A Woman's View with Amanda Dickson

A Woman's View with Amanda Dickson

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.

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A Woman's View with Amanda Dickson
Are President Trump's tariffs a good idea?

We saw some movement on President Trump's tariffs this week. The 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada are paused for 30 days. The 10% tariffs on China and in effect. Who pays for the tariffs? Are they important for the country in the long run? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests about this on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Susan Speirs, CEO of the Utah Association of CPAs, Meg Holbrrok, Senior V ice President of Government Relations with Zions Bank and Danielle Vasquez, Executive Director of the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome. 

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Feb 7, 2025 3:40 AM
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A Woman's View with Amanda Dickson
President Trump shuts down USAID. The Dept of Education is next.

We saw the Trump administration shut down USAID, the organization that provides aid to people in need all over the world. How do we help refugees in Gaza or starving people in Africa without this organization? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests about this on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Susan Speirs, CEO of the Utah Association of CPAs, Meg Holbrrok, Senior V ice President of Government Relations with Zions Bank and Danielle Vasquez, Executive Director of the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome. 

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Feb 7, 2025 3:36 AM
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A Woman's View with Amanda Dickson
President Trump wants to own the Gaza Strip

We heard President Trump say that he wants to own the Gaza Strip. Why? How? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests about this on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Susan Speirs, CEO of the Utah Association of CPAs, Meg Holbrrok, Senior V ice President of Government Relations with Zions Bank and Danielle Vasquez, Executive Director of the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome. 

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Feb 7, 2025 3:32 AM
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Do you make money off your kids? Pay attention to a new law

There is a new bill being proposed in the Utah legislature that would require parents who make money from their actor kids or from posting about their children on social media to set aside money for their children. The bill would also give the children the right to demand that their pictures being taken down after they turn 18. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View what they think about that. Her guests this week include Kelli Pierce, Digital Media Associate with the R Street Institute and Kristin Sokol, Professional Relationship and Dating Coach. 

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Jan 31, 2025 3:48 AM
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A Woman's View with Amanda Dickson
Why does the legislature want to ban unions from representing public workers?

There is a bill being considered on Utah's Capitol hill that would ban unions from representing public workers like teachers and police officers. Public employees could still join a union, but the union would not have the power to negotiate on their behalf. What? Why would public employees be treated differently under the law from private employees? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View what they think about that. Her guests this week include Kelli Pierce, Digital Media Associate with the R Street Institute and Kristin Sokol, Professional Relationship and Dating Coach. 

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Jan 31, 2025 3:45 AM
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A Woman's View with Amanda Dickson
From federal grant freeze to panic to never mind

This week a massive freeze on federal grants was supposed to go into effect on Tuesday at 5:00. Millions around the country were caught off guard and didn't know how it would affect them. Lawsuits were immediately filed. Then the administration rescinded the freeze - never mind. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View what they think about that and the offer to federal employees to be paid through September and resign. Her guests this week include Kelli Pierce, Digital Media Associate with the R Street Institute and Kristin Sokol, Professional Relationship and Dating Coach. 

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Jan 31, 2025 3:40 AM
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A Woman's View with Amanda Dickson
Should we "abolish the TSA" as Senator Mike Lee called for?

Senator Mike Lee called for the elimination of the TSA. He said he wanted to "abolish" the TSA and let the airlines do their own screening. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View what they think about that. Her guests this week include Kelli Pierce, Digital Media Associate with the R Street Institute and Kristin Sokol, Professional Relationship and Dating Coach. 

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Jan 31, 2025 3:36 AM
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Are you the favorite child? Do you have a favorite child?

BYU did research into whether parents have a favorite child. They found that parents tend to favor their youngest child. Having a favorite child has an effect on that child and on any  siblings. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests about this on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Sally Dietlein, Executive Producer of Hale Center Theater, Lisa Walker, Certified Atheltic Trainer, and Robin Ebmeyer, UVU's Director of Emergency Management and Safety. 

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Jan 24, 2025 3:59 AM
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A Woman's View with Amanda Dickson
Are you the favorite child? Do you have a favorite child?

BYU did research into whether parents have a favorite child. They found that parents tend to favor their youngest child. Having a favorite child has an effect on that child and on any  siblings. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests about this on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Sally Dietlein, Executive Producer of Hale Center Theater, Lisa Walker, Certified Atheltic Trainer, and Robin Ebmeyer, UVU's Director of Emergency Management and Safety. 

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Jan 24, 2025 3:58 AM
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A Woman's View with Amanda Dickson
Can President Trump end birthright citizenship?

One of the executive orders President Trump signed ends what we've known as birthright citizenship. Can he do that - when birthright citizenship is in the Constitution? KSl Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Sally Dietlein, Executive Producer of Hale Center Theater, Lisa Walker, Certified Atheltic Trainer, and Robin Ebmeyer, UVU's Director of Emergency Management and Safety. 

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Jan 24, 2025 3:56 AM
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A Woman's View with Amanda Dickson
Should the 1500 January 6th defendants have been pardoned?

One of the first executive orders President Trump signed pardoned the 1500 individuals convicted for January 6th, including some who assaulted police officers. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View what they think about that decision. Her guests this week include Sally Dietlein, Executive Producer of Hale Center Theater, Lisa Walker, Certified Atheltic Trainer, and Robin Ebmeyer, UVU's Director of Emergency Management and Safety. 

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Jan 24, 2025 3:53 AM
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A Woman's View with Amanda Dickson
How are you feeling on the eve of President Trump's 2nd inauguration?

President Trump is set to be inaugurated for a second time on January 20th. How are you feeling as his second term gets underway? 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 Robbyn Scribner, Co-founder and Director of Outreach for Tech Moms. 

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Jan 17, 2025 3:58 AM
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A Woman's View with Amanda Dickson
Why are fewer men going to college?

Men now account for just 2 out of 5 college degrees in the United States. Utah has been slower to this shift than the rest of the country, but what is going on with this trend? 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 Robbyn Scribner, Co-founder and Director of Outreach for Tech Moms. 

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Jan 17, 2025 3:56 AM
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A Woman's View with Amanda Dickson
"There has never been a time when higher education is more important to Utah."

The Utah legislature goes back into session on Tuesday. One of the topics they will take up is higher education. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View how they see higher education reform. 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 Robbyn Scribner, Co-founder and Director of Outreach for Tech Moms. 

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Jan 17, 2025 3:52 AM
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A Woman's View with Amanda Dickson
The end of factcheckers at Meta

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. 

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Jan 10, 2025 4:6 AM
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A Woman's View with Amanda Dickson
Let's do a premortem - what do I want to do before I die?

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. 

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Jan 10, 2025 4:4 AM
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A Woman's View with Amanda Dickson
How will Trump's mass deportation plans affect Utah?

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. 

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Jan 10, 2025 4:1 AM
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A Woman's View with Amanda Dickson
4 years later, we have an uneventful January 6th.

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. 

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Jan 10, 2025 3:57 AM
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A Woman's View with Amanda Dickson
What are your hopes for 2025?

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. 

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Jan 3, 2025 3:54 AM
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A new tiny home village for the homeless in Utah

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. 

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Jan 3, 2025 3:53 AM
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A Woman's View with Amanda Dickson
Nearly half of conservative faculty members self-censor

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. 

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Jan 3, 2025 3:50 AM
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A Woman's View with Amanda Dickson
The crisis of confidence in girls that is connected to social media

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. 

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Jan 3, 2025 3:46 AM
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20 fun questions - play along!

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. 

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Dec 20, 2024 4:12 AM
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There are a million registered drones in the U.S. - don't be surprised if you see some!

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. 

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Dec 20, 2024 4:10 AM
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What will actually work to end homelessness in Utah?

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. 

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Dec 20, 2024 4:6 AM
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