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Why Utah Gov. Spencer Cox focused on social capital in his second inaugural

Written by Defending Ideas

January 14, 2025

Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox, who was recently inaugurated for a second term, laid out a vision for the next four years for Utah in his inauguration speech. So what does it really take for a state to be successful, and what is Utah’s secret?

On this episode, Nic Dunn sits down with Aimee Winder Newton, senior advisor to Cox and director of the Utah Office of Families. They break down key themes from the governor’s address, which focused on the importance of civic institutions like faith, family and community, and apply them to challenges the state and nation face today.

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