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 Utah's unemployment rate during recessions, Sen. Mike Lee's social media presence, and the legacy of the post-World War II global order. -
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.
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Our hosts discuss Trump's first months in office, the Democrats' electoral future, the role of money in politics, and what Utah bills became law.
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Our hosts discuss a controversial Signal channel between high-ranking Trump officials, political theatrics across the U.S. and Utah, and the governor's veto.
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Our hosts discuss reciprocal tariffs, Schumer, the federal balance of power, and why the Sundance Film Festival is considering a Utah exit.
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Our hosts discuss global affairs, recession projections, entitlement cuts, the vote-by-mail rollback, and pride flags.
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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.
