Cox and Friends

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Miles Hansen on the wildest places he's traveled to, working in the White House, WTC Utah, and Jazz updates Aug 08, 2019

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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.

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Mike Grella on Amazon's HQ2, updates on the Point of the Mountain, and the NBA offseason Jul 26, 2019

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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.

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Davis Smith on the origins of Cotopaxi, the impact of Questival, and life-changing survival trips Jul 12, 2019

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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.

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The latest from the campaign trial, the 2019 Democratic debates, and NBA Free Agency Jul 01, 2019

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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.

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Campaign kickoff recap, obscure Utah history, Escalante pronunciation controversy, and KD goes down in game 5 Jun 11, 2019

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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.

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'World's largest' energy storage announced in Utah, importance of our rural communities, and our NBA Finals preview May 31, 2019

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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.

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Scandinavian Days in Ephraim, five "on-the-rise" Utah companies, revisiting the Scofield Mine disaster, and Game of Thrones??? May 21, 2019

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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.

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We're running for Governor! May 14, 2019

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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!

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Celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Transcontinental Railroad with Doug Foxley and Spencer Stokes May 07, 2019

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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!

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John Curtis on his quirky socks, his time as the mayor of Provo, and the bipartisanship in Congress Apr 24, 2019

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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.

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