Best Jpr Podcasts (2025)

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JPR News: Green cemetery in Humboldt County; Salmon return, farmers dismayed 15:12

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The future site of the Sacred Groves cemetery. ( Project operations plan) The JPR news team gathers for a roundtable discussion of the top news stories they've been working on this week. Top stories include: 'One of the most intriguing topics': New green cemetery coming to Humboldt County Michael Furniss, project applicant and executive director of…

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JPR Live Session - Alice Di Micele and Bret Levick featuring Danielle Kelly 40:34

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On her new release, Reverse the Flow, veteran singer/songwriter Alice Di Micele takes on topics familiar to her like defending the environment and support for the underrepresented. Her words are hopeful and uplifting especially in the complex times in which we live. Reverse the Flow was produced by Bret Levick who has produced and played with many …

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The Oregon Community Foundation is one of the nation's largest 14:57

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Lisa Mensah, President and CEO of the Oregon Community Foundation(

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Just Plane Radio 11-15-25 43:15

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This week the JPR broadcast from the first annual Affordable Flying Expo in Lakeland Florida. The post Just Plane Radio 11-15-25 appeared first on Just Plane Radio.By Greg Your Co-Pilot

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How Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act protects our cultural heritage 14:53

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Dr. Chris Merritt testified before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources in late October 2025. Dr. Merritt lobbied Congress to preserve the National Historic Preservation Act.(Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources ) In 1966, Congress passed the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), a law intended to preserve irreplace…

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News from the war front: Visiting Ashland's sister city in Ukraine 30:06

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Ashland resident Ben Stott during an aid visit to Sviatohirsk. (Ben Stott) Ben Stott joins the Exchange. He founded the Ashland - Sviatohirsk Aid Project and sits on the board. The project works with Ashland's sister city in Ukraine to help Ukrainians both here and there. We'll talk with Ben about his travels to Ukraine, including with Ashland Mayo…

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Oregon farm school launches 10-year plan 15:05

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Third graders in Marion County learn about community food systems at Elementary AgFrest, organized by Oregon State University Extension Service at the the Chemeketa Community College Agriculture Complex and Marion Polk Food Share Youth Farm in Salem. (Photo by Amanda Loman / OSU) The Oregon Farm to School Network, which includes the Oregon State Un…

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Baby sea stars are booming again in Oregon 15:30

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Baby and adult sea stars (a.k.a. starfish).(

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A child's harrowing mountain adventure reveals hope, community and love 14:50

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( Kimberly Carlson Aesara) 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." Kimberly wil…

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Oregon State research spending tops $400M two years in a row 15:14

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Irem Tumer, Vice President for Research at Oregon State University.(

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JX Foodie: A fresh take on the traditional Thanksgiving meal 29:39

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A colorful and delicious side for holidays: Kale and yam salad with sliced red onion, cranberries, and light green pumpkin seeds tossed in an olive oil, apple cider, cider vinegar and maple syrup dressing.(Natalie Golay) JPR's resident food enthusiasts Erika Bishop and Will Smith join Natalie Golay, Senior Producer of the Jefferson Exchange, to dis…

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JX meets with local leaders: Mayor Colleen Baker of Yreka, California 15:06

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The mayor of the City of Yreka, CA, Colleen Baker(photo: Mindy Vela / City seal: Yreka website, photo: Mayor Baker) In a continuing series of meeting with local leaders from around our region, the Jefferson Exchange visits with Yreka City Councilor and Mayor, Colleen Baker.By Mike Green, Natalie Golay

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JPR news network: Trump administration requests college student racial data 14:33

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The archway in front of Southern Oregon University's Churchill Hall.(Jane Vaughan / JPR) JPR hosts a showcase of news features from our network partners around our listening region. Feature stories: Trump administration requests racial data on college students Spokane Tribe receives grant to support cultural preservation The only Benedictine brewer…

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When, what, where and why do whales sing? 29:29

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( Eduardo Mercado III and Radcliffe Institute at Harvard) Professor Eduardo Mercado III joins the Exchange. He's a professor of psychology at the University of Buffalo, and a Guggenheim Fellow. He’s the author of "Principles of Cognition: Finding Minds" and also a co-author of "Learning and Memory: From Brain to Behavior." Professor Mercado joins t…

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Just Plane Radio 11-8-25 43:17

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This week the JPR crew check in with RV Tom. Plus Captain Dennis offers Greg Your-CoPilot the option to jump out of a perfectly good airplane. The post Just Plane Radio 11-8-25 appeared first on Just Plane Radio.By Greg Your Co-Pilot

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Jackson County DA sues state DOC; Grants Pass awards $1.2M to address homelessness (again) 15:23

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Elk Island Trading Group Operations Manager Bernie Woodard presents their grant proposal to the Grants Pass City Council on Oct. 20, 2025. (Screengrab / YouTube) The JPR news team gathers for a roundtable discussion of the top news stories they've been working on this week. Top stories include: Jackson County DA takes Oregon DOC to court over sente…

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Savor focuses on food insecurity with Rogue Food Unites 14:33

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Food prepared at Sammich in Ashland for victims of the Almeda Fire in 2020.(

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Functional Botanicals wins $100K investment from Oregon Angels 15:00

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The Ground Floor host Cynthia Scherr visits with Cassandra Davis. Cassandra and her team at Functional Botanicals just won a $100,000 investment from Oregon Angel food investors. Ashland-based Functional Botanicals makes a wide variety of luxurious wipes using a combination of essential oils and pressed biodegradable bamboo. Functional Botanicals d…

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Bonanza High School offers innovative farm training program 15:07

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Bonanza students use an egg washer to prepare eggs for sale at the Bonanza General Store. (Klamath County School District ) Over the past few years, Bonanza High School’s agriculture program has expanded into a multifaceted operation that blends science, business, engineering and craftsmanship. Students manage a chicken flock, care for sheep, tend …

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Community Works recognizes Domestic Violence Month 15:03

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Rogue Valley Chorale announces 2025-26 season 14:55

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Performance by the Rogue Valley Chorale Association.(David Gibb Photography & Design) Joining the Exchange is Dr. Jerron Jorgensen, Director of Choral Studies at SOU and Music Director of the Rogue Valley Chorale. The Rogue Valley Chorale Association announced an expansive 2025-2026 season. The season will showcase the talent of all four RVCA e…

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Rebuilding Together Rogue Valley helps people age in place 14:56

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Through connections with Rebuilding Together Rogue Valley (RBTRV), Grandma's Porch came to the home of Jerry Aguiare in Central Point in 2019. Grandma's Porch is a free program that assists low-income and disabled seniors with repairs and small renovations.(Photo by Jamie Lusch /

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Roseburg’s private homeless camps blur lines between business and charity 14:50

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One of Elk Island's homeless camps in July 2025. (Jane Vaughan / JPR ) Three homeless camps operate in Roseburg, but not by the city. The camps are owned and operated by Elk Island Trading Group, a landowner that flips blighted real estate. Under an overpass in Roseburg, Oregon, six-foot privacy fencing surrounds a cluster of tents. In some ways, i…

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New species of opossum discovered by Cal Poly Humboldt professor 11:34

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Some of the mammals from RANP present remarkable morphological features, such as this new species of Marmosa (Stegomarmosa) that has a bright reddish fur and a super long and delicate rostrum which promptly distinguishes it from its closest relatives.(Pedro Peloso) Dr. Silvia Pavan was on a search for a squirrel that was missing from the genealogy …

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How did housing in Bend become so expensive? 30:17

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JX Meets Local Leaders: Taneea Browning, mayor of Central Point, OR 14:50

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Central Point, Oregon Mayor Taneea Browning(

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Prop 50: Should California redraw its voting district map? 30:31

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Voters are weighing Proposition 50, a redistricting measure on the November ballot that would merge rural inland and coastal areas into new congressional districts. (Photos taken October 2025)(Sarah Bohannon & Sarina Grossi / NSPR) KQED is an NPR member in California with in-depth coverage of Prop 50, a controversial voter referendum on th…

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Feds say no to efforts to list Pacific Fisher under Endangered Species Act 14:35

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Pacific Fisher(National Parks Service) Joining the Exchange is George Sexton, Conservation Director at KS Wild. The issue: The Southern Oregon/Northern California Pacific Fisher has been seeking protections under the Endangered Species Act, which requires being listed by U.S. Fish and Wildlife. The latest ruling strikes what might be a final blow t…

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Just Plane Radio 11-1-25 43:17

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This week the JPR crew discuss how pilots should respond to UAPs? Plus ADSB-in might be required in your aircraft if you want to continue to fly. The post Just Plane Radio 11-1-25 appeared first on Just Plane Radio.By Greg Your Co-Pilot

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Demystifying the intersection of race, gender and identity 29:24

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( SOU) Carey Jean Sojka and Kylan Mattias de Vries – both faculty members in the Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies Program at Southern Oregon University, and both previous recipients of the university’s Distinguished Teaching Award – have co-authored a new book about the identity experiences of transgender people. Their book, “Transgender Inter…

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Event in Phoenix honors, elevates tribal stewardship of the land 14:52

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( Trip Advisor) In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, a free community event will be held at Blue Heron Park in Phoenix, Oregon to honor Tribal stewardship and five years of ecological recovery since the Almeda Fire. Hosted by the Lomakatsi Restoration Project and the Inter-Tribal Ecosystem Restoration Partnership, the event features re…

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Government shutdown could leave 750,000 Oregonians without SNAP benefits for food 15:08

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Scientists seek protection for two Pacific Northwest fish 15:03

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JPR reporter Roman Batagglia joins the Exchange to explain the details of California's Prop 50. The voter referendum asks Californians for permission to temporarily alter the state's current system of drawing voting district maps.By Mike Green, Natalie Golay