Recently the Utah Legislature turned down a bill that would have added consent to sex education. This seemed like a no brainer to Amanda Dickson - not just for sexual purposes, but for life. Children need to know what consent is. She asked her guests for their thoughts. Her guests this week include Holly Willard, owner of Grand View Family Counseling, Andrea Himoff, former Executive Director of Action Utah, and singer/songwriter Cherie Call. 

Recently the Utah Legislature turned down a bill that would have added consent to sex education. This seemed like a no brainer to Amanda Dickson - not just for sexual purposes, but for life. Children need to know what consent is. She asked her guests for their thoughts. Her guests this week include Holly Willard, owner of Grand View Family Counseling, Andrea Himoff, former Executive Director of Action Utah, and singer/songwriter Cherie Call.&nbsp;

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Why would the Utah Legislature not want to teach children consent?

There are hundreds of mothers and fathers who are currently incarcerated in Utah. How often do they get to talk to their children? To see their children? How involved can they be in their children's lives? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson sat down to talk with Trisha Reynolds, Intergenerational Coordinator for the Utah Department of Corrections, to learn more.

There are hundreds of mothers and fathers who are currently incarcerated in Utah. How often do they get to talk to their children? To see their children? How involved can they be in their children's lives? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson sat down to talk with Trisha Reynolds, Intergenerational Coordinator for the Utah Department of Corrections, to learn more.

BONUS: How do you parent from prison?

We saw Representative Chris Stewart step down after 6 months into his term, citing the health of his wife. A few years ago, Jason Chaffetz stepped down mid-term. Both of them went on to high paying jobs in the private sector. Whenever an elected official steps down midterm, should they be required to pay for the consequences? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests what they thought about that. Her guests this week include Susan Spiers, CEO of the Utah Association of CPAs and Heather Barney, long time government and communications director, now businesswoman. 

We saw Representative Chris Stewart step down after 6 months into his term, citing the health of his wife. A few years ago, Jason Chaffetz stepped down mid-term. Both of them went on to high paying jobs in the private sector. Whenever an elected official steps down midterm, should they be required to pay for the consequences? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests what they thought about that. Her guests this week include Susan Spiers, CEO of the Utah Association of CPAs and Heather Barney, long time government and communications director, now businesswoman.

If you step down mid-term, should you have to pay for the special election?

Utah has the worst debt-to-salary ratio in the country. What is going on? Are there just more financial stressors or have we forgotten how to live within our means? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests what they thought about that. Her guests this week include Susan Spiers, CEO of the Utah Association of CPAs and Heather Barney, long time government and communications director, now businesswoman. 

Utah has the worst debt-to-salary ratio in the country. What is going on? Are there just more financial stressors or have we forgotten how to live within our means? KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson asked her guests what they thought about that. Her guests this week include Susan Spiers, CEO of the Utah Association of CPAs and Heather Barney, long time government and communications director, now businesswoman.

Why would the Utah Legislature not want to teach children consent?

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