Best Michael Brodkorb Podcasts (2025)

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Michael Brodkorb with Matt – April 28, 2025 19:44

4d ago19:44

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Michael Brodkorb is a political contributor and Vikings expert who joins the Matt McNeil Show.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Inbox Influence: A Break Down with Blois Olson 42:09

1d ago42:09

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On this special episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb flies solo while Becky Scherr is on maternity leave. Michael welcomes the esteemed political commentator Blois Olson, a pivotal figure in Minnesota politics and public policy. Listen in as Blois shares his journey from delivering newspapers to shaping the political …

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Matt McNeil with Jeff Stein (4/30/25) 22:49

2d ago22:49

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Matt McNeil has Jeff Stein on for his weekly Wednesday visit. Today they talk about false social media posts circulating in MAGA world, judges being arrested and more!By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Patrick Coolican with Brett – April 29, 2025 18:49

3d ago18:49

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Patrick Coolican is the Editor-in-Chief of the Minnesota Reformer, who joins Brett every Tuesday at 4:15/By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Brittlestar with Matt – April 28, 2025 21:48

4d ago21:48

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Brittlestar, known to some as Stewart Reynolds (mainly his mum when he’s in trouble), has taken the digital world by storm with his sharp wit, family-friendly humor, and relatable commentary. With hundreds of thousands tuning in weekly and over 650 million views across platforms, Brittlestar’s videos make people laugh and think — a powerful combina…

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A Break Down with GOP U.S. Senate Candidate Adam Schwarze 1:05:26

7d ago1:05:26

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On this special episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, with Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr, co-host Becky Scherr announces her maternity leave for the upcoming weeks. The episode's highlight is an in-depth interview with Adam Schwarze, one of the Republicans running for the U.S. Senate seat soon to be vacated by Tina Smith. Schwarze …

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The Matt McNeil Show – April 23, 2025 1:31:16

9d ago1:31:16

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On today’s show: – Patti Vasquez starts the show off with Matt. – How wealthy farmers might turn against Trump over tariffs. – Why is Trump backtracking on his “tough” stance on China? – How the US peace proposal for the Russia-Ukraine war is bad for Ukraine. – Sharon Secor, the chairperson for Art in Bloom at MIA (Minneapolis Institute of Art) – M…

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Matt McNeil with Sharon Secor of MIA on Art in Bloom 13:49

9d ago13:49

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Matt was joined by Sharon Secor, the chairperson for Art in Bloom at MIA (Minneapolis Institute of Art). They talk about this year’s Art in Bloom. Learn more at: https://new.artsmia.org/art-in-bloom/art-in-bloom-2025By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Matt McNeil with Patti Vasquez (4/23/25) 21:22

9d ago21:22

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Matt was joined by Patti Vasquez , who hosts Driving it Home with Patti Vasquez on WCPT weeknights 5-7 PM and AM950 weeknights 9-10 PM. They talk about RFK’s controversial autism study, privacy concerns with that study, Trump panicking over China and more!By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Patrick Coolican with Brett – April 22, 2025 17:36

10d ago17:36

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Patrick Coolican is the Editor-in-Chief of the Minnesota Reformer. He joins Brett every Tuesday at 4:15.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Willa Hammitt Brown with Matt – April 21, 2025 19:34

11d ago19:34

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Willa Hammitt Brown first had her picture taken with Paul Bunyan when she was four years old in Akeley, Minnesota, and she grew up spending summers on Deer Lake in Itasca County in the heart of the Northwoods Vacationland. She is a writer and historian specializing in American cultural, gender, and environmental history and holds a PhD in history f…

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Denise Slipy with Matt – April 17 2025 18:02

15d ago18:02

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Denise Slipy is the DFL-endorsed candidate for the Senate District 6 special election on April 29.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Matt McNeil with Author John Owens (4/16/25) 14:39

16d ago14:39

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Matt was joined by author John Owens. He has a new wordless picture book based in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area called “One Spring Up North.” Learn more and order at: https://www.upress.umn.edu/9781517919252/one-spring-up-north/By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Matt McNeil with Jeff Stein (4/16/25) 22:49

16d ago22:49

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Jeff’s back for his Wednesday visit with Matt after a week off. Today they talk about tariffs, how the AG economy will be impacted by them, whether farmers could eventually turn against Trump, prison camps in El Salvador and more.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Patrick Coolican with Brett – April 15, 2025 17:06

17d ago17:06

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By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Matt McNeil with Dr. Joe Eastman (4/11/25) 22:46

21d ago22:46

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Dr. Joe Eastman is an expert disease modeler who frequently gives updates on COVID, flu, and other illnesses. Today he and Matt talk about measles outbreaks across the country (and world), the latest COVID outbreaks, Avian flu and more.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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We Break Down the Klein Brothers Case with Journalist Maddie Roth 1:25:27

21d ago1:25:27

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In this gripping episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr present a unique and emotionally charged conversation with journalist Maddie Roth. Maddie discusses her compelling investigation into the mysterious disappearance of the Klein brothers from a North Minneapolis park in 1951, a case that remains unso…

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Matt McNeil with Cliff Schecter (4/9/25) 21:48

23d ago21:48

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Cliff Schecter is a bestselling author, nationally syndicated columnist and YouTube personality (https://www.youtube.com/@Cliffs_Edge). Matt and Cliff talk about Trump sending American citizens to the infamous El Salvador prison, tariffs and the stock market crashing, Elon Musk getting more government contracts and more.…

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Patrick Coolican with Brett – April 8 2025 19:37

24d ago19:37

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Patrick Coolican is the Editor-in-Chief of the Minnesota Reformer. He joins Brett every Tuesday at 4:15.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Kat Abughazaleh with Matt – April 8 2025 22:50

24d ago22:50

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Kat Abughazaleh is running for Congress in Illinois’ Ninth District.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Becka Thompson with Matt – April 7, 2025 17:56

25d ago17:56

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Becka Thompson is a candidate for Ward 12 of the Minneapolis City Council. Caucuses are taking place on April 8, 2025.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Shelley Madore with Matt – April 7, 2025 16:11

25d ago16:11

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Shelley Madore is a candidate for Ward 2 of the Minneapolis City Council. Caucuses are taking place on April 8, 2025.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Rick Smith with Matt – April 4, 2025 15:00

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The Rick Smith Show airs weeknights on AM950 at 8 PM.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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A Break Down on Wisconsin, Special Election in SD 6, and the MN U.S. Senate Race 1:00:07

28d ago1:00:07

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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 Will Davis and Preya Samsundar share their insights o…

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Matt McNeil with Joe Radinovich (4/2/25) 14:23

30d ago14:23

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Matt was joined by former state rep. Joe Radinovich of We Love Minneapolis as they discuss upcoming Minneapolis caucuses on April 8.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Matt McNeil with Jeff Stein (4/2/25) 22:48

30d ago22:48

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It’s our weekly Wednesday visit with Jeff! This week Matt and Jeff talk about new Trump tariffs and last night’s elections in Wisconsin and Florida.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Patrick Coolican with Brett – April 1, 2025 16:12

1M ago16:12

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Patrick Coolican is the Editor-in-Chief of the Minnesota Reformer. He joins Brett every Tuesday at 4:15.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Ellie Krug with Matt – March 31, 2025 15:10

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Ellie Krug is a transgender advocate and speaker, and host of The Illegal Trans Woman on Saturdays at 4 PM on AM950 or anytime on AM950radio.com.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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A Break Down About Signalgate with Bryan Strawser 50:22

1M ago50:22

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In this episode of 'The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky,' hosts Becky Scherr and Michael Brodkorb delve into the astonishing story of Signalgate. Joined by crisis management expert Bryan Strawser, Principal and CEO of Bryghtpath, they explore the recent security debacle involving senior U.S. officials accidentally sharing sensitive military info…

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Matt McNeil with Jeff Stein (3/26/25) 22:51

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It’s our weekly Wednesday visit with Jeff Stein. This week Matt and Jeff talk about the Republican’s Signal/national security fiasco.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Patrick Coolican with Brett – March 25, 2025 17:13

1M ago17:13

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Patrick Coolican of the Minnesota Reformer joins Brett every Tuesday at 4:15.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Matt McNeil with Michael Brodkorb (3/21/25) 20:35

1M ago20:35

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Matt was joined by Michael Brodkorb to talk about the Justin Eichorn case, which political party is more energized for 2026. Outside of politics they talk about the latest Vikings off season moves.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Matt McNeil with Dr. Joe Eastman (3/21/25) 22:48

1M ago22:48

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Dr. Joe Eastman is an expert disease modeler who frequently gives updates on COVID, flu, and other illnesses. Today he and Matt talk about the latest measles outbreak, RFK’s crazy solution to avian flu, how COVID is still enhancing other infectious diseases and more.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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A Break Down on Drunk Driving Reform with Rep. Larry Kraft 1:04:51

1M ago1:04:51

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In this critical new episode of 'The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky,' hosts Becky Scherr and Michael Brodkorb welcome first-time guest Minnesota State Representative Larry Kraft's legislation to reform Minnesota's DWI laws in response to the deadly crash at Park Tavern in St. Louis Park. Specifically, the legislation proposed by Representative …

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Matt McNeil with Greg Bakun on the Travis Walton Alien Abduction 16:04

1M ago16:04

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Matt is joined by Greg Bakun, the host of GhostBox Radio (weeknights 10-11 PM). On Thursday GhostBox Radio will have a special from 9-11 PM on the alien abduction of Travis Walton. Greg will welcome both Travis Walton and Jennifer Stein, director of Travis Walton the Movie.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Matt McNeil and Jeff Stein (3/19/25) 22:50

1M ago22:50

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Matt and Jeff are back for their weekly Wednesday visit! This week they talk about the Trump administration downplaying economic expectations, Chuck Schumer’s strategy (or lack thereof), how tariffs hurt rural farmers and more.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Patrick Coolican with Brett – March 18, 2025 19:05

1M ago19:05

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Patrick Coolican is the Editor-in-Chief of the Minnesota Reformer. He joins Brett every Tuesday at 4:15.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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A Break Down with David Hann on a Possible Run for Governor 36:38

2M ago36:38

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On this new episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr interview former Republican Party of Minnesota Chairman and State Senator David Hann. Hann, who is considering a run for governor in 2026, shares his perspective on the importance of focusing on the gubernatorial race amid the buzz surrounding the U.S. …

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David Fenley with Brett – March 11, 2025 15:13

2M ago15:13

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David Fenley is the ADA director at thw Minnesota Council on Disability.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Patrick Coolican with Brett – March 11, 2025 19:32

2M ago19:32

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Patrick Coolican is Editor-in-Chief of the Minnesota Reformer. He joins Brett every Tuesday at 4:15 on AM950.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Matt Gertz with Brett – March 11, 2025 19:49

2M ago19:49

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Matt Gertz is a senior fellow at Media Matters, which he joined in 2007. His work focuses on the relationship between the right-wing media and Donald Trump’s Republican Party, news coverage of politics and elections, and media ethics. Matt’s writing on the Trump-Fox feedback loop has appeared in The Daily Beast, HuffPost, NBC News’ THINK, and Polit…

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Max Richtman with Brett – March 11, 2025 19:28

2M ago19:28

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Max Richtman is President and CEO of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and MedicareBy Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Matt McNeil with Dr. Joe Eastman and Becky Robertson 22:49

2M ago22:49

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Matt is joined by Dr. Joe Eastman and Becky Robertson, a long COVID survivor. They talk about March 15 being International Long Covid Awareness Day, the impacts of long COVID and how several governments around the world are doing little to help.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Mike Siegler with Matt – March 6, 2025 14:59

2M ago14:59

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Mike Siegler joined Matt to discuss keeping yourself safe from digital scams.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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A Break Down About Trump's Big Speech: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly 1:24:48

2M ago1:24:48

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Welcome to another spicy episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky! Join Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr as they talk with guests John Rouleau and Julius Hernandez to dissect President Trump's recent Joint Address to Congress. The discussion covers various topics, from the President's accomplishments and requests to Congress to the reacti…

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Patrick Coolican with Brett – March 4, 2025 16:39

2M ago16:39

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Patrick Coolican is Editor-in-Chief of the Minnesota Reformer. Catch him with Brett every Tuesday at 4:15 on AM950.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Matt McNeil with Gaelynn Lea and Kevin Kling (2/28/25) 19:24

2M ago19:24

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Matt is joined by Gaelynn Lea and Kevin Kling, who created the original musical fable, Invisible Fences, which is playing March 6-15 at Open Eye Theatre. Joined by musician Jeremy Ylvisaker, this heartfelt production explores themes of resilience, connection, and Disability Culture through an imaginative blend of music and narrative.…

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Matt McNeil with Chris Kluwe (2/28/25) 14:57

2M ago14:57

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Matt is joined by former Vikings punter Chris Kluwe. Kluwe was recently removed from his position as a 9th grade football coach in Huntington Beach, CA. The school said he was bringing the school “too much attention” after his arrest protesting a MAGA sign at the city’s library.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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Dr. Joe Eastman with Matt – February 26, 2025 22:57

2M ago22:57

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Dr. Joe Eastman is an expert disease modeler who frequently gives updates on COVID, flu, and other illnesses. Today he and Matt talk about how a new measles outbreak in Texas, updates on Avian flu possibly getting transmitted to humans and more.By Best of Interviews - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

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A Break Down About Campaigns, Political Chaos, and Elon Musk 56:09

2M ago56:09

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Welcome back to The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky! In this episode, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr discuss the latest news on the 2026 Minnesota governor and U.S. Senate races, analyzing key candidates and surprising political developments. Becky shares personal updates about her pregnancy and offers insights on social etiquette for interac…

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