Politico's Jonathan Martin recently wrote a column suggesting Utah Gov. Spencer Cox should run for president in 2028.

But Martin isn't making the argument you think he is.

In the latest episode of "Special Session," Martin lays out why Cox should mount a single-issue presidential campaign focused on tech regulation and AI—not to win the White House, but to force a critical conversation that both parties are avoiding.

The case is more compelling than you might expect. Martin points to overwhelming polling showing bipartisan voter support for tech regulation, the wave of state-level reforms including phone bans in schools, and Cox's genuine passion for the issue bordering on what Martin calls "radicalization."

But this isn't about Cox being the nice Mormon Republican who Democrats love. Martin argues Cox should embrace his "dark side"—the fired-up governor willing to take on Silicon Valley in ways that would make traditional politicians uncomfortable.

Martin envisions Cox potentially partnering with Democrats like Rahm Emanuel, similar to how John McCain and Bill Bradley teamed up on campaign finance reform in 2000. He also reveals some intriguing details about Cox's political positioning, including plans for a "digital sin tax" that Utah is quietly developing.

The timing is fascinating: Cox recently disclosed a book deal, the Washington Post floated him as a potential non-MAGA Republican candidate, and he's been posting campaign-style videos attacking tech companies. Martin insists his column was entirely organic and not pitched by Cox's team.

Whether or not Cox actually runs, this conversation explores what might be the defining issue of 2028 and why the gulf between voter sentiment and political reality on tech regulation is wider than almost any other issue in American politics.

Listen to the latest episode at this link.