Posts Published by Michael Brodkorb

BDBB – A recap of the 2024 New Hampshire Primary

on January 24, 2024 January 29, 2024 by Michael Brodkorb

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 the 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 optimistic 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.

BDBB – An Interview with Shannon Watson

on January 23, 2024 February 6, 2024 by Michael Brodkorb

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

00:01:39 – 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.

BDBB – The 2024 New Hampshire Primary

on January 21, 2024 January 21, 2024 by Michael Brodkorb

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.

BDBB – A recap of the 2024 Iowa Republican Caucuses

on January 16, 2024 January 16, 2024 by Michael Brodkorb

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

00:02:09 – An announcement on upcoming bonus episodes on the race for president.
00:06:00 – Analysis and commentary on the results of the Iowa Republican Caucuses. We previewed the Iowa Republican Caucuses in a special bonus episode last week.
00:39:39 – The rise of Dean Phillips in the polls.
00:45:02 – The Republican Party of Minnesota stakes a flag in the fight over Minnesota’s new state flag.

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

BDBB – The 2024 Iowa Republican Caucuses

on January 12, 2024 January 14, 2024 by Michael Brodkorb

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, and Preya Samsundar for a break down of the upcoming 2024 Iowa Republican Caucuses.

00:02:09 – The differences between a caucus and a primary.
00:06:00 – Historical context of the role of the Iowa Caucuses in the previous battles for the Republican nomination for president.
00:18:15 – An explanation of how the Iowa Republican Caucuses work.
00:34:18 – Discussion on the major candidates participating in the Iowa Caucuses and their campaign strategies.
00:50:20 – Potential impact of the Iowa Republican Caucus results on the nomination process.
00:55:50 – Predictions: Who will win the 2024 Iowa Republican Caucuses?

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

BDBB – An interview with Andy Brehm and Fmr. Rep. Kelly Fenton

on January 9, 2024 January 9, 2024 by Michael Brodkorb

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

00:01:43 – A panel discussion with Republicans Andy Brehm and former Rep. Kelly Fenton about the recent endorsement of former President Donald Trump by the Minnesota Republican Congressional Delegation.
00:49:15 – A recap of the panel discussion with Brehm and Fenton.
01:20:32 – The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky’s Football Pick’em Pool – MICHAEL WINS!

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

BDBB – An interview with Sarah Gad

on January 2, 2024 January 3, 2024 by Michael Brodkorb

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

00:01:08 – A look back at 2023, a discussion on New Year resolutions, and plans for 2024.
00:19:09 – An interview with attorney Sarah Gad on her challenge against Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) in the DFL Primary Election for Congress in Minnesota’s Fifth Congressional District.
01:08:57 – A recap of the interview with Gad.
01:20:32 – 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 Vexillophile Carl Yaeger

on December 26, 2023 December 29, 2023 by Michael Brodkorb

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

00:01:22 – An interview with vexillophile Carl Yaeger about Minnesota’s new state flag.
00:38:39 – A recap of our interview with Yaeger.
00:39:51 – The Colorado Supreme Court’s decision that former president Donald Trump is disqualified from appearing on the state’s primary ballot.
00:51:12 – Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie did not submit the necessary signatures to qualify for the Republican presidential primary election in Maine and shouldn’t appear on the state’s primary ballot.

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