A Woman’s View with Amanda
You're used to hearing Amanda Dickson on the weekdays as the anchor of Utah's Morning News on KSL Newsradio. Now get to know her a little better as she takes on news, politics, education, health, family and more with her panel of fascinating Utah women.
Episodes
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Feeling blessed and grateful this Thanksgiving weekend
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.
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Does shopping in a store make you happier than shopping online?
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.
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Is mandatory shelter the answer to our homeless issue?
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.
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What seismic shifts do we need to make in how we address homelessness?
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.
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How do you feel about President-elect Trump's nominees?
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.
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How AI can benefit education
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.
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Should the legislature cut funding for Utah's colleges and universities?
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.
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Does your debt affect your health?
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.
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The effect of Utah's anti-DEI bill on students
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.
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Elon Musk, Matt Gaetz, RFK, Jr. - how do you feel about the people who will run the country?
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.
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NIMBY - don't put a homeless shelter in my backyard
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.
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"We haven't learned how to lose and lose gracefully."
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.
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Teachers are afraid to teach about the election
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.
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How do you feel about Elon Musk in government?
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.
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What role, if any, did gender play in the presidential election?
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.
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How do you feel about a second Trump presidency?
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.
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Families are spending more on childcare than on food!
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.
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Should there be one massive homeless campus in Utah?
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.
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In the last 5 years, the number of deepfakes online increased 500%
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.
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How do we restore confidence in our election?
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.
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Taking stock as part of the "October Theory"
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.
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Understanding Shaken Baby Syndrome after the Texas death penalty case focus on it
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.
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What takes your mind off the stress of the approaching election?
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.
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The polls got it wrong in 2016 and 2020 - will they get it right this year?
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.
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Nations trying to encourage people to have babies
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.
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The political process in Utah is safe
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.
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No matter who is the next president - we're going to be ok.
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.
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Is college still worth it? Utah is saying "yes."
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.
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Advice for people who want to be authors
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.
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How do we talk about politics with love and respect?
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?
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From "Time Out for Women" to "Magnify"
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.
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"There is a deep need for peace and stillness in the world."
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.
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Are parents as involved in their students' education as they think they are?
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.
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What does it take to donate a kidney to a stranger?
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.
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Are superfans happier than the rest of us?
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.
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Fans "blew the roof off" the Delta Center for our NHL team!
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.
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Students are reading fewer books in English class
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.
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Would you like an AI companion?
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.
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China is raising its retirement age but only to 63 for men, 58 for women
For the first time in 70 years, China is raising its retirement age. Men go from 60 to 63. Women are divided into blue collar and white collar jobs. Their retirement ages raise to 58 and 55 respectively. 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.
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Why is former President Trump talking about eating cats and dogs?
We hear former President Trump say that immigrants in Ohio are eating the cats and dogs in their community. They're eating the pets. There have been no confirmations of this bizarre allegations, but now there have been bomb threats against the schools in the area. 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.
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If you find yourself overspending, you can blame it on politics!
KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson read a story in the Wall Street Journal this week that was headlined, "Why am I overspending? Blame it on politics!" Is that true? Are we functioning from a "What the hell!" sort of spending philosophy? Amanda asked her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Ronda Menlove, former state representative, educator and administrator from Utah State University and Robbyn Scribner, co-founder and director of outreach for Tech Moms.
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Utah is in the top 5 happiest states in the nation!
Utah is in the top 5 happiest states in the nation. It's access to the outdoors, relationships, economy and a dozen other things. Do you experience Utah as a happy place to live? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Ronda Menlove, former state representative, educator and administrator from Utah State University and Robbyn Scribner, co-founder and director of outreach for Tech Moms.
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If Utah's social media law doesn't work, what will protect our kids on social media?
This week Utah's social media law was blocked by a judge. The law would have required social media companies to verify the age of its users and allow these users to opt out of algorithms. If that law doesn't work, then what will? We need to do something. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Ronda Menlove, former state representative, educator and administrator from Utah State University and Robbyn Scribner, co-founder and director of outreach for Tech Moms.
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Did the presidential debate affect your decision on who to vote for?
This week we saw the one - and likely only - debate between former President Trump and Vice President Harris. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson wanted to ask her guests on A Woman's View if they watched the debate, and if they did, what they thought. Her guests this week include Ronda Menlove, former state representative, educator and administrator from Utah State University and Robbyn Scribner, co-founder and director of outreach for Tech Moms.
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How important is religion to the health of a community?
Utahns go to church twice as much as Americans as a whole and more than twice as much as people in Europe. That has an impact on so much, including the strength of communities. 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 Francine Gianni, former Executive Director of the Department of Commerce.
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Straight talk from Congresswoman Celeste Maloy
Utah Representative Celeste Maloy spoke at the Hinckley Institute of Politics this week and spoke very candidly about Congress, politics and more. 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 Francine Gianni, former Executive Director of the Department of Commerce.
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Do we need the SAVE Act to ensure only citizens are voting?
There is proposed legislation called the SAVE Act - the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act. The bill would require proof of identification in all federal elections. Isn't that already happening? 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 Francine Gianni, former Executive Director of the Department of Commerce.
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Does the constitutional amendment actually "strengthen" the initiative process?
This week we saw the language of the proposed constitutional amendment that we will be voting on in two months. The language says that the amendment will "strengthen the initiative process" - but would it? Would it strengthen or weaken the initiative process? 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 Francine Gianni, former Executive Director of the Department of Commerce.
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Are you afraid of political violence this election year?
There is a new poll that shows a significant number of us fear political violence this election year. Do you? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests about this 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 Luz Lewis Perez, Director of Development and Programs for the Kidney Foundation for Utah and Idaho.
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Should we have a right to disconnect in the United States?
We saw Australia join a handfull of other countries who have passed laws guaranteeing the right to disconnect. This is the right to ignore your boss if it's your off work hours. Should we have such a law? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests about this 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 Luz Lewis Perez, Director of Development and Programs for the Kidney Foundation for Utah and Idaho.
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A Surgeon General warning label on parenting?
This week the Surgeon General put out a warning about parenting. We're used to surgeon general warnings on cigarettes and even social media - but parenting? It's because of the stress. How can we help parents with this stressful time? How can we help ourselves? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests about this 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 Luz Lewis Perez, Director of Development and Programs for the Kidney Foundation for Utah and Idaho.
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Is owning a home still part of the American dream?
So many Americans, particularly young Americans, are struggling to figure out how they will ever be able to own their own home. Is owning your own home still a realistic part of the American dream? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson wanted to get her guests' take on this issue on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Shantel McBride, hospice and hospital chaplain and grief counselor, Sharla Jessop, president of Smedley Financial and Deseret News reporter Hanna Seariac.
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What did you think of the Democratic National Convention?
We saw a party in Chicago this week that ended in Vice President Kamala Harris accepting the nomination for president from the Democratic Party. What did you take away from the speeches this week? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson wanted to get her guests' take on the convention on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Shantel McBride, hospice and hospital chaplain and grief counselor, Sharla Jessop, president of Smedley Financial and Deseret News reporter Hanna Seariac.
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Why does the proposed constitutional amendment talk about foreign money?
We've been talking about the proposed constitutional amendment that would give the Utah state legislature the power to amend or repeal voter initiatives that have been passed. The amendment starts with a paragrph talking about preventing foreign money from affecting the initiative process. Why? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson wanted to get her guests' take on this issue on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Shantel McBride, hospice and hospital chaplain and grief counselor, Sharla Jessop, president of Smedley Financial and Deseret News reporter Hanna Seariac.
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Protecting the legislature's ability to change or repeal voter initiatives
The Utah legislature passed a state constitutional amendment this week that would protect their ability to amend or repeal any voter initiative passed in the state. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson wanted to get her guests' take on this issue on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Shantel McBride, hospice and hospital chaplain and grief counselor, Sharla Jessop, president of Smedley Financial and Deseret News reporter Hanna Seariac.
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What are teachers worried about this year as kids go back to school?
What are teachers thinking as our kids go back to school? They're worried about absenteeism, about behavior challenges, about poverty and how that affects learning. 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, Shauna Scott-Bellaccomo, former President of the Women's State Legislative Council and Holly Willard, owner of Grand View Family Counseling.
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Utah is banning books in all schools if 3 school districts agree - but do you agree?
We learned about 13 books that are banned in Utah schools now under a new law. Is it right for 3 school districts to dictate what librarians do in every other district? Where is the trust for the teachers and librarians? 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, Shauna Scott-Bellaccomo, former President of the Women's State Legislative Council and Holly Willard, owner of Grand View Family Counseling.
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