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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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Ukraine, Iran, midterm voting, and the cost of war

2026/10/22

Our hosts discuss President Trump comments on Ukraine, the role the Iran War is playing in partisan politics, and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson's appearance on "60 Minutes."

Blue wave likelihood, public executions, and Utah's congressional races

2026/10/15

Our hosts discuss the likelihood of Democrats sweeping the 2026 elections, the economic concerns motivating voters, and how the death penalty is carried out across the U.S.

Katie Matheson and Alliance for a Better Utah

2026/10/08

Shireen Ghorbani sits down with Katie Matheson, the new executive director of Alliance for a Better Utah, to discuss her background and goals for the political non-profit.

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

2026/10/01

Our hosts discuss China, Iran, Israel, critical midterm races to watch, and growing dissatisfaction with incumbent political leadership.

Education in Utah with Andrea Brandley

2026/09/24

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.

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

2026/09/17

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.

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

2026/09/10

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.

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

2026/09/03

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.

New Iran sanctions, US-Canada trade war, and Flock cameras in Utah

2026/08/27

Our hosts discuss the U.S. threatening Iran with an "economic D-Day," the record-breaking $40 trillion national debt, and out-of-state police accessing Utah's Flock cameras.

USS Lincoln, Cox's low approval, and polling on voter ID requirements

2026/08/20

Our hosts discuss the morale of U.S. forces deployed in the Middle East, why incumbent approval is dropping in Utah, and the partisan split over voter ID requirements.

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

2026/08/13

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.

War powers, Sens. McConnell and Graham, and Utah's energy future

2026/08/06

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.

Equality Utah

2026/07/30

Shireen Ghorbani sits down with the leadership of Equality Utah to discuss the group's political advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights and protections in Utah.

Emma Addams and Mormon Women for Ethical Government

2026/07/23

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.

Professor Jacob Rugh

2026/07/16

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.