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The Jefferson Exchange

Jefferson PR

JPR's live interactive program devoted to current events and newsmakers from around the region and beyond.

Location:

Ashland, OR

Networks:

Jefferson PR

Description:

JPR's live interactive program devoted to current events and newsmakers from around the region and beyond.

Language:

English

Contact:

Jefferson Public Radio 1250 Siskiyou Blvd. Ashland, OR 97520 541-552-6782


Episodes
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JPR News: Green cemetery in Humboldt County; Salmon return, farmers dismayed

11/14/2025
The JPR news team gathers for a roundtable discussion of the top news stories they've been working on this week.

Duration:00:15:12

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How Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act protects our cultural heritage

11/14/2025
Chelsea Rose visits with Dr. Chris Merritt to discuss his recent lobbying of Congress

Duration:00:14:53

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News from the war front: Visiting Ashland's sister city in Ukraine

11/13/2025
Ben Stott joins the Exchange.

Duration:00:30:06

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Oregon farm school launches 10-year plan

11/13/2025
Melina Barker, Director of the Oregon Farm to School Network, joins the Exchange.

Duration:00:15:05

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Baby sea stars are booming again in Oregon

11/12/2025
Professor Sarah Gravem joins the Exchange.

Duration:00:15:30

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A child's harrowing mountain adventure reveals hope, community and love

11/12/2025
Kimberly Carlson Aesara joins the Exchange to discuss her latest book.

Duration:00:14:50

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JX Foodie: A fresh take on the traditional Thanksgiving meal

11/11/2025
JPR's resident food enthusiasts Erika Bishop and Will Smith join Natalie Golay, Senior Producer of the Jefferson Exchange.

Duration:00:29:39

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JPR news network: Trump administration requests college student racial data

11/11/2025
Showcase of news features from around the JPR listening region

Duration:00:14:33

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When, what, where and why do whales sing?

11/11/2025
Professor Eduardo Mercado III joins the Exchange to talk about his latest book.

Duration:00:29:29

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Jackson County DA sues state DOC; Grants Pass awards $1.2M to address homelessness (again)

11/7/2025
The JPR news team gathers for a roundtable discussion of the top news stories they've been working on this week.

Duration:00:15:23

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Functional Botanicals wins $100K investment from Oregon Angels

11/7/2025
The Ground Floor host Cynthia Scherr visits with Cassandra Davis.

Duration:00:15:00

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Bonanza High School offers innovative farm training program

11/6/2025
Nicholas Sparks is a construction and manufacturing teacher at Bonanza High School and joins the Exchange.

Duration:00:15:07

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Rogue Valley Chorale announces 2025-26 season

11/6/2025
Joining the Exchange is Dr. Jerron Jorgensen, Director of Choral Studies at SOU and Music Director of the Rogue Valley Chorale.

Duration:00:14:55

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Rebuilding Together Rogue Valley helps people age in place

11/5/2025
Joining the Exchange is Kendyl Kaplan, Executive Director of Rebuilding Together Rogue Valley.

Duration:00:14:56

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Roseburg’s private homeless camps blur lines between business and charity

11/5/2025
JPR reporter Jane Vaughan joins the Exchange.

Duration:00:14:50

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Prop 50: Should California redraw its voting district map?

11/3/2025
KQED provides insight into arguments in favor of, and opposed to, a new voter redistricting map.

Duration:00:30:31

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Demystifying the intersection of race, gender and identity

10/30/2025
Carey Jean Sojka and Kylan Mattias de Vries both join the Exchange.

Duration:00:29:24

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Event in Phoenix honors, elevates tribal stewardship of the land

10/30/2025
Joining the Exchange are Belinda Brown, Director of Tribal Partnerships at the Lomakatsi Restoration Project and Marko Bey, Executive Director of the Lomakatsi Restoration Project.

Duration:00:14:52

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Government shutdown could leave 750,000 Oregonians without SNAP benefits for food

10/29/2025
Joining the Exchange to offer more insight is Alejandro Figueroa an OPB who co-authored a report on the issue.

Duration:00:15:08

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Scientists seek protection for two Pacific Northwest fish

10/29/2025
Jeff Miller joins the Exchange.

Duration:00:15:03