Amanda Dickson

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.

14 days ago

Amanda Dickson

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.

14 days ago

Amanda Dickson

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?

28 days ago

Amanda Dickson

Opinion: Meet the new highly contagious variant of COVID-19 — BA.5

Like many others, KSL NewsRadio host Amanda Dickson avoided COVID-19 until the latest, most transmissible new variant emerged.

1 month ago

Amanda Dickson

Opinion: To honor Aaron, a father’s love for his children

This is an editorial piece. An editorial, like a news article, is based on fact but also shares opinions. The opinions expressed here are solely those of the author and are not associated with our newsroom.

2 months ago

Amanda Dickson

From Addict to Ironman: Todd Crandall runs #93 tomorrow in St. George

Todd Crandall turned from addiction to recovery to helping others do the same. He'll tackle the Ironman World Championship this weekend.

3 months ago

Amanda Dickson

Opinion: My personal memory of our former senior Senator, Orrin Hatch

KSL NewsRadio host Amanda Dickson recalls a favorite memory, a phone call from Sen. Orrin Hatch asking about the health of her newborn son.

4 months ago

Amanda Dickson

Opinion: The common denominator driving misinformation is fear

The answer, says Amanda Dickson, is fear. She says we cannot let fear, in the guise of misinformation, lead us astray.

6 months ago

Amanda Dickson

The psychology of choking during competition, or any high stress event

One researcher says that the most highly performing people in the world are most susceptible to choking under pressure, or during competition.

6 months ago

Amanda Dickson

Remembering Salt Lake 2002 during the opening ceremony in Beijing

Amanda Dickson remembers the excitement and the hope of Salt Lake 2002, as we prepare for the Beijing 2022 opening ceremony.

6 months ago

Amanda Dickson

Opinion: We have been shirking our duty to end violence

Students and passengers punching teachers and flight attendants are reminders, says KSL NewsRadio's Amanda Dickson, of our duty to end violence.

9 months ago

Amanda Dickson

Opinion: There should be no token Republicans, or tokens in general

Amanda Dickson, co-host of Utah's Morning News and A Woman's View, discusses Meghan McCain's dismay at being a token Republican on The View.

10 months ago

Kyle Brown holds a flag as he crosses the finish line

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Amanda Dickson

Heart of Utah | Opinion “I haven’t missed out on a thing”

We aired a Heart of Utah report this morning on KSL Newsradio that stayed with me, as powerful stories sometimes do.

11 months ago

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Amanda Dickson

Opinion: There should be a memorial for veterans of the War on Terror

Amanda Dickson adds her voice to those who believe a memorial to those who lost their lives in the War on Terror belongs in our nation's capital.

11 months ago

Amanda Dickson

Opinion: The high-stake musical chairs game of redistricting, explained

Redistricting "affects federal grants. It affects money from the federal and the state. It affects everyone," Sen. Karen Mayne said on A Woman's View.

1 year ago

Amanda Dickson

Opinion: The Deadly Toll of January 6th

Four police officers who defended the US Capitol Building and the people inside on January 6th, 2021 have since died by suicide.

1 year ago

Amanda Dickson

Opinion: I watch the Olympics with my whole body

KSL NewsRadio's Amanda Dickson explains what it is like to watch the Olympics with her whole body, not just her eyes.

1 year ago

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Amanda Dickson

Opinion: We must fund before we even think of defunding the police

As crime rates rise and law enforcement officers leave the profession throughout the country, Amanda Dickson believes we must fund the police before we can even start to think about defunding them.

1 year ago

Amanda Dickson

Opinion: Looking at disability differently

Amanda Dickson challenges people to look at disability differently.

1 year ago

Amanda Dickson

Opinion: Open! Open! Open in Washington, D.C.

COVID-19 shut down the Capital's most visited attractions, like museums. But, now, Washington, D.C. is open! And KSL NewsRadio's Amanda Dickson is stoked.