Best Springdale Podcasts (2025)

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Springdale Today Season 2, Episode 15 | Rooted in Recycling 20:30

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8d ago20:30

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Send us a text This week, we explored the fascinating intersection of e-waste, art, and education! We sat down with artist Eugene Sargent, teacher Jennifer Boogart from John Tyson Elementary School of Innovation, and her EAST students, Zharia and Finn. They discussed their innovative educational initiative where students transform discarded electro…

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Tuesday, Dec. 16: Unsafe Silica Levels + Springdale Data Center + Pittsburgh Home Values Drop + Sisters Supporting Immigrant Justice 3:58

10d ago3:58

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Today's newscast includes these stories: Enlow Fork mine silica levels exceeded limits; rule stalled. Springdale approves massive data center amid noise, power worries. Pittsburgh home values down 13.2% from peak, Zillow says. Catholic sisters’ weekly ICE vigils press for immigrant justice. Grants fund youth, signage, pollinators to boost Pittsburg…

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Throwing Bears & Macrae Hepler on What's Happening in Springdale 45:59

15d ago45:59

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Nikki Hope from Utah Tech Athletics talks about the Teddy Bear Toss at this Saturday's Men's Basketball game. And, Macrae Hepler from What's Going on in Southern Utah gets into detail on the new developments in Springdale as well as something brewing in The Ledges.

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Prospect Spotlight: Jordan Costley '29 6'3 PG Springdale Prep/Team Thrill 13:09

29d ago13:09

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0:45 Warmup 3:00 Who do you model your game after? 3:30 Strengths/Weaknesses 5:00 How do you prepare for each game day-of? 5:15 Differences in the game at the HS level 5:30 In role between AAU and HS 6:00 Choosing Springdale 6:15 Choosing Thrill 6:45 Facing adversity 7:00 Gym schedule 7:45 What is your self talk like during a bad game ? 8:00 Tell m…

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Water Talk with Zach Renstrom 45:48

20h ago45:48

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Zach Renstrom with the Washington County Conservancy District breaks down the recent meetings in Las Vegas with Upper & Lower Colorado Basin officials on how to share & distribute diminishing water levels as well as power assets from area dams.

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Natalie Larsen from the St. George City Council 46:19

2d ago46:19

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Natalie Larsen from the St. George City Council stops by to chat about the new mayor, swearing in as a newly elected council member, Prayer over the City & an update on the Dixie Sun Bowl.

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Tuesday, Dec. 23: Downtown Makeover + Lando Promises Focus + Vacant Homes Persist 3:46

2d ago3:46

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Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories: Downtown revitalization projects advance ahead of 2026 NFL Draft Incoming chief Lando vows 100% focus amid scrutiny Vacant homes persist as affordable housing shortage deepens McCandless approves 10-year parks plan emphasizing trails, connectivity Monroeville convention center wins $900K for roof,…

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Episode 147 : Seth Berger Player’s Era Creator/ Westtown HC 37:45

3d ago37:45

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0:30 Genesis of Players Era 4:30 Racial component 11:30 Rate card 13:30 Player branding 16:30 Bringing March to November 20:30 Why Vegas? 22:45 P5 leagues 25:00 Play-in idea 27:00 Point differential model 28:30 % share 29:30 Payout Structure 32:30 NBA Scouts/CBB National Media 35:30 CBB Coach Feedback 37:00 Long Term Goals for Players Era Twitter:H…

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AmericaFest, St. George City Council Changes & Dirt on Marco Rubio 44:38

3d ago44:38

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Policical Contributer Bryan Theriot in studio to give reaction to the changes coming St. George City Council, AmericaFest with keynote speaker JD Vance & childhood dirt on Marco Rubio. (Spoiler: Marco was a actually a good kid growing up in Vegas.)

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Monday, Dec. 22: Tax Increase + ICE Detentions Surge + Water Board Responds + EPA Hearing in Pittsburgh 3:57

4d ago3:57

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Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories: Pittsburgh council advances 20% property tax increase ICE detentions in Pittsburgh surge eightfold in 2025 PWSA board responds after transparency probe, eyes rate hike Shapiro touts $5M for neurodegenerative research at Pitt Pittsburgh hosts EPA hearing on wetlands rule rollback…

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Friday, Dec. 19: Schools Budget + Penguins Purchase + Gainey, Kail-Smith Reflections 4:00

7d ago4:00

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Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories: PPS approves 2026 budget with 2% tax hike. Hoffmann family nears purchase of Penguins from Fenway Sports. Gainey’s one-term legacy: bridge collapse, housing, budget fights. Longtime Councilor Kail-Smith retires, calls for political middle. RK Mellon backs Zegenex and Untapped.…

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AEDC Year in Review - 2025 34:33

6d ago34:33

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In this episode of the Arkansas Inc. Podcast, members of the AEDC Business Development team discuss economic development trends, notable Arkansas projects and wins, and other highlights from 2025.

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Episode 9 Trump Speech Reaction with Jimi Kestin & The Smell of Money...uh...Milk 46:19

7d ago46:19

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President addressed the nation to talk about several things Wednesday night. Dale spends the first segment breaking it down. Then Political Insider Jimi Kestin called to offer his insight. Also, we discussed the smell emanating from the milk processing plant on River Rd. & is it a sign of a bigger problem?…

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Thursday, Dec. 18: Data Center Approved + Fast-Tracking Rejected + Millvale Take Hike + Groundbreaking Union Leader + Snow Response Bashed 4:11

8d ago4:11

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Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories: Springdale approves hyperscale data center despite resident backlash Pittsburgh Planning Commission rejects fast-track zoning approval deadlines Millvale proposes 58% tax hike; senior relief ordinance added Roxanne Brown elected first Black woman to lead United Steelworkers Post-Gazette slams Pitt…

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Wednesday, Dec. 17: Snowplow Shortage + Allegheny Dementia Grant + Documenting School Struggles + La Roche Donation + Hair Discrimination Law 4:07

9d ago4:07

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Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories: Snowplow shortage delays side-street clearing after Pittsburgh storm Allegheny County expands dementia outreach with CDC grant Pittsburgh King podcast captures daily school struggles, small triumphs La Roche receives major campus donation from founding order Rep. La’Tasha Mayes’ CROWN Act bans hai…

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Washington County Sheriff Nate Brooksby 46:56

9d ago46:56

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Washington County Sheriff Nate Brooksby stops by to chat with Dale about the current legislation about e-bikes, crime trends in Washington County, the possibility of a sharp drop in fentanyl-related crime & a new device that will stop high-speed car chases literally in their tracks.

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Major Bob to Bell Ringer Control & Remembering Rob Reiner 44:51

10d ago44:51

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Major Bob Schmig from the St. George Salvation Army Outpost stops by to visit about the shortage of bell ringers for the annual kettle drive. Sign up at RegisterToRing.com.Also, remembering Rob Reiner who was stabbed to death with his wife over the weekend. Dale talks about his cheerful personality in acting as well as his maybe not-so-well-knows d…

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Monday Dec. 15: New PPD Chief + Tax Hikes Loom + Tourism Championed + East Hills Drive + Holocaust Survivor Passes 4:03

11d ago4:03

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Today's newscast includes these stories: Jason Lando tapped as Pittsburgh police chief, pending Council vote. Pittsburgh tax hikes loom: county up, schools and city next. VisitPITTSBURGH touts tourism plan progress, neighborhood readiness index. East Hills Drive repaved, hailed as long-delayed equity milestone. Holocaust survivor and educator Oscar…

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Free Phone Friday 45:53

13d ago45:53

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Dale takes calls on the new name of the talk show. Options are Southern U-Talk with Dale Desmond, Dixie Dialogue with Dale Desmond & Red Rock Talk.

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Friday, Dec. 12: Budget clash + Crafton Revises Zoning + PNC Workers Worried + Food Resilience Boost + Sports Performance Exhibit 4:02

14d ago4:02

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Today's newscast includes these stories: Pittsburgh council clashes with mayor over tight 2026 budget Crafton adopts revised zoning to grow business and housing PNC staff fear full office return as mandate rumors grow Zeromile Cooperative plans Lawrenceville food hub to boost resilience Kamin Science Center debuts Sports360 exhibit on athletic perf…

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Washington City Mayor Kress Staheli - Dec 2025 46:17

14d ago46:17

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Washington City Mayor Kress Staheli stops by for his monthly visit. We chat about good growth, projects he's excited about, a rumor about a BIG box store coming...maybe & running marathons.

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Thursday, Dec. 11: Taxable Value Drops + Reading Scores Slip + New Duquesne School + Free Bus Passes + Pro Women's Volleyball 3:46

15d ago3:46

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Today's episode includes these stories: Tax value of key Strip District office tower slashed Pittsburgh third-grade reading proficiency slips again, reforms planned Duquesne unveils $68M Rangos School of Health Sciences Downtown city workers to receive free transit passes pilot Push grows to bring professional women’s volleyball team to Pittsburgh…

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Springdale Today Season 2, Episode 14 | The Learning Stage 12:24

15d ago12:24

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Send us a text On this episode of Springdale Today, we dive into the exciting world where literature meets the stage! We're joined by Knapp Elementary School third-grade teacher Kira Hart, her enthusiastic student Emiliano Manjarrez and Sallie Zazal, the Learning and Engagement Director at the Walton Arts Center. Emiliano is one of 275 Knapp studen…

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Wednesday, Dec. 10: 30% Tax Hike? + Housing Fund Cuts? + Schools Shortfall + False Alarm Fines + Early Draft Planning 4:02

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Today's newscast includes these stories: Pittsburgh council weighs 30% tax hike, 5% department cuts Proposed Pittsburgh budget cuts target housing fund, small-business support Pittsburgh Public Schools pursues 4% tax hike amid shortfall Greensburg to fine repeat false fire alarms starting January City accelerates hosting plans for 2026 NFL Draft pl…

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He Found a Dead Person 45:34

16d ago45:34

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Wes Butterfus with K7D Associates holds the contract with the State of Utah to clean garbage along I-15 & Southern Parkway. One day they found way more than litter...they found a dead body. Hear what happened next & what other interesting treasures are found. And...what do you think about "Southern UTalk with Dale Desmond" for a new name for the sh…

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Off-Duty Cop Gigs + Property Tax Hike? + Budget Gap Fallout + Carnegie Museum Director Leaving + Driverless Care Training 3:58

17d ago3:58

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Today's newscast includes these stories: Pittsburgh left millions uncollected from off-duty police security gigs Warwick proposes 30% Pittsburgh property tax hike to close deficit Budget gap endangers Pittsburgh housing fund and small business support Carnegie Museum natural history director departing for Chicago Botanic Construction starts on Penn…

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Dale's First Show 45:29

18d ago45:29

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Dale Desmond's First Show: Andy Thompson from sister station ESPN 97.7 stops by to chat about the Utah colleges bowl games. Also, David Cordero stops by from the City of St. George to chat about the new fire station opening, the Wreaths Across America celebration & the transition of mayors. David also talked about the process of filling the vacant …

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Monday, Dec. 8: Mayor's Budget Blasted + Freeway Removal + Corporate Responsibility + Academic Freedom + TransYOUniting Honored 4:08

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Today's newscast includes these stories: Gainey’s final budget blasted as crisis; O’Connor inherits shortfall. Editorial urges planning freeway removal to reconnect Pittsburgh’s riverfront neighborhoods. Ten Pittsburgh companies honored on Newsweek list for corporate responsibility. Pitt grad workers demand academic freedom protections; university …

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Tuesday, Dec. 2: Environmental Cleanup + Allegheny Health Profits + 2050 Plan Shakeup + Chartiers Valley Raises + Oakland Residents Fight for Community 3:58

24d ago3:58

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Today's newscast includes these stories: Oil firms fund $3.3M cleanup of Lawrenceville river pollution Allegheny Health Network posts third straight profitable quarter Council reconsiders funding for 2050 city plan Chartiers Valley support staff win raises in new contract Longtime Oakland residents fight to preserve community amid gentrification…

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Cruising, plus going to church, with Jack Lancaster 44:44

24d ago44:44

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Monday, Dec. 1: Allentown T Debate + Hospital Rankings + Tax Credit Preserved + Blighted Homes Solution + EV Charging Protest 3:59

25d ago3:59

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Today's newscast includes these stories: Allentown temporary T sparks hilltop debate over permanent Pittsburgh transit. Pittsburgh hospitals see Leapfrog safety grades ranging A to D. Waterfront tax credit preserved, fueling Pittsburgh riverfront parks and projects. New agreement lets Pittsburgh Land Bank secure blighted homes faster. Panther Hollo…

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Surf's Up (?!) and Toilet To Tap (?!), with Karry Rathje and Morgan Drake 44:06

29d ago44:06

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Today's newscast includes these stories: Pay check pauses and hiring freezes chill area schools as state impasse endures Violence has decreased across Pittsburgh’s seven Safe Passage schools $740 million Esplanade project ready to advance after years of planning — but some residents remain opposed Rep. Summer Lee visits Pitt for student-led town ha…