Monday, February 9th, 2026

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Carl and Linda were traveling today, so Blake Fisher hosted Free Fire Radio this morning. Blake's first guest was Preston Sharp of Veterans Flags and Flowers. During hour two, Blake's guests were Peter Griggs, Mark Montgomery, and student Alexandra Jones of Shasta College from the Administration of Justice department.

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Friday, February 6th, 2026

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Today was a busy day for Carl and Linda. Their first guests were Judy Maxwell of Maxwell Insurance and Gabe Kushner of Wild Things Conservation. Gabe brought a live alligator and a reindeer into the studio, not at the same time of course. They were promoting the Logging Conference at Anderson Fair Grounds tomorrow. Carl and Linda's second guest was Jessica Lugo, the City Manager of Shasta Lake. During hour two, their guest was Ashley Green of Heal Your Heart Therapy. They discussed the effects of children whose parents are narcissists. https://www.healyourhearttherapy.com/

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Thursday, February 5th, 2026

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This morning, Carl Bott welcomed Blake Fisher of Viva Downtown and Chris Haedrich with Haedrich Commercial Real Estate to discuss downtown development, local business growth, and economic trends in the region. During the second hour, listeners heard a rebroadcast of Jefferson State of Mind, originally airing on Sunday, February 1st, offering thoughtful commentary on regional issues and community perspectives and prop 50

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Wednesday, February 4th, 2026

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This morning, Carl Bott welcomed Mike Freeman, Shasta County Superintendent of Schools, to discuss education initiatives, student success, and challenges facing local schools. In the second hour, Carl was joined by Captain Regan Ortega from the Redding Police Department’s Administrative Division, who shared insight into public safety operations, community outreach, and department priorities.

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Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026

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On today’s Morning Show, Carl Bott was joined by Jennifer Kramm from O2 Employment Services, who filled in as co-host and helped guide conversations centered on jobs and the local economy. Guests included Rebecca Baer, President and CEO of Shasta EDC, highlighting economic development efforts and future projects, along with Assemblyman James Gallagher, who provided insight into state government and issues affecting the region.

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Monday, February 2nd, 2026

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Today is Groundhog's Day and the guests did not show up. So today, Carl, Linda, and Alex discussed local and national events.

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Friday, January 30th, 2026

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Today, Carl's guests were father and daughter, Lani and Lucia Bangay. At age 14, Lucia is competing in the NRCHA Celebration of Champions in the horse boxing event. For more information go to, https://www.luciabangay.com/. Carl's second guest was Evan Jones from the Simpson University chapter of Turning Point USA. Finally, Carl's third guest was Michael Orlicky, President of Shasta Board of Education. They discussed the condition of California school systems and standardization testing.

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Thursday, January 29th, 2026

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This morning, Carl and Linda Bott opened the show with a phone call from California State Assemblywoman Heather Hadwick, discussing state issues and topics impacting the region. In the second hour, the focus shifted to the arts as Tyler Lockamy, producer of The Dresden Sun, joined the conversation to talk about filming the movie in Redding and the growing local film scene. The final half hour featured Conductor Scott Seaton of the North State Symphony, who shared updates on upcoming performances, musical education, and cultural events in the North State.

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Wednesday, January 28th, 2026

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This morning, Carl Bott welcomed Dr. Paul Dhanuka, Vice Mayor of Redding, during the first hour to discuss city leadership, current priorities, and issues impacting residents. In the second hour, Carl was joined by the Honorable Stephanie A. Bridgett, Shasta County District Attorney, who shared insight into the justice system, public safety, and ongoing efforts within the county.

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Tuesday, January 27th, 2026

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It was a lively and community-focused morning as Carl Bott spent the first hour with Turtle Bay, talking about the much-anticipated Chocolate After Dark event, along with exhibits and family-friendly activities happening throughout the year. The second hour shifted to an important community conversation with the Good News Rescue Mission, where guests shared stories of hope, outreach efforts, and how listeners can get involved through volunteering or donations.

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