BDBB – An interview with Hanna and Strawser

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

  • 01:30 – An interview with Kurtis Hanna, drug policy reform lobbyist.
  • 21:40 – An interview with Bryan Strawser, Principal & CEO, Bryghtpath.
  • 55:18 – “Food Fight with Brodkorb and Becky” – BBQ side dishes.
  • 1:03:05 – Tweets of The Week.

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BDBB – An interview with Jan Unstad

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

  • 02:51 – An interview with Minnesota politico Jan Unstad.
  • 48:59 – “Food Fight with Brodkorb and Becky” – Favorite summer beverages.
  • 58:59 – Recap of the interview with Unstad.
  • 01:02:43 – Tweets of The Week.

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BDBB – An interview with Fmr. Rep. Franke

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

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

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

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

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

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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