Season 3

Welcome to another episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky , as Michael Brodkorb continues to fly solo while Becky Scherr is on maternity leave.  This week, Michael Brodkorb is joined by special guest Mike Norton , a prominent Minneapolis-based entrepreneur and political strategist.  In this episode, they discuss Mike's political journey, his take on Minneapolis's current state, and the future of Minnesota's second congressional district. Mike provides insights into his outspoken na...

On this special episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky , Michael Brodkorb flies solo while Becky Scherr is on maternity leave.  Michael welcomes the esteemed political commentator Blois Olson , a pivotal figure in Minnesota politics and public policy. Listen in as Blois shares his journey from delivering newspapers to shaping the political discourse in Minnesota through his influential 'Morning Take.' The conversation covers various topics, including the evolution of political disc...

On this special episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky , with Michael Brodkorb and  Becky Scherr , co-host Becky Scherr announces her maternity leave for the upcoming weeks. The episode's highlight is an in-depth interview with Adam Schwarze , one of the Republicans running for the U.S. Senate seat soon to be vacated by Tina Smith. Schwarze discusses his impressive military background, his motivations for running, and his strategies for a successful campaign.  The episode also cove...

In this gripping episode of  The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky ,  Michael Brodkorb and  Becky Scherr present a unique and emotionally charged conversation with journalist Maddie Roth .  Maddie discusses her compelling investigation into the mysterious disappearance of the Klein brothers from a North Minneapolis park in 1951, a case that remains unsolved.  Michael, the author of a book on a similar case , brings a unique perspective and a profound connection to Maddie's experience and the...