Both Sides of the Aisle is a weekly debate over politics, policy and current issues facing the state of Utah, featuring voices representing the Right, the Center, and the Left.
Representing Right is State Auditor John Dougall (R), on the Left is former Salt Lake County Councilwoman Shireen Ghorbani (D), and speaking for the “common sense middle” is Natalie Gochnour, an associate dean in the David Eccles School of Business and director of the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah. The show is produced by Anthony Scoma.
Both Sides of the Aisle attempts to help you understand the important questions facing residents of this state, while proving that Republicans and Democrats can sit in a small room and have a meaningful conversation.
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Our hosts discuss the domestic deployment of U.S. Marines, weakening public health institutions, and the logic behind trickle-down economics. -
Our hosts discuss what they hope to see in the Senate budget, SCOTUS siding with Utah on an oil rail line, and how Utahns navigate Pride month.
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Our hosts discuss the 'Big Beautiful Bill,' the phase-out of pennies, religious school funding, Cox's message to Trump, and Utah's tourism industry.
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Our hosts discuss Trump's trip to the Middle East, his endorsement of the Utah GOP chair, and allegations of insider trading within the presidential cabinet.
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Shireen Ghorbani talks with Former Councilmember Jim Bradley about his decades of experience in Utah politics and on the Salt Lake County Council.
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Our hosts discuss shifting party platforms, Trump's influence, global trade, and political personalities to watch.
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Our hosts discuss Trump and Zelensky speaking at the papal funeral, Trump's steep decline in approval, and the principles that guide the Utah Compact on immigration.
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Our hosts discuss Utah's unemployment rate during recessions, Sen. Mike Lee's social media presence, and the legacy of the post-World War II global order.
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Our hosts discuss El Salvadoran prisons, global trade, the self-deportation of Utah students, and the public union referendum push.
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Our hosts discuss the on-again-off-again U.S. tariffs, the IRS working with ICE, and Utah's fertility rate falling to tenth in the nation.
