Michael Brodkorb

A break down about local politics with Blaine Mayor Tim Sanders

on December 5, 2023 December 5, 2023 by Michael Brodkorb

On this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and special guest co-host Jeff Kolb break down the following:

00:01:32 – An interview with Blaine Mayor Tim Sanders about local politics, recent media stories about Blaine, and the dynamics of serving in city government.
00:58:14 – A recap of the interview with Sanders.
01:14:14 – A break down of the best local Christmas light show – The Crystal Light Show.

The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new episode next week.

BDBB – An Interview with Ethan Roberts of the JCRC

on November 28, 2023 November 30, 2023 by Michael Brodkorb

On this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb, special guest co-host Jeff Kolb, and Mike Zipko break down the following:

00:01:28 – An interview with Ethan Roberts, deputy executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas, about the antisemitic “Israel-Palestine” resolution passed by the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers.
00:36:23 – A break down on media coverage of the Israel-Hama War.
01:04:05 – A recap of the interview with Roberts.

The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new episode next week.

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BDBB – An interview with Don Samuels

on November 21, 2023 November 30, 2023 by Michael Brodkorb

On this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr break down the following:

00:01:28 – An interview with Don Samuels, a former Minneapolis City Council and School Board member, on his rematch against Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) in the DFL Primary Election for Congress in Minnesota’s Fifth Congressional District.
00:36:57 – A recap of the interview with Samuels.
00:44:38 – The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky’s Football Pick’em Pool.
00:47:05 – A break down about Thanksgiving.

The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new episode next week.

BDBB – One Year of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky

on November 14, 2023 November 15, 2023 by Michael Brodkorb

On this special episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr celebrate the one-year anniversary of their podcast by breaking down the following:

00:01:32 – One year of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky.
00:04:06 – How the podcast started.
00:08:43 – What they’ve learned.
00:18:30 – What mistakes they made.
00:23:09 – The evolution of the podcast.
00:24:21 – All of the fantastic guests.
00:44:08 – Plans for moving forward.
00:52:17 – Highlighting our past episodes.
00:53:25 – A second helping of the Food Fight with Brodkorb and Becky.
00:58:38 – The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky’s Football Pick’em Pool.

The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new episode next week.

BDBB – Election results and the third GOP presidential debate

on November 9, 2023 November 13, 2023 by Michael Brodkorb

On this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr are joined by Rep. Walter Hudson, John Rouleau, and Preya Samsundar for analysis on Tuesday’s election results and commentary about the third GOP presidential debate held on Wednesday in Miami, Florida.

00:01:47 – Duluth mayor’s race.
00:10:14 – City council elections in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
00:22:32 – School board elections.
00:38:05 – The third GOP presidential debate. Key moments? Who won?
00:54:30 – Who will be the next GOP presidential candidate to drop out?
01:01:30 – The Minnesota Supreme Court dismissed a legal challenge – for now – to remove former President Donald Trump from the ballot in Minnesota.

The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new episode next week.

BDBB – An interview with Cristine Trooien of MN Parents Alliance

on October 31, 2023 October 31, 2023 by Michael Brodkorb

On this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr break down the following:

00:01:34 – It’s Halloween! Michael and Becky discuss how Halloween is the best holiday!
00:30:02 – An interview about upcoming school board elections with Cristine Trooien, executive director of the Minnesota Parents Alliance.
00:49:27 – A recap of the interview with Trooien.
00:57:40 – The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky’s Football Pick’em Pool.

The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new episode next week.

BDBB – An interview with Congressman Dean Phillips

on October 28, 2023 October 28, 2023 by Michael Brodkorb

On this special bonus episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr talk with congressman and presidential candidate Dean Phillips.

00:01:10 – An interview with congressman and presidential candidate Dean Phillips.
00:11:14 – A recap of the interview of Phillips.

The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new episode next week.

BDBB – Congressman Tom Emmer’s bid for House speaker

on October 26, 2023 October 27, 2023 by Michael Brodkorb

On this special bonus episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr talk about Congressman Tom Emmer’s bid for House speaker.

Michael and Becky are big fans of Congressman Emmer, and they give a shout-out to him for his efforts in stepping up and running for House speaker.

The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new episode next week.