Weds 9:25 | A child's harrowing mountain adventure reveals hope, community and love

By Mike Green,

Published November 11, 2025 at 10:02 AM PST

Kimberly Carlson Aesara is author of the award-winning novel "Out of the Shadows." She graduated from Humboldt State University with a degree in literature and currently teaches at Shasta Community College. Kimberly Carlson Aesara joins the Exchange to discuss her latest book, "Unwrapping Christmas, a novel."

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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.

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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.

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