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

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Podcast: [Both Sides of the Aisle](https://stenobird.com/podcast/both-sides-of-the-aisle-6799041)
Published: 2026-08-06T16:30:38+00:00
Episode link: https://www.upr.org/podcast/both-sides-of-the-aisle/2026-08-06/war-powers-sens-mcconnell-and-graham-and-utahs-energy-future
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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.

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