Stokes and Folks: Recent Episodes
Spencer Stokes
Join your host Spencer Stokes as he sits down with folks from many different backgrounds to discuss a variety of different things! Spencer Stokes is the President of Stokes Strategies, a lobbying firm in Salt Lake City, Utah. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge, having worked in politics for over thirty years. The topics will be diverse, and the folks will be numerous. We are sure there will be something everyone loves about Spencer Stokes and his folks.
Join Spencer this week as he interviews Former Congressman Rob Bishop about his new book The Things I Learned In Congress They Never Taught In School. You can order the book here.
Utah's most famous political celebrity, George Zinn, joins us for a very special episode of Stokes and Folks. You are not gonna want to miss this.
Join Spencer as he sits down with Nina Barnes and Yándary Chatwin, hosts of the Real Women Run Podcast. They discuss the history and future of women in politics and elected office all over the state of Utah.
Jessica Merrill and Falyn Owens join Spencer today. They discuss tourism in Utah and much more. Tune in to learn more!
Join Spencer as this weeks he sits down with Geri Gamber, Executive Director of The Southeastern Utah Association of Local Governments as well as Deputy Director Jade Powell. They discuss the importance of local government as well as the role of the associations in development and public goods.
This week Spencer sits down with Mac Haddow. In this episode, Spencer and Mac talk about Utah's single most famous political photograph. Listen in to learn more! https://www.deseret.com/2009/11/23/20354662/ronald-reagan-much-beloved-in-utah-for-decades#presidential-candidate-ronald-reagan-and-wife-nancy-reagan-visit-salt-lake-city-july-16-1975-as-reagan-tried-to-unseat-president-gerald-r-ford
This week Spencer sits down with Greg Jarrard for a second segment. Greg takes us back through his career in political campaigns. There's a lot to learn from this campaign veteran!
This week, the Executive Director of Better Boundaries, Katie Wright, joins Spencer. They discuss redistricting, the independent redistricting commission, and more! Listen in to this exciting show.
This week, Weber County Clerk Auditor Ricky Hatch joins Spencer to discuss Ranked Choice Voting. Listen in to learn more!
Howard Stephenson joins Spencer for the third time to discuss Howard's work on education in the state of Utah.
Today Spencer and Greg Hopkins discuss the 1992 Senatorial campaign. Listen in to hear some unknown facts from an exciting campaign!
Spencer and today's folk Travis Wood, Partner at Community Solutions Consulting, discuss every topic they can think of with hilarious and engaging conversation. Listen in to find out more.
Leah Murray, Professor of Political Science and Philosophy and the Academic Director at the Olene Walker Institute of Politics & Public Service, and Devin Wiser, Executive Director of the Olene Walker Institute, join Spencer today. They discuss the new voter certification course being offered at Weber State. Listen in to learn more!
Justin joins Spencer this week. They discuss a new and exciting feature coming to the Utah Political Underground, as well as a fun story from when Orin Hatch ran for president. Tune in to find out!
Devin Wiser, former Chief of Staff to Congressman Rob Bishop and current Executive Director of the Walker Institute joins Spencer this week.
This week Spencer is joined by the dynamic duo Stephen Morris and Tyler Cannon. They have been working on a very important project for the Utah Political Underground. Listen in to find out more!
Lee Lonsberry, Senator Mike Lee's Communication Director, joins Spencer this week. You're not going to want to miss this episode!
In this episode, Spencer sits down with Rusty Cannon and Josh Lee. They discuss the 2021 Republican Party Organizing Convention.
Chris Bleak and Scott Simpson join Spencer this week. Each of them was at one point the executive director of the Utah Republican Party. They discuss past conventions and some of their favorite moments.
Spencer is joined by film contributor to Utpol Underground Jashon Bishop and amateur movie buff Chris Hodgson. They discuss the upcoming Academy Awards and give us some insights into the likely winners of some of the top categories.
Senator Stephenson joins Spencer again this week to discuss his forty-four-year career at the Utah Taxpayers Association
In this episode, Spencer is joined with Howard Stephenson, a former State Senator in the Utah State Legislature. They discuss his twenty-six-year career in the legislature.
In this episode, Spencer is joined by the Executive Director of the Utah Cultural Alliance, Crystal Young-Otterstrom. They discuss how soon we are likely to have more attendance available for live and art shows.
This week Spencer sits down with some of his favorite folks. They discuss the recent controversy over Salt Lake County Republican Party Chairman Scott Miller. We guarantee this episode is best in show.
This week, Spencer sits down with Taylor Morgan from Morgan May Public Affairs. They discuss the history and some behind the scenes information about SB 54. Listen in to hear something you might not know!
This week, Spencer sits down with Marty Carpenter and Adam Kolowich to discuss their publication, The Utah Political Underground.
This week Spencer sits down with Rich Mckeown, co-founder of Leavitt Partners and former chief of staff to Governor Mike Leavitt. They discuss the end of Utah's Legislative session, Governor Cox's promise to veto more bills than his predecessor, how to pronounce sine die, and more!
Spencer is joined once again by Kate and Frank. In this episode, they discuss the end of the legislative session and a few of their favorite messaging bills.
This week Spencer sits down with Representative Kelly Miles and President Williams of Dixie State University. They discuss the pending Dixie State name change and the process a University undergoes when it would like its name changed.
This week, Spencer is joined by Congressman Blake Moore. In this episode, they discuss the events of January 6th, Congressman Moore's inauguration experience, and what committees he serves.
This week Spencer sits down with Kate Bradshaw and Frank Pignanelli. They discuss what to expect this year from Utah's Legislative Session and what to expect with COVID-19.
Join your host Spencer Stokes and his folks Alissa Daily, Kate Clundt, and Jillian Wheeler. Today, they discuss the inauguration and the first female Vice President.