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How do we respond to a new nuclear arms race?

A bomb is detonated in the Bikini Islands during a U.S. nuclear weapons test in 1946 called Operation Crossroads.
A bomb is detonated in the Bikini Islands during a U.S. nuclear weapons test in 1946 called Operation Crossroads.

Peace House of Ashland is hosting a symposium at Southern Oregon University on April 25, (co-sponsored by the Department of History, Economics, and Politics).

The event highlights the new nuclear arms race: the process of upgrading and modernizing nuclear arsenals of the world's nuclear powers. In the US alone, that undertaking will cost $1.7 trillion.

Joining the Exchange are two guests who believe there are better options to make the world safer from nuclear war.

Michael Niemann is a member of the board at Peace House of Ashland. He's a retired professor of International and African Studies.

Kevin Martin is President of Peace Action and the Peace Action Education Fund. He's also the former director of Project Abolition, a national organizing effort for nuclear disarmament. Kevin also contributes articles to major media, such as The New York Times, The Washington Post and others.

Michael Niemann, Peace House of Ashland board member, and JPR host Mike Green on April 24, 2025.
JPR Senior Producer, Natalie Golay
Michael Niemann, Peace House of Ashland board member, and JPR host Mike Green on April 24, 2025.

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Mike Green is host of the Jefferson Exchange. Mike has lived in Southern Oregon for more than two decades. He is an award-winning journalist with over 20 years experience in media, specializing in media innovation, inclusive economics and entrepreneurship.
Natalie Golay is the Senior Producer of the Jefferson Exchange. She has a B.A. in Visual Arts, a certificate of recommendation in multimedia from the Vancouver Film school, and a law degree from the University of British Columbia. A communications professional for over 20 years, Natalie is a natural storyteller with extensive audio and video production skills.