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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Jackson County Master Gardener Lynn Kunstman shares April tips on weeding, soil prep and when to plant, warning against early-season “false summer.”
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Joey Repice launched Joey’s Hot Sauce during the pandemic. The brand now earns national awards with fire-roasted flavor and simple ingredients.
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Three Democratic candidates in Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District share priorities, strategy and experience in a Jefferson Exchange forum ahead of the May 19 primary.
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Parkinson’s disease affects about 1 million Americans. Experts discuss symptoms, diagnosis challenges, treatment options and new research aimed at improving care.
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A Yreka Creek cleanup will remove trash and invasive plants to protect endangered coho salmon habitat in the Shasta River watershed. Volunteers are invited to help.
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Oregon’s snowpack is at 29% of normal after a record warm winter. Drought emergencies are in effect as farmers brace for statewide water shortages.
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Advocates in Southern Oregon say sexual assault and child abuse often go unreported. A local campaign urges people to support survivors and believe disclosures.
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Rio Dell, California, is investing in roads and utilities while attracting visitors with redwoods, river access and a new trail along the Eel River.
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Environmental policy expert Judith Enck discusses plastic pollution, health risks and why Oregon’s bottle bill could serve as a model for national solutions.
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New research in the Pacific Northwest tracks bobcats to help fishers recover, tests microbes to protect buildings from earthquakes, and explores how music and visual art intersect.
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Cervical cancer is largely preventable, but gaps in screening, stigma and access to care continue to leave many women at risk, a University of Washington physician says.
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Winemaker Rachael Martin discusses mentorship, Spanish and Portuguese varieties and how women are reshaping Southern Oregon’s wine industry.