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5 Ideas To Improve Life for Utah Women

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Utah ranked 41 out of 50 among the best states for women — what gives? Host Ali Vallarta asks founding director of the Utah Women and Leadership Project Dr. Susan Madsen what employers and policymakers could do tomorrow to boost our ranking.

This episode originally aired Sept. 10, 2025.

Resources and references:

  • Best & Worst States for Women’s Equality (2025) [WalletHub]
  • Susan R. Madsen: Helping those at a disadvantage doesn’t cost anything [Salt Lake Tribune]

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