ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
I’m State Senator Mark Huizenga, and I want to invite you to my new podcast, Conversations with Mark.
This podcast is about listening and learning. I’ll be sitting down with community members, local leaders, organizations, and elected officials from Michigan’s 30th Senate District.
We’ll have honest conversations about the issues that matter most to families, including making sure our kids get a great education, lowering everyday costs, keeping our communities safe, and talking about the future of West Michigan.
New episodes drop every other Thursday, and I hope you’ll join the conversation.
Hosts:
Update frequency:
biweekly
Average audio length:
14 minutes
Guest interviews
English
United States
19 episodes
since Feb. 5, 2026
episodic
LATEST EPISODE 🔗
In this week’s episode of Conversations with Mark, I am joined by Maggie Lancaster, CEO of the Grand Rapids Children's Museum. We discuss their incredible work connecting kids with learning through play, hands-on education programs and community connections.
The full episode is available now on all…
SEARCH PAST EPISODES
Search past episodes of Conversations with Mark.
PREVIOUS EPISODES 🔗
Join me for my podcast conversation with Stacy Stout, President and CEO of Blandford Nature Center. We discuss their incredible work connecting our community with nature, conservation, and outdoor education.
In this week’s episode of Conversations with Mark, I am joined by Ryan Reardon, local McDonald's Franchisee. We discuss the challenges of running a small business, taking care of your employees and giving back to the community you serve.
In this week’s episode of Conversations with Mark, I am joined by Rosalynn Bliss, former mayor of Grand Rapids. We discuss the importance of local government, the planning required to run a municipality, and the blessings and challenges that come with growth.
In this week’s episode of Conversations with Mark, I am joined by Julie Leonard, President and CEO of Lake Michigan Credit Union. We discuss the vital role credit unions play in our communities, including their work in financial literacy and homeownership.
In this week’s episode of Conversations with Mark, I am joined by Johnny Brann Jr., restaurateur and business leader. We discuss the history of the Brann Family, the businesses he has started, and how he gets involved and gives back to the West Michigan community.
In this week’s episode of Conversations with Mark, I am joined by Kate Terpstra, the marketing and economic administrator and senior recreational director for the city of Coopersville. We discuss the growth of Coopersville, maintaining the small town feel and creating community engagement.
In this week’s episode of Conversations with Mark, I am joined by Katie Hensley, CFO at Swanson Pickle Co. We discuss how this family farm grew from a postwar idea into a product found on shelves nationwide and what it takes each day to maintain their impressive operation.
In this week’s episode of Conversations with Mark, I am joined by Bill Brennan, an active member of the League of Michigan Bicyclists. We discuss the beautiful trails we have here in West Michigan, how cycling brings people together, and policy that keeps cyclists safe on the road.
In this week’s episode of Conversations with Mark, I am joined by Jon Cool, President of the Michigan Railroad Association. We discuss the various railways in our state, how they support our economy, and the modern technology used to keep rail transportation safe.
Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from State Senator Mark Huizenga, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.
PODCAST SEARCH ENGINE
You can use our website to search 3,825,430 podcasts and 195,906,094 episodes by people, places, or topics.
I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious, and
I listen to podcasts.
‐ Albert "Llamacorn" Einstein
SEARCH PAST EPISODES
Search past episodes of Conversations with Mark.
CLAIM THIS PODCAST
Why to claim podcasts?
If you are a podcaster, the best way to manage your podcasts on Listen Notes is by claiming your Listen Notes
podcast pages.
It is a great, free way to engage the podcast community and increase the visibility of your podcasts.
After claiming your Listen Notes podcast pages, you will be able to:
✓
Manually refresh the RSS feed to sync up
✓
Get a verified badge (
✓
) alongside with your podcast name on Listen Notes
✓
Post classified ads for sponsorship,
guests, co-hosts,
cross-promotion...
✓
Respond to listener comments on Listen Notes
✓
Use speech-to-text techniques to transcribe your show and
edit transcripts
✓
Improve the presence of your podcasts, e.g., self-service
podcaster interview...
✓
If you share your Listen Notes page and at-mention @ListenNotes
on X (formerly Twitter),
our official X (formerly Twitter) account will retweet to promote
your show to our followers.
Coming soon:
◯ Self-service promotion on Listen Notes
◯ Track your podcast stats on Listen
Notes, e.g., listens, page
views...
◯ Manage episodes
EDIT
Thank you for helping to keep the podcast database up to date.
