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The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky — 218 episodes

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A Break Down on the Primary: Analysis, Polls, and Early Predictions

2

A Break Down on Campaign Cash and DFL Senate Primary Drama

3

A Break Down with Jay Reeves on Running for State Auditor

4

A Break Down of President Trump's Endorsement of Mike Lindell

5

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

6

A Break Down on Primary Polls and the Money Race

7

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

8

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

9

A Break Down on the GOP and DFL Conventions

10

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

11

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

12

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

13

A Break Down with Lars Leafblad on Minnesota's Future

14

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

15

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

16

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

17

A Break Down About Iran and Operation Epic Fury

18

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

19

A Break Down With State Senator Matt Klein

20

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

21

A Break Down of Precinct Caucuses and Klobuchar for Governor

22

A Break Down on Another ICE Shooting and the Rising Outrage

23

A Break Down on the Battle Over ICE in Minnesota

24

A Break Down About ICE in Minnesota

25

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

26

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

27

A Break Down of the Fallout as Fraud Goes Viral

28

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

29

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

30

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

31

A Break Down on Frey's Win and Running Mates

32

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

33

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

34

A Break Down with Ryan Wilson: Tackling Fraud in Minnesota

35

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

36

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

37

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

38

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

39

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

40

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

41

A Break Down About The Assassination of Charlie Kirk

42

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

43

A Break Down About the Tragedy at Annunciation Church and School

44

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

45

A Break Down About Police, Politics, and Polls

46

A Break Down with Andy Brehm: From Baseball to Ballots

47

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

48

A Break Down About Chaos at the Minneapolis DFL Convention

49

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

50

A Break Down Reflecting Further on Political Violence in Minnesota

51

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

52

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

53

A Break Down on Immigration and Misinformation with Bryan Strawser

54

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

55

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

56

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

57

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

58

A Break Down with Mike Norton: Candid and Unfiltered

59

Inbox Influence: A Break Down with Blois Olson

60

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

61

We Break Down the Klein Brothers Case with Journalist Maddie Roth

62

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

63

A Break Down About Signalgate with Bryan Strawser

64

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

65

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

66

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

67

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

68

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

69

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

70

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

71

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

72

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

73

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

74

Bonus Episode: A Break Down with Rep. Brad Tabke

75

A Break Down About the Ongoing Minnesota Legislative Standoff!

76

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

77

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

78

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

79

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

80

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

81

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

82

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

83

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

84

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

85

A Break Down of the Election Results

86

A Break Down about the Election with Former Congressman Joe Walsh

87

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

88

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

89

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

90

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

91

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

92

Bonus Episode: A Break Down on Debunking Misinformation about FEMA

93

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

94

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

95

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

96

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

97

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

98

A break down about civility and the upcoming MinnPost Festival

99

A break down of the Harris - Trump presidential debate!

100

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

101

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

102

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

103

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

104

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

105

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

106

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

107

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

108

A break down about Biden bowing out of the presidential race

109

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

110

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

111

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

112

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

113

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

114

A break down of the upcoming Biden vs. Trump debate

115

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

116

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

117

Bonus Episode: The Decision Against Platforming Royce White

118

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

119

A break down with Royce White campaign advisor Darrin Rosha

120

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

121

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

122

A break down about Trump's visit to Minnesota

123

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

124

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

125

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

126

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

127

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

128

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

129

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

130

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

131

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

132

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

133

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

134

A break down about the election results from Super Tuesday

135

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

136

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

137

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

138

A break down with Representative Kristin Robbins

139

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

140

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

141

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

142

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

143

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

144

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

145

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

146

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

147

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

148

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

149

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

150

A break down about local politics with Blaine Mayor Tim Sanders

151

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

152

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

153

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

154

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

155

A break down with Cristine Trooien of the Minnesota Parents Alliance

156

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

157

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

158

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

159

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

160

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

161

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

162

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

163

A break down of the second GOP presidential debate

164

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

165

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

166

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

167

A break down with Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon

168

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

169

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

170

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

171

A break down with Representative Leigh Finke

172

A break down of Minnesota sports with Dan Whenesota

173

A break down of the GOP presidential debate

174

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

175

A second break down with Dr. Scott Jensen

176

A break down with Minnesota House Minority Leader Lisa Demuth

177

A break down about marijuana legalization in Minnesota

178

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

179

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

180

A break down with Dr. Scott Jensen

181

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

182

A break down about carjackings with Patrick Connolly

183

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

184

A break down about the realities of public safety in Minnesota

185

A break down with Kyle Potter

186

A break down with Kurtis Hanna and Bryan Strawser

187

A break down with Minnesota politico Jan Unstad

188

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

189

A break down with Rep. Anne Neu Brindley

190

A break down with Pat Kessler

191

A break down with former Senator Michelle Benson

192

A break down with Rep. Elliott Engen

193

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

194

A break down with Jim Schultz

195

A break down with Rep. Walter Hudson and Jeff Kolb

196

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

197

A break down with Republican Party of Minnesota Chairman David Hann

198

A break down with Senator Karin Housley

199

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

200

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

201

The First Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky

202

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

203

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

204

Rep. Harry Niska on developments at the Minnesota State Capitol

205

Rep. Zack Stephenson on marijuana legalization in Minnesota

206

Interview with Rep. Pat Garofalo on the DFL legislative agenda

207

The DFL Debrief Crossover Episode

208

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

209

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

210

The Brodkorb Report Holiday Special

211

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

212

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

213

Why does the Minnesota DFL keep winning elections?

214

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

215

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

216

Preview

217

Post-Election Recap

218

Premiere Episode