Rep. Hillary Scholten talks about becoming the first Democratic woman to represent Michigan’s 3rd District, and how her experiences in faith and motherhood shape her approach to politics.

Rep. Hillary Scholten talks about becoming the first Democratic woman to represent Michigan’s 3rd District, and how her experiences in faith and motherhood shape her approach to politics.

Rep. Hillary Scholten on Faith, Immigration, and Finding Common Ground in a Swing District

Political interviews too often sound rehearsed and over-managed. Building the Bench breaks the mold.
Each week, host Matt Staab sits down with the next generation of Democratic leaders for candid conversations about the experiences that shaped them, the mistakes that grounded them, and the ideas they’re eager to test in the years ahead.
It’s a chance to see the people behind the podiums — and imagine the future of American politics with them leading the charge.

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Political interviews too often sound rehearsed and over-managed. Building the Bench breaks the mold. Each week, host Matt Staab sits down with the next generation of Democratic leaders for candid conversations about the experiences that shaped them, the mistakes that grounded them, and the ideas they’re eager to test in the years ahead. It’s a chance to see the people behind the podiums — and imagine the future of American politics with them leading the charge.

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Rep. Hillary Scholten on Faith, Immigration, and Finding Common Ground in a Swing District

Rep. Hillary Scholten on Faith, Immigration, and Finding Common Ground in a Swing District