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 global affairs, recession projections, entitlement cuts, the vote-by-mail rollback, and pride flags. -
Our hosts discuss the state of the presidency, the economy, and Utah legislation.
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Our hosts discuss Ukraine, potential Medicaid cuts and federal employment, judicial reforms, and income tax in Utah.
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Our hosts discuss Ukraine's exclusion from peace negotiations, DOGE, RFK Jr. in at HHS, and a Utah bill on sex ed.
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Our hosts discuss state taxes with a chief economist and the Utah Senate's Revenue and Taxation Committee chair.
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Our hosts discuss the fallout from cutting international aid and imposing tariffs and the shifting landscape of Utah elections.
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Our hosts discuss the constitutionality of halting appropriated federal funds and the future of collective bargaining for Utah's public employees.
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Our hosts discuss the Trump coalition, Elon Musk's controversial gesture, and what to watch on Utah's Capitol Hill.
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Our hosts discuss Mexican firefighters sent to aid Los Angeles, Trump's nominees, and what to expect from the 2025 Utah Legislative Session.
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Natalie Gochnour and Shireen Ghorbani discuss the peaceful transfer of power, Biden's legacy, and the year ahead for Utah politics.
