A Woman’s View with Amanda

This week we saw a judge find Utah's school choice program to be unconstitutional. The state is appealing that ruling. In higher education, we are watching universities in Utah cutting programs, degrees, areas of study in order to comply with demands from the state legislature. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View what they think about these education topics. Her guests this week include singer and songwriter Cherie Call, Luz Lewis-Perez, Director of Development and Programs for the Kidney Foundation for Utah and Idaho and Robbyn Scribner, Cofounder and Director of Outreach for Tech Moms. 

This week, President Trump spoke about encouraging couples in the United States to have children. He proposed a $5,000 payment to couples to help with early expenses. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View what they think of this proposal. Her guests this week include singer and songwriter Cherie Call, Luz Lewis-Perez, Director of Development and Programs for the Kidney Foundation for Utah and Idaho and Robbyn Scribner, Cofounder and Director of Outreach for Tech Moms. 

The world paused to mourn the passing of Pope Francies this week. We watched mourners come by the thousands to pay their respects. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View what they think of his ministry and his passing. Her guests this week include singer and songwriter Cherie Call, Luz Lewis-Perez, Director of Development and Programs for the Kidney Foundation for Utah and Idaho and Robbyn Scribner, Cofounder and Director of Outreach for Tech Moms. 

There is so much uncertainty in our economy right now. With tariffs and cuts and mass layoffs, many people feel nervous about money. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests how they handle financial challenges on A Woman's View. Her guests this week are Dr. Susan Madsen, founder/director of the Utah Women and Leadership Project and the Karen Haight Huntsman endowed professor of leadership in the Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University and Sally Dietlein, Executive Producer at Hale Center Theater. 

The recent laws banning Diversity, Equity and Inclusion on Utah's college campuses have led to the dismantling of women's clubs. Women, especially in vulnerable groups, don't have the safe spaces they used to have. That plus all of the funding cuts and grant cuts are producing uncertainty in higher education. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests about this on A Woman's View. Her guests this week are Dr. Susan Madsen, founder/director of the Utah Women and Leadership Project and the Karen Haight Huntsman endowed professor of leadership in the Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University and Sally Dietlein, Executive Producer at Hale Center Theater. 

Researchers asked women all over Utah - what do you think the challenges are that face girls and women in Utah? Want to hear what they said? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson did too. She found out in this episode of A Woman's View. Her guests this week are Dr. Susan Madsen, founder/director of the Utah Women and Leadership Project and the Karen Haight Huntsman endowed professor of leadership in the Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University and Sally Dietlein, Executive Producer at Hale Center Theater. 

We watched 17 students at the University of Utah receive letters this week telling them to self-deport or risk being deported, possibly to a country not of their origin. We learned of Ukrainians in the U.S. receiving similar letters, Ukrainians who fled the war to come here legally. KSL Newsadio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View what they think of the recent deportations and threat of deportations. Her guests this week include Sharla Jessop, President of Smedley Financial, and Lois Collins, journalist and columnist with the Deseret News.

It's been a rocky road for financial markets all over the world. In the U.S., our markets dropped significantly after the announcement of President Trump's tariffs, and then they rebounded when he announced a pause on most of the tariffs. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests how they are understanding these uncertain financial times on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Sharla Jessop, President of Smedley Financial, and Lois Collins, journalist and columnist with the Deseret News. 

On this conference Sunday, KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson wanted to sit down with two women who are friends of this program to ask them something she hasn't asked them before - what role did faith play in your often challenging work in government? Her guests this week include Francine Gianni, former Executive Director of the Department of Commerce and Heather Barney, long time government and communications director.

On this conference Sunday, KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson wanted to sit down with two women who are friends of this program to ask them something she hasn't asked them before - what role did faith play in your often challenging work in government? Her guests this week include Francine Gianni, former Executive Director of the Department of Commerce and Heather Barney, long time government and communications director.

On this conference Sunday, KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson wanted to sit down with two women who are friends of this program to ask them something she hasn't asked them before - what role did faith play in your often challenging work in government? Her guests this week include Francine Gianni, former Executive Director of the Department of Commerce and Heather Barney, long time government and communications director.

The Supreme Court decided in a 7-2 decision this week that ghost guns, the guns sold in pieces the consumer then puts together, are firearms and, therefore, required to have serial numbers and backround checks like any other gun. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests about this on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Jeanetta Williams, President of the Salt Lake Branch of the NAACP and NAACP Tri-State Conference and Shauna Scott-Bellaccomo, former President Women's State Legislative Council and past President of the Utah Women's Lobby. 

The Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert Kennedy Jr. wants to ban pharmaceutical companies from advertising directly to consumers. Is that a good idea? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests about this on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Jeanetta Williams, President of the Salt Lake Branch of the NAACP and NAACP Tri-State Conference and Shauna Scott-Bellaccomo, former President Women's State Legislative Council and past President of the Utah Women's Lobby. 

This week we saw a secure text chain on the app Signal involving the Secretary of Defense, Secretary of State and the Director of National Security inadvertantly including a reporter. Attack plans were discussed in this chain. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests about this on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Jeanetta Williams, President of the Salt Lake Branch of the NAACP and NAACP Tri-State Conference and Shauna Scott-Bellaccomo, former President Women's State Legislative Council and past President of the Utah Women's Lobby. 

Would you feel differently about changing your diet if you got a prescription for food? There was a news story this week about a food pharamcy. Maybe that's what we need in order to actually make the changes in our diet that will help our health. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests about this on A Woman's View. Her guests this week are Shauna Cheshire, psychiatric health curse practitioner with Alliant Behavioral Health in Layton and Shantel McBride, hospice and hospital chaplain and grief counselor. 

Utah Senator John Curtis said we are in a "stop the car" moment right now. We need to pull over, stop the car and figure out what's going on. Does that ring true to you? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests about this on A Woman's View. Her guests this week are Shauna Cheshire, psychiatric health curse practitioner with Alliant Behavioral Health in Layton and Shantel McBride, hospice and hospital chaplain and grief counselor. 

We are watching attacks on the checks and balances in our government that have served to strengthen the nation for centuries. What is the proper response when you disagree with a judge's decision? As Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts said this week, the response is to appeal the decision, not call for the impeachment of the judge. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests about this on A Woman's View. Her guests this week are Shauna Cheshire, psychiatric health curse practitioner with Alliant Behavioral Health in Layton and Shantel McBride, hospice and hospital chaplain and grief counselor. 

We saw the beginning of the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education this week. Utah Governor Cox said this makes "common sense." Does it make sense to have states be wholly in charge of education? Or should there be some federal standard for education so that a student in Indiana gets a comparable education to a student in Maine or California? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests about this on A Woman's View. Her guests this week are Shauna Cheshire, psychiatric health curse practitioner with Alliant Behavioral Health in Layton and Shantel McBride, hospice and hospital chaplain and grief counselor. 

We read this week about a new study that shows small talk is good for your health. This is fascinating, especially to those of us who struggle with making small talk. What are we missing? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests about this on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include former state Senator and Representative Patrice Arent, Holly Willard, owner of Grand View Family Counseling in Bountiful and writer Dorothy McGinnis-Coburn.

We watched the jack hammers start tearing up the concrete this week, ripping out the Black Lives Matter mural in front of the White House. Why? How does that feel? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include former state Senator and Representative Patrice Arent, Holly Willard, owner of Grand View Family Counseling in Bountiful and writer Dorothy McGinnis-Coburn.

As we watch job cuts and pullbacks on spending in so many areas of our government, we have to ask - is this exactly what we needed? We knew this would be painful. Is this short term pain for long term gain? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include former state Senator and Representative Patrice Arent, Holly Willard, owner of Grand View Family Counseling in Bountiful and writer Dorothy McGinnis-Coburn.

There is so much going on in our country. Federal employees being fired. Tariffs on and off again. Relationships with our allies and neighbors strained. How are you understanding this stressful time? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include former state Senator and Representative Patrice Arent, Holly Willard, owner of Grand View Family Counseling in Bountiful and writer Dorothy McGinnis-Coburn.

We've seen early steps being taken to dissolve the U.S. Department of Education. The newly sworn in Secretary of Education is taking the steps she can toward that end. Ultimately, Congress will need to act to completely dissolve the department. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View what they thought. Her guests this week include Ginette Bott, President and CEO of the Utah Food Bank and Lisa Walker, certified athletic trainer and teacher of Springville High School. 

Utah Senator John Curtis spoke after President Trump's speech to Congress this week. One of the things he focused on was the need for us to begin at home. If we're at all displeased with what is happening in Washington, we need to look in the mirror. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View what they thought. Her guests this week include Ginette Bott, President and CEO of the Utah Food Bank and Lisa Walker, certified athletic trainer and teacher of Springville High School. 

President Trump delivered his speech to a joint session of Congress this week. While he spoke, some Democrats held up paddles that said thinks like "false." The president warned we will have some rough times in the near future, but it will be worth it in the end. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View what they thought. Her guests this week include Ginette Bott, President and CEO of the Utah Food Bank and Lisa Walker, certified athletic trainer and teacher of Springville High School. 

There was a fascinating article in the Deseret News that asked the question - would George Washington win an election today? The constitutional scholar who was interviewed answered that with a "no." KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests about this on A Woman's View. Her guests this week are Trish Hatch, Coordinator of the CASA program (Court Appointed Special Advocate Program) and Mary Richards, reporter for The Church News. 

Thousands of federal workers are being laid off all over the country, including here in Utah. How are these layoffs affecting you? What happens when there are fewer employees at the IRS or the EPA? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests about this on A Woman's View. Her guests this week are Trish Hatch, Coordinator of the CASA program (Court Appointed Special Advocate Program) and Mary Richards, reporter for The Church News. 

This week the United States voted with Russia and North Korea at the United Nations. The occasion was the 3 year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. We voted not with our allies but with Russia in refusing to condemn the Russian invasion. What is the impact of that vote? What message does that send to our allies and the world? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests about this on A Woman's View. Her guests this week are Trish Hatch, Coordinator of the CASA program (Court Appointed Special Advocate Program) and Mary Richards, reporter for The Church News. 

We are watching DOGE - the Department of Government Efficiency - shut down huge departments and cut major programs. One is USAID that provides aid around the world and soft power for the United States in doing so. What about the Department of Education? Should that be done away with? How is this affecting Utah? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests about this on A Woman's View. Her guests today include Dr. Holly Richardson, Utah Policy Editor and Deseret News columnist, Dr. DeLaina Tonks, Executive Director of Mountain Heights Academy, and Cassie Bingham, Director of the Center for Social Impact at Utah Valley University. 

One of the bills that the Utah legislature is considering would tell the judicial branch of the government in Utah how to do their jobs. Specifically, it would affect their key power to decide whether or not laws are unconstitutional. Is this allegiant to the checks and balances that hold our democracy together? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests about this on A Woman's View. Her guests today include Dr. Holly Richardson, Utah Policy Editor and Deseret News columnist, Dr. DeLaina Tonks, Executive Director of Mountain Heights Academy, and Cassie Bingham, Director of the Center for Social Impact at Utah Valley University. 

One of the bills being discussed on Utah's Capitol hill this session is taking away some of the powers of a law called GRAMA - the Government Records Access Management Act. This act says that government records are presumed public, but then there are exceptions. But the legislature wants to change it so that government records are not presumed to be public. What about government in the sunshine? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests about this on A Woman's View. Her guests today include Dr. Holly Richardson, Utah Policy Editor and Deseret News columnist, Dr. DeLaina Tonks, Executive Director of Mountain Heights Academy, and Cassie Bingham, Director of the Center for Social Impact at Utah Valley University. 

It's hard to believe that we are halfway through the 2025 Utah legislative session. There are so many bills that affect Utahns profoundly. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View what bills they're following. Her guests today include Dr. Holly Richardson, Utah Policy Editor and Deseret News columnist, Dr. DeLaina Tonks, Executive Director of Mountain Heights Academy, and Cassie Bingham, Director of the Center for Social Impact at Utah Valley University. 

We saw some movement on President Trump's tariffs this week. The 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada are paused for 30 days. The 10% tariffs on China and in effect. Who pays for the tariffs? Are they important for the country in the long run? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests about this on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Susan Speirs, CEO of the Utah Association of CPAs, Meg Holbrrok, Senior V ice President of Government Relations with Zions Bank and Danielle Vasquez, Executive Director of the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome. 

We saw the Trump administration shut down USAID, the organization that provides aid to people in need all over the world. How do we help refugees in Gaza or starving people in Africa without this organization? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests about this on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Susan Speirs, CEO of the Utah Association of CPAs, Meg Holbrrok, Senior V ice President of Government Relations with Zions Bank and Danielle Vasquez, Executive Director of the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome. 

We heard President Trump say that he wants to own the Gaza Strip. Why? How? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests about this on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Susan Speirs, CEO of the Utah Association of CPAs, Meg Holbrrok, Senior V ice President of Government Relations with Zions Bank and Danielle Vasquez, Executive Director of the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome. 

There is a new bill being proposed in the Utah legislature that would require parents who make money from their actor kids or from posting about their children on social media to set aside money for their children. The bill would also give the children the right to demand that their pictures being taken down after they turn 18. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View what they think about that. Her guests this week include Kelli Pierce, Digital Media Associate with the R Street Institute and Kristin Sokol, Professional Relationship and Dating Coach. 

There is a bill being considered on Utah's Capitol hill that would ban unions from representing public workers like teachers and police officers. Public employees could still join a union, but the union would not have the power to negotiate on their behalf. What? Why would public employees be treated differently under the law from private employees? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View what they think about that. Her guests this week include Kelli Pierce, Digital Media Associate with the R Street Institute and Kristin Sokol, Professional Relationship and Dating Coach. 

This week a massive freeze on federal grants was supposed to go into effect on Tuesday at 5:00. Millions around the country were caught off guard and didn't know how it would affect them. Lawsuits were immediately filed. Then the administration rescinded the freeze - never mind. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View what they think about that and the offer to federal employees to be paid through September and resign. Her guests this week include Kelli Pierce, Digital Media Associate with the R Street Institute and Kristin Sokol, Professional Relationship and Dating Coach. 

Senator Mike Lee called for the elimination of the TSA. He said he wanted to "abolish" the TSA and let the airlines do their own screening. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View what they think about that. Her guests this week include Kelli Pierce, Digital Media Associate with the R Street Institute and Kristin Sokol, Professional Relationship and Dating Coach. 

BYU did research into whether parents have a favorite child. They found that parents tend to favor their youngest child. Having a favorite child has an effect on that child and on any  siblings. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests about this on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Sally Dietlein, Executive Producer of Hale Center Theater, Lisa Walker, Certified Atheltic Trainer, and Robin Ebmeyer, UVU's Director of Emergency Management and Safety. 

BYU did research into whether parents have a favorite child. They found that parents tend to favor their youngest child. Having a favorite child has an effect on that child and on any  siblings. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests about this on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Sally Dietlein, Executive Producer of Hale Center Theater, Lisa Walker, Certified Atheltic Trainer, and Robin Ebmeyer, UVU's Director of Emergency Management and Safety. 

One of the executive orders President Trump signed ends what we've known as birthright citizenship. Can he do that - when birthright citizenship is in the Constitution? KSl Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Sally Dietlein, Executive Producer of Hale Center Theater, Lisa Walker, Certified Atheltic Trainer, and Robin Ebmeyer, UVU's Director of Emergency Management and Safety. 

One of the first executive orders President Trump signed pardoned the 1500 individuals convicted for January 6th, including some who assaulted police officers. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View what they think about that decision. Her guests this week include Sally Dietlein, Executive Producer of Hale Center Theater, Lisa Walker, Certified Atheltic Trainer, and Robin Ebmeyer, UVU's Director of Emergency Management and Safety. 

President Trump is set to be inaugurated for a second time on January 20th. How are you feeling as his second term gets underway? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Natalie Gochnour, Associate Dean in the David Eccles School of Business and Director of the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah and Robbyn Scribner, Co-founder and Director of Outreach for Tech Moms. 

Men now account for just 2 out of 5 college degrees in the United States. Utah has been slower to this shift than the rest of the country, but what is going on with this trend? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Natalie Gochnour, Associate Dean in the David Eccles School of Business and Director of the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah and Robbyn Scribner, Co-founder and Director of Outreach for Tech Moms. 

The Utah legislature goes back into session on Tuesday. One of the topics they will take up is higher education. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View how they see higher education reform. Her guests this week include Natalie Gochnour, Associate Dean in the David Eccles School of Business and Director of the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah and Robbyn Scribner, Co-founder and Director of Outreach for Tech Moms. 

Mark Zuckerberg announced this week that he is doing away with fact checkers. He said they've done more harm than good. Is this a good thing? How do we know what is true in 2025? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests this week on A Woman's View. Her guests this week are Francine Gianni, former Executive Director of the Utah Department of Commerce and Ronda Menlove, former Utah State Representative, educator and administrator from Utah State University. 

One writer in the Wall Street Journal calls his annual ritual a premortem - picturing how he will feel on his death bed. What does he want to accomplish before that day comes? Where should he put his time and energy? It's an interesting exercise. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests about it on A Woman's View. Her guests this week are Francine Gianni, former Executive Director of the Utah Department of Commerce and Ronda Menlove, former Utah State Representative, educator and administrator from Utah State University. 

President-elect Trump has spoken about his plans for mass deportation. The Utah legislature has announced plans on this issue, as well. What will that look like in Utah? Her guests this week are Francine Gianni, former Executive Director of the Utah Department of Commerce and Ronda Menlove, former Utah State Representative, educator and administrator from Utah State University. 

This time, January 6th rolled around and was so uneventful. The votes were counted, recognized and applauded. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View what their thoughts were on that occasion. Her guests this week are Francine Gianni, former Executive Director of the Utah Department of Commerce and Ronda Menlove, former Utah State Representative, educator and administrator from Utah State University. 

Happy New Year! KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests this week on A Woman's View what their hopes and dreams are for 2025. Her guests this week include Dr. Susan Madsen, founder/director of the Utah Women and Leadership Project and the Karen Haight Huntsman endowed professor of leadership in the Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University and Kimberly Gardner, a teacher with 34 years experience in both elementary and middle schools and chairperson of the Colonial Heritage Festival. 

There is a new village of tiny homes in Salt Lake for people experiencing homelessness. The people who are allowed to live in the homes have completed a program and are moving toward stability. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests what they think about this. Her guests this week include Dr. Susan Madsen, founder/director of the Utah Women and Leadership Project and the Karen Haight Huntsman endowed professor of leadership in the Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University and Kimberly Gardner, a teacher with 34 years experience in both elementary and middle schools and chairperson of the Colonial Heritage Festival. 

Recently, thousands of professors in colleges around the country, including here in Utah, were asked whether they feel like they need to self-censor what they say. Nearly half of faculty who identify as conservative said yes. Only 19% of liberal professors feel this way. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests about this topic on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Dr. Susan Madsen, founder/director of the Utah Women and Leadership Project and the Karen Haight Huntsman endowed professor of leadership in the Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University and Kimberly Gardner, a teacher with 34 years experience in both elementary and middle schools and chairperson of the Colonial Heritage Festival. 

Starting in 2010/2011, young girls began to lose confidence in themselves, started to feel bad about their appearance and just unhappier. 2010/2011 is when Facebook came on the scene. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests this week on A Woman's View about the connection between social media and the pressure on our young people. Her guests this week include Dr. Susan Madsen, founder/director of the Utah Women and Leadership Project and the Karen Haight Huntsman endowed professor of leadership in the Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University and Kimberly Gardner, a teacher with 34 years experience in both elementary and middle schools and chairperson of the Colonial Heritage Festival. 

It's the holiday season, so let's have a little fun. Here are 20 fun random questions KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson put to her guests on A Woman's View. Why not play along?! Her guests this week include Luz Lewis-Perez, Director of Development and Programs for the Kidney Foundation for Utah and Idaho and singer and songwriter Cherie Call. 

We've heard a lot this week about how people are freaking out over seeing drones in the air. There are over a million drones registered in the United States. People need to be aware - they are going to see drones. There is nothing illegal about them unless they are flying near restricted areas, like military installations and airports. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests about drones on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Luz Lewis-Perez, Director of Development and Programs for the Kidney Foundation for Utah and Idaho and singer and songwriter Cherie Call. 

The 2025 legislative session is only weeks away in the state of Utah. One of the issues they will focus on right off the bat is homelessness. What will finally work to end homelessness in Utah? What should we spend money on that will actually work? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Luz Lewis-Perez, Director of Development and Programs for the Kidney Foundation for Utah and Idaho and singer and songwriter Cherie Call. 

The accused murderer of the CEO of United Heathcare is turning into a folk hero. People are donating thousands to his legal defense fund. Nothing makes the murder of that man ok. Nothing. But this horrific event is driving a conversation about how broken our healthcare system is. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests about this on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Luz Lewis-Perez, Director of Development and Programs for the Kidney Foundation for Utah and Idaho and singer and songwriter Cherie Call.

This week, we saw the president of South Korea put the entire country into martial law. It was a shocking development that the parliament immediately fought back against, acting to impeach him. Could that happen here? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests about this on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Sharla Jessop, President of Smedley Financial, Shantel McBride, hospice and hospital chaplain and grief counselor, and Meg Walter, columnist with Deseret News. 

Eating smart and exercise are essential, of course, if you are trying to add years to your life. But a Yale psychologist says you can add 7.5 years to your life by simply changing your mindset and seeing your older years as a time to look forward to instead of a time to dread. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests what they think about this on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Sharla Jessop, President of Smedley Financial, Shantel McBride, hospice and hospital chaplain and grief counselor, and Meg Walter, columnist with Deseret News. 

Utah is leading the way in "golden gigs." More Utahns of retirement age are working, either because they have a financial need or because it brings them joy and fulfillment. There is more focus on not just what you're retiring from but what you're retiring to. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests what they think about this on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Sharla Jessop, President of Smedley Financial, Shantel McBride, hospice and hospital chaplain and grief counselor, and Meg Walter, columnist with Deseret News. 

This week, we saw President Biden go back on a promise to not pardon his son, Hunter. The president said he believes his son was targeted because his last name is Biden. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View - would you pardon your own son if you could? Her guests this week include Sharla Jessop, President of Smedley Financial, Shantel McBride, hospice and hospital chaplain and grief counselor, and Meg Walter, columnist with Deseret News. 

KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson loves the Thanksgiving holiday, a time to just be with her family and eat! She asked her guests on A Woman's View what their traditions are for this wonderful holiday. Her guests this week include Shauna Scott-Bellaccomo, former president of the Utah Women's Lobby, Dr. Michelle Arnold, professor of physics at Weber State University and Shanua Cheshire, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. 

On this weekend of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, there is a new survey that says people are happier when they shop in a store than online. Shopping in a store is an experience as opposed to just a transaction. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests about this on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Shauna Scott-Bellaccomo, former president of the Utah Women's Lobby, Dr. Michelle Arnold, professor of physics at Weber State University and Shanua Cheshire, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. 

When we think about homeless people, do they have a right to not seek treatment? Do they have the right to live on the street, beg for money, etc.? Or should society force them to come inside, to be in a place of some kind - mandatory shelter? How do we balance the rights of the many and the rights of the few? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Shauna Scott-Bellaccomo, former president of the Utah Women's Lobby, Dr. Michelle Arnold, professor of physics at Weber State University and Shanua Cheshire, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. 

As we see more an more homeless people gather in public spaces in cities around the country, including here in Utah, some experts suggest that we need a seismic shift in how we address this issue. We can not build enough shelters or provide enough beds. That will not solve the problem. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Shauna Scott-Bellaccomo, former president of the Utah Women's Lobby, Dr. Michelle Arnold, professor of physics at Weber State University and Shanua Cheshire, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. 

Some of President-elect's Trump's nominees for cabinet level positions are sparking controversy. How do you feel about Tulsi Gabbard, RFK, Jr. and Linda McMahon? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests about this on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include former Utah State Senator and Representative Patrice Arent, President of the Salt Lake branch of the NAACP Jeanetta Williams and reporter for The Church News Mary Richards. 

The Jordan School District is using AI in the classroom in a fascinating way. It's almost as if each student gets a peer tutor who meets them right where they are and in whatever language they speak. How can we use AI to improve education, to improve law enforcement, to be a real tool for existing professions? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests about this on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include former Utah State Senator and Representative Patrice Arent, President of the Salt Lake branch of the NAACP Jeanetta Williams and reporter for The Church News Mary Richards. 

Some of Utah's legislators believe we should cut funding for Utah's colleges and universities. They want to cut programs that don't lead to high paying jobs, but what does that say about what the value of a college education is? Is it really just a job placement service? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests about this on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include former Utah State Senator and Representative Patrice Arent, President of the Salt Lake branch of the NAACP Jeanetta Williams and reporter for The Church News Mary Richards. 

Nearly 50% of Americans say their debt affects their health. This time of year can be the worst contributor as we go into debt in order to express love for friends and family during the holidays. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests about this on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include former Utah State Senator and Representative Patrice Arent, President of the Salt Lake branch of the NAACP Jeanetta Williams and reporter for The Church News Mary Richards. 

Utah passed a law that prohibits DEI groups at Utah schools. This has lead to the University of Utah disbanding so many groups that have been supportive to students for decades, like the group of Pacific Islander students that has been in existence for more than 30 years. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests about this on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Dr. Tamara Sheffield, Medical Director for Immunization Programs for Intermountain Health, Robin Ebmeyer, UVU's Director of Emergency Management and Safety and Holly Willard, Owner of Grand View Family Counseling in Bountiful. 

We are seeing who President-Elect Trump has selected to run the country in the coming administration. Elon Musk will lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Matt Gaetz will be the Attorney General. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. will be the Secretary of Health and Human Services and is expected to implement drastic change. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests how they feel about these picks. Her guests this week include Dr. Tamara Sheffield, Medical Director for Immunization Programs for Intermountain Health, Robin Ebmeyer, UVU's Director of Emergency Management and Safety and Holly Willard, owner of Grand View Family Counseling in Bountiful.

We've seen communities around the state of Utah push back against the creation of warming centers for homeless people in their communities. There is a law now that requires communities to provide safe places for homeless people when it gets really cold, but homeowners are concerned about what happens to their safety and property if that happens. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests about this on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Dr. Tamara Sheffield, Medical Director for Immunization Programs for Intermountain Health, Robin Ebmeyer, UVU's Director of Emergency Management and Safety and Holly Willard, owner of Grand View Family Counseling in Bountiful.

After the BYU-Utah football game, which was a painful pill for Utah fans to swallow, some Utah fans threw bottles and garbage on to the field. One water bottle hit a BYU coach and dropped her to the ground. Have we forgotten how to lose? Have we lost all of our filters for public behavior? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Dr. Tamara Sheffield, Medical Director for Immunization Programs for Intermountain Health, Robin Ebmeyer, UVU's Director of Emergency Management and Safety and Holly Willard, owner of Grand View Family Counseling in Bountiful. 

The Wall Street Journal had an article this week that reported teachers around the country are afraid to teach about the election. As an educator herself, this saddened KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson. How do we free teachers and students to talk and learn about important political issues? Her guests this week include Cassie Bingham, Director of the Center for Social Impact at Utah Valley University, Susan Wood, Public Affairs and Public Information Officer for Sandy City, and Nancy Lord, former Utah Republican National Committeewoman and producer/artistic director of the Utah Cornerstone Chorale. 

President-elect Trump has said he will appoint Elon Musk to a role high up in government where he can cut the federal budget. He also said he will appoint Robert Kennedy Jr. to a post in healthcare. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View how they feel about that. Her guests this week include Cassie Bingham, Director of the Center for Social Impact at Utah Valley University, Susan Wood, Public Affairs and Public Information Officer for Sandy City, and Nancy Lord, former Utah Republican National Committeewoman and producer/artistic director of the Utah Cornerstone Chorale. 

Now that the election is over, what role - if any - did gender play in the results? Is the United States not ready for a female president? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Cassie Bingham, Director of the Center for Social Impact at Utah Valley University, Susan Wood, Public Affairs and Public Information Officer for Sandy City, and Nancy Lord, former Utah Republican National Committeewoman and producer/artistic director of the Utah Cornerstone Chorale. 

After Donald Trump's decisive victory in the presidencial election, KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson wanted to ask her guests on A Woman's View how they feel about the results. How do you feel about a second Trump presidency? Amanda's guests this week include Cassie Bingham, Director of the Center for Social Impact at Utah Valley University, Susan Wood, Public Affairs and Public Information Officer for Sandy City, and Nancy Lord, former Utah Republican National Committeewoman and producer/artistic director of the Utah Cornerstone Chorale. 

The average Utah family is spending 10% of the total family income on food, and we live in one of the most affordable states. In some states, it's 20%! How do we address this problem? Families are spending more on childcare than they are on food! KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Meghan Holbrook, Senior Vice President of Government Relations with Zions Bank, Ginette Bott, President and CEO of the Utah Food Bank and LuAnne Banks, Partner and Event Producer for the Women's Wellness Summit. 

A few years back, we decided it would be better to spread homeless shelters out in various places throughout our communities. That, it seems, did not work. So now officials are thinking about creating one massive homeless campus for thousands of homeless people. Is that the right way to go? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Meghan Holbrook, Senior Vice President of Government Relations with Zions Bank, Ginette Bott, President and CEO of the Utah Food Bank and LuAnne Banks, Partner and Event Producer for the Women's Wellness Summit. 

How do we function in this time of deepfakes? How do we know that politician or personality or police officer online is real or a deepfake generated by AI? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Meghan Holbrook, Senior Vice President of Government Relations with Zions Bank, Ginette Bott, President and CEO of the Utah Food Bank and LuAnne Banks, Partner and Event Producer for the Women's Wellness Summit. 

We've seen stories this week about concern over election violence, fires in ballot boxes, and worries over election security. This even as we know how safe and secure our election process is! How do we restore confidence in our election? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Meghan Holbrook, Senior Vice President of Government Relations with Zions Bank, Ginette Bott, President and CEO of the Utah Food Bank and LuAnne Banks, Partner and Event Producer for the Women's Wellness Summit. 

We've seen a lot of social media influencers talking about the "October Theory." That theory refers to taking stock in October instead of waiting until January, setting goals for the last months of the year, assessing progress and getting motivated. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Danielle Vasquez, Executive Director of the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome, Trish Hatch, coordinator of the CASA program and Holly Richardson, Utah Policy Editor and columnist with the Deseret News.

Last week, the nation focused on a death penalty case from Texas who was convicted of killing his child. The cause was Shaken Baby Syndrome. What is the truth of this diagnosis? What is the junk science law? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Danielle Vasquez, Executive Director of the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome, Trish Hatch, coordinator of the CASA program and Holly Richardson, Utah Policy Editor and columnist with the Deseret News. 

With the election a little more than a week away, are you obsessing about the outcome? We see comments every day about how the country will be utterly lost if candidate A is elected or candidate B is elected. What do you use to distract yourself from the intensity of this event none of us can control? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Danielle Vasquez, Executive Director of the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome, Trish Hatch, coordinator of the CASA program and Holly Richardson, Utah Policy Editor and columnist with the Deseret News. 

The polls got it wrong in 2016. They got it wrong in 2020. There are differences between what went wrong in those two election years, but how much can we trust the polls this year? What is the roll poles play now - in politics and business? Her guests this week include Danielle Vasquez, Executive Director of the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome, Trish Hatch, coordinator of the CASA program and Holly Richardson, Utah Policy Editor and columnist with the Deseret News. 

The birth rate in the U.S. is below 1.6 babies per woman. That isn't enough to replace our current population. But this unique to our country. There are countries all over the world trying to incentivize having families. What's going on here? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Kimberly Gardner, elementary and middle school teacher with 33 years experience and chairperson of the Colonial Heritage Festival, Ganel-Lyn Condie, popular speaker, host, author and mental health advocate, and Kelli Pierce, digital media associate with the R Street Institute. 

We saw recently there was an audit of the signature gathering process in Utah. We saw isolated mistakes, but the audit renewed our faith in our system. Any Utah voter can go on vote.utah.gov and track their ballot this election. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View how they feel about the safety of the election in Utah. Her guests this week include Kimberly Gardner, elementary and middle school teacher with 33 years experience and chairperson of the Colonial Heritage Festival, Ganel-Lyn Condie, popular speaker, host, author and mental health advocate, and Kelli Pierce, digital media associate with the R Street Institute. 

With the election just over two weeks away, a lot of people feel nervous about who the next president will be. There is concern that there will be unrest depending on who is elected. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View what their thoughts are as we come down the home stretch. Her guests this week include Kimberly Gardner, elementary and middle school teacher with 33 years experience and chairperson of the Colonial Heritage Festival, Ganel-Lyn Condie, popular speaker, host, author and mental health advocate, and Kelli Pierce, digital media associate with the R Street Institute. 

We hear the narrative a lot recently about how college isn't worth it any more. A recent poll showed only 1 in 4 Americans still thinks higher education is really important. Yet, here in Utah, enrollment in college is up 4%. We are currently educating more than 200,000 college students. Where is the disconnect? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Kimberly Gardner, elementary and middle school teacher with 33 years experience and chairperson of the Colonial Heritage Festival, Ganel-Lyn Condie, popular speaker, host, author and mental health advocate, and Kelli Pierce, digital media associate with the R Street Institute. 

It's a different world for people who want to be authors in 2024 than it was 20 years ago. What's the current landscape? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson sits down with the president of Deseret Book to ask about what advice she would give to wrould-be writers today. 

It has seemed almost impossible to talk about politics in recent years. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson sits down with the president of Deseret Book, Laurel Day, to ask - how do we do this without assuming those who disagree with us are evil? 

Some of you will remember the inspirational conferences called Time Out for Women. Those gatherings have morphed into what is now called Magnify, referring to magnify the good. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson sits down with the president of Deseret Book, Laurel Day.

For this special edition of A Woman's View on General Conference Sunday, KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson sits down with the president of Deseret Book, Laurel Day. Amanda asked her how what inspires people has changed over the years. Laurel explained that there is a need to step away from the chaos, even good chaos, and seek peace and stillness. 

There was an interesting poll recently that asked parents and teachers how involved parents are in their students' education. 96% of parents believe they are either very or somewhat involved. Teachers, on the other hand, only believe 63% are either very or somewhat involved. What's the disconnect there? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Susan Spiers, CEO of the Utah Association of CPAs, Lisa Walker, certified athletic trainer and teacher at Springville High School, and Kristin Sokol, professional relationship and dating coach. 

There was a story recently about a woman who donated a kidney to a man she met while hiking Y mountain. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View about what it takes to love your fellow man on that level. What can we do, even on a much simpler scale, to love and care for each other? Her guests this week include Susan Spiers, CEO of the Utah Association of CPAs, Lisa Walker, certified athletic trainer and teacher at Springville High School, and Kristin Sokol, professional relationship and dating coach. 

This weekend is FanX in Salt Lake City. Hundreds of thousands of people come to the Salt Palace Convention Center, many in costume, to revel in the community of other people who love being fans. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests about this on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Susan Spiers, CEO of the Utah Association of CPAs, Lisa Walker, certified athletic trainer and teacher at Springville High School, and Kristin Sokol, professional relationship and dating coach. 

This week we saw the first home pre-season game for the new Utah Hockey Club. Fans showed up in a big way, and the players felt the love. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View what they think about Utah's newest professional sports franchise. Her guests this week include Susan Spiers, CEO of the Utah Association of CPAs, Lisa Walker, certified athletic trainer and teacher at Springville High School, and Kristin Sokol, professional relationship and dating coach. 

We saw a report this week that students in American English classes are not reading as many books as they used to read. Why? Where has the joy in reading gone? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View about this. Her guests this week include Sally Dietlein, Executive Producer at Hate Center Theater, Ashley Thorn, marriage and family therapist with 4 Points Family Therapy and Jill Atwood, communications strategist for the VA.

Can AI help with the loneliness epidemic? There are artificial intelligence companions now. Is that a good idea? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View about this. Her guests this week include Sally Dietlein, Executive Producer at Hate Center Theater, Ashley Thorn, marriage and family therapist with 4 Points Family Therapy and Jill Atwood, communications strategist for the VA.