Posts Published by Michael Brodkorb

BDBB – An interview with Ryan Winkler

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

  • 00:01:07 – An interview with former Representative Ryan Winkler, who unsuccessfully ran for Hennepin County Attorney last year, about public criticism he raised about the work of incumbent Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty.
  • 00:04:52 – Should Moriarty be criticized for following her campaign promises?
  • 00:09:16 – Should Attorney General Keith Ellison be taking over more cases from Moriarity?
  • 00:15:14 – Does Moriarty’s approach differ from other county attorneys in Minnesota?
  • 00:31:08 – There is an organized effort to recall Moriarty from office. Is this the right approach?
  • 00:32:19 – What’s next for Winkler and criminal justice in Hennepin County?
  • 00:36:10 – A recap of the interview with Winkler.
  • 00:44:07 – 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.

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BDBB – The second GOP presidential debate

On this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr are joined by Rep. Walter HudsonJohn Rouleau, and Preya Samsundar for top-notch analysis and commentary of the second GOP presidential debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California.

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BDBB – An interview with former cannabis director Erin DuPree

On this special bonus episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr talk with Erin DuPree in her most extensive interview yet about becoming Minnesota’s first director of the Office of Cannabis Management.

In an earlier episode this week, Michael and Becky spoke with public relations expert Mike Zipko about the controversy surrounding DuPree’s departure.

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

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BDBB – Interviews about lawsuit to bar Trump from MN ballot

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

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BDBB – An interview with Secretary of State Steve Simon

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

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BDBB – Preview of an interview with Secretary of State Simon

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

Michael and Becky interviewed Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon on Wednesday, September 13, 2023.

In this preview of our interview with Secretary Simon, we ask him to respond to recent news here in Minnesota regarding President Trump’s name being on the ballot in 2024 and what role – if any – the Secretary of State’s office will play in that decision.

We hope you enjoy this preview!

The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will release the full interview with Secretary Simon on Tuesday, September 19, 2023.

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