Michael Brodkorb

Why does the Minnesota DFL keep winning elections?

In this episode of the Brodkorb Report (now renamed The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky), Michael Brodkorb and Becky Alery discuss the recent election results in Minnesota and analyze and debate why the Minnesota DFL keeps winning elections. Michael and Becky compare and contrast the Republican Party of Minnesota and the Minnesota DFL in the following: 

1. Endorsement process
    
2. Candidate quality
    
3. Outside groups
    
4. Party organizational strength

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RJC event, Omar vs McCarthy, Trump on Twitter, DACA, and Thanksgiving Day Start Time

In this episode of the Brodkorb Report (now renamed The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky), Michael Brodkorb and Becky Alery discuss the recent Republican Jewish Coalition’s Annual Leadership Meeting in Las Vegas and what it means for the GOP presidential race in 2024.

Michael and Becky discuss the announcement by House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy that he will remove Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar from serving on the Foreign Affairs Committee when he becomes Speaker. Michael and Becky discuss the political reality of Democrats pushing for a lame-duck session of Congress to pass amnesty for illegal immigrants.

Todd Walker asks Michael and Becky for their reaction to Elon Musk’s decision to reinstate former President Donald Trump’s Twitter account. In the final segment of this episode, Todd, Michael, and Becky have a heated and passionate debate on when food should be served on Thanksgiving day.

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The rise of Tom Emmer, Trump in 2024, and the future of the MN GOP

Michael Brodkorb and Becky Alery discuss the election of Minnesota 6th District Congressman Tom Emmer to serve as House Republican Majority Whip for the 118th Congress. Michael and Becky have a lively talk about the announcement by former President Trump that he will run for president again in 2022. The subject of the future of the Republican Party of Minnesota led to a vibrant debate. Michael and Becky closed this episode by talking about future guests that will be on the program and a request that listeners of the show offer suggestions. 

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Preview

“The Brodkorb Report” is a new podcast offering a unique insight into politics, policies, and news of the day. Injecting humor, personal stories, and blunt analysis of the political environment – all with a refreshing and entertaining perspective. While Michael Brodkorb is no stranger to sharing his analysis and commentary about politics on both sides of the aisle, Becky Alery has spent the last decade behind the scenes and will be taking a new opportunity to share her fresh view.

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Post-Election Recap

In the latest episode of The Brodkorb Report (now renamed The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky), Michael Brodkorb and Becky Alery discuss the results of the 2022 elections. Becky gives her blunt assessment of the possibility of former President Donald Trump running for president in 2024.

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