Southern U-Talk with Dale Desmond

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.