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.

Cox and Friends

The state of Utah's growth, NBA All-Star weekend recap, Bloomberg's farmers comments, and the legislative session

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 a 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.  

The 2020 U.S. Presidential Race, Iowa caucus chaos, narratives shaped by the media, and Utah Jazz updates

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.  

U.S.-Iran tension, 2020 Utah gubernatorial updates, the surging Jazz, and 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.

Impeachment hearings, the Democratic debates, Utah's state seal, and the Utah Jazz

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.

McKay Coppins’ profile of Mitt Romney in the Atlantic, JTM navigates new chapters

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. 

Analyzing the NBA-China debacle, Kanye's Sunday Service, and clean energy in Utah

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.

Greg Jackson talks "History That Doesn't Suck", "Underrated, Overrated, or Properly Rated", and presidential power

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.  

Rep. Steve Eliason on the suicide rates in Utah, raising mental health awareness, and his work on a new $2 million suicide prevention campaign

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.

Live from the Utah Rural Summit hosted at Southern Utah University!

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.

Should we actually buy Greenland? Also, half-baked ideas, Spencer Cox's quirks, and 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.

Miles Hansen on the wildest places he's traveled to, working in the White House, WTC Utah, and Jazz updates

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.

Mike Grella on Amazon's HQ2, updates on the Point of the Mountain, and the NBA offseason

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.

Davis Smith on the origins of Cotopaxi, the impact of Questival, and life-changing survival trips

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.

The latest from the campaign trial, the 2019 Democratic debates, and NBA Free Agency

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.

Campaign kickoff recap, obscure Utah history, Escalante pronunciation controversy, and KD goes down in game 5

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