Southern U-Talk with Dale Desmond

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

He grew up in St. George, moved to Nashville after graduating from Dixie High School & BYU & helped form country music supergroup Diamond Rio, Dan Truman returns home to chat with Dale about the stories from the road. Dan talks about growing up listening to KDXU, the biggest crowd he ever played for & his thoughts on AI in music.

Voice of the BYU Cougars Greg Wrubell joins the show to chat about what happened with the early exit of the men's team from the NCAA Tournament & who will be on the team next year. He also talks about the women's team & their post-season success in the WBIT tournament. And, Bill Hoster from the Washington County Republican's stops by to talk about what happened with the failure of Prop 4, how it failed & what's next for the Republican Party in Utah.

Dallas Clifford from Utah Tech Athletics stops by to chat about mid-season softball & baseball. Also, how long would the partial government shutdown need to go until TSA shortages caused a shutdown of the St. George Regional Airport? And, what did former BYU receiver Puka Nacua really do & is this just a cash grab?

Zach Renstrom from the Washington County Water Conservancy District stops by to chat about the water meetings held recently in the Dixie Center, how things are looking with out snow pack with the warm temps we'd had already & why Zach is immune to swimmer's itch.

Sgt. Lydon Allred from the St. George PD's Crisis Negotiation Team stops by to share the behind the scenes insight into what a day in the life of a crisis negotiator is like. The emotional toll it takes & using those skills to get his kids to bed. Also, what training & collaboration goes into making sure our city stays safe.

Dale is back from vacation in Nashville. He tells about one MUST DO thing for visitors to Music City. Also, you'll be surprised about how many people regret their tattoo. And, you won't believe how much ABC TV is losing by having to cancel the upcoming Bachelorette season after assault allegation against Taylor Frankie Paul.

Colorado River Commissioner for Utah Gene Shawcroft calls in from the Dixie Center in the middle of the Utah Water Summit with an update on what the outlook is on the water situation in Southern Utah.

Dale & Melodee Finlinson talk about TSA Paychecks, Crumbl, Tom Papa tickets & Cameras in Courtrooms.

Washington City Mayor Kress Staheli stops by to chat about a new grandbaby, affordable housing & a very cool way Boxable is helping Veterans in Washington City.

Celeste Moloy stops by to chat about congressional redistricting, Prop 4, Shivwits contracts, update from DC about the Iran conflict & the Norther Corridor. MacRae Heppler gives updates about all the new businesses at George Washington Blvd. & River Rd. and the expansion through to Crosby Way over the river. He also takes listener questions about Christensen's opening.

Steve stops by to give an update on the two construction projects at Dixie & Snow Canyon. Also, the school foundation donated over $416k in grants to teachers for special projects such as wireless microscopes that go directly to helping our students.

Dr. Blodgett from the SW Utah Public Health Dept. stops by for his monthly visit to chat about the expanding cases of measles in Utah & how fully vaccinated people can still be infected. Also, the SWUPHD is ready to send out the sleep magazine issue. It will discuss sleep apnea, affects of caffeine on your sleep & the best ways to train your bran for better sleep.

KDXU Weekend host Bryan Hyde weighs in on the attacks on Iran & his thoughts of the fallout in America, if any. Also, former Air Force pilot Sven Lundberg with insight on the arduous task of flying incredibly long missions like the bomber pilots that flew from South Dakota to Iran & back nonstop.

Dallas Clifford from Utah Tech University Athletics stops by to chat about the outstanding success of the men's basketball team as they make a push to the WAC Playoffs. Also, we chat the homestands & home tournament with baseball & softball. And, the upcoming move to the Big Sky in the fall.

Dave Jessop & Karry Rathje stop by to talk about the imminent Gunlock Falls overflow for the first time in 3 years. Also, an update on the snowpack in our watershed as well as the outlook on the spring & summer water storage.

Dixie Technical College Director Jordan Rushton stops by to visit about the incredible success stories of the school & the outlook on the programs offered. Dale asks about how the school is funded, scholarship & donation opportunities. Three of Dale's children have graduated from Dixie Tech they discuss their success after training.

Dennis Stilson, author of "Life After Execution: The Gilmore Gun" gives a background of the story of Gary Gilmore's murder trial & execution. Then fascinating story of how the murder weapon made it into Stilson's hands decades later. Also, female tortoises are taking extreme measures to avoid sexually aggressive males. The Northern Corridor may be a welcome addition to these ladies. Also, the St. George Regional Airport has the 3rd most added flights in the last year, nationally according to Expedia.

Local business owner Jack Lancaster stops by to chat about sasquatch sightings and how to debunk them. Also, his thoughts about if the moon landing actually happened.

Dr. David Blodgett from the SW Utah Dept. of Health to talk about World Cancer Day, hypertension, mesaels update & the sleep magazine issue.

St. George Marathon Winner & well-known local runner Aaron Metler stops by to talk about being in the Pro Field of the Boston Marathon. How he's preparing, what he learned the last time he ran the Boston Marathon & what other races he's running this year. Also, he's attending the Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, Italy this week, and what he'll be watching for with those athletes.

Retired State Trooper Bob Dribiki gives insight into police rules of engagement in response to the ICE shooting of a motorist alleged to have tried to run him over. Also, Andy Thompson stops by to talk midseason Region 9 boys & girls basketball as well as NFL Division Round Playoff football.

Davis Cordero from the City of St. George stopped by to give the details on legal firework usage for NYE. Also, Dale gave details on the funeral procession for Elder Jeffery R. Holland to the St. George Cemetery. And, listeners were asked what their favorite & optimal time for church on Sunday is.