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 the upcoming gubernatorial and Senate races.

Highlights include a debate on President Trump’s controversial post about Rob Reiner, the role of federal intervention in state fraud cases, and the potential candidacy of Michele Tafoya for the U.S. Senate. Don’t miss this explosive episode packed with insights, disagreements, and spicy commentary!

* 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview

* 01:38 President Trump’s controversial post about the murder of Rob and Michele Reiner.

* 12:50 Operation Metro Surge: ICE Raids in Twin Cities

* 37:06 Appreciation and Personal Background

* 38:29 Immigration System Issues

* 40:32 ICE and Law Enforcement Actions

* 43:41 Political Reactions and Public Opinion

* 51:38 Fraud and Government Accountability

* 01:14:59 National Media’s Influence on Local Politics

* 01:15:06 Fraud Allegations and Government Response

* 01:15:52 Republican Strategies and Criticisms

* 01:19:10 Future Political Landscape and Elections

* 01:22:07 Straw Poll Reactions and Candidate Viability

* 01:37:42 The pros and cons of a possible candidacy of Michele Tafoya for the U.S. Senate.

* 01:51:20 Closing Remarks and Football Updates

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

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