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The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky — 214 episodes

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A Break Down on July 4th, SCOTUS, and MN Election Tensions

2

A Break Down on Primary Polls and the Money Race

3

A Break Down with Pat Garofalo and the Craig-Flanagan Ad War

4

A Break Down on the GOP's Post-Convention Chaos

5

A Break Down on the GOP and DFL Conventions

6

A Break Down on the Session End, Guns, and Fraud

7

A Break Down on Klobuchar's Fraud Plan, Moderate Brand

8

A Break Down on GOP Forums, Fraud, and Political Violence

9

A Break Down with Lars Leafblad on Minnesota's Future

10

A Break Down with Aaron Rupar on Trump, the Pope, and Money Totals

11

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

12

A Break Down with Chris Madel on the State of Minnesota Politics

13

A Break Down About Iran and Operation Epic Fury

14

A Break Down of the SOTU, Fraud & GOP Abortion Messaging

15

A Break Down With State Senator Matt Klein

16

A Break Down with Dr. Scott Jensen on Running for Auditor

17

A Break Down of Precinct Caucuses and Klobuchar for Governor

18

A Break Down on Another ICE Shooting and the Rising Outrage

19

A Break Down on the Battle Over ICE in Minnesota

20

A Break Down About ICE in Minnesota

21

A Break Down of the ICE Shooting and Minnesota's Fraud Scandals

22

Bonus Episode: A Break Down on Gov. Walz's Surprise Exit

23

A Break Down of the Fallout as Fraud Goes Viral

24

A Break Down of Trump, Immigration, ICE, Straw Poll & Tafoya

25

A Break Down of Harassment, Fraud, and the Governor’s Race

26

A Break Down with Congressman Brad Finstad: Shutdowns, Ag, and Accountability

27

A Break Down on Frey's Win and Running Mates

28

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

29

A Break Down with Jim Rubin: The Fight to Save Minneapolis

30

A Break Down with Ryan Wilson: Tackling Fraud in Minnesota

31

A Break Down with Joe Teirab: Why Mary Moriarty's Traffic Stop Policy Is Wrong

32

Bonus Episode: A Break Down with Rep. Elliott Engen on WBL School Safety

33

A Break Down about 'A Precarious State' with Rick Kupchella

34

A Break Down with Senator Julia Coleman on Motherhood, Messaging & Modern Republicanism

35

Bonus Episode: A Break Down with Rep. Nolan West on Civility

36

A Break Down of Gun Policy: From Gun Owner to Reformer

37

A Break Down About The Assassination of Charlie Kirk

38

A Break Down about Guns, Safety, and the Politics in Between

39

A Break Down About the Tragedy at Annunciation Church and School

40

A Break Down About Uber-Lyft, Lies, and Regent Selection

41

A Break Down About Police, Politics, and Polls

42

A Break Down with Andy Brehm: From Baseball to Ballots

43

A Break Down About Special Elections, DSA Platform, Naked Man at the Capitol, and an Axe Murderer

44

A Break Down About Chaos at the Minneapolis DFL Convention

45

July 17, 2025: A Break Down of Sen. Nicole Mitchell’s Trial, Epstein’s Client List Mystery, and Michael Brodkorb’s Substack Launch

46

A Break Down Reflecting Further on Political Violence in Minnesota

47

Bonus Episode: 'Go F@&king Do Something' - Erich Mische's Call to Action

48

A Break Down About Grief, Anger, and Hope in Minnesota

49

A Break Down on Immigration and Misinformation with Bryan Strawser

50

A Break Down with Senator Heather Gustafson: Why Minnesota Needs an Inspector General

51

A Break Down Book Review of 'Original Sin': the End of the Biden Era

52

A Break Down with Anna Mathews: How to Win Campaigns in a Divided Party

53

A Break Down with Rochelle Olson: From the Newsroom to the Opinion Page

54

A Break Down with Mike Norton: Candid and Unfiltered

55

Inbox Influence: A Break Down with Blois Olson

56

A Break Down with GOP U.S. Senate Candidate Adam Schwarze

57

We Break Down the Klein Brothers Case with Journalist Maddie Roth

58

A Break Down on Wisconsin, Special Election in SD 6, and the MN U.S. Senate Race

59

A Break Down About Signalgate with Bryan Strawser

60

A Break Down on Drunk Driving Reform with Rep. Larry Kraft

61

A Break Down with David Hann on a Possible Run for Governor

62

A Break Down About Trump's Big Speech: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

63

A Break Down About Campaigns, Political Chaos, and Elon Musk

64

Bonus Episode: A Break Down About The Battle for Minnesota's Open Senate Seat

65

Episode 100: A Break Down with Rep. Kristin Robbins on Fighting Fraud

66

A Break Down About the Power-Sharing Agreement with Rep. Zack Stephenson

67

Bonus Episode: A Break Down about Lawsuits, Power Plays, and Quorum Wars

68

Bonus Episode: A Break Down with Speaker-Designate Lisa Demuth

69

A break down about Biden's exit and Trump's return

70

Bonus Episode: A Break Down with Rep. Brad Tabke

71

A Break Down About the Ongoing Minnesota Legislative Standoff!

72

A Break Down About The Minnesota Standoff: Political Drama Ahead of the 2025 Session

73

A Break Down About Fresh Starts and Big Plans: 2025 with Brodkorb and Becky

74

Goodbye 2024, Hello 2025: The Break Down's Year-End Special!

75

Bonus Episode: Breaking Down the GOP Winning Control of the Minnesota House

76

A break down about satanic displays, MNGOP leadership change, and drones in the headlines

77

A break down with Rep. Harry Niska, the Deputy Leader in the Minnesota House Republican Caucus

78

A Break Down about Thanksgiving, Election Recounts, and Legislative Drama

79

A break down on the GOP's path forward in Minnesota

80

Minnesota's Election Results: Analysis and Insights with David Fitzsimmons

81

A Break Down of the Election Results

82

A Break Down about the Election with Former Congressman Joe Walsh

83

A Break Down About a Former MAGA Insider's Journey: A Conversation with Rich Logis

84

A break down about polls, messaging, and the final days of the election

85

Bonus Episode: Fmr. Rep. Joe Walsh in Minnesota, Kelly on Trump

86

A break down on the GOP case for Trump-Vance vs. Harris-Walz

87

A break down about polls, politics, and the road to Election Day

88

Bonus Episode: A Break Down on Debunking Misinformation about FEMA

89

A break down about bridging the divide: civil discourse and campaign realities

90

A Break Down about the VP Debate, Melania Trump's New Comments on Abortion, Becky's Review of Ryan Seacrest on 'Wheel of Fortune'

91

A break down about legislative races, MN02, and the Vance - Walz debate

92

Bonus Episode: A Break Down About The Vikings - Packers Game

93

A break down about polls, debate prep, and GOTV tactics

94

A break down about civility and the upcoming MinnPost Festival

95

A break down of the Harris - Trump presidential debate!

96

A break down of post-Labor Day politics: From polls to debates

97

A break down about the Democratic National Convention and the state of the race for president

98

A break down about the primary election and the Democratic National Convention

99

A break down about why Michael endorsed VP Harris and Gov. Walz, and a preview of the primary election

100

A break down on the the GOP's strategy against Harris and Walz

101

A break down on VP Kamala Harris selecting Governor Tim Walz as her running mate

102

Bonus Episode: Trump and Vance in Minnesota, Walz Stock Goes Up, Trump and Vance's Controversial Comments

103

A break down on Walz for VP and the energized Democratic Party

104

A break down about Biden bowing out of the presidential race

105

Bonus Episode: The GOP National Convention: Energy, Unity, and JD Vance

106

A break down of the assassination attempt on Trump, its aftermath, and the path for unity

107

A break down with Don Samuels with an update on his campaign against Rep. Ilhan Omar

108

A break down about Biden's struggles: polls, politics, and predictions

109

Bonus Episode: A Break Down of the Biden and Trump Debate

110

A break down of the upcoming Biden vs. Trump debate

111

A break down about Royce White's scandals, presidential polls, the '24 deciders, and Wheel of Fortune

112

A break down with Joe Fraser, GOP candidate for the U.S. Senate

113

Bonus Episode: The Decision Against Platforming Royce White

114

A break down about Trump's conviction and Minnesota's legal drama

115

A break down with Royce White campaign advisor Darrin Rosha

116

Bonus Episode: The state of the GOP endorsement and Royce White

117

A break down with Rep. Dawn Gillman on the chaotic end of the legislative session

118

A break down about Trump's visit to Minnesota

119

A break down about the ethics hearing on Sen. Nicole Mitchell

120

A break down about civility in politics with Sen. Grant Hauschild and Shannon Watson

121

Bonus Episode: A break down about Sen. Nicole Mitchell’s arrest with former MN House Speaker Kurt Daudt and Jeff Kolb

122

Bonus Episode: A break down with Joe Teirab, GOP candidate for Congress in Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District

123

A break down about illegal vaping, and harassment of Rep. Mary Franson

124

A break down with Rep. Pat Garofalo on his upcoming retirement from the Minnesota legislature

125

A break down about Easter politics, Ronna McDaniel, Axios Abortion Poll, and Gov. Tim Walz's State of the State Address

126

A break down about parks with Three Rivers Park District Board of Commissioner Erin Kolb

127

Bonus Episode: A break down about the ongoing Uber-Lyft controversy with Adam Platt

128

A break down with Rep. Elliott Engen on his solution to the Uber-Lyft controversy

129

A break down about the prosecution of Ryan Londregan in Hennepin County

130

A break down about the election results from Super Tuesday

131

Bonus Episode: A break down about religious freedom in Minnesota with Rep. Harry Niska

132

A break down with Jim Mortenson, executive director of Law Enforcement Labor Services

133

A break down with Bill Walsh on the arson at the offices of conservative organizations

134

A break down with Representative Kristin Robbins

135

A break down with Minneapolis City Council Member Linea Palmisano about the politics of city hall

136

Bonus Episode: A break down of the results of the New Hampshire Primary

137

A break down about bipartisanship with Shannon Watson of Majority in the Middle

138

Bonus Episode: A Break Down of The 2024 New Hampshire Primary

139

A Break Down of The Results of the 2024 Iowa Republican Caucuses

140

Bonus Episode: A Break Down of The 2024 Iowa Republican Caucuses

141

A break down with Republicans Andy Brehm and former Rep. Kelly Fenton on Donald Trump

142

A break down with Sarah Gad on her challenge against Rep. Ilhan Omar

143

A break down about Minnesota's New State Flag with Vexillophile Carl Yaeger

144

A break down with Anna Mathews, executive director of the Republican Party of Minnesota

145

A break down with Brodkorb and Becky: The return of Becky Scherr

146

A break down about local politics with Blaine Mayor Tim Sanders

147

A break down with Ethan Roberts of the Jewish Community Relations Council

148

A break down with Don Samuels on his rematch against Rep. Ilhan Omar

149

The One-Year Anniversary of the Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky

150

A break down of Tuesday's election results and the third GOP presidential debate

151

A break down with Cristine Trooien of the Minnesota Parents Alliance

152

Bonus Episode: A break down with congressman and presidential candidate Dean Phillips

153

Bonus Episode: A break down about Congressman Tom Emmer's bid for House speaker

154

A break down with Jacob Millner with the American Jewish Committee on the ongoing threat to Israel

155

Encore Episode: A break down with House Majority Whip Tom Emmer

156

A break down with U.S. Senator Norm Coleman on the terrorist attacks on Israel

157

A break down with Ryan Winkler on criminal justice in Hennepin County

158

Bonus Episode: A break down with David FitzSimmons on the removal of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy

159

A break down of the second GOP presidential debate

160

Bonus Episode: A break down with former cannabis director Erin DuPree

161

A break down on the lawsuit to bar former President Donald Trump from the ballot in Minnesota

162

Bonus Episode: A break down with PR expert Mike Zipko on the departure of Minnesota's cannabis director

163

A break down with Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon

164

A Preview of Our Interview with Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon

165

A break down with Minnesota GOP Party Chair David Hann and Minnesota DFL Party Chair Ken Martin - Part 2

166

Bonus Episode: A break down about school safety with Sen. Zach Duckworth and Rep. Jeff Witte

167

A break down with Representative Leigh Finke

168

A break down of Minnesota sports with Dan Whenesota

169

A break down of the GOP presidential debate

170

Bonus Episode: A break down with attorney Thomas Gallagher about marijuana legalization and public safety

171

A second break down with Dr. Scott Jensen

172

A break down with Minnesota House Minority Leader Lisa Demuth

173

A break down about marijuana legalization in Minnesota

174

Bonus Episode: A break down with Will Marshall, president and founder of the Progressive Policy Institute

175

A break down about Dr. Scott Jensen's interview and reforming the Republican Party in Minnesota

176

A break down with Dr. Scott Jensen

177

Bonus Episode: A break down with House Majority Whip Tom Emmer

178

A break down about carjackings with Patrick Connolly

179

A "best of" break down with Pat Kessler and Kyler Potter

180

A break down about the realities of public safety in Minnesota

181

A break down with Kyle Potter

182

A break down with Kurtis Hanna and Bryan Strawser

183

A break down with Minnesota politico Jan Unstad

184

A break down with former Rep. Keith Franke with Protect Our Charities

185

A break down with Rep. Anne Neu Brindley

186

A break down with Pat Kessler

187

A break down with former Senator Michelle Benson

188

A break down with Rep. Elliott Engen

189

A break down about politicians, media access, and transparency.

190

A break down with Jim Schultz

191

A break down with Rep. Walter Hudson and Jeff Kolb

192

Bonus Episode: A break down on the indictment of President Donald Trump

193

A break down with Republican Party of Minnesota Chairman David Hann

194

A break down with Senator Karin Housley

195

A break down on threats against politicians, Fox News, and Daylight Saving Time

196

Sen. Erin Maye Quade on progress at the Minnesota State Capitol

197

The First Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky

198

Rep. Mike Freiberg on legislative proposals for a new Minnesota state flag

199

Rep. Jon Koznick on the legislative process at the Minnesota State Capitol

200

Rep. Harry Niska on developments at the Minnesota State Capitol

201

Rep. Zack Stephenson on marijuana legalization in Minnesota

202

Interview with Rep. Pat Garofalo on the DFL legislative agenda

203

The DFL Debrief Crossover Episode

204

Missing Republicans, the return of Scott Jensen, and Rob Doar on new MOA security measures

205

The top political stories of 2022, and what to watch for in 2023.

206

The Brodkorb Report Holiday Special

207

Kyrsten Sinema leaves the Democratic Party. What policy will get attention from the DFL-trifecta this legislative session? COVID and slavery comparisons.

208

Annette Meeks. Georgia U.S. Senate Race and candidate quality. Can you be a Republican if you vote for Democrats?

209

Why does the Minnesota DFL keep winning elections?

210

RJC event, Omar vs McCarthy, Trump on Twitter, DACA, and Thanksgiving Day Start Time

211

The rise of Tom Emmer, Trump in 2024, and the future of the MN GOP

212

Preview

213

Post-Election Recap

214

Premiere Episode