A Woman's View with Amanda Dickson

A Woman's View with Amanda Dickson


Latest Episodes

Feeling the news in a personal way
January 18, 2020

When you look at what is happening between the United States and Iran, this causes all of us concern, but for one of Amanda Dickson’s guests who just took a job in Saudi Arabia, it feels much more personal. We understand the news in one way until it becom

Who is charge of education in the state of Utah?
January 18, 2020

Who is in charge of education in the state of Utah? Should the governor be in charge so that if people are unhappy, they have someone to go to? Are there too many hands in the pie right now so that when something needs changed, it’s nearly impossible to d

“I’m trying to find a candidate I can be excited about.” Dr. Tamara Sheffield
January 18, 2020

Did you watch the last Democrat debate for president? Six candidates qualified for the debate. Michael Bloomberg was not among them, although he was in Utah this weekend. KSL Newsradio’s Amanda Dickson asked her guests on A Woman’s View what they make of

“There have been some battle scars along the way, but I look back with no regrets.” Francine Giani
January 18, 2020

Francine Giani has worked for the state of Utah for 35 years. She’s worked for 5 governors over that time and served in several capacities, most recently Director of the Department of Commerce. She joins Amanda Dickson of KSL Newsradio to talk about her c

“Let me be your prayer partner.” Jill Biden
January 12, 2020

Dr. Jill Biden came to town and stayed with one of Amanda Dickson’s guests, Meghan Holbrook. Dr. Biden is a teacher at a community college. Meg describes her as a very authentic person. Meg talked about her son Beau, step-son, who she raised. When Beau di

1/3 of college freshman around the world say they need mental health services. Why?
January 12, 2020

Colleges around the country, including here in Utah, are dealing with students needing help with mental health in ways they did not in years before. At least a third of freshmen in eight countries report they need mental health services. Students describe

Did Ricky Gervais have a point when he told Hollywood to thank God and their agent and sit the heck down at the Golden Globes?
January 12, 2020

The controversy at the Golden Globe Awards was the host Ricky Gervais and the dressing down he gave Hollywood. He told them no one cared what they thought about anything. “You’re no in position to lecture the public about anything. You know nothing about

Is President Trump handling Iran like a boxer or a chess player. . . or both?
January 12, 2020

What do you make of what’s happening between the US and Iran? How do you understand what’s taken place – our killing of their top general, their response, President Trump’s speech and decision to place additional sanctions on Iran. KSL Newsradio’s Amanda

What do you hope for in 2020? Let’s dream a little.
January 04, 2020

What do you hope for in 2020 – for yourself, for the world? KSL Newsradio’s Amanda Dickson looks ahead to 2020 with her guests this week on A Woman’s View. Amanda’s guests this week are Barbara Smith, director of communications for Utah Valley University,

Will raising the minimum age for tobacco do anything to keep kids from smoking?
January 04, 2020

The law recently changed to prohibit the purchase of tobacco products nationwide from anyone under the age of 21. Will that do anything to keep kids from smoking? If only we could do something to make smoking not cool? Maybe we need Kylie Jenner to just s