The Jefferson Exchange
Jefferson PR
JPR's live interactive program devoted to current events and newsmakers from around the region and beyond.
Location:
Ashland, OR
Networks:
Jefferson PR
Description:
JPR's live interactive program devoted to current events and newsmakers from around the region and beyond.
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
What World War I, the 1918 flu and Babe Ruth reveal about America
5/26/2026
Historians Randy Roberts and Johnny Smith discuss how World War I, the 1918 flu pandemic and social upheaval transformed America.
Duration:00:30:29
Archaeologists and community historians on the trail of Chinese cowboys in Eastern Oregon
5/26/2026
OPB's Jenn Chavez joins with Chelsea Rose, host of JPR's Underground History and director of the Southern Oregon University Laboratory of Anthropology, to dig into the little-known stories of eastern Oregon's Chinese cowboys.
Duration:00:29:43
Northwest stories: Unified sports, fishing costs, drones and Beatles songs
5/26/2026
From inclusive sports in Klamath County to rising fishing costs, Oregon drone growth and a Beatles sing-along, here are stories from the Northwest.
Duration:00:15:32
North Bend Library races to digitize 80 years of local history
5/21/2026
A North Bend project aims to digitize more than 80 years of local newspapers before fragile paper copies and microfilm deteriorate.
Duration:00:15:02
Primary results put affordability at center of Oregon governor’s race
5/21/2026
Oregon primary election results, including the overwhelming defeat of a gas tax measure, suggest affordability will be a central issue in the governor’s race.
Duration:00:14:53
Feeding neighbors and building community in Talent, one bag of food at a time
5/20/2026
The Talent Food Project uses a neighborhood donation system to help address food insecurity in Jackson County and support local families.
Duration:00:15:13
How the Albina Vision Trust is reclaiming a Portland community’s future
5/20/2026
Leaders from the Albina Vision Trust join one of the co-founders of the Ashland community group, All Together Now, to discuss the process of collectively envisioning the future of local communities.
Duration:00:30:16
Southern Oregon arts picks: Music, films and live performances
5/20/2026
Looking for something to do this month? Here are Southern Oregon arts picks, from concerts and documentaries to outdoor performances and new music.
Duration:00:29:51
Cave Junction wants to be more than a stop on the way to the Oregon Caves
5/19/2026
Cave Junction leaders are investing in tourism, parks and development while working to preserve the Southern Oregon town's small-town character.
Duration:00:14:47
Oregon news roundup: Lakeview finances, Eugene housing and Oregon apple history
5/18/2026
This week’s regional roundup includes a Southern Oregon town facing financial strain, Eugene residents working to buy their mobile home park, and efforts to preserve historic apple trees.
Duration:00:14:35
How wildfire restoration could help one of the Northwest’s most iconic species
5/14/2026
New research from Oregon State University suggests forest restoration in Southern Oregon and Northern California could improve wildfire resilience while supporting northern spotted owl habitat.
Duration:00:14:54
How fun community events are helping Klamath County kids cope with childhood trauma
5/14/2026
Klamath Basin Behavioral Health is expanding free community events in Klamath County to help children build resilience and reduce the long-term impacts of childhood trauma.
Duration:00:14:53
A rare blue whale skeleton is coming to OSU's marine science center
5/14/2026
A rare blue whale skeleton found near Gold Beach in 2015 will soon go on display at Oregon State University’s Hatfield Marine Science Center after a decade-long preservation effort.
Duration:00:15:12
Shasta County Supervisor Kevin Crye discusses reelection bid
5/13/2026
Shasta County Supervisor Kevin Crye discussed local control, county fees, infrastructure projects and health care priorities ahead of the June 2 election.
Duration:00:15:18
How to spot harmful algae blooms in Oregon lakes and rivers
5/13/2026
Oregon health officials are warning about harmful algae blooms in lakes and rivers as warmer temperatures raise risks for swimmers, boaters and pets.
Duration:00:10:34
What Southern Oregon book experts recommend kids read this summer
5/12/2026
Southern Oregon librarians and booksellers share summer reading recommendations for children and teens, from “Big Nate” and “Captain Underpants” to “Hunger Games.”
Duration:00:30:18
Inside California’s 1-square-mile coastal town that hosts 1 million visitors a year
5/12/2026
Trinidad Mayor Cheryl Kelly discusses how the tiny Northern California coastal town balances tourism, infrastructure needs and preserving community character.
Duration:00:14:55
Pacific Northwest news: Levee concerns, Democratic primaries and wildflowers
5/11/2026
JPR associate producer Maddie Peterson hosts a series of short news features from around our region.
Duration:00:14:43
Southern Oregon Repertory Singers mark Mother's Day weekend
5/11/2026
Paul French, director of the Southern Oregon Repertory Singers, and Christopheren Nomura, an internationally acclaimed baritone soloist, talk about Nomura's world premiere performance in Ashland set for Saturday and Sunday on Mother's Day Weekend at SOU's Music Recital Hall.
Duration:00:15:05
Eureka police launch bicycle and pedestrian safety campaign
5/7/2026
Ranger Chandler Baird of the Eureka Police Department offers safety tips for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians in Eureka, California.
Duration:00:14:58