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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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How do we know if racism is real?

2/24/2025
Author Keon West investigates racism in America and shares his research findings on the Exchange.

Duration:00:29:53

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What big societal issues do teens care about?

2/24/2025
Samantha McMillan joins the Exchange with her students Zoe and Theo.

Duration:00:14:44

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Land ownership is the 'American Dream'

2/20/2025
Filmmakers Mark Decena and Lynn Waymer offer insights into their film, "Farming While Black." Eddie Hill, a Black farmer in the Pacific Northwest, also joins the Exchange.

Duration:00:30:54

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Focus on Career and Technical Education; February is also National CTE Month

2/20/2025
RCC Dean of Instruction, Dean Koehler, and the Director of Oregon Community College Association, Abby Lee, join the Exchange.

Duration:00:14:35

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Black and white keys on a piano make good music, but can a Black man find harmony with the KKK?

2/19/2025
Daryl Davis is the featured subject of a documentary film by Matt Ornstein.

Duration:00:29:25

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What can nature teach us about economic sustainability?

2/19/2025
John Giordanengo is SOCAN's featured speaker on Tuesday February 25th at 6PM at the Medford Public Library.

Duration:00:14:18

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Documentary about dementia reveals a race against time to mend relations between mother and son

2/18/2025
Film director Kyle Henry joins the Exchange to discuss his film and the sensitive issues it explores.

Duration:00:29:30

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How can we better support BIPOC adoptees in Oregon?

2/18/2025
Liana Soifer, Executive Director of BIPOC Adoptees VOICES offers insights into the experiences of adopted children of color in Oregon.

Duration:00:14:21

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Screen addiction is real for kids, with real consequences ... and solutions

2/18/2025
Dr. Richard Cytowic, the author and professor at George Washington University, joins the Exchange.

Duration:00:28:56

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Lunar New Year celebration will kick off the Year of the Snake

2/14/2025
The day-long celebration is produced by the Southern Oregon Chinese Cultural Association.

Duration:00:15:12

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More Oregonians are sharing their homes

2/13/2025
Homeshare Oregon connects homeowners with aging renters in need.

Duration:00:15:25

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What can we do to eliminate racial segregation in housing where we live?

2/13/2025
Most Americans believe racial segregation in housing is a thing of the past. Actually, it was passed down to us all.

Duration:00:30:10

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Insights from John Frohnmayer on the arts, his career and a trilogy of novels

2/12/2025
John Frohnmayer is the author of nine books, including an adventure trilogy, the latest of which is "Lyrics for Lara."

Duration:00:28:55

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Oregon state Senator Jeff Golden proposes state constitutional amendment

2/12/2025
Protecting the environment is state lawmakers' motivation behind Senate Joint Resolution 28.

Duration:00:15:23

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High Desert Museum exhibit features Japanese photographer of Native Americans

2/11/2025
Frank S. Matsura focused his lens and his life on Native Americans. Now a book is being published about him by Washington State professor Michael Hollomon.

Duration:00:14:21

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Why are millions more Americans identifying as Native?

2/10/2025
Author explores why over the past 20 years, Native identity on Census forms has ballooned from 4 million to nearly 10 million.

Duration:00:29:38

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Senior citizens and award-winning sustainability at SOU

2/6/2025
Southern Oregon University is incorporating cost-saving and revenue-generating innovative additions to is campus

Duration:00:30:13

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Teens will soon be the judge and jury in Del Norte's Teen Court

2/6/2025
A new program will offer teens an opportunity to represent the DA, defense attorney, judge and jury in adjudicating offenses by minors.

Duration:00:14:49

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Life in America through the lens of a comedian

2/5/2025
Humor comes to life in the comedy of Sam Miller.

Duration:00:14:41

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Oregon's Colegio Cesar Chavez was first 4-year Chicano college in the U.S.

2/4/2025
Oregon Historical Society and Oregon State offer a tribute exhibition to Colegio Cesar Chavez.

Duration:00:14:49