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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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Social security turns 90 this year ... will it live to 100?

8/21/2025
Stacy Larsen joins the Exchange to discuss the 90th anniversary of social security and its future.

Duration:00:15:21

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Author offers advice on technology and parenting in the digital age

8/21/2025
Devorah Heitner joins the Exchange.

Duration:00:14:52

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Phoenix High School back-to-school block party

8/21/2025
Kelly Soter joins the Exchange. She's the Director of Community Care and Early Learning at the Phoenix-Talent School District.

Duration:00:13:35

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'Robopocalypse: the Musical!' is not your Muppet-style of puppeteering

8/20/2025
Puppeteers for Fears' Executive and Artistic Director, Josh Gross, joins the Exchange.

Duration:00:14:44

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A funny, thoughtful and interesting documentary about grammar?

8/20/2025
Author Ellen Jovin is the subject of Brandt Johnson's , award-winning documentary film, "Rebel With a Clause." Both join the Exchange. —

Duration:00:30:34

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JX Arts: Roundtable discussion of music, art and culture around our region

8/19/2025
JPR's Vanessa Finney and Dave Jackson join the Exchange.

Duration:00:29:10

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JX meets with local leaders: Yreka Mayor Colleen Baker

8/19/2025
In a continuing series, the JX meets with local leaders from around our region.

Duration:00:15:06

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An infodemiologist and witch reveals the science behind false narratives

8/18/2025
Dr. Hoffman joins the Exchange to discuss her new book.

Duration:00:30:44

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News showcase: Yreka homeless camp; Karuk cultural burning; saving western bees

8/18/2025
JPR's Charlie Zimmermann hosts a showcase of news briefs from around our region.

Duration:00:14:30

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Yasui Family: An American story of citizenship, immigration and belonging in Oregon

8/14/2025
Joining the Exchange is Megan Lallier-Barron, Curator of Exhibitions at the Oregon Historical Society.

Duration:00:15:15

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Third Annual Archaeology Night at Hanley Farm

8/13/2025
Chelsea Rose, Director of the Southern Oregon University Laboratory of Anthropology (SOULA), and Katie Johnson, a research archaeologist and principal investigator at SOULA, join the Exchange.

Duration:00:14:35

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Women-led video game tech company is headquartered in southern Oregon

8/13/2025
Co-founder and CEO Jessica Murrey joins the Exchange to discuss her groundbreaking impact in the digital tech gaming industry.

Duration:00:25:53

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Before 'Air' Jordan, Nike was all about 'Pre'

8/11/2025
Brendan O'Meara joins the Exchange to discuss his new book, "The Front Runner: The Life of Steve Prefontaine."

Duration:00:29:55

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Adverse health impacts of wildfire smoke on adults and children

8/7/2025
Gabriela Goldfarb, the Environmental Health Section Manager for the Oregon Health Authority, joins the Exchange.

Duration:00:15:02

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'The Old Maid and the Thief' performs in Grants Pass

8/7/2025
Kristin Ryerson, one of the directors of One Eleven Theatre joins the Exchange.

Duration:00:14:41

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Center for Biological Diversity sues to protect Oregon's red tree voles

8/7/2025
Ryan Shannon, a senior attorney with the Center for Biological Diversity, joins the Exchange.

Duration:00:14:16

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Remembering the Jackson County Rebellion

8/6/2025
Anna Sloan of the Southern Oregon Historical Society, and Jeff LaLande, author of "The Jackson County Rebellion: A Populist Uprising in Depression-Era Oregon," join the JX.

Duration:00:28:51

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Oregon governor delays layoffs, calls special session to find funds to pay ODOT

8/6/2025
Joining the Exchange to tell us more is Dirk Vanderhart, an OPB reporter covering the story.

Duration:00:15:12

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Ashland commemorates 80th anniversary of U.S. nuclear attack on Hiroshima and Nagasaki

8/5/2025
Peace House will hold its annual commemoration of the U.S. nuclear bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, on August 6 in Lithia Park.

Duration:00:15:19

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JX Foodie: Late August, long summer evenings, and dining al fresco

8/5/2025
Erika Bishop and Will Smith join the Exchange to discuss taking advantage of long summer days to eat outdoors in comfort in a fun free-flowing casual conversation.

Duration:00:28:38