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Shasta Rising

Matt Plummer

Government

Frequency: 1 episode/2d. Total Eps: 4

Shasta Rising is hosted by Shasta County Supervisor Matt Plummer, who is on a mission to make his community the happiest, healthiest, and safest in California. Each episode explores bold ideas grounded in data, research, and evidence — covering public safety, mental health, housing, addiction, and economic growth. Through conversations with local leaders and experts, Matt investigates what it takes to build a thriving Shasta County.

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Shasta Dam's 80th Anniversary: 3 Lessons from Our Past for Our Future

Season 1 · Episode 3

Friday, August 8, 2025 • Duration 05:15

In June, we celebrated the 80th anniversary of the Shasta Dam and I had the privilege to share a few words about one of the most majestic places in Shasta County.

I believe there are 3 lessons we can take from the successful completion of the Dam. I hope these will inspire you and all of us to take on the big challenges that lie before us and seize the opportunities ahead.

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Inside Shasta County Homeless Camps with Paul Abbott

Season 1 · Episode 2

Friday, August 8, 2025 • Duration 21:54

Last October, I sat down with Paul Abbott, one of the most committed and compassionate individuals focused on ending homelessness in our community.

Paul knows many of the several hundred people living on the streets in our county by name through his work with the Good News Rescue Mission and now, Shasta Thrive. In this episode, he shares what he has learned from spending countless hours in encampments around town and helping individuals get out of homelessness for good.

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How Opioid Use Changes the Brain with Dr. Mercedes Patee

Season 1 · Episode 1

Friday, August 8, 2025 • Duration 27:06

Last December, as the last Board was hearing presentations on how to spend Shasta County's Opioid Settlement Funds, I sat down with Dr. Mercedes Patee to understand what really happens when people take opioids.

Dr. Mercedes Patee describes how opioids change brain chemistry, making it very difficult for those who become addicted to opioids, including fentanyl, to stop using the drugs. Dr. Patee also explains why medical detox is often necessary to help people stop using, and medically assisted treatment dramatically increases the success rate.This is part of my ongoing investigation into the opioid crisis in Shasta County, intended to inform how the County distributes $39M in Opioid Settlement Funds.

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Welcome to Shasta Rising: The Journey to Our Bright Future

Season 1

Friday, August 1, 2025 • Duration 04:04

I, Shasta County District 4 Supervisor Matt Plummer, introduce Shasta Rising—a podcast that explores what it will take to make Shasta County the safest, happiest, and healthiest county in California. Join me as I address homelessness, public safety, mental health, and more with data, creative ideas, and community collaboration.

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