Welcome to another episode of 'The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky', with Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr. This week, Michael and Becky dive deep into the week's hot political topics. They discuss the ongoing drama surrounding Minneapolis mayoral candidate and State Senator Omar Fateh, whose dishonesty over threats over contentious Uber-Lyft legislation has stirred controversy ahead of the mayoral race.

Representative Marion Rarick joins to talk about the recent University of Minnesota Regents nominations, scrutinizing the unorthodox appointment process by Governor Tim Walz.

The show also covers a Minneapolis City Council Member Aisha Chughtai's use of vulgar language against Mayor Jacob Frey, reflecting the toxic political climate.

Lastly, they address President Trump's new campaign to end mail-in ballots. Tune in for a compelling discussion packed with insights and controversy!

* 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

* 01:12 Minneapolis Mayoral Race Drama

* 01:46 Senator Omar Fateh's Legislative Controversy

* 03:57 Political Gamesmanship and Honesty

* 04:41 Impact on Minneapolis Politics

* 11:23 Rep. Marion Rarick Interview

* 11:31 University of Minnesota Regents Controversy

* 15:19 Governor's Appointments and Political Fallout

* 18:00 Legislative Process and Transparency Issues

* 29:43 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

* 33:39 Reflecting on the Interview with Representative CK

* 38:28 Controversial Remarks at the Uptown Music Festival

* 48:13 Debating Mail-In Voting and Election Integrity

* 01:01:53 Minnesota State Fair and Podcast Announcements

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

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