How are you and your family spending the 4th of July? Fireworks, hamburgers, parades? What about going back to colonial times in Orem at the Colonial Heritage Festival! KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View how their patriotism is feeling this Independence Day. Her guests this week include Francine Gianni, former Executi…

We are getting conflicting information about the economy. We get reports every week about how unemployment is low and inflation is coming down. Our economy seems strong on so many levels. And yet - if you ask individuals in Utah - they feel stressed by the economy, particularly by inflation. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests hwo they …

What do you make of this - only one of the Republican candidates who won at their party's convention won in the primary? How do you understand that disconnect and should anything be changed to address it? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on a Woman's View. Her guests this week include Francine Gianni, former Executive Director of the…

This week we saw the Surgeon General suggest that guns should come with a warning much like we put on tobacco products. Last week he suggested social media needed a health warning, and now he's advocating for a warning on guns. What do you think? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Francin…

KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson is a book worm. If you follow her on social media, she is always recommending books she enjoys. She asked her guests on A Woman's View what they've read recently that they enjoyed. Her guests this week include Susan Spiers, CEO of the Utah Association of CPAs, Sally Dietlein, Executive Producer of the Hale Center Thea…

Do we need to adjust the way we're parenting? Do our kids need more parenting online and less parenting in the real world? We're afraid to have them leave the house but we have no idea what they're doing online. KSL'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, S…

Community leaders have been gathering to talk about the issue of homelessness in Utah. How can we do better at addressing this problem? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View. They think there has to be accountability - not only on the part of the service providers but also on the part of the people who receive services. …

We heard from the Surgeon General this week that he wants to put a warning label on social media like we have on tobacco products. Is that a good idea? Will it help at all? 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, Sally Dietlein, Executive Prod…

KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson saw an article this week about several companies who are developing an AI that would allow mourners to speak to an AI version of the dead. Is this a positive or a negative? Amanda asked her guests about this on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Jill Atwood, communication strategist for the VA and adjunct pr…

We saw a Park City school decide to close its library. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson loves libraries, but she wonders if we will see them go away since everyone reads and does their research online? She asked her guests about this on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Jill Atwood, communication strategist for the VA and adjunct professor…

We saw former President Donald Trump convicted on all counts last week in a New York court room. How do you understand it? What does it mean to the country? To our future? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Jill Atwood, communication strategist for the VA and adjunct professor at the Univ…

This week we saw two people die in road rage incidents in one 24 hour people. One died fromm a gun shot wound and the other died after a fist fight. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View - what can we do to lower the temperature? How do we get home to our kids? Her guests this week include Jill Atwood, communication stra…

The former president of Mexico - Vincente Fox - was in Utah last week. He talked about how immigrants from Mexico have filled our labor needs for years, but the number of immigrants coming from Mexico is going down. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests about this on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include singer and songwriter Cheri…

We've all seen the pictures of smiling parents and graduates on social media this week. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View whether they have any advice for the Class of 2024. Her guests this week include singer and songwriter Cherie Call and Sharla Jessop, president of Smedley Financial.…

There was a story this week about President Biden's great-great-grandfather who fought in the Civil War. He was given a dishonorable discharge for stabbing someone. President Lincoln pardoned him. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View whether children are responsible for the sins of their fathers? Their children? Their s…

There is a shortage of foster care parents in Utah. Governor Spencer Cox said he has the goal of having Utah be the first state where there is a waiting list of parents waiting for children instead of children waiting for parents. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests what they think about this on A Woman's View. Her guests this week incl…

Some people, particularly young people, don't know what or who the downwinders are. Maybe that's what makes it easy for them to vote down the government funding to care for these people who got terrible cancers after nuclear testing in the West. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests about this important issue on A Woman's View. Her guests…

We've heard so much debate and public comment this week about what should happen to Abravanel Hall. One of the lead architects for the hall commented that we live in such a throw-away society. We don't cherish our beautiful structures. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View what they think. Her guests this week include fo…

There has been criticism of professors - in Utah and around the country - who have supported recent student protestors on college campuses. There is a distinction between supporting the right to protest and supporting the subject of the underlying protest. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests about this on A Woman's View. Her guests this…

We saw representatives in the House of Representatives attack each other personally. They attacked each other's appearance and intelligence. The three involved happened to be women, so the episode was called a "cat figtht." KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include former state Senator and Repre…

Utah is getting older. That has an effect on everything from jobs to housing to healthcare. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests about this change in demographics on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Ginette Bott, President and CEO of the Utah Food Bank, Jeanetta Williams, President of the Salt Lake Branch of the NAACP and Dan…

Should teenagers try to take part in early morning activities? We know that there is a real danger that kids are not getting enough sleep and that that is having profound effects on their health. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Ginette Bott, President and CEO of the Utah Food Bank, Jea…

There is a healthcare clinic in West High School in Salt Lake City. The Salt Lake School District is coordinating with the University of Utah healthcare system so students can get access to all kinds of healthcare, including mental health. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests about this new idea on A Woman's View. Her guests this week in…

We have a childcare crisis in this country and in Utah. Not one Utah county has enough licensed childcare providers, and even if you can find one, you might not be able to afford them. What does that look like when you get right down to it? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asks her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Ginette Bott, …

The state of Utah is mourning the murder of Santaquin police officer Bill Hooser. This tragedy feels like an attack on everything we hold dear. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests about this tragedy on A Woman's View. Her guests include Dr. Susan Madsen, founder/director of the Utah Women and Leadership Project and the Karen Haight Hunt…

The prosecutor in Idaho made the decision to not charge the man who yelled racist and misogynistic slurs at the Univeristy of Utah women's basketball team. Was that the right call? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests include Dr. Susan Madsen, founder/director of the Utah Women and Leadership Project and the…

We saw the ranking from US News and World Report that put Utah as the #1 state in the nation. A number of different issues were measured, including economy, education and infrastructure. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests about the ranking on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Dr. Susan Madsen, founder/director of the Utah Wo…

A new research brief was released this week that details the 11 Major Challenges Utah Women Face. Thousands of Utah women responded to questions and told the researchers that their greatest challenge was lack of recognition. These respondents spoke to gender expectations and work-related inequities. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests a…

We watched delegates at the Utah GOP convention boo Governor Cox. He wasn't the first governor booed at that event. This year was a particularly divisive year where even our Lt. Governor said she didn't feel comfortable bringing children to the event. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests about this on A Woman's View. Her guests this week…

There was a report this week that Gen Z is ditching college for trade school. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson wanted to know how we approach this topic with open minds. College is still valuable for some and the trades is a terrific choice for others. This is a personal choice. She asked her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Chr…

There is almost a fear now in talking about the war in Gaza. If you question anything Israel is doing, you'll be labeled antisemitic. Can we be supportive of the college students who are protesting without being labeled antisemitic? How do we get beyond the banners and labels and have the crucial conversations? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked …

We saw arrests of students on 25 different college campuses in 21 states in the last week. There were protests here in Utah on both the University of Utah and Utah State University campus. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View what they think as they watch the protests and the police response. Her guests this week includ…

KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson saw an article this week about "adult sabbaticals" - taking a year off to travel or do something different in midlife instead of right after highschool. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View if they would like an adult sabbatical. Her guests this week include Meghan Holbrook, Senior Vice Pr…

The Supreme Court heard arguments this week on a case from Oregon. The city made it against the law to sleep outside. The homeless people went to court and argued that law was a violation of the 8th Amendment protection against cruel and unusual punishment. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View what the answer is. Her gu…

We are seeing protests on college campuses all over the country. When you look at these protestors, do you see anti-semetism or pro-justice for the oppressed? Are they really pro-Hamas or are they pro-Palestinian . . . or don't you make a distinction? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Me…

This week we saw 12,400 people pack the Delta Center to welcome our new NHL team. It was quite a moment, and the players, coach and GM seemed humbled by the outpouring of affection. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests if they're excited to have an NHL team here in Utah. Her guests this week include Meghan Holbrook, Senior Vice President…

We watched the jury selection process this week as former President Trump is on trial in what is being called the "hush money" trial. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson started asking herself - could I be a juror in this case? She posed that question to her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Trish Hatch, coordinator of the CASA prog…

Cailin Clark is a sensation. The women's final games in the NCAA tournament had more viewers than the men's! If she has the same impact on the WNBA, will that break even more sports wide open? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Trish Hatch, coordinator of the CASA program, Kelli Pierce, d…

There was a poll this week that asked Gen Z when they will retire. A significant percentage said age 60. But more and more of us are working well past 65 and into their 70's and 80's. When will you be able to retire? Ever? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Trish Hatch, coordinator of the…

As each generation comes of age, their experience of the American dream is different. The Greatest Generation taught their Baby Boomer children to be hard workers and seek home ownership. Is that what Baby Boomers taught their children? How will Gen Z be able to ever own a home? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View. Her…

Business leaders gathered in Utah recently to talk about when the private sector should take on societal issues. Should private businesses address the homeless issue, environmental issues or child care? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Dr. Tamara Sheffield, Medical Director for Immuniza…

Do you consider privacy a right? A consumer right? An individual right? The EU has done more to protect privacy than we do in the U.S. 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 at Intermountain Health and Robbyn Scribner…

"Let's talk about algorithms," KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson said. She is concerned about algorithms deciding what we're interested in, blocking some content that we could learn from. She wanted to ask her guests on A Woman's View how they feel about algorithms curating their lives. Her guests this week include Dr. Tamara Sheffield, Medical Direct…

Elon Musk predicted last week that AI will be smarter than the smartest human next year. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson wanted to ask her guests how AI is affecting their professions and their lives. "As AI can do more and more things, the things AI cannot do will be become more essential." Her guests this week include Dr. Tamara Sheffield, Medical…

We hear a lot about culture wars in schools - gender, book banning, critical race theory, politics. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson sits down with three teachers this week to ask them what culture wars they've seen in their classrooms and schools. Kim Gardner has been a teacher for 33 years in both elementary and middle school. Dr. DeLaina Tonks is …

How do teachers feel about cell phones in the classroom? What is the best way to address this problem - school by school, by district, by state law? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson sits down with three teachers this week. Kim Gardner has been a teacher for 33 years in both elementary and middle school. Dr. DeLaina Tonks is a former teacher and now E…

We hear all the time about how AI is changing the world. That very much includes education. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked Utah teachers how they see AI - helpful or a hindrance in the classroom? She sits down with three teachers this week. Kim Gardner has been a teacher for 33 years in both elementary and middle school. Dr. DeLaina Tonks is …

When was the last time you spent even a day in your local school? What are the joys and challenges for teachers in 2024 at all levels of education? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson sits down with three teachers this week. Kim Gardner has been a teacher for 33 years in both elementary and middle school. Dr. DeLaina Tonks is a former teacher and now Ex…

The World Happiness Report just came out. The United States fell way back. We used to be #10 in the world. We fell to 23rd, but if you look at younger Americans, we fell all the way to 62nd. What is going on here? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Angel Krull, Director of Major Gifts and…

We saw a bipartisan bill pass the House this week that would ban TikTok from the United States unless the Chinese government sells its interest in the company. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View what they think about the data mining that goes on with all social media companies and with this Chinese company specificall…