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Vote Common Good: West Michigan
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A few years ago brothers-in-law Nick Brock and Shawn Skinner started doing the unthinkable at family gatherings – talking about politics and faith at the dinner table. While at times tense and cautious those conversations were filled with curiosity, nuance, grace, and humor. Wanting to lean into that experience they decided to start a podcast. Common Good Conversations is a weekly opportunity for Nick and Shawn to talk about the politics and faith of West Michigan by being curious, nuanced, grace-filled, and humorous; perhaps they’ll learn something along the way.

  1. Meet Common Good Candidate Abby Klomparens for State Representative (District 86)

    2024. 08. 31.

    Meet Common Good Candidate Abby Klomparens for State Representative (District 86)

    Send a text Meet an extraordinary-ordinary Michigander committed to the Common Good for West Michigan. Abby Klomparens for State Representative in District 86 includes the Greater Holland area and portions of Allegan County. In this episode you'll learn how to properly pronounce another Dutch last-name (Klomp-ar-ens), why the election of former President Trump was a catalyst for Abby's political involvement, and why she's challenging Republican incumbent Nancy DeBoer. -- Follow us on our socials with Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube! Support the show Follow us on Facebook at Vote Common Good - primary

    1시간 3분

  2. 2024. 08. 28.

    "After two years of far-right rule in a Michigan county, one chance to change it" - with The Washington Post

    Send a text Nick and Shawn had the privilege of being in conversation with Washington Post reporter Patrick Marley. Patrick writes about voting issues in the Upper Midwest and wrote a series of stories covering how divisive, Trump-style politics came to Ottawa County through Ottawa Impact. In this episode you'll learn about the Washington Post's series called Democracy in America, how moderate Republicans and some Democrats mobilized against Ottawa Impact and fought back, and how eating BBQ is a form of patriotism. To learn more about the Washington Post's coverage of Ottawa Impact you can listen to our November 2023 episode called Why is the Washington Post covering the politics of Ottawa County? -- Note: Ottawa Impact lost it's majority on the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners after the August 6th primary election. The four that remain through the general election are Joe Moss, Sylvia Rhodea, Kendra Wenzel, and Allison Miedema.   Support the show Follow us on Facebook at Vote Common Good - primary

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  3. 2024. 08. 06.

    2024 Election Guide: What Happened to my Ottawa GOP?

    Send a text Over the previous year I've had the privilege of being in conversation with a handful of well established Republicans in Ottawa County to help me understand the state of local politics. The central question that I wanted to answer — and understand from their point of view — was:  What happened to my Ottawa GOP? Support the show Follow us on Facebook at Vote Common Good - primary

    2분

  4. 2024. 08. 03.

    Economics Guru Dr. Paul Isley talks about West Michigan's Economy

    Send a text Nick and Shawn had the privilege of being in conversation with Dr. Paul Isely the Associate Dean and Professor of Economics for the Seidman College of Business at Grand Valley State University. For nearly a decade Dr. Isley has become somewhat of an economics guru in West Michigan as employers have used his historically accurate economic findings to help guide their business decisions.  In this episode you'll learn about the cause of recent inflation, the power of consumer spending versus government spending, and how to grow West Michigan's economy.  Support the show Follow us on Facebook at Vote Common Good - primary

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  5. 2024. 07. 26.

    Meet Common Good Candidate Doug Zylstra running for Ottawa County Board of Commissioners in District 3 (Holland)

    Send a text Hey, Everybody! Nick and Shawn had the privilege of being in conversation with Doug Zylstra. Doug is the incumbent Ottawa County Board Commissioner representing District 3 (Holland) as a Democrat serving in his 3rd, 2-year term. In this episode you'll learn why it was important for Doug to foster dialogue with the Ottawa Impact Commissioners, what it means to have a record-breaking 2 Democrats on the Board of Commissioners, and if Doug is a "woke" Democrat or not. Show Notes: Listen to episodes about What Happened to my Ottawa GOP. Support the show Follow us on Facebook at Vote Common Good - primary

    1시간 7분

  6. 2024. 07. 06.

    Live! with Common Good Candidate Chris Crothers for County Commissioner in District 4 (Zeeland)

    Send a text Hey, Everybody! Nick and Shawn had the privilege of being in conversation with Chris Crothers. Chris is running for Ottawa County Commissioner in District 4 (Zeeland) as a Democrat. In this final segment from our live podcast event in Holland you'll learn how Chris started as a home brewer then started his own brewery, why he's running for County Commissioner, and what it means to be a Common Good Candidate in Ottawa County.  Support the show Follow us on Facebook at Vote Common Good - primary

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  7. 2024. 07. 06.

    Live! Nick Brock and Doug Pagitt talk about their shared experience along the US-Mexico Border

    Send a text Hey, Everybody! Nick and Shawn had the privilege of being in conversation with Doug Pagitt the executive director of Vote Common Good. Nick and Doug both went to the US-Mexico border in Arizona and Mexico and talk about their shared experience. During this segment from our live event in Holland you'll learn about Nick and Doug's first impressions of the border wall from both sides of the wall, why families are seeking asylum and how coming to the US is a last resort, and what can be done in the US to help the immigration crisis. YouTube link to video of Nick's First Impressions of the Border Wall YouTube link to video of Doug Interviewing Asylum Seeking Families Support the show Follow us on Facebook at Vote Common Good - primary

    1시간 4분

  8. 2024. 07. 06.

    Live! Sarah Leach discusses her recent firing, Ottawa Impact, and the crisis of local journalism

    Send a text Hey, Everybody! Nick and Shawn had the privilege of being in conversation with Sarah Leach. Sarah is a Pulitzer Prize-nominated journalist and previously the regional editor for Gannett Media leading The Holland Sentinel and 14 other Michigan papers. During this second segment from our live podcast event in Holland you'll learn about dad-jokes, why Sarah was fired from the Holland Sentinel, the challenges of covering Ottawa Impact, and the crisis of local journalism. Support the show Follow us on Facebook at Vote Common Good - primary

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A few years ago brothers-in-law Nick Brock and Shawn Skinner started doing the unthinkable at family gatherings – talking about politics and faith at the dinner table. While at times tense and cautious those conversations were filled with curiosity, nuance, grace, and humor. Wanting to lean into that experience they decided to start a podcast. Common Good Conversations is a weekly opportunity for Nick and Shawn to talk about the politics and faith of West Michigan by being curious, nuanced, grace-filled, and humorous; perhaps they’ll learn something along the way.

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