Both Sides of the Aisle

Both Sides of the Aisle – Episode 101 (10/8/15)

This week Jim, Natalie and Rep. Dan McCay talk about Rep. Jason Chaffetz’s bid for U.S. House Speaker, a group of Utah Dems visit D.C. last week, Mayor Becker’s latest ad attacking challenger Jackie Biskupski, what happens when international dignitaries visit Utah, and whether there will be a special caucus to pass the latest plan…

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Both Sides of the Aisle – Episode 100 (10/1/15)

This week Natalie is joined by Lauren Littlefield, Executive Director of the Utah Democratic Party on the Left, and Rep. Dan McCay on the Right.  They discuss Medicaid expansion talks behind closed doors, a judge issues temporary order forcing state and Gov. Herbert to give Utah Planned Parenthood funds, the Utes beating Oregon, a new…

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Both Sides of the Aisle – Episode 99 (9/24/15)

This week Jim, Natalie and Sen. Todd Weiler (filling in on the Right) discuss the Pope’s visit, vacancies in the LDS Church’s Quorum of the Twelve, and upcoming Republican closed caucuses to discuss Medicaid expansion.  Also Utah has the fastest growing economy but the lowest voter turnout – and why, Scott Walker dropping out of…

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Both Sides of the Aisle – Episode 96 (9/3/15)

This week Jim, Natalie, and Thomas Wright (filling in on the Right) discuss whether too many polls are leading political discussion.  Also the Governor’s 12-Step plan to fix the DABC, the LDS Church sticks with the Boy Scouts despite it allowing Gay troop leaders, Does Coal have a future in Utah?, and Springdale – gateway…

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Both Sides of the Aisle – Episode 95 (8/27/15)

This week Jim, Natalie, and Chris Bleak (filling in on the Right) discuss the political climate now – is there a populist, anti-establishment surge brewing? Also Salt Lake’s new direct flight to London, lobbyists in the state capitol building and exposed Utah government emails on the Ashley Madison website.  Also, did Governor Herbert go too…

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Both Sides of the Aisle – Episode 94 (8/20/15)

With no one on The Right this week, Jim converses with Natalie on her experience working with Federal agencies like the EPA and HHS.  They also discuss the Legislature’s decision to approve the Salt Lake airport site for a new prison, the legislature’s special session, two lawmakers accusing the EPA of purposely leaking toxins from…

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Both Sides of the Aisle – Episode 93 (8/13/15)

This week the gang’s back together.  Greg, Jim, and Natalie mull over Donald Trump’s latest gaffs, the presidential race, Salt Lake Mayoral contender Jackie Biskupski blowing past incumbent Mayor Ralph Becker in the primary, and the Legislature’s prison panel picking Salt Lake as their choice site for a new penitentiary.

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Both Sides of the Aisle – Episode 92 (8/6/15)

This week Natalie, Jim, and Thomas Wright (filling in on the Right) talk about the upcoming Republican Presidential debates, the Salt Lake Tribune outing “WhiskeyPete” (aka Mayor Becker’s spokesman) on the online comment forums, a prison hunger strike, an upcoming prison commission decision on a new location.

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Both Sides of the Aisle – Episode 90 (7/23/15)

This week Natalie, Greg, and Brian King (filling in on the Left) talk about Republican leaders reaching a Medicaid Expansion deal proposal, Doug Owens announces he’ll challenge Mia Love again in 2016, the Salt Lake mayoral race and billboards, the Justin Miller & Ben McAdams conflict, and Donald Trump.

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Both Sides of the Aisle – Episode 89 (7/16/15)

This week Natalie, Rep. Brian King (filling in on the Left), and Sen. Todd Weiler (filling in on the Right) talk about the Iran nuclear deal, Obama using the Antiquities Act, Hilary Clinton coming to Utah, upcoming Salt Lake County elections and Gov. Herbert prepping for 2016.

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