Posts tagged Michael Brodkorb

BDBB – An interview with Jim Mortenson

on February 27, 2024 February 27, 2024 by Michael Brodkorb

In the season three premiere of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr break down the following:

00:07:51 – An interview with Jim Mortenson, executive director of Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS), about the LELS Benevolent Fund, which is currently accepting donations for fallen Burnsville Officers Paul Elmstrand, Matthew Ruge and Firefighter/Paramedic Adam Finseth, who were killed in the line of duty on February 18, 2024.
00:28:12 – A recap of our interview with Mortenson.
00:31:23 – AI-generated robocalls using President Joe Biden’s voice.
00:43:49 – Dean Phillips suggests he is open to being Nikki Haley’s running mate on a “unity ticket.”
00:48:46 – A recap of the results of the South Carolina Republican Primary.

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

BDBB – Bill Walsh on arsonists targeting his offices

on February 13, 2024 February 15, 2024 by Michael Brodkorb

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

00:01:11 – The Super Bowl, the halftime show, the commercials, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.
00:17:51 – An interview with Bill Walsh with the Center for the American Experiment on arsonists targeting their offices.
00:43:09 – A recap of our interview with Walsh.
00:44:42 – The special counsel report on President Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents

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

BDBB – An interview with Representative Kristin Robbins

on February 6, 2024 February 7, 2024 by Michael Brodkorb

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

00:02:14 – An interview with Representative Kristin Robbins.
00:25:13 – Recap of the interview with Robbins.
00:29:59 – The Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Saga.

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

BDBB – An interview with MPLS Council Member Linea Palmisano

on January 30, 2024 February 7, 2024 by Michael Brodkorb

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

00:01:10 – An interview with Minneapolis City Council Member Linea Palmisano.
00:04:49 – Key issues Palmisano has focused on since being elected to the Minneapolis City Council.
00:11:45 – A discussion on the resolution passed by the Minneapolis City Council related to the Hamas-Israel War.
00:26:50 – An explanation of the alternative resolution introduced by Palmisano.
00:36:09 – The rise of animosity and hostility towards elected officials.
00:44:58 – Next steps with the resolution passed by the council.
00:51:01 – A recap of the interview with Palmisano.

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

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.