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BDBB – An interview with House Minority Leader Lisa Demuth

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

  • 00:05:07 – An interview with Minnesota House Minority Leader Representative Lisa Demuth (R-Cold Spring).
  • 00:22:33 – A recap of the interview with Rep. Demuth.
  • 00:30:57 – A potential run for president by Congressman Dean Phillips.
  • 01:02:51 – The Food Fight with Brodkorb and Becky – Top Foods to Grill.
  • 01:12:11 – Tweets of The Week.

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

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BDBB – Interviews about marijuana legalization in Minnesota

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

  • 00:04:11 – An interview with Kurtis Hanna of Blunt Strategies about the roll-out of marijuana legalization. 
  • 00:25:10 – An interview with Lakeville Mayor Luke Hellier about the impact of marijuana legalization.
  • 00:42:36 – A recap of the interviews about marijuana legalization in Minnesota.
  • 00:58:35 – The Food Fight with Brodkorb and Becky – Top Cookies

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

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BDBB – An interview with Will Marshall

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On this bonus episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr talk with Will Marshall, president and founder of the Progressive Policy Institute (PPI).

The PPI connects ideas and political action and maintains close relationships with New Democrats in Congress, as well as leading governors and a host of dynamic mayors and metro leaders.

Michael and Becky break down two recent op-eds Will authored in The Hill. First, “Why working families aren’t sold on Bidenomics” and “Democrats need a post-populist economics“ and get into his – and the Institute’s – stance regarding tech issues and policy.

We will then break down the dynamics of the 2024 cycle, and Will’s take on what a winning message looks like for working families.

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

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BDBB – Recap of Jensen’s interview and reforming the GOP

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

  • 00:02:00 – A panel discussion with former Rep. Kelly Fenton, Leslie Rosedahl, and Jill Vujovich-Laabs about Dr. Scott Jensen’s interview and reforming the Republican Party of Minnesota.
  • 01:00:02 – A critique of the roll-out of the “Suburban Solutions Caucus.”
  • 01:22:58 – A mini-version of the Food Fight with Brodkorb and Becky and guests – Top Halloween Candy
  • 01:26:15 – A recap of the panel discussion.

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

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BDBB – An interview with Dr. Scott Jensen

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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:

  • 00:01:12 – An interview with Dr. Scott Jensen about his race for governor, the GOP endorsement process, the politics of abortion, and abortion policy in Minnesota.
  • 01:21:23 – A recap of the interview with Jensen.
  • 01:32:21 – “Food Fight with Brodkorb and Becky” – Top Sandwiches
  • 01:51:21 – Tweets of The Week.

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

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BDBB – A break down about carjackings with Patrick Connolly

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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:

  • 01:40  – The return of Michael Brodkorb
  • 11:56 – A candid interview with Patrick Connolly about how his family went from anger to action in response to being a carjacking victim.
  • 1:01:51 – “Food Fight with Brodkorb and Becky” – Top Condiments
  • 1:07:23 – Recap of the interview with Patrick, Jeff shares why he is justifiably angry about public safety and our Tweets of The Week.

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

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BDBB – A “best of” break down with Pat Kessler and Kyler Potter

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Due to the July 4th holiday, this week’s episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will feature a previously aired discussion Becky Scherr and Michael Brodkorb had with one of the most respected Minnesota journalists, Pat Kessler.

This week’s “Food Fight with Brodkorb and Becky” will feature Becky Scherr, special guest co-host Jeff Kolb, and Kyle Potter, Editor In Chief at Thrifty Traveler. The food fight is over Taco Bell’s menu items – past and present.

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

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