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Both Sides of the Aisle

Natalie Gochnour, Shireen Ghorbani, John Dougall

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 Cente...

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Trump's address, the economy, and the close of the 2025 legislative session
Our hosts discuss the state of the presidency, the economy, and Utah legislation.
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Medicaid, federal jobs, Utah judges, voting by mail, and fluoride
Our hosts discuss Ukraine, potential Medicaid cuts and federal employment, judicial reforms, and income tax in Utah.
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US-Russia talks, the administrative state, and Utah's public records
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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Utah taxation, revenue, and budget
Our hosts discuss state taxes with a chief economist and the Utah Senate's Revenue and Taxation Committee chair.
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USAID, Elon Musk, tariffs, and the future of Utah elections
Our hosts discuss the fallout from cutting international aid and imposing tariffs and the shifting landscape of Utah elections.
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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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