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

On this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr break down: Preya Samsundar shares insights from her recent Star Tribune op-ed urging Minnesota Republicans to learn from their continued mistakes, which have prevented them from winning a statewide elect…

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

On this new episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr are joined by political experts Darwin Forsyth and Preya Samsundar.  The group begins by examining President Joe Biden's exit, President Trump's inauguration, and his first executive actions, including…

Politics Friday: Crime, public safety measures drive debates at the Capitol

It’s back to business at the Capitol, and several public safety-related bills have been introduced this session.  But which bills have enough bipartisan support to pass in a divided Legislature?   MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst talks with two key lawmakers about public safety and the proposal…

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

In this feisty new episode of 'The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky,' join Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr as they analyze recent political events, including the Wisconsin election results and the upcoming special election in Senate District 6 for Justin Eichorn's replacement.  Special guests …

Politics Friday: Walz weighs in as state lawmakers head into overtime

The Minnesota Legislature is hanging around a bit longer.  The yearly work was supposed to end Monday, May 19 but lawmakers adjourned with unfinished business. Now, they’re gearing up for a special session.  Most of the budget is unresolved and the final points of agreement are still not in hand. S…

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 H…

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

Welcome to the spiciest and longest episode (to date) of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky! Join Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr as they speak with guests Julius Hernandez and Preya Samsundar, who offer their perspectives on Governor Tim Walz’s handling of fraud, ICE raids in Minnesota, and …

Politics Friday: Thousands attend Minnesota caucuses to weigh in on issues, governor candidates

Tens of thousands of voters across Minnesota convened at schools, community centers and other gathering places to pick their preferred candidates for governor. They also vented their concerns on immigration, fraud and other priorities for the state’s major political parties. MPR News politics edit…

Will Michele Tafoya's public profile transfer to politics?

There’s an open seat in the U.S. Senate, and Republicans are trying to do something they haven’t since 2006: Win a statewide election. Both parties are working to figure out their nominees for November. Veteran sports broadcaster Michele Tafoya is taking the political plunge, and if she succeeds s…

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

Becky Scherr and Michael Brodkorb are joined by GOP strategist Preya Samsundar to break down the MN DFL and GOP state conventions. They recap Senator Amy Klobuchar’s first-ballot DFL Senate endorsement and discuss the DFL’s comparatively quiet governor and U.S. Senate activity, including Lt. Gov. P…