A Woman's View with Amanda Dickson

A Woman's View with Amanda Dickson


Latest Episodes

If we raise the minimum wage 10%, it would reduce suicides by 3.6%.
May 12, 2019

There is research now that shows if we raise the minimum wage by 10%, it would reduce suicides by 3.6%. How much is economic pressure related to suicide? The research shows very low and very high economic status can be related to suicide. Amanda...

Will the Salt Lake Tribune succeed as a non-profit? Our hope that it will.
May 12, 2019

The Salt Lake Tribune is thinking about going non-profit in order to stay alive. The foundation of our democracy is a free press. It's been difficult to see so many small papers and journalistic outlets struggling to stay alive because our democracy...

The most dangerous people in schools are . . . PARENTS! How can we help?
May 12, 2019

The most dangerous situations and people in our schools are not outsiders or the kids - they're the parents. A KSL TV report revealed shocking behavior by parents in the Granite School District, but it's not limited to that district. How can we help?...

Is there work addition in your workplace? Is it praised?
May 12, 2019

Is there work addiction in your workplace? In your home? How often do you check your phone for work related messages in the evening? What do you think the consequences are of work addiction in America? Amanda Dickson puts these interesting questions...

Should a school have a dress code for parents? Can they do that?
April 28, 2019

There is a high school in Texas that has a dress code for parents. They had problems with parents showing up at school in pajamas, in curlers and inappropriately dressed. Is that a good idea? Would it help the kids? Is it even legal? This week on A...

How much does it matter who the census counts?
April 28, 2019

The Supreme Court heard arguments this week in a case involving the census. Should census takers ask the question - are you a citizen? If they ask that question, it may cause undocumented people to hide from the census, by the millions, which could...

If money would inspire the best people to be teachers, let's pay them.
April 28, 2019

This week the Canyons School District announced a pay raise for teachers that would give them a starting salary of $50,000. This would require a tax increase, so public comment is required and encouraged. Do you think this is a good idea because it...

From the Alzheimer’s walk to urban growth to helping men’s addictions
April 22, 2019

Guests Laura Wall, Debbie Reid and Evelyn Everton finish up the Sunday show by discussing the things happening in their professional lives and causes. 

Some meditation tips to help your daily life
April 22, 2019

The guests start by talking about Notre Dame, and the conversation turns to caregiving to ways they deal with stress on Easter Sunday.  Mary Richards fills in for the vacationing Amanda Dickson.

“You can stick up for yourself, but you can do it in a way that’s productive”
April 22, 2019

Instead of saying the meanest thing you can think of, how about the nicest thing? Mary Richards fills in hosting for Amanda Dickson, speaking with Laura Wall with the Alzheimer's Association Utah Chapter, Debbie Reid with Lifestar, and Sandy City...