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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To participate in the program, email JX@jeffnet.org.
Latest Episodes
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The Southern Oregon songwriter reflects on family relationships, the limits of forgiveness and why setting boundaries became part of her recovery.
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Maila Nurmi grew up in Astoria before finding fame as Vampira. Explore the life and legacy of the pioneering television horror host.
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Erin Dahl explains how caring for her herd, handling fresh milk and working with local restaurants shape life at The Salty Goat in Southern Oregon.
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Explore Jackson and Josephine county commission races, a CASA service gap for foster children and Alturas Indian Rancheria’s partnership with Kalshi.
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Juan Pablo Cervantes discusses signature checks, ballot handling and same-day registration, along with his path from poll worker to Humboldt County clerk.
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Co-producer Juliet Grable and director James Parker explore how outdoor learning can build community and serve needs that extend beyond the classroom.
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Cal Poly Humboldt researchers are using unused strands in fiber-optic cables to track earthquake vibrations across Northern California.
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Your address determines which local contests appear on your ballot. Clerk Chris Walker explains that process and how workers verify returned ballots.
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Founder Gina DuQuenne reflects on Pride’s community impact as Ashland prepares for an Oct. 17 parade, a Lithia Park festival and other weekend events.
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The Children’s Museum of Southern Oregon grew from a grassroots effort into a regional hub, drawing 110,000 visitors and expanding across Medford and beyond.
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From a sinister Civil War homestead to a Chinatown murder mystery, JX Reads offers fall book picks for readers who want chills, comfort or a little of both.
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Manya Yana Herrera discusses how her mother’s teachings and Indigenous identity shape “Legalize My Mother” and Ashland’s Tlalli Mesoamerican Kitchen.