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A Break Down on Drunk Driving Reform with Rep. Larry Kraft

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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 Kraft and a bipartisan group of legislators will require offenders with multiple offenses to be on ignition interlock, double the lookback period for offenses, and remove obstacles for offenders to get on interlock. The conversation transitions to the shocking case of Minnesota State Senator Justin Eichorn's arrest for soliciting a minor. They examine the swift actions the Minnesota Senate GOP took, the responses from other political leaders, and the legal implications surrounding the case—a detailed and emotional exploration of how these events impact politics, policy, and public trust. Join us fo …...more
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Introduction and Welcome to Rep. Larry Kraft

0:00

Tragic Incident at Park Tavern

1:15

Legislation and Ignition Interlock

3:27

Personal Stories and Legislative Support

6:24

Bipartisan Efforts and Future Steps

13:38

Technical Difficulties and Interview Recap

20:18

Disturbing Case of Senator Justin Eichhorn

27:59

Immediate Reactions from the Senate GOP

34:20

House Leadership and GOP Chair Statements

35:29

Historical Context and Legislative Responses

36:24

DFL's Response and Comparisons

39:06

Senate GOP's Call for Expulsion

45:42

Senator Eichorn's Resignation

46:27

Legal Proceedings and Restrictions

59:16

Acknowledging Law Enforcement Efforts

1:01:36

Special Election and Legislative Session

1:03:25

Closing Remarks and Podcast Sign-Off

1:04:04
A Break Down on Drunk Driving Reform with Rep. Larry Kraft
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 Kraft and a bipartisan group of legislators will require offenders with multiple offenses to be on ignition interlock, double the lookback period for offenses, and remove obstacles for offenders to get on interlock. The conversation transitions to the shocking case of Minnesota State Senator Justin Eichorn's arrest for soliciting a minor. They examine the swift actions the Minnesota Senate GOP took, the responses from other political leaders, and the legal implications surrounding the case—a detailed and emotional exploration of how these events impact politics, policy, and public trust. Join us for an eye-opening episode on the complexities and necessities of legislative actions in response to societal issues. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome to Rep. Larry Kraft 01:15 Tragic Incident at Park Tavern 03:27 Legislation and Ignition Interlock 06:24 Personal Stories and Legislative Support 13:38 Bipartisan Efforts and Future Steps 20:18 Technical Difficulties and Interview Recap 27:59 Disturbing Case of Senator Justin Eichhorn 34:20 Immediate Reactions from the Senate GOP 35:29 House Leadership and GOP Chair Statements 36:24 Historical Context and Legislative Responses 39:06 DFL's Response and Comparisons 45:42 Senate GOP's Call for Expulsion 46:27 Senator Eichorn's Resignation 59:16 Legal Proceedings and Restrictions 01:01:36 Acknowledging Law Enforcement Efforts 01:03:25 Special Election and Legislative Session 01:04:04 Closing Remarks and Podcast Sign-Off The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new episode next week!
The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky
The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky

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