There was an interesting poll recently that asked parents and teachers how involved parents are in their students' education. 96% of parents believe they are either very or somewhat involved. Teachers, on the other hand, only believe 63% are either very or somewhat involved. What's the disconnect there? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her gues…

There was a story recently about a woman who donated a kidney to a man she met while hiking Y mountain. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View about what it takes to love your fellow man on that level. What can we do, even on a much simpler scale, to love and care for each other? Her guests this week include Susan Spiers,…

This weekend is FanX in Salt Lake City. Hundreds of thousands of people come to the Salt Palace Convention Center, many in costume, to revel in the community of other people who love being fans. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests about this on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Susan Spiers, CEO of the Utah Association of CPA…

This week we saw the first home pre-season game for the new Utah Hockey Club. Fans showed up in a big way, and the players felt the love. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View what they think about Utah's newest professional sports franchise. Her guests this week include Susan Spiers, CEO of the Utah Association of CPAs,…

We saw a report this week that students in American English classes are not reading as many books as they used to read. Why? Where has the joy in reading gone? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View about this. Her guests this week include Sally Dietlein, Executive Producer at Hate Center Theater, Ashley Thorn, marriage a…

Can AI help with the loneliness epidemic? There are artificial intelligence companions now. Is that a good idea? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View about this. Her guests this week include Sally Dietlein, Executive Producer at Hate Center Theater, Ashley Thorn, marriage and family therapist with 4 Points Family Therap…

For the first time in 70 years, China is raising its retirement age. Men go from 60 to 63. Women are divided into blue collar and white collar jobs. Their retirement ages raise to 58 and 55 respectively. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View about this. Her guests this week include Sally Dietlein, Executive Producer at H…

We hear former President Trump say that immigrants in Ohio are eating the cats and dogs in their community. They're eating the pets. There have been no confirmations of this bizarre allegations, but now there have been bomb threats against the schools in the area. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View about this. Her gue…

KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson read a story in the Wall Street Journal this week that was headlined, "Why am I overspending? Blame it on politics!" Is that true? Are we functioning from a "What the hell!" sort of spending philosophy? Amanda asked her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Ronda Menlove, former state representative, …

Utah is in the top 5 happiest states in the nation. It's access to the outdoors, relationships, economy and a dozen other things. Do you experience Utah as a happy place to live? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Ronda Menlove, former state representative, educator and administrator from…

This week Utah's social media law was blocked by a judge. The law would have required social media companies to verify the age of its users and allow these users to opt out of algorithms. If that law doesn't work, then what will? We need to do something. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include…

This week we saw the one - and likely only - debate between former President Trump and Vice President Harris. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson wanted to ask her guests on A Woman's View if they watched the debate, and if they did, what they thought. Her guests this week include Ronda Menlove, former state representative, educator and administrator fr…

Utahns go to church twice as much as Americans as a whole and more than twice as much as people in Europe. That has an impact on so much, including the strength of communities. 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 D…

Utah Representative Celeste Maloy spoke at the Hinckley Institute of Politics this week and spoke very candidly about Congress, politics and more. 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 …

There is proposed legislation called the SAVE Act - the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act. The bill would require proof of identification in all federal elections. Isn't that already happening? 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 …

This week we saw the language of the proposed constitutional amendment that we will be voting on in two months. The language says that the amendment will "strengthen the initiative process" - but would it? Would it strengthen or weaken the initiative process? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week in…

There is a new poll that shows a significant number of us fear political violence this election year. Do you? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests about this 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 leader…

We saw Australia join a handfull of other countries who have passed laws guaranteeing the right to disconnect. This is the right to ignore your boss if it's your off work hours. Should we have such a law? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests about this on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Dr. Susan Madsen, founder/director of …

This week the Surgeon General put out a warning about parenting. We're used to surgeon general warnings on cigarettes and even social media - but parenting? It's because of the stress. How can we help parents with this stressful time? How can we help ourselves? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests about this on A Woman's View. Her guests…

So many Americans, particularly young Americans, are struggling to figure out how they will ever be able to own their own home. Is owning your own home still a realistic part of the American dream? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson wanted to get her guests' take on this issue on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Shantel McBride, hospice and…

We saw a party in Chicago this week that ended in Vice President Kamala Harris accepting the nomination for president from the Democratic Party. What did you take away from the speeches this week? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson wanted to get her guests' take on the convention on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Shantel McBride, hospice …

We've been talking about the proposed constitutional amendment that would give the Utah state legislature the power to amend or repeal voter initiatives that have been passed. The amendment starts with a paragrph talking about preventing foreign money from affecting the initiative process. Why? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson wanted to get her guest…

The Utah legislature passed a state constitutional amendment this week that would protect their ability to amend or repeal any voter initiative passed in the state. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson wanted to get her guests' take on this issue on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Shantel McBride, hospice and hospital chaplain and grief coun…

What are teachers thinking as our kids go back to school? They're worried about absenteeism, about behavior challenges, about poverty and how that affects learning. 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, Shauna Scott-Bella…

We learned about 13 books that are banned in Utah schools now under a new law. Is it right for 3 school districts to dictate what librarians do in every other district? Where is the trust for the teachers and librarians? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests about this on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include former Utah State Sena…

A recent poll showed that 88% of Americans report financial stress. Does that include you? How do you handle that stress? 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, Shauna Scott-Bellaccomo, former President of the Women's Stat…

We now know that the two candidates for vice president - J.D. Vance and Tim Walz - will debate on October 1st. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson wanted to know what her guests on A Woman's View think of the candidates. Her guests this week include former Utah State Senator and Representative Patrice Arent, Shauna Scott-Bellaccomo, former President of …

How do you and your spouse handle money? Is it all in one pot or does your spouse handle these bills and you handle these? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View what they think about splitting up finances. Her guests this week include Francine Giani, former Executive Director of the Utah Department of Commerce, Lisa Walk…

President Biden has suggested some changes to the Supreme Court. One is term limits. The other is the implimentation of ethical standards. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View what they think about these suggestions. Her guests this week include Francine Giani, former Executive Director of the Utah Department of Commerc…

The Kids Online Safety Act passed the Senate recently. It creates a duty in social media companies to protect children who do and will use their platforms. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View what they think about this new law. Her guests this week include Francine Giani, former Executive Director of the Utah Departmen…

Recent polls show that young people aren't as interested in having children as previous generations were. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View what they think about this trend. Her guests this week include Francine Giani, former Executive Director of the Utah Department of Commerce, Lisa Walker, certified athletic train…

We learned this week that Utah will get the winter games back in 2034. How excited are you for the games to return? Will you be watching the summer games this week in Paris? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests this week on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Ginette Bott, President and CEO of the Utah Food Bank, Christine Fairb…

President Biden announced this week that he will not seek reelection in 2024. How do you interpret that? Do you see that as selfless or manipulated? It is a historic moment however you interpret it. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests this week on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Ginette Bott, President and CEO of the Utah F…

Vice President Kamala Harris looks like the Democratic nomineee for president. Does her age or gender matter to your vote? Do you want someone younger? Someone female for the first time? Does her race matter? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests this week on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Ginette Bott, President and CEO of …

It's almost August, and that means back to school. Parents are struggling to pay for everything their kids need, and teachers are struggling to stock their classrooms with what they need. What can we do to be supportive of teachers and parents? What about a school supply drive in your neighborhood? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests th…

We were all stunned and saddened to witness the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump last weekend. It stopped all of us cold. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests how they are understanding what happened here and what it means going forward for the nation. Her guests this week include Dr. DeLaina Tonks, Executive Dire…

After witnessing the assassination attempt of former President Trump, we took a look at the statistics in the country and here in Utah. What we found is that threats of violence are up everywhere. Two of KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson's guests on A Woman's View have received death threats in their jobs in public service. Her guests this week includ…

Civic education is crucial in a democracy like the United States where we depend on citizens participate in their government. How are we doing? What can we improve? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Dr. DeLaina Tonks, Executive Director of Mountain Heights Academy, Mary Richards, journal…

This week, we met the man former President Trump has selected as his vice presidential running mate - Senator J.D. Vance. He comes from a poor background, raised by his grandmother because his mother was addicted to drugs. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests what they think about the candidate. Her guests this week include Dr. DeLaina T…

We can talk about President Biden's age and be respectful. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson saw an interesting column from Arthur Brooks that said many successful people think of their lives as a book they've written, but they never write the ending. They don't plan for or think about the ending. She asked her guests about this on A Woman's View. Her…

There was an interesting article by Arthur Brooks that addressed the situation Democrats find themselves in with a presidential nominee who is older. Brooks suggested that many successful people think of their lives as a book, but they don't plan for the end. They don't write the last chapter. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Wo…

Economist Natalie Gochnour wrote an op-ed in the Salt Lake Tribune about how the process of developing cities to meet their potential is like a relay race - this generation hands the baton off to the next. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View how they feel about the Smith Entertainment Group's plans to redevelop downtow…

We are so close to the announcement on whether Utah gets the winter Olympic games in 2034. As we approach this date, KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson wanted to ask her guests on A Woman's View how they feel about the thought of another Olympics in Utah. Her guests this week include Meghan Holbrook, Senior Vice President in the office of the president…

We saw a huge decision come down from the U.S. Supreme Court this week on the topic of presidential immunity, when a president has absolute immunity, presumptive immunity or no immunity. KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Shauna Cheshire, psychiatric health nurse practitioner with Alliant…

How important is ethics in politics? Could you vote for an unethical candidate? Should you? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson talks about ethics in government with her guests this week on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Shauna Cheshire, psychiatric health nurse practitioner with Alliant Behavioral Health in Layton, Kristin Sokol, professi…

President Biden's debate performance has been getting a lot of attention. Former President Trump's as well, but perhaps less so because of what we saw happening to President Biden. Is what you saw impacting your voting decision? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests this week on A Woman's View. Her guests this week include Shauna Cheshire…

KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson is an admitted bookworm. She was delighted to learn that young people are sharing their favorite books to read on TikTok. She asked her guests this week on A Woman's View to share a favorite book they've read recently. Her guests this week include Shauna Cheshire, psychiatric health nurse practitioner with Alliant Beh…

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…