Pub Democracy Podcast

The full audio of the Berghoef-Huizenga debate in Michigan's 2nd Congressional District. Debate occurred on Oct 22, 2020.

John Pavlovitz joins congressional candidate Bryan Berghoef for a conversation on faith, politics, and the November election.

A conversation with artist and activist Genesis Be on social change, black lives matter, and where to find hope in this current moment.

On this episode Bryan has an engaging conversation with historian Kristin DuMez. We explore the roots of evangelical support for Trump, what it was like to potentially have COVID-19, and why some see wearing a mask as a sign of weakness.

What is it like to grow up as an immigrant in West Michigan? What does the path forward look like during this pandemic? On this episode, Bryan speaks with Dr. David Duong, Holland/Zeeland native who emigrated from Vietnam and is Director of the Harvard Medical School Program in Global Primary Care.

What does it take to run for office? What would inspire someone to run? How has campaigning shifted gears due to COVID-19? And how do we move beyond the current partisan divide? Bryan discusses with Jon Hoadley, current representative in Michigan's 60th House District, and candidate for US Congress in Michigan's 6th District.

We continue on here in Michigan with an emergency Stay Home, Stay Safe order, while essential businesses are able to operate and life continues to be a bit surreal. In this episode Bryan chats with a local community member who has seen the impact of the virus up close.

In this episode, Bryan speaks with Scott Rumpsa, Executive Director of Community Action House, a nonprofit based in Holland that has been stepping up in a big way during the pandemic.

Pub Democracy features pastor and political candidate Rev. Bryan Berghoef, who is running for Congress in Michigan's 2nd Congressional district. Bryan is joined in this first episode of the Pub Democracy Podcast by guest Dr. Rob Davidson, an ER physician in West Michigan. Tune in to this great conversation for helpful insights from a healthcare professional on the current coronavirus pandemic, what we should do next, and what's at stake in November.