Both Sides of the Aisle

Congressional leadership candidates and 2026 midterm takeaways

Natalie and John discuss the lessons from the midterm elections, the incoming federal and state legislative leadership, and potential areas for bipartisan compromise.

2026 blue wave election results

Our hosts discuss Democrats gaining control of both the House and Senate, historic firsts across the country, and what both parties should take away from this election cy

Israel, Obama, Trump, and the 2026 midterm election

Our hosts discuss the Israeli election, Obama and Trump on the campaign trail, and the completion of the $5 billion rebuild of the Salt Lake City International Airport.

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

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

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.

Katie Matheson and Alliance for a Better Utah

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

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

Education in Utah with Andrea Brandley

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 impro

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

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

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

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

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 camer

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

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

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 o

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

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

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

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 et

Professor Jacob Rugh

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.

Tim Hawkes, chair of the Great Salt Lake Advisory Council

Our hosts discuss the importance of the Great Salt Lake, the danger posed by its disappearance, and how water conservation can protect Utahns' health, environment, and ec

America 250

Our hosts discuss Independence Day traditions, U.S. leaders and icons, patriotism, and the meaning of the American dream.