A Woman's View with Amanda Dickson

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.