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Can St. George Grow Without Losing Its Soul? Tech Ridge, Housing Crisis & What Comes Next
Nov 23, 2025
1h 00m 36s
Water Cuts, Housing Crisis & 4 Council Seats Open
Nov 18, 2025
1h 00m 09s
Southern Utah Election Results, Government Shutdown Impact & Fed Cuts
Nov 8, 2025
1h 04m 32s
How a 31-year-old plans to balance open space, attainable housing, and smart growth in Ivins
Oct 7, 2025
50m 50s
Managing Growth Without Losing Small-Town Soul in Hurricane
Oct 4, 2025
1h 08m 46s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/23/25 |  Can St. George Grow Without Losing Its Soul? Tech Ridge, Housing Crisis & What Comes Next✨ | urban growthhousing crisis+3 | — | — | St. GeorgeTech Ridge+1 | St. GeorgeTech Ridge+5 | — | 1h 00m 36s | |
| 11/18/25 |  Water Cuts, Housing Crisis & 4 Council Seats Open✨ | water issueshousing crisis+3 | — | Purgatory jailcounty | Southern UtahWashington County | water cutshousing crisis+5 | — | 1h 00m 09s | |
| 11/8/25 |  Southern Utah Election Results, Government Shutdown Impact & Fed Cuts✨ | election resultsgovernment shutdown+3 | — | Utah | Southern UtahHurricane+3 | Southern Utahelection results+4 | — | 1h 04m 32s | |
| 10/7/25 |  How a 31-year-old plans to balance open space, attainable housing, and smart growth in Ivins✨ | local politicsurban planning+3 | 31-year-old Ivins candidate | — | IvinsUtah | Ivinshousing+5 | — | 50m 50s | |
| 10/4/25 |  Managing Growth Without Losing Small-Town Soul in Hurricane✨ | growth managementsmall-town identity+5 | Hurricane’s mayoral candidates | — | Hurricane | Hurricanegrowth management+8 | — | 1h 08m 46s | |
| 9/30/25 |  What should a mayor do when public comment turns toxic, budgets tighten, and traffic swells?✨ | public commentlocal government+3 | Michele Randall | UDOTMPO+1 | SunRiverSouthern Utah | mayorpublic comment+4 | — | 1h 02m 01s | |
| 9/23/25 |  City Growth Must Protect Our Local Future✨ | city growthlocal governance+4 | Greg Aldred | St. George City Councillocal government | St. George | St. Georgecity council+4 | — | 47m 18s | |
| 9/16/25 |  What Data-Driven City Leadership Really Looks Like✨ | city leadershipmunicipal election+4 | Jimmie Hughes | — | St. GeorgeNorthern Corridor+4 | St. Georgemayor+5 | — | 1h 07m 06s | |
| 9/2/25 |  Cancer Fighters Unite at Black Desert✨ | cancer awarenessfundraising+3 | Patrick Manning | American Cancer Society | Black Desert ResortBlack Desert | cancerfundraiser+4 | — | 49m 58s | |
| 8/26/25 |  America's future hinges on balancing energy production, economic growth, and conservation✨ | energy productioneconomic growth+3 | Celeste Maloy | TrumpMedicaid+1 | — | energy demandseconomic policy+3 | — | 37m 11s | |
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| 8/12/25 |  Future of Utah Tech University hinges on community engagement and practical education | Shane Smeed, the 19th president of Utah Tech University, shares his vision for making education affordable, practical, and community-focused while maintaining the institution's unique polytechnic mission. • Utah Tech is the only polytechnic university in Utah's state system, emphasizing hands-on, applications-oriented education • The university has the most affordable tuition in Utah's state system at approximately $6,000 per year • Over 50% of students come from Washington County, with 70-8... | 50m 50s | ||||||
| 8/9/25 |  The Mayor Who Didn't Want to Run Unopposed | Clark Fawcett, a Hurricane native with deep roots in the community, shares his extensive experience as Hurricane's city manager for 37.5 years and his vision for the future as a mayoral candidate. We explore the relationship between mayors and professional staff, the proper role of city government, and how Hurricane can maintain its small-town feel despite rapid growth. • Born and raised in Hurricane with ancestry tracing back to the pioneers who built the canal • Served as city recorder/con... | 1h 07m 13s | ||||||
| 8/8/25 |  Who shapes your community when no one is watching? | Dave Imlay, candidate for Hurricane City Council, shares his vision and experience after serving Hurricane City for nearly 30 years, including 17 years as Power Director. His candidacy represents an opportunity to contribute institutional knowledge and thoughtful leadership to address the city's challenges during continued growth. • Born and raised in St. George when it was much smaller • Worked for Hurricane City for 29½ years before retiring four years ago • Decided to run after giving a p... | 49m 27s | ||||||
| 7/19/25 |  A Scientist's Approach to Ivins City Council | Wayne Pennington brings a scientist's precision to the Ivins City Council race, drawing on his extraordinary career studying earthquakes from Pakistan to Michigan. As a former university dean and president of major scientific organizations, his analytical approach to local issues offers a refreshing alternative to politics-as-usual. The conversation reveals how Pennington's expertise became unexpectedly valuable when Ivins faced a controversial reservoir proposal. When city officials approve... | 51m 02s | ||||||
| 7/18/25 |  Teacher Cindy Matejka Running for Hurricane City Council | What happens when a dedicated educator from rural Virginia relocates to Hurricane, Utah and decides to run for city council? Cindy Matejka brings a refreshingly balanced perspective to one of Southern Utah's fastest-growing communities. Having worked for Sesame Street developing internet safety programs and taught middle school for years, Matejka's journey to Hurricane was sparked by the challenges of COVID-19 and a desire to find a community with conservative Christian values. What her fami... | 33m 19s | ||||||
| 7/15/25 |  California Refugee Wants to Be Your Mayor | Rick Crow, candidate for Hurricane City mayor, shares his vision for balancing growth, community involvement, and quality of life in this rapidly developing Southern Utah city. With a background in business leadership and a pragmatic approach to governance, Crow emphasizes the importance of transparent decision-making and effective planning for Hurricane's future. • Moved to Hurricane five years ago from California, drawn by affordability and freedom • Believes city government should serve c... | 43m 44s | ||||||
| 7/14/25 |  What Makes a City Great? Nathan Caplin's Blueprint for St. George | Nathan Caplin, candidate for St. George City Council, shares his background in economics, law, and education while discussing his vision for balancing growth with preserving the city's unique character and addressing key challenges facing the community. • Extensive background includes being an economics professor, attorney, and director of America's leading higher education program for incarcerated youth • Views proper role of local government as operating within constitutional boundaries wh... | 55m 10s | ||||||
| 7/13/25 |  The Swiss Girl Running for City Council: Recognizing Leadership | Jami Leavitt shares her journey from growing up in a small Swiss-inspired town with a mother in public service to running for St. George City Council, bringing perspectives shaped by experiences across the country and deep community connections. • Core leadership philosophy shaped by moments of bringing people together rather than standing apart • Views on city government as a bottom-up approach that should reflect community values and priorities • Thoughtful perspective on balancing St. Geo... | 1h 09m 18s | ||||||
| 7/12/25 |  Jimmie Hughes believes St. George needs leadership that listens. | Jimmie Hughes shares his journey from lifelong St. George resident to city council member and now mayoral candidate, discussing how his experience as a mortuary owner and cattle rancher has shaped his public service approach. • Born and raised in St. George with deep roots in the community • Transitioned from mortgage broker to funeral director, now owns Hughes Mortuary with his wife • Believes the proper role of local government is providing services that focus on people and advance a thriv... | 54m 13s | ||||||
| 7/11/25 |  The Mayor's Perspective: Michele Randall on Leadership and Growth | Mayor Michele Randall discusses her journey from ambulance company owner to St. George mayor and shares her vision for the city's future amid rapid growth and development challenges. • Originally appointed in January 2021 after serving on city council, now running for a second full term as mayor • Believes in an open-door policy and accessibility to constituents, handling over 1,400 city-related calls since January • Explains that local government's primary role is providing core services wh... | 52m 41s | ||||||
| 7/10/25 |  The Intelligence Guy Who Wants Your Vote | St. George mayoral candidate Aros Mackey who shares his vision for preserving the "Dixie spirit" while fostering economic growth and community leadership. • Exploring St. George's unique position as the "800-pound gorilla" in Utah that handles more complex infrastructure and city management than nearly any other Utah city except Salt Lake • Discussion of Southern Utah's pioneer heritage and the values that shaped the region: faith, patriotism, hard work, personal responsibility, and sacrific... | 59m 48s | ||||||
| 7/9/25 |  How a Vietnam Vet's Son Went from Addiction to Serving Hurricane, Utah | Shavene Butler shares his journey from Arizona State University to Hurricane City Council candidate, discussing how his past struggles with addiction and legal troubles shaped his perspective on community service and second chances. • Arizona native who found a fresh start in Hurricane with his wife Emily after reconnecting through Facebook • Believes local government is where you can make the most impact for your community • Wants to balance economic growth with preserving Hurricane's small... | 35m 08s | ||||||
| 7/7/25 |  Hurricane's Future Hangs in the Balance of the 2025 Elections | Kevin Thomas, Hurricane City Council member, shares his journey in local politics from his early involvement with the Republican party to his current role serving the community of 26,000 residents. His unique perspective as both a home designer and elected official offers insights into the challenges of public service in a growing municipality. • Motivated to run again after losing his 19-year-old son during COVID and witnessing policy impacts firsthand • Led initiative to allow accessory dw... | 44m 51s | ||||||
| 7/3/25 |  Inside City Hall: Natalie Larsen on Growth, Safety, and the Future of St. George | Join Natalie Larsen for an honest and insightful look at what it really takes to shape a thriving community. In this episode, Natalie shares her journey from the planning commission to city council, revealing the behind-the-scenes realities of local government and her vision for St. George’s future. Key Topics: - From Planning to Policy: How Natalie’s early experiences exposed the need for smarter development pacing and heritage preservation. - The Real Work of Local Leadership: Discover the... | 48m 01s | ||||||
| 7/2/25 |  How an Airline Pilot Plans to Guide St. George’s Future | What if the skills that keep airplanes in the sky could help guide a city’s future? In this episode, St. George City Council candidate and veteran airline pilot Shane Losee reveals how his aviation expertise—rooted in data-driven decision-making, safety management, and continuous improvement—shapes his vision for tackling the challenges of a rapidly growing community. From starting as an aircraft mechanic at SkyWest to leading flight operations at UPS and Southwest Airlines, Losee’s journey t... | 43m 20s | ||||||
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