Cox and Friends

Lt. 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 shaped the All-Star game, and Rudy Gobert's crazy performance. Lastly, we touch on the legislative session so far.

Lt. 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 farming communities throughout Sanpete county in the early 1910's, and the diverse cultures throughout Utah. Lastly, we dive into the Utah Jazz's struggles, their loss against a beaten down Denver Nuggets squad, and being a piece away from truly being all in. We finish the episode with a little bit of Super Bowl recap.  

Lt. 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 Eagle Forum convention this past weekend, and the realities of outrage culture. Lastly, we talk about the Utah Jazz's win streak, Dante Exum's farewell, and how Jordan Clarkson's introduction to the lineup has completely changed the team. Then we recap the weekend in the NFL playoffs.  

Lt. 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 of the best student section names, and how we become more partisan sports fans as we get older.  Lastly, we dive into the Utah Jazz season so far, some of our favorite takeaways, and Mike Conley's early struggles.

Lt. 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 negatives that have come along with his music persona, and the misunderstandings surrounding his image. We also dive into the NBA season being back and talk about some of the key things that we're looking forward to seeing this season including the Utah Jazz, NBA Twitter, player height controversies, and how injuries can shape the teams come playoff time.

Lt. 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 solar power in Utah, and what it means for coal country. Lastly, we talk about the latest from the Utah Jazz preseason games, how the team's depth is underrated, and where they rank in the western conference. 

Lt. 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 a little MLB, Jazz training camp updates, and Jim Olson is the new president of the Utah Jazz.

On 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 talk about Steve Young's book, "QB: My Life Behind the Spiral" and how empathizing better, educating ourselves, and opening a dialogue about mental health can help Utahns throughout the state. We also dive into how the next legislative session can help the campaign and the possibility of creating mental health centers that can supply additional resources to those struggling with mental and behavioral health. Lastly, we talk about things that we collected growing up, how safely storing firearms can decrease suicides in Utah, and recap the latest in Utah sports including Team USA, the Utes and BYU, and the Utah Jazz.  

On 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 Intermountain Healthcare, Derrick Haslem, to talk about how TeleHealth is transforming the traditional doctor visit and what it means for rural Utah. We also talk about the Utah Summer Games with Interim Director, Pace Clarke, and what it means for SUU and the economy of Cedar City. We are then joined by Curtis Blair, Principal at Hoodoo Capital, to discuss rural entrepreneurship and the countless opportunities for creating a business in rural Utah. Lastly, we dive into the latest updates from USA Basketball and the close call with Turkey and how USAB is going to impact Donovan Mitchell's game.

On 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 Utah in the fall.

Lt. 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 World Trade Center Utah is doing to help grow and expand Utah's exports and allow local companies to branch out internationally. Lastly, we talk about Utah Jazz' guard Donovan Mitchell's new shoes, the time Charles Barkley flipped of Miles, and Steve Starks being named the new CEO of Larry H. Miller Group.

Lt. 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 next season.

Lt. 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 coconut. Lastly, we dive into how Davis kayaked to Cuba, which included 3 a.m. workouts and the sinking of his kayak.

Lt. 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 production and coal mine closures. Then we dive into the 2019 Democratic debates and explore the state of health care coverage, student debt, and the institutional support behind Joe Biden. Lastly, we talk all things NBA starting with the start of Summer League here in Utah, the departure of Derrick Favors from the Utah Jazz, the introduction of Ed Davis and Bojan Bogdonavic, as well as the efficiency of the Jazz's front office.

Lt. 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 1896. Then we talk about the controversy surrounding the pronunciation of Escalante. Lastly, we break down game 5 of the NBA Finals where we saw Kevin Durant go down with an apparent Achilles injury and how injuries will affect the legacy of the this year's champion.

Lt. 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 for renewable energies. Lastly, we preview the NBA Finals involving the Golden State Warriors and the Toronto Raptors.

Lt. 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 what the state is doing to help coal communities combat the surge of technology and economic shifts, as well as, how the changing demographics of the two major parties can be seen in Carbon County. Lastly, we touch on the controversial Game of Thrones series finale and the best aspects of this year's NBA Playoffs.

Lt. 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!

Lt. 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 couple of other main attractions that you'll be able to see during the event!

Lt. 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 days. Lastly, we touch on the Emery County lands bill, some of the most misunderstood aspects of Congress, and some of the best food in Provo.

Lt. 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. Lastly, we talk about the most ambitious governors in recent memory and how we can collectively get women to run for office.

Lt. 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 into the NBA playoffs, the team's potential matchups, how they look compared to last year, and Kyle Korver's Player's Tribune piece, "Privileged."

Lt. 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 they look heading into the playoffs.

Lt. 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 homes and how your character can be judged based on how you treat your personal devices. Lastly, we touch on Jimmer Fredette and his return to the NBA as a member of the Phoenix Suns.

Lt. 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.

Lt. 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 happened to us recently.

Lt. 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 cookie in Utah.

Lt. 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 that Dave learned while investigating the Powell story. Lastly, we touch on the Utah Jazz and see how they stack up against the best teams in the league.

Lt. 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.

Lt. 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.

Lt. 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 Silicon Slopes.

Utah 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 respect Houston Rockets' G James Harden but why we still don't like his playstyle and how it affects the NBA.

Utah 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 small donors changed the basic concept of fundraising, specifically relating to former President Barack Obama's first campaign.

Utah 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 growing the state's tech scene. Lastly, we talk about the Jazz and Donovan Mitchell's recent tear and Joe Ingles blowing kisses.

Utah 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 Mayor, Jon Pike, about the changes that are happening in St. George, the optimism behind the city's growth, and diversifying the economy. Lastly, we're joined by Vicki Varela, Managing Director of the Utah Office of Tourism, to talk about tourism in Utah, the collaboration between Washington County leaders and Zion, and the possibility of getting the Olympics to come back to Utah.

Utah 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 into some of the most important tech topics of 2019. Lastly, we reveal some of the best constituent issues of 2018, recap New Year's Day, and we find out how much Spencer Cox enjoyed the Harry Potter series.

Utah 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 break down what we hate about the holidays, some of our best and most memorable moments surrounding the holidays, and live Nativity scene fails.

Utah 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 Jordan's ribs, the first time he saw LeBron James play as a 15-year old, and the potential upside for Utah Jazz guard, Donovan Mitchell.

Utah 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 at the UCAIR annual summit. As well as, some of the best and worst Christmas gifts we've ever received and given.

Utah 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 Ideas Challenge, bad business ideas and touch on the Jazz's latest acquisition -- Kyle Korver.

In 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 from Gail’s book, “Courage to Be You” and talks through what Gail and Kim’s courtship was like.

Utah 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 look back on the lives of "Utah's Pollster", Dan E. Jones, long time congressman, Jim Hansen, and Major Brent Taylor.

Lt. 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 Gordon Hayward and his return to Utah Friday night to play the Jazz, Jon Cox's trip to the clinic, and who we get starstruck over.

The 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's Annual Gala, High School Musical, Utah's creative background, the Utah Jazz, and the latest local college football updates.

On 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 registration numbers, the latest on the Utah Jazz, and updates on Jon's car troubles.

In 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 we reveal some breaking news regarding the Jazz and the Lt. Governor.

Twitter 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 sloth doll. Jon Cox is also back this week to talk about voting, the large number of judicial attention races, as well as the upcoming NBA season and the MLB playoffs. Visit vote.utah.gov to register to vote and to review all the candidates and issues that will be on your local ballot.

Director 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.

Wildfires 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 much. Jon recounts his three years as a seasonal firefighter and explains his role as the human repeater and the need to hide his Harry Potter books from his fellow firefighters. Jon also recounts stories of one of his favorite Utah characters, Rick Majerus. The conversation takes an abrupt turn when Kirsten reveals she’s never heard of Rick Majerus, famous basketball coach at the University of Utah. The LG admits that he’s never read the Harry Potter books, which causes the friends to question his character. In the podcast-only segment of the show, the group reviews the college football matchups around the state, including the nationally televised Utah State game with Spencer and Abby Cox in attendance as special guests along with Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell and teammates.

Lt. 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. Last but certainly not least, we dive into this week's edition of 'Conspiracy Corner' and things get a bit interesting.

Some people have strange obsessions, and in the case of Lt. Governor Spencer Cox and his distant cousin Jon Cox, it’s the 1992 races for governor and Congress in Utah. Watergate-adjacent FranklinQuest CEO Bob Bennett (son of U.S. Senator Wallace Bennett and grandson of Latter-day Saint President Heber J. Grant) grappled in the primaries with Geneva Steel Chairman Joe Cannon, the son, and grandson of Utah congressmen. After defeating Cannon, Bennett took on popular Democratic congressman Wayne Owens to take over for Jake Garn in the Senate.