A break down with Minneapolis City Council Member Linea Palmisano about the politics of city hall

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

• 00:01:10 – An interview with Minneapolis City Council Member Linea Palmisano. 
• 00:04:49 – Key issues Palmisano has focused on since being elected to the Minneapolis City Council. 
• 00:11:45 – A discussion on the resolution passed by the Minneapolis City Council related to the Hamas-Israel War.
• 00:26:50 – An explanation of the alternative resolution introduced by Palmisano.
• 00:36:09 – The rise of animosity and hostility towards elected officials. 
• 00:44:58 – Next steps with the resolution passed by the council.
• 00:51:01 – A recap of the interview with Palmisano. 

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

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Bonus Episode: A break down of the results of the New Hampshire Primary

On this special bonus episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr are joined by Republicans Rep. Walter Hudson and John Rouleau and Democrats Susie Lewis and former Rep. Ryan Winkler for top-notch analysis and commentary on the New Hampshire Primary results.

• 00:02:46 – President Joe Biden wasn’t on the ballot in New Hampshire Primary, but he still won. What is the status of the race for the Democratic nomination for President?
• 00:06:52 – Minnesota Congressman Dean Phillips won approximately 20 percent of the vote in the New Hampshire Primary. Where does Phillips go next?
• 00:15:52 – Nikki Haley finished behind Donald Trump in the New Hampshire Primary. Did she do enough to stay in the race?
• 00:23:55 – What is the path forward for Dean Phillips?
• 00:29:09 – Can Donald Trump win in November?
• 00:41:17 – If Donald Trump is convicted of a crime, is he fit for office?
• 00:49:45 – Are voters optimist or pessimistic about the future?
• 00:55:50 – How Republicans and Democrats view the economy as an issue in 2024.

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

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A break down about bipartisanship with Shannon Watson of Majority in the Middle

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

• 00:01:39 – An interview with Shannon Watson, executive director and founder of Majority in the Middle. 
• 00:07:21 – Explain Majority in the Middle.
• 00:16:23 – What are the goals of Majority in the Middle?
• 00:26:30 – Majority in the Middle’s “The State of Bipartisanship” report.
• 00:51:00 – Majority in the Middle’s upcoming event – Silly Question Saturday at the Minnesota State Capitol.
• 00:56:48 – A recap of the interview with Watson. 
• 01:01:17 – Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, and the NFL. 

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

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Bonus Episode: A Break Down of The 2024 New Hampshire Primary

On this special bonus episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr are joined by Rep. Walter Hudson, John Rouleau, Preya Samsundar, and Dave Thul for a break down of the upcoming 2024 New Hampshire Primary. 

• 00:01:48 – Understanding the New Hampshire Primary, voting process, and delegate allocation.
• 00:11:15 – Overview of the major candidates participating in the 2024 New Hampshire Primary.
• 00:11:15 – Significance of the 2024 New Hampshire Primary in the race for the GOP nomination for president.
• 00:39:23 – Predictions: Who will win the 2024 New Hampshire Primary?
• 00:46:39 – The noncontroversy controversy over the Democratic National Committee mocking former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson.

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

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