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1 You Are Your Longest Relationship: Artist DaQuane Cherry on Psoriasis, Art, and Self-Care 32:12
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DaQuane Cherry was once the kid who wore a hoodie to hide skin flare-ups in school. Now he’s an artist and advocate helping others feel seen. He reflects on his psoriasis journey, the power of small joys, and why loving yourself first isn’t a cliché—it’s essential. Plus, a deep dive into the history of La Roche-Posay’s legendary spring. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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1 Firefighters host town BBQ in Butte Falls on five-year anniversary of Obenchain Wildfire 14:55
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A man is seen approaching the Obenchain wildfire near Butte Falls in 2020. ( Butte Falls Volunteer Fire Department) Five years ago regional fire crews were focused on Almeda, so for the first four days, Butte Falls' loggers and truckers and timber fallers fought the Obenchain Fire. Butte Falls Volunteer Fire and Rescue Team. ( Butte Falls Volunteer Fire and Rescue) 2025 is the five-year anniversary of the Almeda and South Obenchain Fires that devastated much of Jackson County. This year, Butte Falls Volunteer Fire and Rescue will honor first responders and community resilience at the Butte Falls Firemen's BBQ on Saturday, August 9 from 11am to 3pm at the town square in Butte Falls. For more information: Taylor Myers (541) 821-7500 or bffrevents@gmail.com. Joining the Exchange is Jeff Gorman , Butte Falls Fire Chief. Butte Falls Fire Chief Jeff Gorman. ( Butte Falls Volunteer Fire Department) Butte Falls Fire Chief with Jefferson Exchange Host Mike Green in the JPR studio on July 24, 2025. (JPR Senior Producer, Natalie Golay) As the Almeda Fire raged in Talent and Phoenix, the South Obenchain Fire raced towards the Town of Butte Falls and Shady Cove. Regional fire crews were focused on Almeda, so for the first four days, Butte Falls' loggers and truckers and timber fallers fought the Obenchain Fire. A man exits a vehicle during the Obenchain wildfire near Butte Falls in 2020. ( Butte Falls Volunteer Fire and Rescue) Butte Falls is a small, resilient community deep in the Rogue River Siskiyou National Forest. On Saturday, August 9, the town will celebrate the anniversary of the Obenchain Fire at the 2025 annual Butte Falls Volunteer Fire and Rescue BBQ. The Butte Falls volunteer fire crew will be grilling. (Butte Falls Volunteer Fire and Rescue)…
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1 Medford featured in new play, 'Dear Jack, Dear Louise' 14:42
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Poster image from the play, "Dear Jack, Dear Louise," playing at the Collaborative Theater Project in Medford, Oregon. ( Collaborative Theater Project ) " Dear Jack, Dear Louise " is written by noted playwright Ken Ludwig. Currently playing in Medford at the Collaborative Theater Project through Jul. 27 , this is a play with a setting that takes place in Medford, Oregon. It is based on how the playwright's father met his mother during WWII. They corresponded for 2 years until the end of the war when they finally met. They eventually married. Susan Aversa, Artistic Director at Collaborative Theater Project, joins Jefferson Exchange Host, Mike Green, in the JPR studio on July 24, 2025. (JPR Senior Producer, Natalie Golay) Susan Aversa , Artistic Director at the Collaborative Theater Project, joins the Exchange to discuss the play and CTP. ( Collaborative Theater Project ) SYNOPSIS When two strangers meet by letter during WWII, a love story begins. U.S. Army Captain Jack Ludwig, a military doctor stationed in Oregon, begins writing to Louise Rabiner, an aspiring actress and dancer in New York City, hoping to meet her someday if the war allows. But as the war continues, it threatens to end their relationship before it even starts. Tony Award-winning playwright Ken Ludwig tells the joyous, heartwarming story of his parents’ courtship during World War II and the results are anything but expected.…
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1 Trump administration faces lawsuit over Crater Lake newt 14:59
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Crater Lake in Southern Oregon ( Vince Patton / OPB) The Center for Biological Diversity is suing the Trump administration for delaying critically needed Endangered Species Act protections for the Crater Lake newt. The newts live only in Oregon’s Crater Lake, and their population has crashed to as few as 13 animals in recent years because of the introduction of signal crayfish and warming lake temperatures from climate change. Chelsea Stewart-Fusek , a staff attorney at the Center for Biological Diversity, joins the Exchange to discuss the issue. “Crater Lake newts are on the brink of extinction and if the government waits any longer to protect them it’ll be really tough for these imperiled amphibians to recover,” said Chelsea Stewart-Fusek, an endangered species attorney at the Center. “These tiny newts are part of what makes Crater Lake so special to Oregonians and the hundreds of thousands of people who visit every year.” The Crater Lake "mazama newt" is an endangered species. (National Park Service)…
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1 Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield weighs in on the current political climate 30:06
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Dan Rayfield, 45, is a civil attorney from Corvallis who was elected as Oregon Attorney General in the 2024 election. Rayfield served 10 years in the Oregon state House. ( Oregon Capital Chronicle ) Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield joins the Exchange for a broad conversation about the current political dynamics, high priority issues for his office, and the impact of federal policies on Oregonians.…
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1 Rockafairy offers artists, musicians and other creatives a unique mall space 14:16
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Rockafairy is a creative hub in the Rogue Valley Mall. It serves as a gathering place for artists and creatives, fostering a sense of belonging and shared passion in a space for collaboration, inspiration, and execution. From musicians to actors to visual artists and beyond, Rockafairy connects those with a passion for creativity to showcase their work and connect with audiences. ( Rockafairy.org ) Mike Sandoval , Executive Director of Rockafairy, joins the Exchange. Rockafairy is a creative hub for the Rogue Valley. It serves as a gathering place for artists and creatives, fostering a sense of belonging and shared passion in a space for collaboration, inspiration, and execution. From musicians to actors to visual artists and beyond, Rockafairy connects those with a passion for creativity. By providing a platform for local talent to showcase their work and connect with audiences, and supporting underprivileged artists, Rockafairy serves as a regional advocate for the importance of arts and culture in society. Ryan Fogelman, who teaches music at Rockafairy (left) and Mike Sandoval, Rockafairy Executive Director (right), join Jefferson Exchange Host, Mike Green, in the JPR studio on July 23, 2025. (JPR Senior Producer, Natalie Golay) ABOUT Rockafairy began as a dream of founder Shane Ross to connect young musicians in need with instruments they could not afford, and first took shape through the donation of individual guitars in partnership with local shop Tom's Guitars. Through community support, Rockafairy now exists as a 501c(3) organization which operates a multifaceted community resource center in the Rogue Valley Mall providing tools, workspace and support to musicians and artists of all varieties, as well as a large, well-equipped space for community events.…
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1 Exchange with local leaders: Ashland Mayor Tonya Graham 29:30
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Ashland, Oregon Mayor Tonya Graham ( City of Ashland, Oregon ) Ashland Mayor Tonya Graham joins the Exchange for a wide-ranging conversation about the city she leads, her vision, ideas and insights into her approach and style of leadership. The mayor also talks about her recent trip to Ukraine. Jefferson Exchange Host Mike Green and City of Ashland Mayor Tonya Graham in the JPR studio on July 22, 2025. (JPR Senior Producer Natalie Golay)…
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1 'Cars Through History' features a showcase of vehicles through the 20th century 14:13
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( Southern Oregon Historical Society ) The Southern Oregon Historical Society is hosting a free family event at Hanley Farm on August 2 called " Cars Through History ." Steven Corelis joins the Exchange to discuss the showcase of vehicles that range from the era of 1900 to the 1970s. Steven is a retired educator and chairperson of the Cars Through History Committee at the Southern Oregon Historical Society. Steven Corelis, Chair of the 'Cars Through History' Committee at the Southern Oregon Historical Society, joins Jefferson Exchange Host, Mike Green, in the JPR studio on July 22, 2025. (JPR Senior Producer, Natalie Golay.) Fifty cars will be displayed so guests can see and learn how automobiles have evolved over the decades. There will be a food truck, ice cream truck, information booths, raffles, car trivia games, a Pinewood Derby Track, children’s games with prizes, a photo booth, farmhouse tours, an “amphibious” fire engine, a tow truck, and a chance to ride in a Model A. The event is free.…
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1 News Features: New Oregon bill could hurt the most vulnerable; Bend's pet parade 14:21
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Bend, Oregon July 4th Pet Parade (Bend Parks and Recreation District) JPR's Charlie Zimmermann hosts a showcase of news features from around our region. JPR's Roman Battaglia : Community support helps keep a popular youth training program running in Southern Oregon OPB's Meagan Cuthill : In pet-friendly Bend, a century-old parade celebrates all sorts of critters — almost KLCC’s Rebecca Hansen-White : Rep. Val Hoyle says new budget bill will leave the state's vulnerable residents without healthcare…
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1 Wash, rinse, repeat: Are we witnessing a 21st century version of the McCarthy era? 30:43
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(Clay Risen) Clay Risen joins the Exchange to discuss his latest book, “ Red Scare: Blacklists, McCarthyism and the Making of Modern America .” Clay Risen is a reporter and editor at the New York Times, and author of "The Crowded Hour: Theodore Roosevelt and the Rough Riders," which was a finalist for the Golder-Lehrman Prize in Military History. Risen is a member of the Society of American Historians and the author of two other acclaimed books on American history, “A Nation on Fire: America in the Wake of the King Assassination” and “The Bill of the Century: The Epic Battle for the Civil Rights Act.” In his latest book, “Red Scare: Blacklists, McCarthyism and the Making of Modern America,” Risen provides historical context for the current political dynamics in America. He argues that widespread fear-mongering across the nation isn't new. The political machinations of right-wing conservatism in Congress we're witnessing today isn't new. The hostile targeting of media by conservative political leaders isn't new. The labeling of ordinary Americans as dangerous, as "anti-American," "socialist," and "communist" isn't new. History is being recycled. Risen's book lays out factual stories with supportive evidence in a comprehensive (and condemning) manner that reveals deep insights into the McCarthy era which emerged on the political scene following WWII and destroyed the lives of innumerable Americans. This book offers historical lessons for America today, which appears to be repeating a similar rise of political fear-mongering that the nation experienced twice before in the 20th century.…
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1 Senator Jeff Merkley offers insight on federal budget battles 14:57
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Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) speaks at a press conference on the introduction of the Senate ETHICS Act outside of the U.S. Capitol Building on April 18, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images / Getty Images North America) Senator Jeff Merkley joins the Exchange to discuss the budget battles in Congress over public media, foreign aid and other federal funding cuts that impact Oregon. Senator Merkley has represented Oregon in the U.S. Senate for the past 17 years. He’s a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, the Rules Committee; Foreign Relations Committee and the all-important Appropriations Committee and Budget Committee.…
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1 Bruce Campbell and Ida Gearon on their new movie, filmed entirely in Oregon 29:49
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Bruce Campbell with his wife and film co-producer, Ida Gearon. ( Bruce Campbell) Bruce Campbell and his wife, Ida Gearon , join the Exchange to discuss their upcoming new film "Ernie & Emma," which was shot entirely in Oregon. ABOUT THE PRODUCERS: IN THER OWN WORDS Bruce Campbell and Ida Gearon have cultivated a lasting partnership that seamlessly intertwines their personal and professional lives. Meeting in 1990 and marrying just a year later, this dynamic duo has been collaborating for over three decades. Their creative portfolio comprises nearly a dozen projects, with highlights including the bestselling book, "Make Love the Bruce Campbell Way," B-Movie classics "Mindwarp," "My Name is Bruce," "Running Time," and the fan-favorite "Army of Darkness." The relationship between Bruce and Ida is characterized by mutual respect and a shared passion for storytelling, making for a healthy, albeit sometimes combative, professional dynamic. While past projects took Bruce and Ida far from home, their latest venture, "Ernie and Emma," represents the first project they have not only produced together, but they were able to film it right where they live in Southern Oregon. FILM SYNOPSIS Ernie and Emma is a poignant tale about Ernie Tyler, a small-town pear salesman, and the journey he embarks on following the death of his beloved wife, Emma. After 25 years as an executive secretary, Emma leaves behind a detailed list of instructions regarding her ashes, which leads Ernie on a journey of challenging and reflective escapades. As Ernie navigates the road trip of their lives, Emma helps him confront his grief and encourages him to move forward, transforming his life in the process. Bruce Campbell and Ida Gearon, co-producers of the film, "Ernie and Emma," join Jefferson Exchange Host Mike Green in the JPR studio on July 17, 2025. (JPR Senior Producer, Natalie Golay) BRUCE CAMPBELL EXPLAINS THE PRODUCTION PROCESS: "Ernie and Emma" represents a return to truly independent filmmaking. I refer to it as "crawling back into the womb," because this is the first time since the original "Evil Dead," where I've made a movie entirely outside the studio system. What independent movies lack in budget, they gain in a singular vision, with creative decisions slaving to the story, not the marketing department. I think audiences can feel the difference between a film made by committee and one made by a handful of likeminded individuals. Quirky stories with odd-ball characters appeal to me and independent films are more likely to embrace these characteristics. I love working with people that I know, plain and simple. This familiarity allows for a shorthand in communication and makes a challenging process way more enjoyable. To that end, Ernie and Emma is my version of "getting the band back together," collaborating with creative pals, some of whom who go all the way back to "Evil Dead." Over the years, I've shot in far-flung locations - Costa Rica, Columbia, Bulgaria, New Zealand - and while those experiences were enriching, they weren't entirely necessary. Movies are often shot in distant locations simply because the host country offers a better tax rebate, or exchange rate, or cheaper crews, which tends to serve the budget more than the project itself. By producing "Ernie and Emma" independent of studio obligations, we were able to film in actual Oregon locations, at the ideal time of year (Oregon is beautiful in June!), with local acting talent. On top of that, I got to sleep in my own bed making a movie - something I hadn't done in decades! IDA GEARON BRUCE CAMPBELL In 1979, with his Detroit friends, Sam Raimi and Rob Tapert, Bruce Campbell raised $350,000 for a low-budget film, "Evil Dead," in which he starred and co-executive produced. At its appearance at Cannes, Stephen King dubbed "Evil Dead" ... “the most ferociously original horror film of the year.” Forty-four years later, Campbell co-produced "Evil Dead Rise," the most successful film in the storied cult franchise, which now spans 5 features, video games, comics and a TV series. After Evil Dead, Bruce quickly gained a foothold appearing in genre films such as the Maniac Cop series, John Carpenter's Escape From LA and MGM's cult sleeper Bubba Ho-tep. Bruce followed these up with memorable roles in the Coen brothers' "The Hudsucker Proxy," the fun-filled Disney hit, "Sky High" and all three of Sam Raimi's epic Spider-Man movies. Bruce made his foray into television, first starring in the highly touted Fox series "The Adventures of Brisco County Jr.," then helming episodes and recurring as the King of Thieves in the #1 syndicated Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, and its follow-up phenomenon, Xena: Warrior Princess. Bruce expanded his range on television, appearing in the acclaimed series Homicide: Life on the Street, The X-Files, then an impressive seven-year run on the spy show Burn Notice - USA’s #1 program on cable. Bruce’s work on television continues to branch out, with starring roles in One December Night and A Southern Family Christmas for the Hallmark Channel. In the multi-media industry, Bruce did voice work on the popular Spider-Man, Evil Dead and Call of Duty video games, Disney’s animated TV series Tangled, Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs, Cars 2 and he is currently lending his voice to Amazon’s acclaimed adult superhero series, Invincible. Bruce has also recently enjoyed hosting – a revival of Ripley’s Believe it or Not for the Travel channel, Discontinued on Amazon and Last Fan Standing, a “Game show for Geeks,” which recently enjoyed a sold-out 20-city live tour. Practicing what he calls “job rotation,” Bruce also enjoys his role as an author, with three New York Times bestsellers under his belt - a memoir entitled If Chins Could Kill: Confessions of a B Movie Actor, the sequel, Hail to the Chin and his first novel, Make Love the Bruce Campbell Way. Campbell continues to share his acting and filmmaking experiences by lecturing at universities, including Northwestern, Carnegie Mellon and Stanford. He currently resides with his wife, Ida Gearon, in southern Oregon.…
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Bruce Campbell with his wife and film co-producer, Ida Gearon. ( Bruce Campbell) Bruce Campbell and his wife, Ida Gearon , join the Exchange to discuss their upcoming new film "Ernie & Emma," which was shot entirely in Oregon. ABOUT THE PRODUCERS: IN THER OWN WORDS Bruce Campbell and Ida Gearon have cultivated a lasting partnership that seamlessly intertwines their personal and professional lives. Meeting in 1990 and marrying just a year later, this dynamic duo has been collaborating for over three decades. Their creative portfolio comprises nearly a dozen projects, with highlights including the bestselling book, "Make Love the Bruce Campbell Way," B-Movie classics "Mindwarp," "My Name is Bruce," "Running Time," and the fan-favorite "Army of Darkness." The relationship between Bruce and Ida is characterized by mutual respect and a shared passion for storytelling, making for a healthy, albeit sometimes combative, professional dynamic. While past projects took Bruce and Ida far from home, their latest venture, "Ernie and Emma," represents the first project they have not only produced together, but they were able to film it right where they live in Southern Oregon. FILM SYNOPSIS Ernie and Emma is a poignant tale about Ernie Tyler, a small-town pear salesman, and the journey he embarks on following the death of his beloved wife, Emma. After 25 years as an executive secretary, Emma leaves behind a detailed list of instructions regarding her ashes, which leads Ernie on a journey of challenging and reflective escapades. As Ernie navigates the road trip of their lives, Emma helps him confront his grief and encourages him to move forward, transforming his life in the process. Bruce Campbell and Ida Gearon, co-producers of the film, "Ernie and Emma," join Jefferson Exchange Host Mike Green in the JPR studio on July 17, 2025. (JPR Senior Producer, Natalie Golay) BRUCE CAMPBELL EXPLAINS THE PRODUCTION PROCESS: "Ernie and Emma" represents a return to truly independent filmmaking. I refer to it as "crawling back into the womb," because this is the first time since the original "Evil Dead," where I've made a movie entirely outside the studio system. What independent movies lack in budget, they gain in a singular vision, with creative decisions slaving to the story, not the marketing department. I think audiences can feel the difference between a film made by committee and one made by a handful of likeminded individuals. Quirky stories with odd-ball characters appeal to me and independent films are more likely to embrace these characteristics. I love working with people that I know, plain and simple. This familiarity allows for a shorthand in communication and makes a challenging process way more enjoyable. To that end, Ernie and Emma is my version of "getting the band back together," collaborating with creative pals, some of whom who go all the way back to "Evil Dead." Over the years, I've shot in far-flung locations - Costa Rica, Columbia, Bulgaria, New Zealand - and while those experiences were enriching, they weren't entirely necessary. Movies are often shot in distant locations simply because the host country offers a better tax rebate, or exchange rate, or cheaper crews, which tends to serve the budget more than the project itself. By producing "Ernie and Emma" independent of studio obligations, we were able to film in actual Oregon locations, at the ideal time of year (Oregon is beautiful in June!), with local acting talent. On top of that, I got to sleep in my own bed making a movie - something I hadn't done in decades! IDA GEARON BRUCE CAMPBELL In 1979, with his Detroit friends, Sam Raimi and Rob Tapert, Bruce Campbell raised $350,000 for a low-budget film, "Evil Dead," in which he starred and co-executive produced. At its appearance at Cannes, Stephen King dubbed "Evil Dead" ... “the most ferociously original horror film of the year.” Forty-four years later, Campbell co-produced "Evil Dead Rise," the most successful film in the storied cult franchise, which now spans 5 features, video games, comics and a TV series. After Evil Dead, Bruce quickly gained a foothold appearing in genre films such as the Maniac Cop series, John Carpenter's Escape From LA and MGM's cult sleeper Bubba Ho-tep. Bruce followed these up with memorable roles in the Coen brothers' "The Hudsucker Proxy," the fun-filled Disney hit, "Sky High" and all three of Sam Raimi's epic Spider-Man movies. Bruce made his foray into television, first starring in the highly touted Fox series "The Adventures of Brisco County Jr.," then helming episodes and recurring as the King of Thieves in the #1 syndicated Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, and its follow-up phenomenon, Xena: Warrior Princess. Bruce expanded his range on television, appearing in the acclaimed series Homicide: Life on the Street, The X-Files, then an impressive seven-year run on the spy show Burn Notice - USA’s #1 program on cable. Bruce’s work on television continues to branch out, with starring roles in One December Night and A Southern Family Christmas for the Hallmark Channel. In the multi-media industry, Bruce did voice work on the popular Spider-Man, Evil Dead and Call of Duty video games, Disney’s animated TV series Tangled, Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs, Cars 2 and he is currently lending his voice to Amazon’s acclaimed adult superhero series, Invincible. Bruce has also recently enjoyed hosting – a revival of Ripley’s Believe it or Not for the Travel channel, Discontinued on Amazon and Last Fan Standing, a “Game show for Geeks,” which recently enjoyed a sold-out 20-city live tour. Practicing what he calls “job rotation,” Bruce also enjoys his role as an author, with three New York Times bestsellers under his belt - a memoir entitled If Chins Could Kill: Confessions of a B Movie Actor, the sequel, Hail to the Chin and his first novel, Make Love the Bruce Campbell Way. Campbell continues to share his acting and filmmaking experiences by lecturing at universities, including Northwestern, Carnegie Mellon and Stanford. He currently resides with his wife, Ida Gearon, in southern Oregon.…
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1 Jacksonville's Beekman House features Victorian medical practices tours 14:27
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Beekman House Museum: Cornelius C. Beekman built this 1 1/2 story Gothic Revival style home for his wife and two children between 1870 and 1876. The house was part of Jacksonville’s late 1800s’ “millionaires’ row.” Its lack of pretension reflects the modesty that was a hallmark of the mid-Victorian era when ostentation was frowned upon. ( Historic Jacksonville, Inc ) Carolyn Kingsnorth , President of Historic Jacksonville, Inc joins the Exchange to discuss the Victorian Medical Practices tours at Jacksonville's 1870s Beekman House on Saturday, July 19. Costumed docents will talk about major changes in healthcare during the time period. The Victorian Era was a time when doctors still lacked formal medical education; hospitals were virtually non-existent; epidemics wiped out large numbers of residents; quacks peddled “cure-alls”; and narcotics, opium, and poisons were the base of most medicines. It was also a time when the first of the general anesthetics, chloroform and ether, had recently become available, making surgery potentially life saving rather than life threatening. Civil War hospital experiences and the new theories of bacteriology slowly produced fundamental changes in medical practice. The discovery of germs led to major advances in hygiene and sanitation. Towards the end of the century, scientific advances began to catch up with the medical needs of the public and Victorians became concerned about health above almost all other issues of the day.…
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1 Economic gardeners help small businesses grow in the Rogue Valley 14:36
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Rogue Community College (Grants Pass) Small Business Development Center ( RCC SBDC ) The Rogue Community College Small Business Development Center (SBDC) supports the growth of small businesses in the Rogue Valley and contributes to the economic development of the region. Joining the Exchange are two guests: Ruth Swain , Director of RCC's SBDC and Tim Busald , SBDC Business Advisor. Tim Busald, Business Advisor at the Oregon Small Business Development Center on the campus of Rogue Community College in Grants Pass and Jefferson Exchange host Mike Green in the JPR studio on July 16, 2025. (JPR Senior Producer Natalie Golay) RUTH SWAIN BIO Ruth is the Director of the Rogue Community College SBDC, joining the team in 2021. She previously served four years with the Mt. Hood SBDC, where she was Interim Innovation Director leading the statewide Cybersecurity and FranFit programs for the Oregon SBDC network. Ruth has supported small businesses and regional economic development for thirty years. She has extensive training and success in regional economic growth in both major metro and rural communities. She is an award-winning marketing expert, with numerous national awards for excellence in communications. As Director of RCC’s Small Business Development Center, Ruth’s focus is overseeing the ongoing programs and services of the center, and serving as a Rogue Community College SBDC ambassador to the local business community and our many economic development partners. Ruth graduated from Eastern Washington University cum laude, focused on business, marketing, and communications. She also is an expert in fundraising and grants management. Ruth enjoys reading a wide variety of literature and genres, from business strategy and leadership to philosophy, to gritty detective mysteries. She enjoys exploring with her family and her dog Charlotte Bedelia (Celtic Goddess of Fire). TIM BUSALD BIO As a business advisor for RCC's SBDC, Tim works with a variety of businesses in the areas of leadership, team building, product research and development, sales and marketing, financial analysis, capital formation and operations. Tim co-founded Bubba Gump Shrimp Company Restaurants, Inc. in 1996 and led the development of the company to become an industry leader in the specialty casual seafood dining segment. During his career, he was responsible for the daily operations through various phases of domestic and international growth. As President / CEO, Tim led the company through the strategic acquisition of the organization, which has led to continued growth for the business. He has also spent significant time working with international companies in a variety of business areas such as franchise development, procurement and logistics. Tim's experience in the restaurant industry spans over 30 years. Prior to co-founding Bubba Gump Restaurants, Inc., Tim spent several years at Rusty Pelican Restaurants, Inc. and Hyatt Hotels Corporation. Mr. Busald received his BS degree in Consumer and Family Sciences from Purdue University. He has lived in the Rogue Valley with his family since 2005. He enjoys all things water-related from fly fishing to kayaking and paddle boarding the Rogue River.…
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Rogue Community College (Grants Pass) Small Business Development Center ( RCC SBDC ) The Rogue Community College Small Business Development Center (SBDC) supports the growth of small businesses in the Rogue Valley and contributes to the economic development of the region. Joining the Exchange are two guests: Ruth Swain , Director of RCC's SBDC and Tim Busald , SBDC Business Advisor. Tim Busald, Business Advisor at the Oregon Small Business Development Center on the campus of Rogue Community College in Grants Pass and Jefferson Exchange host Mike Green in the JPR studio on July 16, 2025. (JPR Senior Producer Natalie Golay) RUTH SWAIN BIO Ruth is the Director of the Rogue Community College SBDC, joining the team in 2021. She previously served four years with the Mt. Hood SBDC, where she was Interim Innovation Director leading the statewide Cybersecurity and FranFit programs for the Oregon SBDC network. Ruth has supported small businesses and regional economic development for thirty years. She has extensive training and success in regional economic growth in both major metro and rural communities. She is an award-winning marketing expert, with numerous national awards for excellence in communications. As Director of RCC’s Small Business Development Center, Ruth’s focus is overseeing the ongoing programs and services of the center, and serving as a Rogue Community College SBDC ambassador to the local business community and our many economic development partners. Ruth graduated from Eastern Washington University cum laude, focused on business, marketing, and communications. She also is an expert in fundraising and grants management. Ruth enjoys reading a wide variety of literature and genres, from business strategy and leadership to philosophy, to gritty detective mysteries. She enjoys exploring with her family and her dog Charlotte Bedelia (Celtic Goddess of Fire). TIM BUSALD BIO As a business advisor for RCC's SBDC, Tim works with a variety of businesses in the areas of leadership, team building, product research and development, sales and marketing, financial analysis, capital formation and operations. Tim co-founded Bubba Gump Shrimp Company Restaurants, Inc. in 1996 and led the development of the company to become an industry leader in the specialty casual seafood dining segment. During his career, he was responsible for the daily operations through various phases of domestic and international growth. As President / CEO, Tim led the company through the strategic acquisition of the organization, which has led to continued growth for the business. He has also spent significant time working with international companies in a variety of business areas such as franchise development, procurement and logistics. Tim's experience in the restaurant industry spans over 30 years. Prior to co-founding Bubba Gump Restaurants, Inc., Tim spent several years at Rusty Pelican Restaurants, Inc. and Hyatt Hotels Corporation. Mr. Busald received his BS degree in Consumer and Family Sciences from Purdue University. He has lived in the Rogue Valley with his family since 2005. He enjoys all things water-related from fly fishing to kayaking and paddle boarding the Rogue River.…
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1 Coos Bay mayor offers insight on Oregon Governor Tina Kotek's visit to the region 30:01
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Photo from Coos Bay mayor (L-R): Matt Vorderstrasse, Executive Director of the North Bend City/Coos-Curry Housing Authorities; Coquille Housing Authority ED Anne Cook; Oregon Governor Tina Kotek; City Manager Nichole Rutherford; Jessica LaBerge, Regional Solutions Coordinator (Governor's Staff) ( Joe Benetti , Mayor of Coos Bay, Oregon ) Joe Benetti , Mayor of Coos Bay, joins the Exchange to discuss the recent visit of Governor Tina Kotek along with a variety of key issues facing the city.…
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1 One drug: average 300 silent deaths per day in America 15:12
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( Ryan Hampton) "Fentanyl Nation: Toxic Politics and America's Failed War on Drugs" exposes the underbelly of America's complicit institutions of power, wealth and influence in a manufactured drug war on American citizens. Author Ryan Hampton reveals in well-resourced detail the history of fentanyl's impact, which continues to cause an average of 300 deaths per day across the nation. He chronicles his own history of fentanyl abuse and offers insight into the roles that law enforcement play, along with doctors, journalists and elected officials, in the ongoing tragic saga that still rages across America as a deadly endemic plague. He concludes with a list of specific actions to address the tragic ongoing saga of fentanyl in America.…
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( Oregon Entrepreneurs Network ) John Williams joins the Exchange. He's an entrepreneur in scalable technology companies, i.e. biotech and edtech. He'll discuss the upcoming Oregon Entrepreneurs Network PubTalk in Ashland . John Williams, Chair of the Southern Oregon Innovation Hub, and OEN Board Member, joins Jefferson Exchange Host, Mike Green, in the JPR studio on July 2, 2025. (JPR Senior Producer, Natalie Golay) LOCATION White Rabbit Creator Clubhouse Ashland Plaza on July 9th at 5-7pm. 5 North Main Street #2 TIME 5-7PM PUBTALK REGISTRATION SPEAKERS Jessica Murrey , Wicked Saints Studio: Ashland High School graduate, and founder of one of a handful of woman-owned, venture-capital backed game developers in the US. Cassandra Davis , Functional Botanicals: Ashland-based hospitality product company, and recent $100,000 winner of an OEN statewide startup competition. Misty Burris , Co2Trust: Providing a platform for carbon credit management. Cara Turano , the Executive Director of OEN.org .…
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1 No longer in jeopardy: Oregon's Dolly Parton Imagination Library 14:36
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( Dolly Parton Imagination Library ) The future of Oregon's Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (DPIL) seemed uncertain when the $2.2 million requested to sustain and expand the program was not included in the state's 2025–27 budget. This critical funding is essential to keep books in the hands of more than 67,000 Oregon children each month—and to reach even more families across the state. Virginia Auer , Executive Director of the Jackson County Library Foundation , joined the Exchange to discuss the work of the Foundation, the importance of early childhood literacy and DPIL funding concerns. During our conversation, she announced that funding has now been secured up to 2027 for continued operations, which affects around 4,500 Jackson County children under the age of five. Virginia Auer, Executive Director of the Jackson County Library Foundation, and Jefferson Exchange host, Mike Green in the studio at JPR on July 2, 2025. (John Williams, Board Chair, Southern Oregon Innovation Hub)…
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( Oregon Entrepreneurs Network ) John Williams joins the Exchange. He's an entrepreneur in scalable technology companies, i.e. biotech and edtech. He'll discuss the upcoming Oregon Entrepreneurs Network PubTalk in Ashland . John Williams, Chair of the Southern Oregon Innovation Hub, and OEN Board Member, joins Jefferson Exchange Host, Mike Green, in the JPR studio on July 2, 2025. (JPR Senior Producer, Natalie Golay) LOCATION White Rabbit Creator Clubhouse Ashland Plaza on July 9th at 5-7pm. 5 North Main Street #2 TIME 5-7PM PUBTALK REGISTRATION SPEAKERS Jessica Murrey , Wicked Saints Studio: Ashland High School graduate, and founder of one of a handful of woman-owned, venture-capital backed game developers in the US. Cassandra Davis , Functional Botanicals: Ashland-based hospitality product company, and recent $100,000 winner of an OEN statewide startup competition. Misty Burris , Co2Trust: Providing a platform for carbon credit management. Cara Turano , the Executive Director of OEN.org .…
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1 Oregon to offer lower-cost treatment to people with rare and severe diseases 14:46
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( AboutKidsHealth.ca) Dr. Emma Sandoe joins the Exchange. She's the director of Oregon Health Authority’s Medicaid Division. Dr. Sandoe leads employees and programs that support Oregon Health Plan (OHP), the state’s Medicaid program , which provides access to health coverage for approximately 1.4 million Oregonians. Beginning January 1, 2026 , Oregon will be able to increase access to lower-cost, lifesaving cell and gene therapies for people on Oregon Health Plan (OHP), the state’s Medicaid program. Oregon will initially focus on providing lower-cost therapies for people living with sickle cell disease , a genetic blood disorder that affects 120,000 individuals nationally, the majority of whom are Black, African American and/or Hispanic. Approximately 800 Oregonians live with sickle cell disease. Oregon is one of 35 states that applied in 2024 to join a multi-year initiative with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to negotiate lower costs for innovative therapies. By lowering costs for participating states, the Cell and Gene Therapy Access Model will improve access to transformative treatments for people who have health coverage through Medicaid and live with a rare or severe disease.…
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( Oregon Entrepreneurs Network ) John Williams joins the Exchange. He's an entrepreneur in scalable technology companies, i.e. biotech and edtech. He'll discuss the upcoming Oregon Entrepreneurs Network PubTalk in Ashland . John Williams, Chair of the Southern Oregon Innovation Hub, and OEN Board Member, joins Jefferson Exchange Host, Mike Green, in the JPR studio on July 2, 2025. (JPR Senior Producer, Natalie Golay) LOCATION White Rabbit Creator Clubhouse Ashland Plaza on July 9th at 5-7pm. 5 North Main Street #2 TIME 5-7PM PUBTALK REGISTRATION SPEAKERS Jessica Murrey , Wicked Saints Studio: Ashland High School graduate, and founder of one of a handful of woman-owned, venture-capital backed game developers in the US. Cassandra Davis , Functional Botanicals: Ashland-based hospitality product company, and recent $100,000 winner of an OEN statewide startup competition. Misty Burris , Co2Trust: Providing a platform for carbon credit management. Cara Turano , the Executive Director of OEN.org .…
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1 No longer in jeopardy: Oregon's Dolly Parton Imagination Library 14:36
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( Dolly Parton Imagination Library ) The future of Oregon's Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (DPIL) seemed uncertain when the $2.2 million requested to sustain and expand the program was not included in the state's 2025–27 budget. This critical funding is essential to keep books in the hands of more than 67,000 Oregon children each month—and to reach even more families across the state. Virginia Auer , Executive Director of the Jackson County Library Foundation , joined the Exchange to discuss the work of the Foundation, the importance of early childhood literacy and DPIL funding concerns. During our conversation, she announced that funding has now been secured up to 2027 for continued operations, which affects around 4,500 Jackson County children under the age of five. Virginia Auer, Executive Director of the Jackson County Library Foundation, and Jefferson Exchange host, Mike Green in the studio at JPR on July 2, 2025. (John Williams, Board Chair, Southern Oregon Innovation Hub)…
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1 Oregon activists sound alarm on pipeline safety rollbacks amid expansion project 29:47
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A map of the Gas Transmission Northwest Express pipeline, or GTN Express, from the Idaho-Canada border to Southern Oregon. (Courtesy of TC Energy ) In 2023, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved the expansion of the TC Energy Pipeline known as GTN Xpress ( Gas Transmission Northwest ), which spans over 1,300 miles, from Canada through Washington and the entire state of Oregon and ending in southern Oregon. 350 Deschutes is an Oregon organization opposed to the expansion. It believes "the expansion threatens the health, safety, and climate of the Northwest region and imposes a significant financial burden on Cascade Natural Gas customers," according to its website . Joining the Exchange to discuss the details is Diane Hodiak , Executive Director of 350 Deschutes . Her organization claims that TC Energy has a deeply flawed track record on safety. Also joining the conversation is Mark R. Vossler, MD , Board President for Physicians for Social Responsibility . Both guests are part of the Stop Northwest Gas Expansion Coalition. On a related note, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation issued a public notice that the Trump Administration had rolled back safety protections on pipelines across the country. "U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, called on the Trump Administration to explain why the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration ( PHMSA ) -- the agency charged with enforcing pipeline safety -- is failing to act against operators that fail to comply with laws that keep the public safe. “According to PHMSA data, only five pipeline safety enforcement actions were initiated in the first three months of President Trump’s second term, compared to 68 in the same period in President Trump’s first administration, a 92 percent decrease,” Sen. Cantwell wrote in a letter to the Deputy Administrator of PHMSA. “Pipeline safety violations do not just stop happening overnight. Rather, this dramatic drop in enforcement suggests a change in department policy."…
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1 'Legends of the Sea' offers stories of shipwrecked expeditions, mutiny and more 14:08
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(Photo by Ben Coogan) The Coos History Museum presents "Legends of the Sea," an immersive four-week summer lecture series that dives into the eerie, true, and legendary tales along Oregon’s treacherous coast that have haunted seafarers for centuries. From ghost ships adrift with no crew, to lost expeditions, mutinies, wrecks and more. Coos History Museum Educator, Sire Pro , joins the Exchange to discuss. Sire Pro is a museum educator at the Coos History Museum. ( Coos History Museum ) Lecture series: Wednesday evenings only, July 2 - 23 from 5:30 - 6:30 PM at the Coos History Museum.…
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1 A lot happens in the dark outdoors while you sleep 30:02
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( Hachette Book Group | Timber Press ) Charles Hood joins the Exchange. He's the author of " Nature at Night: Discover the Hidden World That Comes Alive after Dark ." Hood's book offers everything from how to hike safely at night to where to go and what to look for. From birds and animals to insects; from jungles to deserts to oceans ... to your backyard (wherever you live), Hood covers a wide range of night creatures. His book dives deep into detail and offers vivid photographs. And of course, he features the night sky, including the milky way and even a moonbow (think rainbow without all the colors).…
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1 The state of recovery high schools in Oregon for teens with substance abuse problems 15:11
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Harmony Academy, in Lake Oswego, is touted as the first recovery high school in Oregon. ( KATU ) The Oregon legislature created a plan for more recovery high schools in 2023. It was designed for teens with substance use disorder. But, Governor Tina Kotek’s recent proposed budget cuts curtailed what was promised. Sandy Stack with the Southern Oregon Education Service District has been working to create a recovery high school in Jackson County. JPR’s Jane Vaughan spoke with Stack about her work, the need for more recovery high schools, and what might happen to the project now.…
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1 Trump administration cuts federal funding for libraries 15:24
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Pictured is a message on the lobby wall at the Medford Public Library in downtown Medford, Oregon. "When I step into this library, I cannot understand why I ever step out of it." The quote is from Marie de Sevigne (1626 - 1696). ( Jackson County Library District ) The State of Oregon, alongside 19 other states, is seeking a temporary restraining order against the current administration’s March 31, 2025 action placing nearly all Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) staff on administrative leave. The motion is supported by written testimony from Oregon’s State Librarian , Wendy Cornelisen, detailing the effects of the IMLS shutdown on the State Library of Oregon and local libraries in Oregon. Joining the Exchange is Kari May , the Director of Jackson County Library Services . JCLS serves the county's 220,000 residents through 15 branch locations. Kari May, Director of Jackson County Library Services, joins Jefferson Exchange Host, Mike Green, in the JPR studio on June 26, 2025. (JPR Senior Producer, Natalie Golay) This federal action follows from Executive Order 14238, which proposed eliminating the “non-statutory components and functions” of seven federal agencies, including IMLS. The IMLS action threatens $2.6 million in funding that the State Library relies on for a quarter of its annual budget. Funds from IMLS support a number of critical services used by libraries across Oregon including: Two-thirds of the Library Support and Development Services division staff, who advise and support the 1,600 academic, public school, and special libraries and Tribal Nations around the state. These staff also coordinate the programs listed below. Free access for all Oregonians to electronic articles from magazines, newspapers, academic journals, and more through the Statewide Database Licensing Program. Northwest Digital Heritage, a site that collects over one million digitized photographs, letters, documents, and more from over 250 libraries, museums, and other institutions around the Pacific Northwest. Competitive grant programs for libraries that have funded projects as diverse as bookmobiles, teen internships in libraries, loanable laptops for low-income students, makerspaces, and digital skills training. Statewide and regional programs such as the Oregon Battle of the Books, Oregon School Library Information System (OSLIS), Library2Go, and half of the Sage Library System courier system serving over 75 libraries across 15 counties in Eastern Oregon. Answerland , the state’s 24/7 online chat reference service that connects people with questions to librarians with answers. Free professional development opportunities for library staff, volunteers, and board members. The above programs and many more are paid in whole or part by Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds, statutorily administered by IMLS. The LSTA was enacted by Congress as part of the Museum and Library Services Act in 1996. It includes annual grants to all 50 states through IMLS’s Grants to States program. In addition to threatening current fiscal year projects, IMLS’s uncertain status means that the State Library is unable to make financial commitments for next fiscal year. The agency has not yet received its FFY 2025 award letter from IMLS. Confirmation of the 2025 award is necessary to fund staff, ongoing services, contracts with vendors, and the 2025 competitive grant cycle that is in process now. Congress authorized FFY 2025 funding for IMLS in continuing resolution HR 1968, which became law on March 15, 2025. Oregon is joined in the motion for the temporary restraining order by Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and Wisconsin. The request was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island. The State is represented by the Oregon Department of Justice.…
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1 The state of recovery high schools in Oregon for teens with substance abuse problems 15:11
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Harmony Academy, in Lake Oswego, is touted as the first recovery high school in Oregon. ( KATU ) The Oregon legislature created a plan for more recovery high schools in 2023. It was designed for teens with substance use disorder. But, Governor Tina Kotek’s recent proposed budget cuts curtailed what was promised. Sandy Stack with the Southern Oregon Education Service District has been working to create a recovery high school in Jackson County. JPR’s Jane Vaughan spoke with Stack about her work, the need for more recovery high schools, and what might happen to the project now.…
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1 Cal Poly Humboldt researchers study biodiversity on world's largest river island 14:10
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Brazilian graduate student Gisele Ferreira reaches for a specimen of Cane Toad (Rhinella marina) found on the western side of Marajó, during an excursion with a team of researchers from Cal Poly Humboldt on Marajó Island. (Photo courtesy Pedro Peloso) Marajó is the world's largest river island. It is about the size of the state of West Virginia and located in Brazil at the intersection of the Amazon River and Atlantic Ocean. Researchers from Cal Poly Humboldt have initiated a new research project on the island to learn more about a long-overlooked story of biodiversity and evolution. Joining the Exchange to discuss the project is Cal Poly Humboldt Associate Professor, Silvia Pavan, PhD . The project is led by Cal Poly Humboldt Zoology Professors Silvia Pavan and Pedro Peloso, and Angelo State University Biology Professor Edson Abreu, in collaboration with researchers and students from across the U.S. and Brazil. The team is exploring how and when different species reached the island—and whether they’ve evolved to fit Marajó’s distinct environments. There are two different types of landscapes on Marajó. Its western side is covered in rainforest, while open grasslands dominate the east.…
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