Stokes and Folks
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.
Episodes
34 episodes
S:4 E:2 Former Congressman Rob Bishop
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
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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56:00
S4 E:1 Special Edition Interview with George Zinn, Utah's Most Famous Political Celebrity
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.
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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1:00:45
Nina Barnes and Yándary Chatwin, Real Women Run Podcast
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.
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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23:51
S:3 E:2 Jessica Merrill and Falyn Owens
Jessica Merrill and Falyn Owens join Spencer today. They discuss tourism in Utah and much more. Tune in to learn more!
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20:09
S:3 E:1 Geri Gamber and Jade Powell
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 o...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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22:32
S:2 E:7 Mac Haddow
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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21:02
S:2 E:6 Greg Jarrard
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!
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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26:31
S:2 E:5 Katie Wright
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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32:08
S:2 E:4 Greg Jarrard
Greg Jarrard joins Spencer this week to discuss notable campaigns from past decades.
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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30:39
S:2 E:3 Ricky Hatch
This week, Weber County Clerk Auditor Ricky Hatch joins Spencer to discuss Ranked Choice Voting. Listen in to learn more!
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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21:00
S2: E:2 Howard Stephenson
Howard Stephenson joins Spencer for the third time to discuss Howard's work on education in the state of Utah.
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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27:57
S:2 E:1 Greg Hopkins
Today Spencer and Greg Hopkins discuss the 1992 Senatorial campaign. Listen in to hear some unknown facts from an exciting campaign!
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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29:10
Episode 21 with Travis Wood
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.
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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21:52
Episode 20 with Leah Murray and Devin Wiser
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 dis...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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22:36
Episode 19 with Justin Allen
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!
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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26:26
Episode 18 with Devin Wiser
Devin Wiser, former Chief of Staff to Congressman Rob Bishop and current Executive Director of the Walker Institute joins Spencer this week.
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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23:48
Episode 17 with Stephen Morris and Tyler Cannon
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!
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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22:29
Episode 16 with Lee Lonsberry
Lee Lonsberry, Senator Mike Lee's Communication Director, joins Spencer this week. You're not going to want to miss this episode!
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21:10
Episode 15 with Rusty Cannon and Josh Lee
In this episode, Spencer sits down with Rusty Cannon and Josh Lee. They discuss the 2021 Republican Party Organizing Convention.
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26:22
Episode 14 With Former Executive Directors of The Utah Republican Party
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.
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25:45
Episode 13 With Movie Buffs Jashon Bishop and Chris Hodgson
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.
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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37:39
Episode 12 Part 2 With Former State Senator Howard Stephenson
Senator Stephenson joins Spencer again this week to discuss his forty-four-year career at the Utah Taxpayers Association
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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25:40
Episode 12 Part 1 With Former State Senator Howard Stephenson
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.
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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24:45