Cox and Friends
68 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 160 ratingsJoin Lt. Governor Spencer J. Cox and his friends for talk on politics, sports, tech and pop culture. It's the podcast you didn't know you needed...and probably don't.
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The state of Utah's growth, NBA All-Star weekend recap, Bloomberg's farmers comments, and the legislative session
February 21, 2020 20:51 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBLt. Governor, Spencer Cox, is joined by some of the friends to talk about the latest from the campaign, the Republican primary ballot, and the amazing amount of support that everyone has shown throughout the past couple of months. Then we dive into former New York City Mayor, Mike Bloomberg saying he could teach “anybody” to be a farmer, the state of Utah's growth, and how entrepreneurs are changing rural Utah. We also take a look into the NBA's All-Star weekend events, how the Elam Ending...
The 2020 U.S. Presidential Race, Iowa caucus chaos, narratives shaped by the media, and Utah Jazz updates
February 09, 2020 23:07 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBLt. Governor, Spencer Cox, is joined by some of the friends to talk about the latest from the 2020 U.S. Presidential Race, the Iowa caucus chaos, Utah’s Super Tuesday primary coming up on March 3, and the issue with over-complicating the polling process. Then we discuss George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton's popularity and how media in the 90's shaped the narratives of both presidents. We also talk about the Simon Bamberger's mansion going up for sale, why Jewish settlers tried to establish ...
U.S.-Iran tension, 2020 Utah gubernatorial updates, the surging Jazz, and the NFL playoffs
January 14, 2020 19:34 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBLt. Governor, Spencer Cox, is joined by most of the friends to talk about the growing tension between the United States and Iran, President Trump's decision to authorize the drone strike that killed Maj. Gen. Qassim Suleimani, Iran accidentally shooting down a civilian passenger plane en route to Ukraine, and Sen. Mike Lee's frustrations surrounding the Iran briefing. Then we dive into the latest updates from the gubernatorial race, Rep. Rob Bishop's decision to not run, we recap the Utah E...
Impeachment hearings, the Democratic debates, Utah's state seal, and the Utah Jazz
November 22, 2019 22:27 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBLt. Governor, Spencer Cox, is joined by most of the friends to talk about why the general public isn't paying attention to the impeachment hearings, why the Democratic debates have been upsetting to watch, and why it's so hard to find accurate information these days. We also talk about Utah's state seal and how you could find yourself with a felony if using it illegally. Then we dive into Mark "Mad Dog" Madsen's tenure so far as the head coach of the Utah Valley University Wolverines, some...
McKay Coppins’ profile of Mitt Romney in the Atlantic, JTM navigates new chapters
October 28, 2019 03:54 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBLt. Governor, Spencer Cox, is joined by some of the friends to talk about McKay Coppins' (The Atlantic) profile piece about Utah senator Mitt Romney, his Twitter burner account, and whether or not any of the friends have a burner account. We also talk about the latest updates in the race for the next Utah governor and some of the new faces that have joined the race. Then we're joined by James The Mormon (now JTM), an entrepreneur and former rapper/singer/songwriter, to talk about the negat...
Analyzing the NBA-China debacle, Kanye's Sunday Service, and clean energy in Utah
October 09, 2019 23:54 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBLt. Governor, Spencer Cox, is joined by all of the guys of the group and we're talking about the latest news surrounding China including Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey's tweet in support of protestors in Hong Kong, how it could affect NBA relations, and what it could mean for freedom of speech in China. We also talk about Owen's experience with helping out during Kanye West's Sunday Service at the Gateway, PacifiCorp's 20-year plan to cut back on coal and increase wind and sola...
Greg Jackson talks "History That Doesn't Suck", "Underrated, Overrated, or Properly Rated", and presidential power
October 04, 2019 19:00 - 55 minutes - 51 MBLt. Governor, Spencer Cox, is joined by almost all of the friends and Greg Jackson, a Utah Valley University professor and the creator and host of the 'History That Doesn't Suck' podcast, to talk about how he became infatuated with history, his work with UVU, and the inspiration behind starting his podcast. We also play a game of "Underrated, Overrated, or Properly Rated" with some of our favorite presidents of the United States and the risks of too much presidential power. Lastly, we talk...
Rep. Steve Eliason on the suicide rates in Utah, raising mental health awareness, and his work on a new $2 million suicide prevention campaign
September 23, 2019 19:52 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBOn this episode, we're joined by representative Steve Eliason to talk about how he came to be in the legislature, the best thing about being a representative for the great state of Utah, and his work surrounding the latest three-year $2 million campaign that focuses on mental and behavioral health. We also talk about the high suicide rate within the Rocky Mountain region, the statistics behind suicide in Utah, and some of the measures that are in place to combat the alarming rates. Then we...
Live from the Utah Rural Summit hosted at Southern Utah University!
September 06, 2019 16:12 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBOn this episode, Lt. Governor Spencer Cox is joined by a few of the friends live at the Utah Rural Summit hosted at Southern Utah University to talk about the economic viability of rural Utah. We are also joined by Extension Associate Professor for Utah State University, Paul Hill, to talk about the Rural Online Initiative Program and how the program provides alternatives to the traditional workforce by offering more remote opportunities. Then we are joined by Medical Oncologist for Intermo...
Should we actually buy Greenland? Also, half-baked ideas, Spencer Cox's quirks, and Utah in the fall
August 28, 2019 17:02 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBOn this episode of the Cox and Friends podcast, Lt. Governor, Spencer Cox, is out on the campaign trail so Owen Fuller is our stand-in host for the week and he's joined by a couple of the friends to talk about whether or not we should actually buy Greenland and why it's not as irrational as it sounds. We also dive into some of our favorite half-baked ideas, as well as the best moments from the campaign trail. Then we talk about some of Spencer Cox's funniest quirks and the best thing about...
Miles Hansen on the wildest places he's traveled to, working in the White House, WTC Utah, and Jazz updates
August 08, 2019 22:55 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBLt. Governor, Spencer Cox, is joined by a few of the friends and Miles Hansen, the President and CEO of World Trade Center Utah, to talk about some of the craziest places he's traveled to, his work in Iran, and how he became the director for Gulf affairs at the National Security Council in the White House. We also talk about the moment Miles realized he wanted to come back to Utah to work for World Trade Center Utah instead of working in Washington D.C. Then we dive into the work that the ...
Mike Grella on Amazon's HQ2, updates on the Point of the Mountain, and the NBA offseason
July 26, 2019 07:30 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBLt. Governor, Spencer Cox, is joined by a few of the friends and Mike Grella, Amazon's former Director of Economic Development, to talk about the Days of '47 rodeo, what went right and wrong with Amazon's HQ2 plan, and the incentives surrounding Utah's economy. We also talk about the Point of the Mountain growth and whether or not we're dreaming too small regarding the overall area. Lastly, we dive into Owen's world fair idea and the NBA offseason and how the Jazz are going to perform ne...
Davis Smith on the origins of Cotopaxi, the impact of Questival, and life-changing survival trips
July 12, 2019 23:59 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBLt. Governor, Spencer Cox, is joined by a few of the friends and Davis Smith, the CEO and founder of Cotopaxi, to talk about his decision to build the outdoor gear company in Utah, what Cotopaxi stands for, and how a young shoe-shining boy from Peru led Davis to found the company. We also talk about how Davis got the inspiration to start the Cotopaxi Questival, the 24-hour adventure race, some of the craziest survival trips he's ever experienced, and the time he got Salmonella from a bad c...
The latest from the campaign trial, the 2019 Democratic debates, and NBA Free Agency
July 01, 2019 23:19 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBLt. Governor, Spencer Cox, is joined by a few of the friends to recap a few of the different counties that the Lt. Gov has been traveling to while on the campaign. We also talk about Spencer's son, Gavin, returning home from his mission and the various ways missionaries adjust to life after serving. We also talk about the Utah Coal Country Strike Team and the work they're doing in Carbon and Emery County to help combat the economic decline in the surrounding areas due to falling coal produ...
Campaign kickoff recap, obscure Utah history, Escalante pronunciation controversy, and KD goes down in game 5
June 11, 2019 22:38 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBLt. Governor, Spencer Cox, is joined by a few of the friends and we're recapping the past week where the LG kicked off his campaign for Utah Governor, which includes a tour of the 248 incorporated cities and towns in Utah. We talk about some of the surprises that he's seen while on the road, obscure Utah history with Jon Cox including mailing bricks to the people of Vernal to build a bank in 1916 and the time when over 400 people rode sleighs to play baseball in Kamas on Statehood Day in ...
'World's largest' energy storage announced in Utah, importance of our rural communities, and our NBA Finals preview
May 31, 2019 15:50 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBLt. Governor, Spencer Cox, is joined by a few of the friends and Vice President of Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Tom Dowling, and Chief Executive Officer of Magnum Gas Storage, Craig Broussard, to talk about the unveiling of the Advanced Clean Energy Storage project which will be the world's largest renewable energy storage project in Utah. We also talk about why it is so important to have a discussion and create dialogue revolving around rural communities when analyzing opportunities ...
Scandinavian Days in Ephraim, five "on-the-rise" Utah companies, revisiting the Scofield Mine disaster, and Game of Thrones???
May 21, 2019 23:41 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBLt. Governor, Spencer Cox, is joined by a few of the friends to talk about Scandinavian Days, some of the events that will take place over the weekend in Ephraim and some of the history surrounding the festival. We also break out a new segment of Owen Fuller's 'Tech Time', in which we take a look at the five most "on-the-rise" Utah companies. Then we discuss some obscure Utah history, including the Scofield Mine disaster and how it devastated the community. After that, we talk about wh...
We're running for Governor!
May 14, 2019 16:00 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBLt. Governor Spencer Cox is joined by his wife Abby and the friends as he reveals some big news: he's running for governor! We run down the "why" and "how" of the Lt. Governor's upcoming gubernatorial campaign, talk about how to get involved, and give some behind-the-scenes takes on filming the announcement video. Let's go! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Transcontinental Railroad with Doug Foxley and Spencer Stokes
May 07, 2019 15:52 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBLt. Governor, Spencer Cox, is joined by a few of the friends and Spike 150 co-chairs Spencer Stokes and Doug Foxley to talk about Spike 150's Golden Spike Sesquicentennial Celebration Ceremony and Festival at Golden Spike National Historical Park. We discuss the history behind the railroad, how it has impacted our society today, and the worlds only operating, 'Big Boy'. We take a look into some of the artifacts from the Transcontinental Railroad era that will be on display, as well as a co...
John Curtis on his quirky socks, his time as the mayor of Provo, and the bipartisanship in Congress
April 24, 2019 17:49 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBLt. Governor, Spencer Cox, is joined by a few of the friends and congressman John Curtis to talk about his passion for quirky socks, his background in the business sector before becoming the mayor of Provo, and how he decided to run for Congress after Jason Chaffetz departure, with a little help from Owen Fuller. We also discuss the past 526 of Curtis' days in Congress, his approach towards town hall meetings, and what it means to have a face-to-face conversation with constituents these da...
Adam Brown on researching the Utah legislature, his latest book, and how to get involved in politics
April 18, 2019 17:57 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBLt. Governor, Spencer Cox, is joined by a few of the friends and associate professor of political science at Brigham Young University BYU Political Science, Adam Brown to talk about how he got into political science and the quantitative level of his research about the Utah legislature. We also dive into Adam's book, "Utah Politics and Government: American Democracy among a Unique Electorate", and why he thinks Utah's governor is institutionally the most powerful governor in the country. ...
National Siblings Day, Jon Huntsman to run for governor rumors, the tax deadline, and Jazz playoff preview
April 11, 2019 16:16 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBLt. Governor, Spencer Cox, is joined by a few of the friends to give a couple of shoutouts to our own siblings on National Siblings Day, as well as discuss the rumor surrounding Jon Huntsman Jr. throwing his hat into the ring for the 2020 Utah governor race, and then we go over a day in the life of the Lt. Governor. We also dive into the tax deadline, tax reform, and the transparency behind the federal government handling our tax dollars. Lastly, we preview the Utah Jazz as they head int...
Spencer Cox goes to Washington, the food scene in D.C., recommended Utah dishes, and Jazz updates
April 04, 2019 20:22 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBLt. Governor, Spencer Cox, is joined by a few of the friends to talk about his recent trip to Washington D.C. for the 2019 National LT. Governors Association annual meeting and getting "Caged" while he was gone. We dive into the new hate crimes bill and the possibility of a ceremonial veto. We also break down the highs and lows of the food scene in D.C. and figure out some of Utah's best dishes that we would recommend. Lastly, we touch on the Utah Jazz clinching a playoff spot and how th...
The Mueller Report, March Madness, tech in our homes, and the return of Jimmer
March 25, 2019 19:20 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBLt. Governor, Spencer Cox, is joined by a few of the friends to break down the highs and lows of the Mueller Report and how we use procrastination to our benefit. We also discuss the up and down nature of choosing sides in politics, as well as, the concept of political parties dying and the growth of tribalism. We analyze the last plays of the Duke/UCF game, Tacko Fall, Zion Williamson, March Madness, and also how our brackets held up. Then we take a look into the rising technology in our ...
Recapping the legislative session, running for office in high school, and all things hoops
March 19, 2019 23:00 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBLt. Governor, Spencer Cox, is joined by a few of the friends for an 'All Guys' version of Cox and Friends to recap the legislative session, we guess how many bills the governor will veto, and fertility rates in Europe and how they relate to Utah! We also talk about the times we ran for office in high school including The Bodyguard, explosions, blood, and a Fuller dynasty. Lastly, we talk March Madness, the Utah Jazz, and give an update on Mozambique following Cyclone Idai. See omnystudi...
Day 43 of the legislative session, the best Utah road trip destinations, and our most on-brand stories
March 13, 2019 16:25 - 33 minutes - 31 MBLt. Governor, Spencer Cox, is joined by a few of the friends to discuss day 43 of the Legislative Session and how things are stacking up, sauntering included. We also talk about the greatest known and unknown Utah road trips to take this Spring. Jon Cox also drops the latest 'This Week in Sanpete County' featuring the Ft. Douglas Museum and Sanpete residents who are trying to collect memorabilia before the museum gets torn down. Lastly, we talk about our most 'on-brand' stories that have...
Tom Adams on how Utah's outdoor industry has changed and getting the youth outside
March 07, 2019 22:01 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBLt. Governor, Spencer Cox, is joined by a few of the friends and Office of Outdoor Recreation Director, Tom Adams, to discuss how Utah's outdoor industry is growing and adapting in a new era of tourism, how Tom knew he was going to work in the outdoors at an early age, and how we can help the youth be more active outside. We also talk about some of the coolest adventures he's been on, some of the controversies surrounding public lands, and Utah's tourism boom. Lastly, we debate the best ...
All things 'Cold' with creator and host, Dave Cawley
March 02, 2019 13:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBLt. Governor, Spencer Cox, is joined by a few of the friends and Dave Cawley, the creator/host of the hit investigative podcast, Cold. We talk about Dave's background in journalism, how Cold originated and what drove him to dive so deep into the story of Susan and Josh Powell. We also analyze some of the themes in the podcast including domestic abuse and how it plagued Josh and Susan's relationship, why a podcast was the perfect medium for the story, and some of the most shocking things th...
Legislative Session updates, the Sanpete Messenger, 'Millennial-splaining', and the Wasatch Academy
February 22, 2019 12:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBLt. Governor, Spencer Cox, is joined by a few of the friends to give some updates on the 2019 Legislative Session and give out a couple shout-outs to a couple of the new legislators. Jon Cox unveils a new segment called, 'This Week in the Sanpete Messenger', we 'Millennial-splain' BMG and talk about the unprecedented level of basketball coming out of Wasatch Academy in Mt. Pleasant, UT. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Legislative Session, Utah Medicaid expansion, and the narrative behind SB96
February 14, 2019 19:30 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBLt. Governor, Spencer Cox, is joined by a few of the friends to talk about the 2019 Legislative Session, updates on the new state flag, advice for new legislators, and Utah's Medicaid program. We also break down SB96 and the controversial narrative surrounding it. As well as, the state's telecommuting potential, the NBA trade deadline, and the state of the Utah Jazz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Steve Starks on his history in Utah politics, the Utah Jazz and Rudy's All-Star snub
February 02, 2019 20:10 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBLt. Governor, Spencer Cox, is joined by a few of the friends and Utah Jazz President, Steve Starks, to talk about growing up in the Ogden Valley, his history in Utah politics and campaign management, as well as all the various jobs he's held. We also break down the Utah Jazz's season, Rudy's All-Star snub, and Steve's role behind the scenes. Then we talk about the team's chemistry and the strength behind Utah's fans. Lastly, we go over the current state of the NBA and updates from Sili...
2019 legislative session preview, the US government reopens, and Jon Cox's new book
January 26, 2019 19:02 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBUtah Lt. Governor, Spencer Cox, is joined by a few of the friends and we're previewing the 2019 legislative session! We talk about Kirsten's time at the Senate, what we expect to see this year, and potential topics that will dominate the session. We also review and break down Jon Cox's new book, "Utah Politics: Principles, Theories and Rules of the Game", including key aspects of the book such as the beauty in footnotes and the "Spencer Hall" rule. Lastly, we try and figure out why we re...
[BONUS] Dr. David Magleby on civility, public discourse, election races, and the government shutdown
January 23, 2019 22:51 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBUtah Lt. Governor, Spencer Cox, is joined today by his Chief of Staff, Kirsten Rappleye, and author, BYU political science professor and former dean, David Magleby, to talk about his thoughts on civility and public discourse. As well as, speaking against bullying-type behavior, specifically within debates. We talked about some of the discourse during the McAdams/Love race, the Utah Debate Commission, and the ways analytics and data have altered modern politics. We also dive into how smal...
How AI is being used to save lives and the community behind Utah's tech industry with Damien Patton
January 17, 2019 20:40 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBUtah Lt. Governor, Spencer Cox, is joined by a few of the friends and Banjo founder/CEO, Damien Patton, to talk about how the AI he developed was able to detect the Las Vegas shooting before authorities were notified. We talked about some of the struggles Damien faced growing up, as well as, winning Google's 'Hackathon' and how it helped create Banjo. We also discussed how social media and big data are integrated and why Utah's community is going to be a major contributing factor to grow...
"What's Up Down South?" from the 2019 St. George Area Economic Summit
January 11, 2019 19:07 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBUtah Lt. Governor, Spencer Cox, is joined by a few of the friends and a couple hundred other friends in the shows' first live podcast for the 2019 St. George Area Economic Summit! We talked about all things southern Utah, including some of our favorite things to do down south and a couple of our favorite memories. We spoke with Austen Allred, CEO at Lambda School, about education innovation and the various new ways of learning a new skill in the tech world. We also spoke with St. George ...
Utah stories with Mike Mower, Tech Time, and the best constituent issues of 2018
January 04, 2019 17:02 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBUtah Lt. Governor, Spencer Cox, is joined today by a few of the friends and Ferron's unofficial son and Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Gary Herbert, Mike Mower, to talk about some of the best places in Utah, how he got into politics, and how he had his own TV talk show while serving his LDS mission in Portland, OR. We also talk about Jon Cox's new book, "Utah Politics: Principles, Theories, and Rules of the Game" and Owen Fuller debuts a new edition of "Tech Time" -- where we look ahead...
The historic emergence of Utah's tech industry with Clint Betts
December 21, 2018 16:13 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBUtah Lt. Governor, Spencer Cox, is joined today by a few of the friends and Executive Director of 'Silicon Slopes', Clint Betts, to talk about Utah's historic rise in the tech industry and this year's 'Silicon Slopes Tech Summit'. We also feature a new edition of Owen Fuller's, 'Tech Time', where we find out about "Clean Meat" and whether or not we're even okay with growing our own meat, and the possible meat alternatives available to us, including insects and guinea pigs. Lastly, we...
Metta World Peace on his childhood in New York, working with the youth, and NBA stories
December 12, 2018 19:30 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBUtah Lt. Governor, Spencer Cox, is joined today by the friends and former NBA star, Metta World Peace, to talk about what it was like growing up in the Queensbridge projects in New York and his work with Jeremiah Cox and Lance Charlish, CEO and Co-Founder of 'Circle', on Metta's initiatives to benefit the youth. We also talk about the spiritual decisions behind changing Metta's name from 'Ron Artest' to Metta World Peace, as well as a slew of NBA stories including the time he broke Michael...
Tackling Utah's air quality with Thom Carter, the Governor's proposed budget, and Bill Walton stories
December 06, 2018 18:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MBUtah Lt. Governor, Spencer Cox, is joined today by most of the friends to talk about Utah's air quality and the steps that can be taken by everyone to do their part in preventing poor air with Thom Carter, the Executive Director of Utah Clean Air Partnership (UCAIR). We also take a look into Governor Gary Herbert's proposed budget that would allow for $100 million dollars to be distributed towards cleaning up Utah's air. Lastly, we reminisce about the time NBA legend, Bill Walton, spoke ...
Love and McAdams recap, Pelosi updates, 'Terrible Hot Takes, and the American Dream Ideas Challenge
November 30, 2018 19:04 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBUtah Lt. Governor, Spencer Cox, is joined today by all of the friends to recap the 4th congressional district race, starring Ben McAdams and Mia Love, as well as, Nancy Pelosi getting nominated as speaker by House Democrats. Also, things get a little out of hand when we start breaking down this week's edition of 'Terrible Hot Takes', which includes Tom Hanks not being a great actor, Dark chocolate being trash, and Trader Joes being overrated. Lastly, we talk about the American Dream Idea...
[BEST OF] Interviews with Governor Herbert, Gail Miller, and Kim Wilson
November 23, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 88.1 MBIn a special "Best of" episode, we'll be playing previously recorded interviews with Utah Governor, Gary Herbert, as well as, businesswoman Gail Miller and attorney Kim Wilson. We talk about the Governor's appearance in Sharknado 4 and how the landscape of real estate in the 80s led to his unexpected journey into politics. The Governor also talks about his relation to notorious American train and bank robber, Butch Cassidy. As well as his advice for Millennials. Then, we discuss lessons ...
Election news, voter security, the sale of Qualtrics, and remembering Utah greats
November 17, 2018 03:02 - 1 hour - 59 MBUtah Lt. Governor, Spencer Cox, is joined today by a skeleton crew of friends, including Owen Fuller and Jon Cox, to talk about the latest election updates, possible alternative voting systems, and what a recount would actually look like. On this week's edition of 'Tech Time' with Owen Fuller, we talk about the surprise sale of survey software maker, Qualtrics, for $8 billion and what it could mean for Utah in the future. Also, Jon Cox unveils more 'Obscure Utah Political History' and we...
Latest election news, Utah broadcasting, and politics with Doug Wright
November 09, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBLt. Governor Spencer Cox and friends are joined by longtime KSL radio talk-show host, Doug Wright, to talk about the latest updates from the midterm elections, Doug's background in broadcasting, what drove him to pursue radio, and whether or not he could see himself pursuing politics. We also dive into the possible causes for the high voter turnout this year, Mitt Romney's path to Washington and President Donald Trump's remarks regarding Mia Love. Lastly, we talk about Boston Celtic's Go...
Voter updates, negative political ads, 'Tech Time', and the Governor's Annual Gala
November 02, 2018 19:38 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBThe Lt. Governor Spencer Cox, and friends are back to talk the latest voting updates and the level of negative political ads that we've seen throughout the election. Owen also breaks down the "Entrepreneurial Escalator", why Amsterdam has become an attractive place for Tech, and what being an entrepreneur truly means on today's segment of 'Tech Time'. We also tease "Just Mercy", a book written by Bryan Stevenson, that was chosen for 'Abby's Book Club'. Lastly, we touch on the Governor'...
'Jane and Emma' with Tamu Smith and racial discrimination in Utah
October 26, 2018 16:18 - 1 hour - 60 MBOn this episode of Cox & Friends, the Lt. Governor is joined by 'Jane and Emma' producer Tamu Smith to talk about Jane's friendship with Emma Smith on her journey west and the importance of having a movie like it in Utah. We also talk about Utah's history of racial discrimination and how conversations and discussions about race will play their role in ending discrimination that is visible still to this day in the Beehive State. Lastly, we also touch on a couple topics including new voter...
An unexpected journey into politics with Governor Gary Herbert
October 17, 2018 17:42 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBIn order to celebrate Boss's Day, Lt. Governor Spencer Cox and friends are joined by a special guest, Utah Gov. Gary Herbert! In this episode, we talk about the Governor's appearance in Sharknado 4 and how the landscape of real estate in the 80s led to his unexpected journey into politics. The Governor also talks about his relation to notorious American train and bank robber, Butch Cassidy. As well as his advice for Millennials. The friends also preview the upcoming Utah Jazz season and...
Navigating Social Media with Shoshana Weissmann | Ep. 22
October 12, 2018 15:23 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBTwitter and Digital media star Shoshana Weissmann joins the Lt. Governor and Jon Cox to talk about what got her into politics, how she transformed into a social media guru, and the importance of being yourself when growing your brand. Shoshana also gave us an inside look at how she uses Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and even Snapchat to create awareness and change. We also break down Shoshana's obsession with sloths and go into the time Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell gave her a slo...
Elections Preview with Justin Lee | Ep. 21
October 04, 2018 22:12 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBDirector of Elections Justin Lee joins from the office of Lt. Governor Spencer Cox to explain all the items that will be on Utah ballots in November. Utah has several spicy items to decide on in the 2018 midterms, including three proposed amendments to the state constitution, three ballot initiatives, and a non-binding question on a gas tax to benefit schools and teachers. Visit vote.utah.gov to register to vote and to review all the candidates and issues that will be on your local ballot....
Fire updates, the human repeater, and Rick Majerus | Ep. 20
September 22, 2018 01:12 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBWildfires in Utah have the state on edge, so Lt. Governor Spencer Cox gives the friends an update on the firefighting status and shares some amazing examples of Utahns stepping up to help those affected by the fires. Kirsten talks about going viral after putting a request on social media to help save the wedding of a couple who couldn’t access their venue due to the evacuations. The LG recounts having to pass along a request from the Red Cross to stop donations because they received too mu...
President Trump, 'Fake News', and the state of Journalism with McKay Coppins | Ep. 19
September 15, 2018 01:03 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBLt. Governor Spencer Cox and the friends are back but this time joined by special guest, McKay Coppins (The Atlantic, Buzzfeed, The Daily Universe) to talk about all things ranging from Coppins flying on President Trump's private jet, what it was like writing for Buzzfeed, and the worst typo in Utah history. We also discuss what it's going to take for mainstream media to regain the public's trust and what it would take for an up-and-coming journalist to make it in today's landscape. Las...