A Woman's View with Amanda Dickson

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 Danielle Vasquez, Executive Director of the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome.

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, Jeanetta Williams, President of the Salt Lake Branch of the NAACP and Danielle Vasquez, Executive Director of the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome.

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 include Ginette Bott, President and CEO of the Utah Food Bank, Jeanetta Williams, President of the Salt Lake Branch of the NAACP and Danielle Vasquez, Executive Director of the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome.

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, President and CEO of the Utah Food Bank, Jeanetta Williams, President of the Salt Lake Branch of the NAACP and Danielle Vasquez, Executive Director of the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome.

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 Huntsman endowed professor of leadership in the Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University and Barbara Smith, Director of Communications for Sandy City. 

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 Karen Haight Huntsman endowed professor of leadership in the Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University and Barbara Smith, Director of Communications for Sandy City. 

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 Women and Leadership Project and the Karen Haight Huntsman endowed professor of leadership in the Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University and Barbara Smith, Director of Communications for Sandy City. 

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 about this study. 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 Barbara Smith, Director of Communications for Sandy City. 

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 include Christine Cooke Fairbanks, education policy fellow at the Sutherland Institute, Lisa Walker, certified athletic trainer and teacher at Springville High School and Shauna Scott-Bellacomo, former president of Women's State Legislative Council.

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 Christine Cooke Fairbanks, education policy fellow at the Sutherland Institute, Lisa Walker, certified athletic trainer and teacher at Springville High School and Shauna Scott-Bellacomo, former president of Women's State Legislative Council.

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 her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Christine Cooke Fairbanks, education policy fellow at the Sutherland Institute, Lisa Walker, certified athletic trainer and teacher at Springville High School and Shauna Scott-Bellacomo, former president of Women's State Legislative Council.

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 include Christine Cooke Fairbanks, education policy fellow at the Sutherland Institute, Lisa Walker, certified athletic trainer and teacher at Springville High School and Shauna Scott-Bellacomo, former president of Women's State Legislative Council.

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 President with Zions Bank, Ganel-Lyn Condie, popular speaker, host, author and mental health advocate, and Mary Richards, journliast for Church News. 

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 guests this week include Meghan Holbrook, Senior Vice President with Zions Bank, Ganel-Lyn Condie, popular speaker, host, author and mental health advocate, and Mary Richards, journliast for Church News. 

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 Meghan Holbrook, Senior Vice President with Zions Bank, Ganel-Lyn Condie, popular speaker, host, author and mental health advocate, and Mary Richards, journliast for Church News. 

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 with Zions Bank, Ganel-Lyn Condie, popular speaker, host, author and mental health advocate, and Mary Richards, journliast for Church News. 

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 program, Kelli Pierce, digital media associate with the R Street Institute and Krisin Sokol, professional relationship and dating coach. 

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, digital media associate with the R Street Institute and Krisin Sokol, professional relationship and dating coach. 

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 CASA program, Kelli Pierce, digital media associate with the R Street Institute and Krisin Sokol, professional relationship and dating coach. 

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 guests this week include Trish Hatch, coordinator of the CASA program, Kelli Pierce, digital media associate with the R Street Institute and Krisin Sokol, professional relationship and dating coach. 

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 Immunization Programs at Intermountain Health and Robbyn Scribner, Co-Founder and Director of Outreach for Tech Moms. 

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, Co-Founder and Director of Outreach for Tech Moms. 

"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 Director for Immunization Programs at Intermountain Health and Robbyn Scribner, Co-Founder and Director of Outreach for Tech Moms. 

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 Director for Immunization Programs at Intermountain Health and Robbyn Scribner, Co-Founder and Director of Outreach for Tech Moms. 

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 a former teacher and now Executive Director of Mountain Heights Academy. Jill Atwood is a communications strategist for the VA and an adjunct professor of communication at the University of Utah.