Tues 9:25 | JX Arts: Roundtable discussion of music, art and culture around our region

By Mike Green,

Published September 15, 2025 at 5:40 PM PDT

Dave Jackson is host of JPR's Open Air and Vanessa Finney hosts JPR podcasts, The Creative Way and My Better Half.

In a new series we call JX Arts, the Jefferson Exchange host Mike Green visits with Vanessa Finney, host of JPR podcasts, The Creative Way and My Better Half. She is joined by Dave Jackson, host of JPR's Open Air and curator of music on JPR's Rhythm and News Service.

Tags

The Jefferson Exchange JX Next

Mike Green

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.

See stories by Mike Green

Natalie Golay

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.

See stories by Natalie Golay