The Jefferson Exchange
Jefferson PR
JPR's live interactive program devoted to current events and newsmakers from around the region and beyond._______________________________________________________________________________Subscribe to access all episodes:
Location:
Ashland, OR
Networks:
Jefferson PR
Description:
JPR's live interactive program devoted to current events and newsmakers from around the region and beyond._______________________________________________________________________________Subscribe to access all episodes:
Twitter:
@jeffexchange
Language:
English
Contact:
Jefferson Public Radio 1250 Siskiyou Blvd. Ashland, OR 97520 541-552-6782
Website:
http://www.ijpr.org/
Email:
jx@jeffnet.org
Episodes
YouthLine brings peer-based crisis support to southern Oregon
1/15/2026
YouthLine is a peer-to-peer help, support and crisis line serving youth ages 10-24 across the United States since 2000. Headquartered in Oregon, YouthLine serves youth all across the nation. Pan Hamsa is the Outreach Coordinator for southern Oregon.
Duration:00:15:07
The Historic Ashland Armory hosts the 38th Annual MLK Day celebration on Jan 19
1/15/2026
MLK Day organizers D.L. Richardson and Gina DuQuenne discuss event activities, which include SOU President Rick Bailey giving the keynote address. The theme this year is "The time is always right to do what is right."
Duration:00:30:21
How the Siskiyou Field Institute brings science to the public
1/14/2026
Tuula Rebhahn, executive Director, and Aliyah Zweig, marketing and outreach coordinator, share insights into the Siskiyou Field Institute’s work and public impact.
Duration:00:14:59
Historic Liberty Theater features 'Moriarty, A New Sherlock Holmes Adventure'
1/14/2026
Little Theatre on the Bay's latest play is "Ken Ludwig's Moriarty: A New Sherlock Holmes Adventure," directed by Jeremy Conway and Talis Slatick at the Liberty Theatre.
Duration:00:15:18
Meet Gold Beach Mayor Tamie Kaufman
1/13/2026
Tamie Kaufman shares insights into her life growing up in Gold Beach and becoming mayor.
Duration:00:14:56
How Jackson County librarians say reading is changing in 2026
1/13/2026
Josh Letsinger, Community Outreach Manager at Jackson County Library Services and April Bozada-Armstrong, Selection Librarian and curator of Digital Collections, are joined by Holly King, Literacy Coordinator at the Shasta County Office of Education in this episode of JX Reads.
Duration:00:29:43
'Undammed' investigates what happens when rivers are free to run wild again
1/13/2026
Tara Lohan offers deep insight into the extraordinary capability of environments to recover within relatively short periods of time after the removal of dams that have blocked natural waterways for generations.
Duration:00:30:10
A Bob Ross–inspired virtual 5K aims to plant trees across Oregon
1/8/2026
Seth Miller, Executive Director of Oregon Parks Forever discusses registration and event details for its annual fundraiser.
Duration:00:15:01
Community Works raises awareness about human trafficking in the Rogue Valley
1/8/2026
Co-presenters at the convening are Tanya Day, Community Outreach Manager at Community Works of Jackson County, and Crystal Buhler, Justice Services Program Manager.
Duration:00:15:00
From cold beer to cold vaccines: SOU graduate takes on global health problem
1/8/2026
Mark Morrison is an IT professional who built a tech-heavy, personal-use cooler to keep beverages cold. Then he realized his invention may have more humanitarian applications.
Duration:00:14:55
Summit seeks to improve the Rogue Valley's food ecosystem
1/8/2026
Alison Sexauer and Rebecca Slossberg, organizers of the Rogue Valley Food Solutions Summit, discuss the summit and its impact on the regional food ecosystem.
Duration:00:30:15
Cal Poly Humboldt named Bicycle Friendly University
1/8/2026
Morgan King offers insight into why Cal Poly was recognized with a national distinction of being a bike-friendly campus by the League of American Bicyclists.
Duration:00:15:12
JX Outside: Winter season activities in southern Oregon and northern California
1/7/2026
Guests are Nicole Larsen, Jen Bray, Justi Hansen and Shon Bullock
Duration:00:30:36
JX Meets Local Leaders: Mayor Christine Morgan of Canyonville, OR
1/6/2026
Christine Morgan shares insight into the city's partnership with tribal leaders.
Duration:00:14:54
Ashland's 'Funagain Games' serves as a point of community connection
12/23/2025
Senior Producer Natalie Golay visits with Ashland's Funagain Games Assistant Manager Tim McKelroy and some local gamers about their love for board games.
Duration:00:30:35
JX Meets local leaders: Madeleine DeAndreis, Mayor of Fort Jones, CA
12/23/2025
Madeleine DeAndreis, mayor of Fort Jones, California, offers insights about her city, current challenges and future outlook.
Duration:00:15:34
Congress approves funding for rural counties and schools
12/18/2025
OPB reporter April Ehrlich joins the Exchange to offer more insight on the new federal law that reauthorizes funding for rural counties and schools.
Duration:00:15:12
RCC Foundation gives $650K to support RCC programs
12/18/2025
Andy Linerud, Chair of the RCC Foundation Board joins the Exchange along with Randy Weber, the president of Rogue Community College.
Duration:00:14:55
Beware of holiday travel weather and King tides
12/18/2025
JPR meteorologist Milt Radford offers insight into the holiday travel weather and a warning about King tides.
Duration:00:14:47
Flavored nicotine pouches raise alarms as teen use more than doubles
12/17/2025
Caitlin Moher is the Research Manager at Center for Environmental Health and author of the report. She offers insight into the investigation findings.
Duration:00:14:49