A Break Down on Big Tech, Iran, and ICE in Minnesota

On 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 discuss his Star Tribune op-ed arguing for “Big Tobacco”-style accountability for Big Tech.Erich also discusses how his organization is navigating social media company partnerships, beginning to refuse funding and partnerships, and recommends that others do the same. They also highlight SAVE’s upcoming Bright Night event on Saturday, April 11th.Becky and Michael then recap President Trump’s primetime address on Iran, saying it raised as many questions as answers about goals and timeline, and connect it to polling headwinds for Republicans, including declining support among men.They close with a Minnesota-focused discussion of ICE’s Operation Metro Surge, citing reporting that most arrests involved people without criminal records and debating mission, trust, and consequences.* 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview* 01:32 Holy Week Banter* 04:27 Interview with Erich Mische* 31:47 Recap of Interview with Mische* 40:04 Trump Speech on Iran* 50:23 Polls and Young Men* 59:59 Minnesota ICE Fallout* 01:11:30 Final Thoughts and Closing RemarksThe Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new episode next week! Get full access to On The Record with Michael Brodkorb at michaelbrodkorb.substack.com/subscribe