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Part one of today’s program: Let’s talk about freedom and privacy! I’m covering Windows 11, which will be released later this year, and Google installing apps on Android phones without users’ permission. Would Apple do such a thing? Tune in to find out!

Part two of today’s program: I give you the top three signs that your kids may be addicted to their devices and five ways to help them break their screen addiction. TikTok has updated its privacy policy, and you should know what data they will now be collecting from all users, including your kids. And if you have kids on TikTok, you need to make sure they aren’t committing #Digitalblackface. Even accidentally can cause a severe backlash.

In this edition of the Spotlight, Jeff Shannon speaks with the City Planning Director, Keith Free with the City of Hendersonville, TN as well as emerging artist Ainsley Costello and Garage Band Revival member, Don Dickerson

Part one of today’s program: It is summertime, which means swimming! If you have kids and a pool, you may want to know about this new life-saving device we found. There’s also a new chat site that’s taken Omegle out of the number one spot, and “airdrop flashing” is making a comeback now that kids are out and about. I give you three ways to limit or shut it off.

Part two of today’s program: Instagram has launched a new advertising feature, and while you can’t turn it off, you should know what it is and talk with your kids. And as kids spend more time on their favorite games this summer, make sure you don’t end up with an end-of-summer “surprise” on your credit cards.

On this edition of the Spotlight Jeff learns about all the great events at Historic Rock Castle in Hendersonville, TN. Sam Gilbert, The Executive Director shares history, events and information about this historic property.

Part one of today’s program: It’s summertime! While we want the kids to go outside as much as possible, they want to play on their devices. I’m sharing 12 apps and games that you can use to help fill in those “it’s too hot, it’s raining, and I’m bored” days. These will keep your kids engaged and help them retain what they learned in school, but sneakily because they’re fun!.

Part two of today’s program: Google intentionally designed an annoying feature in YouTube Kids that has drawn the attention of Congress and Parental Advocacy Groups. Today we cover the specifics as well as the latest social media challenges and trends.

Jeff Shannon visits with legendary country superstar WILLIAM LEE GOLDEN with the Oak Ridge Boys and writer Scot England as we discuss William's new book BEHIND THE BEARD.

Jeff Shannon speaks with singer songwriter Anne Buckle about her recent songs and her songwriting. In the second half of the show we will have a replay of our conversation with Rob Arthur, the music director with Peter Frampton.

Part one of today’s program: If your kids have the Echo Dot for kids, you have an Amazon Echo, Ring Camera’s or other Amazon “connected” devices, you are now sharing your internet with your neighbors and strangers who go by your house. I cover the scoop on this new technology that Amazon just flipped on without your knowledge or consent and how to shut it off.

Part two of today’s program: We unpack the two newest TikTok challenges and a traumatizing viral video that keeps popping up in the Discover Tab of kids across the world. Along with an update on Instagram for kids under 13 years old and a new “party” trend you need to be aware of as we head into summer.

In this jam packed edition of the Spotlight, Jeff Shannon speaks with artists and Veterans David Wright and Chuck Creasy about their show at Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center. Taylor Rowe, Country Artist Josh Mirenda and Hendersonville Parks Director Andy Gilley stop in to fill us in on The Hendersonville Hometown Jam.

On this jam packed edition of The Spotlight, Jeff Shannon speaks with upcoming Country artist Ashlie Amber, Chris Golden. We then turn to baseball with Coach Kenny Thomas , Josh Carman with Full Count Rhythm Baseball.