Natalie Gochnour, Shireen Ghorbani, John Dougall

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...

Author

Natalie Gochnour, Shireen Ghorbani, John Dougall

Category

Government

Podcast website

www.upr.org

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

New immigration legislation, Gov. Cox at the Mexico border and bills before the Utah Legislature 08.02.2024

The hosts of Both Sides of the Aisles discuss Utah's transgender bathroom ban, a lottery bill and the death of former Utah Attorney General Jan Graham.

Attacks on U.S. forces in Jordan, the southern border and Utah's housing shortage 01.02.2024

The hosts of Both Sides of the Aisle discuss immigration legislation, the presidential race and housing policy.

Israel-Palestine, the New Hampshire primary and the Utah Legislature 25.01.2024

The hosts of Both Sides of the Aisle discuss Congress, Nikki Haley and reports on the Great Salt Lake.

Results from Iowa, Republican presidential endorsements and the 2024 Utah Legislative Session 19.01.2024

The hosts of Both Sides of the Aisle discuss the Republican presidential field, COVID-19 deaths and the controversy around DEI on Utah colleges.

Utah's political candidates, the Iowa caucuses and college diversity statements 10.01.2024

The hosts of Both Sides of the Aisle discuss minimum wage increases, the state income tax and the best public university in the West.

Looking back on the politics and news of 2023 05.01.2024

The hosts of Both Sides of the Aisle look back on 2023 and discuss the biggest news and political stories.

The major issues and solutions for Utah's future 03.01.2024

The hosts of Both Sides of the Aisle discuss Utah's social problems from air quality to healthcare access.

Congress, the Biden impeachment inquiry and Utah election news 21.12.2023

The hosts of Both Sides of the Aisle discuss Pope Francis, Rudy Giuliani, Rep. John Curtis and Mayor Jenny Wilson.

Free speech, college campuses and the proper role of government 14.12.2023

The hosts of Both Sides of the Aisle discuss how to have better conversations, better governance and more free speech.

Kissinger, O'Connor, Utah's 2034 Olympic bid and the new plan for homelessness in Utah 07.12.2023

The hosts of Both Sides of the Aisle discuss famous deaths, national news and homelessness in Utah.

The presidential race, the DeSantis-Newsom debate and the Utah special election results 30.11.2023

The hosts of Both Sides of the Aisle discuss presidential candidates, the results of the special election and the Utah Olympic announcement.

APEC Summit, temporary federal funding and more troubles for AG Sean Reyes 24.11.2023

The hosts of Both Sides of the Aisle discuss international relations, federal funding and state tax shortfalls.

Closure of Gazan hospitals, the 2024 presidential race and the delayed elections in Utah 16.11.2023

The Both Sides of the Aisle hosts discuss foreign conflicts, presidential candidates and local elections.

Military escalation in the Middle East, presidential polling and new accusations in OUR lawsuit 09.11.2023

The hosts of Both Sides of the Aisle discuss foreign conflict, presidential candidates and ranked-choice voting.

House Speaker Mike Johnson, the special election and Rep. Phil Lyman's bid for Utah governor 02.11.2023

The hosts of Both Sides of the Aisle discuss foreign conflict, national leadership and state elections.

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