Southern U-Talk with Dale Desmond

Dale talks about a time capsule in Philly they're sealing up for 250 more years to be opened in 2276. He takes input from listeners about what Southern Utah items we should put in a time capsule. Submissions included fry sauce, pickleball paddles & Swig cups in addition to others. Then, Dale chats with Brian & Baylee Beckstrand; St. George natives and father daughter contestants competing on America's Ninja Warrior separately in their own age brackets. What they are do to prepare, stay in shape & overcome health challenges.

Dale & Melo talk about the big topics happening today like a mountain lion sighting in Hurricane & asked listeners for their close-encounters with wild animals. Also, why Father's Day should go away & Dale plays a song he wrote about why holidays are overrated. Then they give away Bricks & Minifigs gift cards.

Washington City Mayor Kress Staheli stops by to announce they have passed the 2026-2027 budget. Also, he takes questions from listeners about a few issues around Washington City. Plus, what job would the mayor do in the city departments if he were not mayor...?

Macrae stops by to chat about some new things going in downtown. Plus, his insight into the new slides being installed at city hall.

Steve stopps by to chat graduation rates, the financial good health of the district, the real AI story.

Celeste Maloy stops by to make her case for votes in the upcoming Primary election. And, City of St. George Communication Director David Cordero makes a case for the much talked-about slides the city is installing at a parking structure adjacent to the new city hall building.

Kristin Isham is ruining for county commissioner on the Constitution ticket is studio to make her pitch for votes. Also, the City of St. George is installing slides in a parking structure as an alternative to using the stairs & elevator. The social media comments are fire! 🔥

St. George Mayor Jimmie Hughes stops by to talk about updates on the airport, George Washington Blvd. project, Bluff St. & I-15 expansions, and who shops for his dress shirts.

Dr. David Blodgett stops by for his June visit to chat about the difference between sun tan oil & sunscreen. Plus, Alzheimer's & Men's Health Month and Hantavirus & Ebola.

County Comminnioner Incumbents Victor Iverson & Gil Almquist in-studio in separate segments to talk about what they want Washington County voters to know about them as they seek reelection.

The 2026 Washington County Commissioner challengers Bill Hoster (Seat A) and Troy Belliston (Seat B) in studio to make their views known for potential voters. Also, Safer Horizon Fraud Protection Seminar organizers stop in to chat about the ways to secure your online information.

Dale is back from his humanitarian trip to Guatemala & talks about the poverty yet happiness of the people there. And, Cindy Powell from Associated General Contractors to talk about Girls Construction Camp happening this June 16-18 to train girls in construction careers.

Dale & Melo Finlinson is headed to Guatemala to be a part of a humanitarian trip that he may not sleep AT ALL! Also, Joey Chesnutt gets in a bar fight...you won't believe why. Also, the Bundy Reunion...Melo has never heard of it. And, RIP NASCAR driver Kyle Busch.

It's a busy day on Southern U-Talk with Shawn Christensen from the St. George Area Chamber of Commerce and Jana Shirts from Latitude Marketing chat about the Chamber golf tournament & upcoming events. Also, Dallas Clifford stops in to give a preview of the Utah Tech baseball playoff games in The WAC tournament. Then, Ike Turner with the marketing department in Townsquare Media to chat about the $10,000 radio marketing giveaway.

Washington County Commissioner Victor Iverson stops by to give updates on airport funding, Northern Corridor & how he ended up being a hobby farmer.

Local running sensation Aaron Metler shares his experience running in the Boston Marathon.

The USS Utah Virginia Class Fast-Attack Nuclear Submarine will be taken out of dry dock today & Commander Chris Hornung joins Southern U-Talk to talk about all that goes into getting a new vessel ready for active duty.

Washington City Mayor Kress Saheli stops by to talk the budget process situation, gives a shout out to city police & public works and Dale gives feedback on the mayor's choice of footwear.

Jordan Merrill from Intermountain Health stops by to chat about May being National Mental Health Awareness Month. He gives recourses & insight into those looking for answers for mental health concerns. Plus, MacRae Heppler calls in to talk about what's new in Southern Utah including a new Ruth's Chris Steakhouse & a Rodizio Grill.

Steve Dunham from the Washington County School District stops by to chat about school construction updates, Kite Festival success, bomb threat hoaxes & banned books.

Jacob Miner from the Utah Food Bank stops by to chat about Stamp Out Hunger food drive projections, the Summer Free Lunch Program for kids in Southern Utah & how to get involved in volunteering or donating.

Paul Maag & Scott Chapman stop by from RealPPropertyVault.com to talk about how homeowners can keep their titles from being stolen. Also, Rebecca Benson from Dickie's BBQ stops to chat about their Saturday's Car Show in Bloomington to raise funds & awareness for suicide prevention to benefit Reach For Hope Utah. And, Dale & Melo chat about Mother's Day do's & don'ts.

St. George Mayor Jimmie Hughes stops by for his monthly visit & had some fun with joking that he shouldn't have to do something for his wife for Mother's Day, arguing that it's his kids' responsibility. Listeners voted on if it was his job or not & had some fun responses. Mayor Hughes gave updates on the budget meetings, George Washington Parkway expansion, National Day of Prayer & answered listener texts about the usage of Flock Cameras in the city.

Dr. David Blodgett from the Southwest Utah Public Health Department stops by to chat about the quarterly health magazine with sleep as a main theme. Dreams, caffeine, & diseases relates to sleep deprivation all included in the issue. Plus, preventing skin cancer this summer & a cancer patient contracts an uncontrollable Irish accent.

Cinco de Mayo & Taco Tuesday fall on the same day (the las time that happened was 2020 & the next time it will happen is 2037). Dale dishes out Angelica's Mexican Grill gift cards for winners. Also, Dale addresses a listener upset with his hyperbolic comment that he's surprised that more mothers don't kill their families at being overly frustrated with them all. Then, he gives 5 Trends of Awesome moms as well as thoughts for dads to do their part to make Mother's Day a full year of honor.

Washington County Economic Development Director & LaVerkin Darren Prince stops by to talk about a inspiring networking group called A Million Cups that meets at Zions Bank on St. George Blvd. every Wednesday. Also, the health of Washington County's Economic outlook & a listener chastises him for using four syllables to pronounce LaVerkin

St. George Wedding Planner Bailey Zimmerman stops by to give her top tips for planning weddings this spring & summer. Also, Dale & Melo give away tickets for the 13th Annual Hangar Dance at the Warbird Museum with WWII trivia.

We all have that ONE (or in Dale's case) two things we're all snobby about. Hair products, gas octane, Mexican food...we don't scrimp on those things. What are you snobby about? Also, Cade Humphrey is Dale's SCUBA instructor & he stops by to talk about what to expect with Dale's first dive TONIGHT!

Kirk Lawrenz to stops by with tickets to giveaway to the 13th Annual Warbirds Hangar Dance. We play some WWII trivia & talk about whole weekend of fun!

Annalee, Jen & Trina (AKA...Heroes Without Capes) are all 911 dispatchers for St. George PD. Listen to their insights of what really happens behind the scenes, how they became dispatchers, how they train to maintain top form & do they ever get sick of talking about their job.

KDXU's Political Insider Jimi Kestin breaks down Utah's political conventions & a presidential assassination attempt on President Trump over the weekend.

Congresswoman Celeste Moloy checks in before the Utah Republican Convention & takes listener questions about transparency & legislation she's pushing in behalf of the Shivwits Band of Piutes.

Melo Finlinson in studio for Open Phone Friday, they chat about an experience Dale had with a Venezuelan, Dixie Day at The Sugarloaf, the Dixie Hymn & Elizabeth Smart the bodybuilder.

Dennis Leavitt From Liberty Village & United We Pledge stops by to talk about the project progress, available programs for adults & kids and United We Pledge's involvement in the Pioneer Courthouse. Also, a recent poll shows a slight majority of Utahn's say they favor legalizing recreational marijuana. But, it was commissioned by a group backing medical marijuana. Are KDXU listeners in favor of the action?

Washington Country Water Conservancy District Director Zach Renstrom chats about current snow pack, refilling Lake Powell, & rules changes coming to local reservoirs.

Commissioner Adam Snow stops by to chat about airport funding, the state of the sheriff's office, a fair recap, a text from his mom(?) and a new unpaid position he assumes this month that will likely help Washington County.

Kirk Lawrenz from the Western Sky Aviation Museum in St. George stops by to chat about several cool events coming up at the museum including a Honor Flight with a 100-year-old veteran this weekend. Also, Commander Chris Hourning from the USS Utah, soon-to-be-commissioned US Navy Nuclear Submarine called in to talk about the sub, projected launch date & events in Zion National Park today in anticipation of the launch.

Kristy Pike from the Washington County Children's Center stops by to talk about the highs & lows of helping children in our community work through horrific events in their lives & how listeners can get involved. Also, we call local runner Aaron Metler on his trip to run in the Boston Marathon as a pro. He talks about the leading up events & he preparation.

" Southern U-Talk is the newest talk show & podcast combo in Southern Utah! Host Dale Desmond covers local government, water conservation, health topics, current events, entertainment & possibly a dad joke or two. Regular guests include city mayors & county leaders from across Washington County, influencers, newsmakers, police, fire & other public safety officials. Add in a weekly visit from part-time host Melo Finlinson every Friday & it's always informative & entertaining. Dale has been entertaining radio listeners for over 30 years & is well known in the local community for being involved in the St. George Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce Sunshiners, Kite Festival & other organizations. Listen weekdays 9-10 am & always available on the podcast at 890kdxu.com."

Brad Buhanan from Tech Ridge gives an update on what's new & cool there!

Steve Dunham from the Washing County School District stops by for him monthly visit. We talk about fair food, how hot dogs look like wizard fingers when they get over-cooked. Also, how the the WCSD using AI or are they discouraging it at this point and, how has the Career Tech High School working out after 3 years & how much is too much to send as a gift for teachers as this school year wraps up.

Dale got a...we'll call it...regrettable email from a reader of an article he posted on the KDXU website discussing housing demand in Utah and he sets the record straight. Then talks about affordable housing. Also, Dale gives 3 tips for soon-to-be married men & what those grooms can do to get their marriage off on the right foot.

Dustin Warren from the St. George Airport stops by to chat tower update, terminal expansion, nonstop route to Chicago, and what the heck is a wing walker!? Melo Finlinson co-hosts.

Macrae Heppler stops to chat about the incredible things coming to the Sand Hollow area in Hurricane.

Washington City Mayor Kress Staheli stops by to chat about the new Wheels Park, the April Fools Prank to adopt Dixie City as the new city name & other happenings for the coming year.

Chris Parker & Reed Noble from the St. George Rotary Club stop by to chat about their upcoming trip to Guatemala to build cinderblock stoves in huts in the Mayan mountain villages. They also discuss their humanitarian trip to Halchita, UT on the Navajo Indian Reservation, the car show to benefit Dixie Tech Scholarships, 3rd grade dictionary distribution, flag placement at Southern Utah Veteran's graves twice a year & the Four Way Test Essay Contest for 4th Graders.

We preview the vast variety of fun & attractions coming to the Washington County Fair April 3-18. County Commissioner Victor Iverson & Board member Ed Tracey share the schedule & high points. Also, Melo Finlinson in studio to talk about her Easter prep & we find 3 Red Flags when shopping for Easter chocolate.

St. George Mayor Jimmie Hughes stops by to chat about the budget progress for the city, takes input from listeners about roads & an update on the road connecting Crosby Way to George Washington Blvd.

Dr. Blodgett gives an update on the measles numbers in Southern Utah, GLP1 side effects of blurred vision as well as why we have ticks but no Lyme disease in Southern Utah.

David Cordero from the City of St. George about Art Festival, City Hall Plaza Opening, Arbor Day & Concert in the Park