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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 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

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25:52

Soft power, income inequality, economic determinism,...

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2025/04/03

Our hosts discuss Trump's first months in office, the Democrats' electoral future, the role of money in politics, and what Utah bills became law.

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25:53

Cybersecurity, the 'Fighting Oligarchy' tour, and...

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2025/03/27

Our hosts discuss a controversial Signal channel between high-ranking Trump officials, political theatrics across the U.S. and Utah, and the governor's veto.

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25:53

Trump's performance, Senate Democrats, Sundance, and...

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2025/03/20

Our hosts discuss reciprocal tariffs, Schumer, the federal balance of power, and why the Sundance Film Festival is considering a Utah exit.

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26:02

Ukraine, Canada, tariffs, and the 2025 Utah...

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2025/03/13

Our hosts discuss global affairs, recession projections, entitlement cuts, the vote-by-mail rollback, and pride flags.

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25:53

Trump's address, the economy, and the close of the...

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2025/03/06

Our hosts discuss the state of the presidency, the economy, and Utah legislation.

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25:53

Medicaid, federal jobs, Utah judges, voting by mail,...

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2025/02/27

Our hosts discuss Ukraine, potential Medicaid cuts and federal employment, judicial reforms, and income tax in Utah.

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27:03

US-Russia talks, the administrative state, and Utah's...

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2025/02/20

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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25:53

Utah taxation, revenue, and budget

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2025/02/13

Our hosts discuss state taxes with a chief economist and the Utah Senate's Revenue and Taxation Committee chair.

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25:53

USAID, Elon Musk, tariffs, and the future of Utah...

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2025/02/06

Our hosts discuss the fallout from cutting international aid and imposing tariffs and the shifting landscape of Utah elections.

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25:53

Federal funding, the media, and proposed Utah...

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2025/01/30

Our hosts discuss the constitutionality of halting appropriated federal funds and the future of collective bargaining for Utah's public employees.

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25:51

Trump's second inauguration, executive orders,...

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2025/01/23

Our hosts discuss the Trump coalition, Elon Musk's controversial gesture, and what to watch on Utah's Capitol Hill.

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25:23

Mexican America, the Trump coalition, and tax policy...

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2025/01/16

Our hosts discuss Mexican firefighters sent to aid Los Angeles, Trump's nominees, and what to expect from the 2025 Utah Legislative Session.

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25:53

Election certification, the Utah inauguration, and...

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2025/01/09

Natalie Gochnour and Shireen Ghorbani discuss the peaceful transfer of power, Biden's legacy, and the year ahead for Utah politics.

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25:53

Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill

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2025/01/02

Shireen Ghorbani and Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill discuss crime levels, crime prevention, and the politics surrounding them.

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25:53

State Homeless Coordinator Wayne Neiderhauser

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2024/12/27

Shireen Ghorbani and Wayne Neiderhauser, former Utah Senate President, discuss Utah's approach to tackling homelessness and its causes.

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25:53

Syria, the UnitedHealthcare CEO assassination, and...

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2024/12/19

Our hosts discuss Biden's clemency orders, Trump's lawsuits against the media, and the removal of the income tax from social security income in Utah.

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25:53

2024 election post-mortem and the 2025 Utah...

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2024/12/12

Our hosts discuss the past election, its implications, and what to expect from the Utah Legislature next year.

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25:51

Tariffs, immigration, and what makes a good executive

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2024/12/05

Our hosts discuss Mexico President Claudia Steinbaum's reaction to Trump's tariff plans, the dropped cases against Trump, and the future of Rocky Mountain Power.

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25:53

Ukraine, federal legislation, and Trump's cabinet...

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2024/11/21

Our hosts discuss the escalations between Russia and Ukraine and the flurry of new cabinet announcements from the incoming Trump administration.

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25:52

The second Trump presidency, cabinet picks, and...

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2024/11/14

Our hosts discuss the federal government's future and Trump's performance in Utah.

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