The Jefferson Exchange
NEWS & INFORMATION: MON-FRI • LIVE 9AM | REBROADCAST 8PM
The Jefferson Exchange is JPR's live interactive program devoted to current events and newsmakers from around the region and beyond.
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Latest Episodes
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Underground History host Chelsea Rose explores the healthy relationship between a Chinese doctor in eastern Oregon and pioneer settlers of the 19th century.
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As Rogue River plans for future growth, Mayor Pam VanArsdale discusses infrastructure, public safety, regional advocacy and the collaborative approach she says keeps the city moving forward.
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A proposed Southern Oregon nickel mine, the enduring legacy of Tule Lake and Lakeview's drinking water challenges highlight three of the biggest stories from around the region.
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The Talent Food Project uses a neighborhood donation system to help address food insecurity in Jackson County and support local families.
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Ashland native Jacob Harth discusses his plans to transform a historic Tillamook Bay property into a restaurant, seafood market and workforce housing.
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The JPR news team breaks down efforts to restore oak habitat, prevent an invasive beetle and a key Roseburg City Council vote.
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The Oregon Remembrance Project's Sunrise Project is helping communities confront the legacy of sundown towns through free trips that connect Black Portlanders with Southern Oregon.
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A new staged reading explores the life of Southern Oregon pioneer John Beeson, who defended Native Americans during the Rogue Indian Wars and was forced to flee his home.
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A new $1 million gift will help Oregon Humane and Oregon State University expand hands-on veterinary training as rural communities face a shortage of veterinarians.
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A North Bend project aims to digitize more than 80 years of local newspapers before fragile paper copies and microfilm deteriorate. Fundraising has surpassed the halfway mark toward its goal.
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A planned wildlife crossing on Interstate 5 south of Ashland has secured $33 million in federal funding. Construction is expected to begin in 2027.
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Cal Poly Humboldt researchers are using unused strands in fiber-optic cables to track earthquake vibrations across Northern California.