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JPR's live interactive program devoted to current events and newsmakers from around the region and beyond.

Geoffrey Riley, John Baxter, Angela Decker, Robert Goodwin


    • Jun 3, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • daily NEW EPISODES
    • 18m AVG DURATION
    • 948 EPISODES


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    KCC will offer 4-year bachelors degrees in nursing and salon management

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 28:39


    Dr. Stephen Hobbs, Dean of Allied Health and Sciences at KCC, joins the Exchange.

    EASA: For young people struggling with psychosis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 15:16


    Joining the Exchange are Melinda Gale, a retired educator and administrator with the Portland Public Schools, and Christie Taylor from the Oregon Health Authority.

    The challenges of teen depression—no easy fixes, but there is a way forward

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 30:50


    Dr. Gansner joins the Exchange to shed a spotlight on the difficult and sensitive issue of teen depression and suicide.

    Southern Oregon Innovation Hub seeks innovative entrepreneurs with scalable enterprises

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 15:10


    Dr. Kim Freeze joins the Exchange to discuss her work of uplifting underserved voices in entrepreneurship and the Pitch Latino event she's leading on June 12.

    Third Annual VegFest in Phoenix, June 8

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 14:23


    Joining the Exchange to discuss the festival is Hadassah DeJack-Reynolds.

    After a major obstacle, full speed ahead for Ashland teacher/cyclist

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 16:02


    Stories from the Hearth: Ashland teacher and cyclist Wendy Werthaiser tells her story about life without sight.

    Southern Oregon Innovation Hub seeks innovative entrepreneurs with scalable enterprises

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 15:10


    Dr. Kim Freeze joins the Exchange to discuss her work of uplifting underserved voices in entrepreneurship and the Pitch Latino event she's leading on June 12.

    Salmon just want to spawn; can we let them?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 14:58


    Joining the Exchange is Beth Boos, the Community Engagement Manager at the Rogue River Watershed Council and John Speece, the Project Manager.

    Salmon just want to spawn; can we let them?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 14:58


    Joining the Exchange is Beth Boos, the Community Engagement Manager at the Rogue River Watershed Council and John Speece, the Project Manager.

    Road crossings in Oregon save the lives of large animals and humans

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 14:52


    Joining the Exchange to discuss the problem and project solutions is Tim Greseth, Executive Director of the Oregon Wildlife Foundation.

    Children in Klamath County foster care need Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 14:26


    Joining the Exchange to discuss the need for CASA volunteers in Klamath County is Dana Thompson, the Outreach and Operations Coordinator for CASA of Klamath County.

    The Age of Melt (and Mummies)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 14:28


    Interview with the author of The Age of Melt

    A fascinating odyssey to the Earth's polar regions: scientific exploration, discovery and existential threats

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 28:44


    Author Neil Shubin joins the exchange to discuss his decades of research at both poles.

    The waning days of 'The Great War'

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 48:17


    Randy Roberts and Johnny Smith are the guests, the authors of the book War Fever: Boston, Baseball, and America in the Shadow of the Great War.

    Black travel writer discovers wine and wonders in southern Oregon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 15:03


    Noël Burgess joins the Exchange to share insightful tales of his experiences as a Black man visiting southern Oregon.

    Oregon seeks to stimulate electrification and energy efficiency in Medford

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 15:08


    Max Light-Pacheco, Community Engagement Manager at OEC joins the Exchange to discuss.

    Federal policymakers target endangered species

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 15:01


    Joseph Vaile, Senior Representative for the Northwest Program of Defenders of Wildlife, joins the Exchange.

    Paragliders fly along 'Rat Route' in the Applegate Valley

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 14:21


    Joining the Exchange are Christina Ammon and Joshua Paddock Dean.

    Trump and Musk seek to eliminate fair housing funding

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 15:22


    Caroline Peattie, Executive Director of Fair Housing Advocates of Northern California, joins the Exchange.

    What if animals could advise writers who write about animals?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 14:37


    Midge Raymond joins the Exchange to discuss her book and training program.

    He mentored young Black men through storytelling; they all became leaders

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 30:21


    Dr. Keyes is the founder of the Institute for Responsible Citizenship and joins the Exchange to discuss his book, the institute and mentoring 300 Black men.

    News features: Oregon tide gates; Chinook Nation; 150-year-old Sitka Spruce

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 13:52


    A showcase of three brief news features produced by the JPR news team and other newsrooms in our region.

    Wildfire season and power outages; Four candidates, two library seats; protecting Oregon's coast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 15:18


    The JPR news team gathers for a roundtable discussion of the top news stories they've been working on this week.

    100% recyclable and U.S. made: an Oregon small business offers solutions to florists

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 14:15


    Host Cynthia Scherr speaks with Travis Rigby owner of The Flower Box.

    After losing its federal funding, an arts organization responds by taking over the town

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 14:24


    Serafina Palandech, Executive Director of SebArts, joins the Exchange.

    A candid conversation with Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 30:49


    The Exchange asked probing questions. Secretary Read answered them. Candidly.

    Study: AI can improve writing creativity in students, with instructor guidance

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 14:09


    J.T. Bushnell joins the Exchange to discuss the findings of his study.

    Teaching Oregon history: Were Oregon's pioneers all White?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 29:45


    Mariah Rocker and Carter Bond join the Exchange. Mariah is leading a Historical Walking Tour in Jacksonville on May 17.

    Teaching Oregon history: Were Oregon's pioneers all White?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 29:45


    Mariah Rocker and Carter Bond join the Exchange. Mariah is leading a Historical Walking Tour in Jacksonville on May 17.

    How did the Rogue Valley Peace Choir survive a deadly pandemic and grow?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 14:52


    Board member Elizabeth Bingham and Director Rob Griswell Lowry join the Exchange.

    Stories from the hearth: A Rogue Valley teacher visits a Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 14:26


    Ashland elementary school teacher, Molly McKissick traveled to Bangladesh to teach the small children of Rohingya refugees games to help them heal from the trauma in their lives.

    Is America for sale? When corporate greed threatens democracy itself

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 29:47


    Ciara Torres-Spelliscy joins the Exchange to discuss her research into the corrupting and antidemocratic effects of corporate money and power in government.

    Helping the Rogue Valley's elderly amid uncertainty and federal funding cuts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 30:06


    The Area Agency on Aging in the Rogue Valley manages a number of programs that support care for the region's most vulnerable elderly population.

    New study: risk of severe flooding in the Pacific Northwest is rising

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 14:43


    Joining the Exchange to discuss the findings of the report is Dr. Harvey Kelsey, a research associate and co-author of the study at Cal Poly Humboldt.

    The Triple Nickles: Black smokejumpers and paratroopers in Oregon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 28:35


    Murry Taylor and Dr. Robert "Bob" Bartlett join the Exchange.

    What's the impact of proposed federal Medicaid cuts in Shasta County?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 14:59


    Brandon Thornock, CEO of Shasta Community healthcare, joins the Exchange to discuss.

    Oregon legislature addresses fraudulent entertainment ticketing

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 14:23


    State Representative Pam Marsh and Abby McKee, President and CEO of Britt Festival, join the Exchange.

    What happens when the federal government makes public media a public enemy?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 29:40


    JPR Executive Director, Paul Westhelle, and SOPBS CEO, Phil Meyer, join the Exchange.

    An all-women team of mountain climbers known as the "Denali Damsels" did the impossible

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 29:54


    Cassidy Randall joins the Exchange to tell the true story of a group of women strangers who came together to climb one of the most dangerous mountains in the world.

    Features: Addiction recovery school delay; arts funding drought; elderly homeless

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 15:29


    News feature showcase hosted by JPR's Charlie Zimmerman.

    Entrepreneurs to pitch ideas at Northern California Venture Conference

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 14:55


    Joining the Exchange to discuss the Venture Conference is Erik Janiszewski.

    New California fire map reveals millions of residents live in high hazard zones

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 15:07


    Joining the Exchange is Jim McDougald, Assistant Deputy Director over Community Wildfire Preparedness and Risk Reduction at CAL FIRE.

    All-women salsa band from Colombia to perform at SOU Music Hall, April 30

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 14:15


    Las Guaracheras joins the JX along with Johnathan Chavez Baez, Assistant Vice President for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at SOU.

    Why is Steve Hostetter a Nobel Peace Prize nominated comedian?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 24:17


    Steve Hofstetter joins the Exchange ahead of his upcoming performance in Eugene.

    How should we manage forests, considering wildfire risks and forest resilience?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 24:36


    Three guests join the Exchange to discuss forest management strategies and tactics.

    Jackson County receives an 'F' on Lung Association Air Quality Report Card

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 14:30


    Carrie Nyssen, Senior Director of Advocacy at the American Lung Association in Oregon, joins the Exchange.

    Organizer of Starbucks' baristas reveals how and why—and the corporate terrorism that followed

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 30:54


    Jaz Brisack shares insider details of how workers at Starbucks were organized into a union, and the response by corporate leaders to undermine those efforts.

    How do we respond to a new nuclear arms race?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 25:21


    Leaders from Peace House of Ashland and Peace Action join the Exchange to discuss the path to peace amid massive investments in new nuclear technology.

    How do we respond to a new nuclear arms race?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 25:21


    Leaders from Peace House of Ashland and Peace Action join the Exchange to discuss the path to peace amid massive investments in new nuclear technology.

    Plants species in the U.S. are disappearing at an alarming rate

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 14:07


    At least 30 percent of plant species in America are at risk of extinction. Conservation groups in southern Oregon are monitoring rare plants in the region with the help of volunteers.

    Children's book by Native American author offers insight into ancestral care for river ecosystems

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 14:31


    JPR's Charlie Zimmermann visits with author Brook Thompson.

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