A Woman's View with Amanda Dickson

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.