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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

    United Nations, congressional races, and Sen. Curtis' corruption probe

    10/01/2026 | 25 mins.
    Our hosts discuss China, Iran, Israel, critical midterm races to watch, and growing dissatisfaction with incumbent political leadership.
  • Both Sides of the Aisle

    Education in Utah with Andrea Brandley

    09/24/2026 | 25 mins.
    Our hosts sit down with Andrea Brandley, senior education analyst at the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, to discuss how Utah's education system compares and how to improve it.
  • Both Sides of the Aisle

    Trump's $5000 midterm enticement and the fight over mail-in ballots

    09/17/2026 | 25 mins.
    Our hosts discuss record high diesel prices, Trump's promise of $5000 checks if Republicans win the midterms, and the federal investigation into Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson.
  • Both Sides of the Aisle

    Climate change, gender partisanship, and Utah's MLB bid

    09/10/2026 | 25 mins.
    Our hosts discuss the pragmatic approach to climate change politics, whether or not the U.S. is "at war" with Iran, and takeaways from Gov. Cox's new book.
  • Both Sides of the Aisle

    Nepal flooding, beef imports, Venezuelan oil, and Meta settlement

    09/03/2026 | 25 mins.
    Natalie and Shireen discuss Trump's international trade policies, Meta's $17 billion child safety settlement, and the defining crises of Governor Cox's term in office.
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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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