Welcome to the latest episode of 'The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky.'In this week's episode, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr shift focus from their planned discussion to address the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk, which occurred while he was speaking at a college campus.

Michael and Becky explore the impact of escalating political violence on the state of American democracy, the role of social media, and the culture of dehumanization.

Reflecting on the need for civil discourse and compassion, they issue a call to action for both political leaders and everyday citizens, and discuss Michael's op-ed with Erich Mische on how we can move forward together.

Recorded on September 11th, Michael and Becky also acknowledge the importance of remembering past tragedies while confronting the urgent issues of the present.

* 00:00 Introduction & Episode Overview

* 01:04 Reflecting on September 11th

* 02:08 The Assassination of Charlie Kirk

* 03:15 Reactions and Personal Reflections

* 14:46 The Role of Social Media

* 22:23 Political Discourse and Responsibility

* 33:52 Fears of Political Violence

* 34:12 Discussing Michael's Op-Ed on Charlie Kirk

* 35:17 Personal Experiences with Threats

* 38:52 Reflecting on Political Communication

* 41:56 The Importance of Humanizing Opponents

* 47:02 Proposing Solutions for Political Discourse

* 50:46 The Role of Social Media in Politics

* 57:46 Fantasy Football and Closing Remarks

The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new episode next week!

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