Posts Published by Michael Brodkorb

BDBB – Encore episode with House Majority Whip Tom Emmer

On this encore episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky from July, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr talk national and state politics with House Majority Whip Tom Emmer from Minnesota.

A lot has changed since they recorded this interview with Congressman Emmer.

In the last 24 hours, Congressman Emmer has announced he is running to be the next Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.

Michael and Becky decided to release an encore episode of their interview from July with Congressman Emmer. They hope you enjoy this episode as much as they did speaking with Congressman Emmer.

The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new episode this week to discuss developments in the election of the next Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Encore Episode: A break down with House Majority Whip Tom Emmer

On this encore episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky from July, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr talk national and state politics with House Majority Whip Tom Emmer from Minnesota.

A lot has changed since they recorded this interview with Congressman Emmer. In the last 24 hours, Congressman Emmer has announced he is running to be the next Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.

Michael and Becky decided to release an encore episode of their interview from July with Congressman Emmer. They hope you enjoy this episode as much as they did speaking with Congressman Emmer.  

The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new episode this week to discuss developments in the election of the next Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. 

Get full access to On The Record with Michael Brodkorb at michaelbrodkorb.substack.com/subscribe

BDBB – An interview with U.S. Senator Norm Coleman

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 U.S. Senator Norm Coleman about the terrorist attacks on Israel.
  • 00:25:18 – A recap of the interview with Coleman.

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

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A break down with U.S. Senator Norm Coleman on the terrorist attacks on Israel

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 U.S. Senator Norm Coleman on the terrorist attacks on Israel. 
  • 00:25:18 – A recap of the interview with Coleman. 

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

Get full access to On The Record with Michael Brodkorb at michaelbrodkorb.substack.com/subscribe

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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A break down with Ryan Winkler on criminal justice in Hennepin County

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 Moriarty? 
  • 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.

Get full access to On The Record with Michael Brodkorb at michaelbrodkorb.substack.com/subscribe

Bonus Episode: A break down with David FitzSimmons on the removal of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy

On this special bonus episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr talk with David FitzSimmons, Chief of Staff for Congressman Brad Finstad, on the removal of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.  

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

Get full access to On The Record with Michael Brodkorb at michaelbrodkorb.substack.com/subscribe