themes like immigration and affordability, and the Democratic responses. Becky and Michael discuss the U.S. House Oversight Committee hearing featuring Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison, alongside a new report alleging that M...
A Break Down With State Senator Matt Klein
Welcome to another episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky ! In this episode, hosts Becky Scherr and Michael Brodkorb interview Minnesota State Senator Matt Klein , a physician and chair of the Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee, who is also running for Congress in Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District . Klein describes the opening days of the 2026 legislative session as emotional and bipartisan, including tributes to Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, a c...
A Break Down with Dr. Scott Jensen on Running for Auditor
Welcome to another episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky ! This week, hosts Becky Scherr and Michael Brodkorb dive into the highlights of Super Bowl weekend, including their take on the halftime show controversy, commercials, and snacks. They welcome their first candidate interview of 2026, Dr. Scott Jensen , who discusses his campaign shift from a gubernatorial run to a run for state auditor. Dr. Jensen shares his strategy for the 2026 election, focusing on state audits and advoca...