In this episode of ‘The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky‘, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr dive into current public safety issues against the backdrop of fall with guest Joe Teirab, an attorney and former federal prosecutor at the US Attorney’s Office in Minneapolis.

The conversation centers on Joe’s recent Star Tribune op-ed criticizing Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty’s traffic stop policy, which he argues jeopardizes public safety.

Joe outlines how this policy affects law enforcement’s ability to charge felony-level offenses stemming from low-level traffic violations, drawing on his extensive prosecutorial experience. The discussion also extends to Joe’s new role as the Minnesota State Co-Chair for US Term Limits.

Michael and Becky then shift to a recent Star Tribune panel discussion on the future of the Republican Party in Minnesota, featuring former Governor Tim Pawlenty and State Senators Zach Duckworth and Julia Coleman.

This episode’s comprehensive discussion offers invaluable insights into public policy, legal approaches, and political strategies for shaping a safer and more effective Minnesota.

* 00:00 Welcome and Episode Overview

* 01:07 Joe Teirab’s Op-Ed on Traffic Stop Policy

* 03:03 Debate on Moriarty’s Policy and Its Implications

* 07:42 Real-World Consequences of Policy Changes

* 28:29 Joe Teirab’s New Role and Term Limits Advocacy

* 30:53 Debating Term Limits: A Fresh Perspective

* 33:01 The Power of Incumbency and Its Impact

* 34:13 Devil’s Advocate: Potential Downsides of Term Limits

* 38:03 Public Support and the Path Forward for Term Limits

* 40:49 Reflecting on the Interview with Joe Tera

* 41:41 Mary Moriarty’s Policies Under Scrutiny

* 46:39 The Future of the Republican Party: Panel Insights

* 56:23 NFL Picks and Fantasy Football Updates

* 58:25 Closing Remarks and Episode Recap

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