BDBB – An interview about the prosecution of Ryan Londregan

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

  • 00:02:51 – An interview with Stephen Foertsch, an attorney for the Minnesota Police & Peace Officers Association (MPPOA) and the Legal Defense Fund Administrator on the prosecution of Minnesota State Patrol Trooper Ryan Londregan by Hennepin County Mary Moriarty.
  • 00:25:08 – Recap of the interview with Foertsch.
  • 00:41:42 – Analysis of President Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address and the GOP Response by Alabama Sen. Katie Britt.
  • 01:18:23 – The 2024 Oscars!
  • 01:26:00 – Kirk Cousins leaves the Minnesota Vikings for the Atlanta Falcons.

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BDBB – A recap of Super Tuesday election results

On this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr are joined by former Rep. Kelly Fenton and John Rouleau for a break down of the election results from Super Tuesday.

  • 00:01:30 – Michael explains why this week’s episode was released late.
  • 00:03:26 – A break down of election results from Super Tuesday.
  • 00:23:40 – The “Uncommitted” vote campaign.
  • 00:39:11 – Representative Dean Phillips and Ambassador Nikki Haley end their campaigns for president.
  • 00:47:18 – Where do we go from here?

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BDBB – An interview with Rep. Harry Niska

On this special bonus episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr talk with Representative Harry Niska about a recent Minnesota House of Representatives activity that targeted our state’s religious communities.

The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new episode on Thursday, discussing the results from Super Tuesday.

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BDBB – An interview with Jim Mortenson

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.

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BDBB – Bill Walsh on arsonists targeting his offices

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

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BDBB – An interview with Representative Kristin Robbins

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.

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BDBB – An interview with MPLS Council Member Linea Palmisano

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.

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BDBB – A recap of the 2024 New Hampshire Primary

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.

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