Southern U-Talk with Dale Desmond

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 $1...

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 listen...

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...

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.