The Final Break Down with Brodkorb and BeckyBecky Scherr and Michael Brodkorb record their final episode and livestream after nearly four years and more than 200 episodes, with Scherr stepping away to reallocate the weekly prep and recording time to be more present with her young family while… Aug 29 26August 29, 2026Podcast at The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky
A Break Down Live on Minnesota's Primary Night ResultsBecky Scherr and Michael Brodkorb livestream Minnesota primary election night coverage as polls close, tracking early turnout and results from the Secretary of State website and discussing what the numbers may signal for November.Joined by guests… Aug 29 26August 29, 2026Podcast at The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky
A Break Down on the Primary: Analysis, Polls, and Early PredictionsBecky Scherr and Michael Brodkorb preview Minnesota’s Primary Election next Tuesday, stressing uncertainty, turnout, and unreliable polling while running through statewide races, money, and late-breaking controversies.They debate the DFL U.S. Senate… Aug 07 26August 07, 2026Podcast at The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky
A Break Down on Campaign Cash and DFL Senate Primary DramaBecky Scherr and Michael Brodkorb preview Minnesota’s 2026 primary with a deep dive into fundraising reports covering January 1 through July 20. They note Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s massive advantage in the governor’s race, with $9.3 million raised and… Jul 31 26July 31, 2026Podcast at The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky
A Break Down with Jay Reeves on Running for State AuditorBecky Scherr and Michael Brodkorb return and highlight Michael’s interview with Jay Reeves, the Forward Independence Party candidate for Minnesota state auditor. Reeves shares his background, military service, and cancer diagnosis, and how he secured… Jul 24 26July 24, 2026Podcast at The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky
A Break Down of President Trump's Endorsement of Mike LindellMichael Brodkorb hosts this week’s episode, with Becky Scherr off, to discuss President Donald Trump’s endorsement of Mike Lindell for Minnesota governor and how it upends the Republican primary.Guests Will Davis, a Democratic strategist, and Billy… Jul 18 26July 18, 2026Podcast at The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky
A Break Down on July 4th, SCOTUS, and MN Election TensionsBecky Scherr and Michael Brodkorb return after a week off to discuss Independence Day traditions and 250th-anniversary fun facts, then break down the controversy over competing Washington, D.C. events branded “America 250” and the Trump White House… Jul 10 26July 10, 2026Podcast at The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky
A Break Down on Primary Polls and the Money RaceBecky Scherr and Michael Brodkorb return after a week off and reflect on the June 14th anniversary of the assassination of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, discussing tributes, the removal of public officials’ home addresses from… Jun 25 26June 25, 2026Podcast at The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky
A Break Down with Pat Garofalo and the Craig-Flanagan Ad WarBecky Scherr and Michael Brodkorb open with an update ahead of the first anniversary of Speaker Melissa Hortman’s assassination attempt, noting Vance Bolter’s guilty plea and a reported deal to avoid the death penalty in exchange for two consecutive… Jun 12 26June 12, 2026Podcast at The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky
A Break Down on the GOP's Post-Convention ChaosBecky Scherr and Michael Brodkorb are joined by GOP strategist Preya Samsundar to break down the MN DFL and GOP state conventions. They recap Senator Amy Klobuchar’s first-ballot DFL Senate endorsement and discuss the DFL’s comparatively quiet… Jun 05 26June 05, 2026Podcast at The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky
A Break Down on the GOP and DFL ConventionsBecky Scherr and Michael Brodkorb are joined by DFL strategist Will Davis to preview Minnesota’s GOP convention in Duluth and the DFL convention in Rochester, offering predictions on endorsements, ballot counts, and potential fireworks.They discuss… May 28 26May 28, 2026Podcast at The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky
A Break Down on the Session End, Guns, and FraudBecky Scherr and Michael Brodkorb recap Minnesota’s just-ended 2026 legislative session, which concluded on time with a relatively quiet compromise, including an HCMC bailout with broader hospital funding, car tab and property tax relief, anti-fraud… May 22 26May 22, 2026Podcast at The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky
A Break Down on Klobuchar's Fraud Plan, Moderate BrandBecky Scherr and Michael Brodkorb return after Michael’s week off due to health issues before breaking down Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s first major gubernatorial campaign rollout: a Sunday St. Paul press conference and “Get Results and Make Government… May 15 26May 15, 2026Podcast at The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky
A Break Down on GOP Forums, Fraud, and Political ViolenceBecky Scherr and Michael Brodkorb sit down with former Minnesota Rep. Dennis Smith, now chair of the Republican Party of Minnesota’s Elephant Club. Smith reflects on his legislative record working across the aisle, a brief run for attorney general,… May 01 26May 01, 2026Podcast at The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky
A Break Down with Lars Leafblad on Minnesota's FutureBecky Scherr and Michael Brodkorb sit down with Lars Leafblad of Ballinger Leafblad, one of Minnesota’s top executive search leaders, to talk about a leadership crisis hiding in plain sight. Leafblad estimates roughly 60% turnover since 2020 across… Apr 24 26April 24, 2026Podcast at The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky
A Break Down with Aaron Rupar on Trump, the Pope, and Money TotalsIn their 150th episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, hosts Becky Scherr and Michael Brodkorb celebrate the podcast’s growth, highlight past guests and panels, and thank their families.Next, they interview Minnesota native and independent… Apr 17 26April 17, 2026Podcast at The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky
A Break Down on Big Tech, Iran, and ICE in MinnesotaOn this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, hosts Becky Scherr and Michael Brodkorb welcome back Erich Mische, the CEO of SAVE — Suicide Awareness Voices of Education — a Minnesota-based national suicide prevention nonprofit, to… Apr 03 26April 03, 2026Podcast at The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky
A Break Down with Chris Madel on the State of Minnesota PoliticsWelcome to another episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky! This week, hosts Becky Scherr and Michael Brodkorb interview first-time guest Chris Madel, a Minneapolis trial attorney and former Republican candidate for Minnesota governor. In… Mar 26 26March 26, 2026Podcast at The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky
A Break Down About Iran and Operation Epic FuryWelcome to another episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky! This week, hosts Becky Scherr and Michael Brodkorb discuss the escalating conflict with Iran and Operation Epic Fury.Becky and Michael debate whether to call it a war, criticize… Mar 13 26March 13, 2026Podcast at The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky
A Break Down of the SOTU, Fraud & GOP Abortion MessagingWelcome to another episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky! Becky Scherr and Michael Brodkorb return after a week off for a packed episode covering President Trump’s State of the Union, including viewership trends, Democratic absences, key… Mar 05 26March 05, 2026Podcast at The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky
