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Both Sides of the Aisle

Natalie Gochnour, Shireen Ghorbani, John Dougall
Both Sides of the Aisle
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  • Both Sides of the Aisle

    Iran War impacts, AG Todd Blanche, and Utah Supreme Court candidates

    08/13/2026 | 25 mins.
    Our hosts discuss how the Iran War has impacted military stockpiles and gas prices, the confirmation of a new U.S. attorney general, and who will fill the two vacancies on the Utah Supreme Court.
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    War powers, Sens. McConnell and Graham, and Utah's energy future

    08/06/2026 | 25 mins.
    Our hosts discuss an Iran war powers resolution's narrow failure, Sen. Mitch McConnell's disappearance, Sen. Lindsey Graham's death, and Utah's bid for a nuclear facility.
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    Equality Utah

    07/30/2026 | 25 mins.
    Shireen Ghorbani sits down with the leadership of Equality Utah to discuss the group's political advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights and protections in Utah.
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    Emma Addams and Mormon Women for Ethical Government

    07/23/2026 | 25 mins.
    Our hosts sit down with the co-executive director for Mormon Women for Ethical Government and discuss the group's inception, national and statewide organizing, and its ethical approach to politics.
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    Professor Jacob Rugh

    07/16/2026 | 25 mins.
    Shireen Ghorbani sits down with Jake Rugh, a BYU sociology professor, to discuss the unique politics of Utah and what they mean for the state's future.
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About Both Sides of the Aisle
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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