Amanda Dickson

Website: http://www.staging.kslnewsradio.com
Amanda Dickson is the co-host of Utah's Morning News and the host of A Woman's View on KSL NewsRadio. You can contact her at adickson@ksl.com.

Opinion: We are citizens, not consumers.
Because we act like consumers, we stand at a distance, judgmental and opinionated, but never about our own role.4 months ago

Opinion: Is Democracy on the ballot?
At its core, what is our democracy based on? The USA believes in the integrity of the vote and the peaceful transfer of power that follows.5 months ago

Opinion: As winter approaches, I ask, ‘What are your snow memories?’
As the first snow of winter begins to fall in Salt Lake City, KSL NewsRadio host Amanda Dickson recalls her memories of snow.5 months ago

Opinion: BYU fans — please don’t boo your team
Aiden's first game in a college stadium was the BYU vs. Baylor game this year. He talked about his sport-induced joy for days.5 months ago

Opinion: Family — it’s why we love football
He describes how he came to love BYU football by going to games with his dad. It was a family affair. I felt the truth of that in my bones.5 months ago

Opinion: My new side hustle — substitute teaching in Salt Lake City
I don't know when I was more nervous, the first time I ran the board at KSL NewsRadio or my first time substitute teaching 5th graders.6 months ago

Opinion: Working Conference Weekend
Some of the weekends that I remember best and thoroughly enjoyed were conference weekends. Times were different, but the memories hold true.6 months ago

Opinion: Hurricane days were like snow days
For those who have spent time in Florida, like KSL NewsRadio's Amanda Dickson, hurricane days are much like snow days here in Utah.6 months ago

Opinion: Time out on the field
One of my first jobs when I started at KSL in 1990 was running the board for BYU games, football and basketball.6 months ago

Quantum computing of “great concern” to Rep. Chris Stewart, here’s why
Stewart's concern about quantum computing is linked to encryption, national security, and a potential national security breach.7 months ago

Provo university hopes to reduce shortage of mental health practitioners
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, in Provo, graduated its first class of counselors this year.7 months ago

Can the average Utahn afford to go solar?
With power bills going up around the country, more people are investigating the option of going solar. When you add in federal and state incentives, is it affordable for the average Utahn?8 months ago

Breaking the cycle of violence with Camp Hope
Camp Hope is a program for kids and teens who are impacted by the work of the Salt Lake County District Attorney.8 months ago

John Curtis: “We must come to terms with fossil fuels being a part of our future.”
In a speech to the Sutherland Institute, Rep. John Curtis says he's one Republican that is willing to talk about climate.8 months ago

Rep. Chris Stewart says federalism will cure what ails America
Rep. Chris Stewart spoke at the Sutherland Institute for its Congressional Series on Tuesday and spoke on the current state of the country,8 months ago

Understanding the changing power grid, and that the power comes from us
A solar engineer questions recent public comments by public officials about the strength of the American power grid.8 months ago

Questions and answers about monkeypox and its vaccine
An infectious disease expert spoke to KSL NewsRadio and offered answers to commonly asked questions about monkeypox.8 months ago

Opinion: Should media reduce their coverage of mass shootings?
When the media focuses on mass shootings, is it hurting society, both on an individual level and collectively? What can be done?8 months ago

The slow pace of Utah Senate confirmation for Rep. Joel Ferry
Gov. Cox has picked Rep. Joel Ferry to lead the Utah Dept. of Natural Resources. But a constitutional issue must be addressed.8 months ago

Rescue on the Provo River: a hero’s story
SALT LAKE CITY — In the midst of a news day filled with reports of a mass shooting in Indianapolis, court appearances by mass shooting suspects in New York and Florida, and legislative reports of the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, there was an inspiring story of heroism that happened Saturday on the Provo River […]8 months ago

Opinion: Meet the new highly contagious variant of COVID-19 — BA.5
Like others, KSL NewsRadio host Amanda Dickson avoided COVID-19 until the latest, most transmissible new variant emerged.9 months ago

A U of U professor in Israel explains President Biden’s trip
This is Mr. Biden's first visit to Israel as president. He arrives during what Dr. Guiora refers to as a problematic time.9 months ago

Interpretation of the Utah Constitution will likely determine fate of abortion trigger law
The argument to protect abortion rights in Utah is based on the Utah state constitution, not the United States Constitution.9 months ago
