Season 3
A break down with Rep. Harry Niska, the Deputy Leader in the Minnesota House Republican Caucus
On this new episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky , Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr break down: Representative Harry Niska , the newly elected Deputy Leader in the Minnesota House Republican Caucus, discusses his new role and the Minnesota legislature's challenges of divided control. Topics include the planning for the 2025 session, issues with missing ballots in House District 54A, and residency challenges in House District 40B. Additionally, the episode addresses the blea...
A Break Down about Thanksgiving, Election Recounts, and Legislative Drama
On this festive episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky , Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr break down: Their Thanksgiving traditions, discussing favorite side dishes and holiday plans. They then shift gears to explore significant political topics in Minnesota, including an in-depth analysis of the election recounts in Scott County (54A) and St. Cloud (14B) and the controversy surrounding missing ballots. Additionally, they examine a residency challenge in House District 40B tha...
A break down on the GOP's path forward in Minnesota
On this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky , Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr break down: Preya Samsundar shares insights from her recent Star Tribune op-ed urging Minnesota Republicans to learn from their continued mistakes , which have prevented them from winning a statewide election since 2006. The conversation touches on Trump's cabinet appointments, effective candidate selection, and the challenges within the Minnesota GOP. Michael also discusses his recent Star Trib...
Minnesota's Election Results: Analysis and Insights with David Fitzsimmons
On this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky , Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr break down: Joined by political expert David Fitzsimmons , the trio examines the Republican party's significant victories. They delve into the trends observed on the campaign trail and speculate on what it takes for Republicans to win statewide in Minnesota. The episode also covers the latest Trump administration appointments, including the controversial picks for Attorney General, Secretary of D...
