A Break Down on the '25 Elections: Turnout, Trends & Takeaways

Welcome to Season 4 of ‘The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky‘, with Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr.Michael and Becky return after a brief hiatus to dive deep into the most recent political developments. This week’s episode kicks off with a heated political roundtable featuring guests Julius Hernandez, from the left, and Preya Samsundar, from the right.The show covers recaps of Tuesday’s elections, including the Minneapolis and St. Paul mayoral races, and New York City’s new mayor, Zohran Mamdani.The conversation then shifts to Minnesota’s 2026 gubernatorial race, discussing the new candidate, House Speaker Lisa Demuth, and reactions from other candidates, and the implications for the election.The episode concludes with lighter segments on Krispy Kreme’s return to Minnesota and an update on the fantasy football league standings.Tune in for in-depth political analysis, lively debates, and a sneak peek at what’s to come in Minnesota politics!* 00:00 Welcome to Season 4 and Episode Overview* 01:39 Political Round Table: Minneapolis Mayoral Race* 07:09 What does this mean for Minneapolis?* 19:42 St. Paul Mayoral Election: A Historic Win* 33:05 Special Elections Update* 34:42 New York Mayoral Race Results* 35:44 Discussion on Candidate Quality* 37:06 The Political Messaging of 2025* 43:32 Minnesota Governor’s Race 2026* 44:45 Republican Primary Dynamics* 01:04:48 Democratic Party Divisions* 01:09:27 Debating Polling and Candidate Popularity* 01:10:32 Fraud and Government Accountability* 01:13:28 Scott Jensen’s Engagement with Students* 01:14:57 Final Thoughts on the Governor’s Race* 01:28:21 The Return of Krispy Kreme to Minnesota* 01:32:01 Fantasy Football and Podcast ReflectionsThe 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