<![CDATA[Conversations with Mark]]>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.

]]>https://www.senatormarkhuizenga.com/Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sat, 23 May 2026 00:35:04 GMTWed, 04 Feb 2026 20:35:05 GMT60State Senator Mark Huizenga<p>I’m State Senator Mark Huizenga, and I want to invite you to my new podcast, <i>Conversations with Mark</i>.</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>New episodes drop every other Thursday, and I hope you’ll join the conversation.</p>episodicState Senator Mark Huizengamark@huizenga-consulting.comno<![CDATA[Conversations with the Gerald R. Ford International Airport]]>Join me for my podcast conversation with Tory Richardson, the President and CEO of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport. We discussed the airports growth, upcoming projects, and how it has become one of the top airports nationally.

]]>31fb6fec-f390-408b-826e-e2612377858dThu, 14 May 2026 15:45:00 GMT<p>Join me for my podcast conversation with Tory Richardson, the President and CEO of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport. We discussed the airports growth, upcoming projects, and how it has become one of the top airports nationally.</p>no00:14:50Conversations with the Gerald R. Ford International Airportfull<![CDATA[Conversations with Jo DeMarco]]>Join me or a conversation with Jo DeMarco, clerk for Ada township. We discuss what a typical day looks like for a clerk, the important role of local government, and her favorite part of serving the people of Ada!

]]>4652f518-8821-4ac2-a35e-a06760777b4fThu, 30 Apr 2026 15:45:00 GMT<p>Join me or a conversation with Jo DeMarco, clerk for Ada township. We discuss what a typical day looks like for a clerk, the important role of local government, and her favorite part of serving the people of Ada!</p>no00:15:46Conversations with Jo DeMarcofull<![CDATA[Conversations with Conservation Districts]]>In this week's episode of Conversations with Mark, I sat down with Rivka Hodgkinson, Exectuive director of the Michigan Association of Conservation Districts. We discuss how conservation districts educate the public on native plants through spring and summer plant sales.

]]>0c99c205-6f91-43d1-b6d7-931b0bf87fadThu, 16 Apr 2026 15:45:00 GMT<p>In this week's episode of Conversations with Mark, I sat down with Rivka Hodgkinson, Exectuive director of the Michigan Association of Conservation Districts. We discuss how conservation districts educate the public on native plants through spring and summer plant sales.</p>no00:14:32Conversations with Conservation Districtsfull<![CDATA[Conversation with Mark, featuring Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce]]>Join me for a conversation with Josh Lunger, Vice President of Advocacy at the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. In this episode, we discuss the affordable housing crisis, what affordability truly means, and ways we can work together to address this challenge.

]]>8c960d6e-f2c7-4a57-b247-6a341c3f63d4Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:45:00 GMT<p>Join me for a conversation with Josh Lunger, Vice President of Advocacy at the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. In this episode, we discuss the affordable housing crisis, what affordability truly means, and ways we can work together to address this challenge. </p>no00:14:42Conversation with Mark, featuring Grand Rapids Chamber of Commercefull<![CDATA[Conversations with Mark featuring Walker Mayor Gary Carey ]]>In this week’s episode of Conversations with Mark, I’m joined by City of Walker Mayor Gary Carey. We discuss the importance of local economic development, the new public library in Walker, and the role of local government. You can catch the full episode now on all major streaming platforms.

]]>e0b6723f-013e-4804-8b41-645fbb72f956Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:45:00 GMT<p>In this week’s episode of <i>Conversations with Mark</i>, I’m joined by City of Walker Mayor Gary Carey. We discuss the importance of local economic development, the new public library in Walker, and the role of local government. You can catch the full episode now on all major streaming platforms.</p>no00:15:25Conversations with Mark featuring Walker Mayor Gary Carey full<![CDATA[Conversations with Kent District Library]]>In this week's episode of Conversations with Mark, I sat down with Kent District Library Executive Director Lance Werner to learn more about the library's resources and the spaces available for the public to use for learning opportunities, community gatherings, and more.

]]>a3f95619-6194-46e7-80e9-501aabfb157cThu, 05 Mar 2026 16:45:00 GMT<p>In this week's episode of Conversations with Mark, I sat down with Kent District Library Executive Director Lance Werner to learn more about the library's resources and the spaces available for the public to use for learning opportunities, community gatherings, and more.</p>no00:15:37Conversations with Kent District Libraryfull<![CDATA[Conversations with Mark joined by Habitat for Humanity]]>In my conversation with Bev Thiel, CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Kent County, we discussed how their work and mission help families in West Michigan find affordability and stability in our communities.

The full episode is available on all major Platforms!


]]>c2270e67-3a17-444c-8a3d-0d616702774dThu, 19 Feb 2026 17:00:00 GMT<p>In my conversation with Bev Thiel, CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Kent County, we discussed how their work and mission help families in West Michigan find affordability and stability in our communities.</p><p></p><p>The full episode is available on all major Platforms! </p><p><br /></p>no00:15:37Conversations with Mark joined by Habitat for Humanityfull<![CDATA[Stay Tuned!]]>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.

Stay tuned on February 19th, 2026, for our first episode!

]]>88702573-4816-49a2-b668-806cd9bed3e8Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:58:31 GMT<p>I’m State Senator Mark Huizenga, and I want to invite you to my new podcast, <i>Conversations with Mark</i>.</p><p>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.<br /><br />Stay tuned on February 19th, 2026, for our first episode!</p>no00:00:23Stay Tuned!full