A Woman's View with Amanda Dickson
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Was the State of the Union a speech about the state of our “union”?
President Trump gave the State of the Union this week. He said that the state of our union is the greatest it has ever been. Is that true? KSL Newsradio’s Amanda Dickson wanted to get a feel from her guests on A Woman’s View how they felt about the speech
Was Senator Romney’s vote for impeachment an act of courage?
Senator Romney said from the Senate floor that “I swore an oath before God to exercise impartial justice. “ He went on to say that he takes an oath before God “as enormously consequential.” KSL Newsradio’s Amanda Dickson asks her guests this week on A Wom
From garages to veterans to concerts
The guests on A Woman's View explain what is going on lately in their lives, from Lois Collins's big project organizing her life, to Jill Atwood's work helping our veterans in Utah, to Jenny Oaks Baker's upcoming album and concerts. KSL Newsradio Reporter
Using praise in the classroom and home
The guests discuss a new BYU study showing how effective praise can be in the classroom. And we talk about how to do it well with our own children. KSL Newsradio Reporter Mary Richards fills in for Amanda Dickson this week, and her guests are Jenny Oaks B
Coronavirus vs the flu
Lois Collins has covered health for a long time at the Deseret News. She breaks down what the Coronoavirus is all about, and talks about influenza and staying healthy. KSL Newsradio Reporter Mary Richards fills in for Amanda Dickson this week, and her gue
Welcoming Jenny Oaks Baker to the show
We welcome Jenny Oaks Baker to the program for the first time, and talk about how to get your kids to practice their musical instruments. KSL Newsradio Reporter Mary Richards fills in for Amanda Dickson this week, and her guests are Jenny Oaks Baker, conc
How do we talk to our kids about racism and anti-semitism?
This week someone wrote the “N” word in frost on a car on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on the campus of the University of Utah. There were hundreds of students protesting in support of what Dr. King stood for while this racist act took place. KSL Newsradio
Is it time for a female president? The New York Times seems to think so.
This year the New York Times endorsed not one but two candidates for the Democratic nomination for president – Senators Elizabeth Warren and Amy Klobuchar. Is the Times saying it’s time for a female president? Do you consider gender when you’re selecting
History: some people were afraid if women had the right to vote, they’d stop caring for their husbands and children. Really.
In 1920, the 19th Amendment made it illegal for states to bar people from voting based on their sex. The constitution has only protected a woman’s right to vote for the last 100 years! Many women and men don’t exercise this right we fought for, but it’s f
The first female vote in the nation was cast right here in Utah.
There is an organization in Utah dedicated to popularizing Utah women’s history. It’s called Better Days 2020. February 14th is the 150 the anniversary of the first female vote in the nation, and it happened right here in Utah. Amanda’s guests on A Woman’