A break down on Walz for VP and the energized Democratic Party

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

  • 00:01:45 – Will Davis on the case for Governor Tim Walz to be picked as Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate. 
  • 00:34:30 – A recap of the interview with Davis.
  • 00:39:12 – An interview with Senator Erin Maye Quade on the energy inside the Democratic Party around Vice President Harris. 
  • 01:11:24 – A recap of the interview with Maye Quade.

The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return this week with a bonus episode on former President Donald Trump’s visit to Minnesota and the controversial comments made by his running mate, U.S. Senator J.D. Vance. 

A break down about Biden bowing out of the presidential race

On this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr are joined by Mark Drake and John Rouleau to discuss President Joe Biden’s unexpected decision to exit the presidential race and break down the following:

  • 00:01:00 – Initial reactions to President Biden’s dropping out of the presidential race. 
  • 00:05:30 – Analysis of Biden’s method of announcing his departure.
  • 00:09:30 – Biden’s health, lack of public appearances, and implications on his presidency.
  • 00:13:00 – The nomination of Vice President Kamala Harris
  • 00:17:00 – Analysis of Harris’s potential strategies and challenges.
  • 00:22:00 – Impact on the Democratic National Convention
  • 00:26:00 – Electoral Implications and Key States
  • 00:33:00 – Speculation on who Harris might choose as her vice president.
  • 00:38:00 – Polling and Voter Enthusiasm
  • 00:47:00 – A look ahead to the next steps in the campaign and future podcast discussions.

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

A break down with Don Samuels with an update on his campaign against Rep. Ilhan Omar

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

  • 00:01:00 – An interview with Don Samuels, a former Minneapolis City Council with an update on his rematch against Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) in the DFL Primary Election for Congress in Minnesota’s Fifth Congressional District.
  • 00:35:21 – A recap of the interview with Samuels.

Please listen to the Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky’s interview with Samuels from last November

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

A break down about Biden’s struggles: polls, politics, and predictions

On this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr are joined by Mark Drake and John Rouleau to continue their discussion on the fallout from the first presidential debate.

They delve into the latest polling data, President Biden’s performance, and the implications for the Democratic Party. The conversation also covers Biden’s declining approval ratings, the potential for a new Democratic nominee, and historical political circumstances facing the Democratic Party.  

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

Bonus Episode: A Break Down of the Biden and Trump Debate

On this special bonus episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr are joined by Darwin Forsyth, Communications Director for the Minnesota DFL, and Anna Mathews, Executive Director for the Republican Party of Minnesota, for a break down of the historical debate between President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump.  

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

A break down about Royce White’s scandals, presidential polls, the ’24 deciders, and Wheel of Fortune

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

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

A break down with Joe Fraser, GOP candidate for the U.S. Senate

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

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

Bonus Episode: The Decision Against Platforming Royce White

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

  • 00:01:22 – The role of campaigns in the democratic process. 
  • 00:07:15 – An explanation of why Michael and Becky have decided not to platform or conduct interviews with U.S. Senate candidate Royce White.

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