Posts Published by Michael Brodkorb

BDBB – An interview with Fmr. Rep. Franke

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

  • 1:55 – Why Jeff Kolb will be a guest host for the next few weeks.
  • 09:05 – Governor Tim Walz’s veto of the Uber/Lyft bill.
  • 27:09 – An interview with former Rep. Keith Franke, executive director of Protect Our Charities, on the damage done this legislative session to charities that rely on critical financial support provided by e-pull tabs.
  • 48:36 – A recap of our interview with Franke.
  • 54:07 – “Food Fight with Brodkorb and Becky” featuring Jeff Kolb – top frozen pizzas.
  • 01:07:38 – Tweets of The Week.

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BDBB – An interview with Rep. Neu Brindley

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

  • 03:22 – An interview with Rep. Anne Neu Brindley, which covers the following topics:
  • 04:21 – End of session maneuvering by Democrats at the Minnesota Legislature.
  • 15:29 – The winners and losers of the legislative session.
  • 30:39 – The spending spree and tax hikes passed during the legislative session.
  • 41:28 – Where do Republicans go from here?
  • 52:30  “Food Fight with Brodkorb and Becky” and with Rep. Anne Neu Brindley – Top breakfast foods.
  • 1:11:13 – Tweets of The Week

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BDBB – An interview with Pat Kessler

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

  • 00:52 – An interview with journalist Pat Kessler
  • 46:47 – A recap of our interview with Pat Kessler
  • 56:31 – Nearing the end of the legislative session.
  • 1:08:13 – “Food Fight with Brodkorb and Becky” – Top sodas
  • 1:17:45 – Tweets of The Week

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BDBB – An interview with Fmr. Senator Benson

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

1:07 – An update from Michael
2:31 – An interview with former Senator Michelle Benson.
39:06  – A recap of our interview with Benson
48:24 –  “Food Fight with Brodkorb and Becky” – Top candies
1:00:14 – Tweets of The Week
1:02:00 –  A thank you from Michael

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BDBB – An interview with Rep. Elliott Engen

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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 – Politicians, media, and transparency

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

  • 1:00 – An interview with Tanner Curl, Executive Director of MinnPost.
  • 16:11 – A discussion about politicians, media access, and transparency.
  • 41:52 – An interview with J. Patrick Coolican, Editor-in-Chief of Minnesota Reformer.
  • 1:06:36 – Recap and Tweet of the Week

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BDBB – An interview with Jim Schultz

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

  • 4:13 – CNN poll shows only one-third of Americans say Biden deserves 2nd term.
  • 16:47 – The misfire by the Tennessee GOP.
  • 29:47 – Updates on Mike Murphy and Winona LaDuke. 
  • 43:29 – An interview with Jim Schultz, the ’22 MN GOP candidate for attorney general.
  • 1:03:31 – Ham vs. Turkey and Tweet of the Week.

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BDBB – An interview with Rep. Walter Hudson

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On this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Rep. Walter Hudson and Jeff Kolb join Michael and Becky to break down the following:

  • 2:38 – Protests at the homes of elected officials.
  • 20:30 – The GOP messaging struggles.
  • 58:55 – The debate over the Trans Refuge Bill.
  • 1:21:53 – A debrief and Tweet of the Week.

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