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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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Federal Medicaid cuts can have severe impact on mental health services

11/21/2025
Mental Health Matters host, Andra Hollenbeck, speaks with April Esry.

Duration:00:15:10

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Court rules in favor of former Medford timber business on proposed development

11/21/2025
The JPR news team gathers for a roundtable discussion of the top news stories they've been working on this week.

Duration:00:15:21

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Britt Festival Orchestra names new music director

11/21/2025
Norman Huynh, the new Music Director at the Britt Festival, talks with Vanessa Finney.

Duration:00:14:57

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Coos Art Museum celebrates tribal art

11/20/2025
Lydia Heins and Peter Hatch join the Exchange.

Duration:00:15:13

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More than 1,000 square miles of Oregon forest canopy damaged due to 'heat dome'

11/20/2025
Joining the Exchange to discuss is Christopher Still, a tree physiologist in the College of Forestry at Oregon State University.

Duration:00:14:56

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SOU educator returns to Ashland following closure of USAID

11/19/2025
Dr. Bryce Smedley joins the Exchange.

Duration:00:30:09

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JX Arts: Spotlight on music and some holiday humor

11/18/2025
JPR Arts reporter Vanessa Finney and JPR music curator Dave Jackson join Mike Green, host of the Jefferson Exchange.

Duration:00:28:51

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JX Meets Local Leaders: Mayor of Jacksonville, Oregon

11/18/2025
Donna Bowen, Mayor of Jacksonville, Oregon joins the Exchange.

Duration:00:12:07

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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