Best Jefferson Public Radio Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 741: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CLXXV 51:34

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Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Steven Rinella, Janis Putelis, Randall Williams, Seth Morris, Tressa Croaker, and Nate Mason. Connect with MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and YouTube Clips Subscribe to MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Trivia Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Jones stepping down, NYS early intervention issues, Betsy Kepes book review 30:50

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(Jul 30, 2025) Democratic Assemblyman Billy Jones of Chateaugay Lake plans to step down from his position next month to take a job that will allow him to spend more time with his family; New York’s early intervention program is ranked last in the nation for the timely delivery of services, which has far-reaching consequences for children and the en…

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Bend conference on the state of rural journalism and its future 29:25

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Power outage? Best practices for staying in touch 14:14

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A Pacific Gas & Electric employee repairs a power line in fire-ravaged Paradise in 2018. (Rich Pedroncelli / AP Photo ) We often talk about emergency preparedness, having a go-bag, water, having a generator to keep lights and apppliances going and so on. But what about communications? Information is critical during an emergency and it is import…

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WHAT'S OLD IS NEW AGAIN -- THE WILLIAM KING HOUSE --David Dalton 28:11

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David and Jill Dalton live in the William King House in Abingdon. They've restored it and they're sharing it because of its significant history. In fact, the house now hosts a permanent Virginia Historic marker because William Clark -- of Lewis and Clark fame-- spent the night there. And William King was the richest man in the region at the time he…

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State energy plan, Lewis County rabies bait drop, sailing on Cranberry Lake 30:24

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(Jul 29, 2025) New York's 2025 Draft State Energy Plan outlines the state's efforts to combat climate change and decarbonize the grid over the next 15 years; fixed-wing airplanes will be flying over Lewis County starting Friday to drop bait that will vaccinate wild animals against rabies; and we go sailing on Cranberry Lake.…

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Ep. 740: The Gunslingers 1:34:10

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Steven Rinella talks with Bryan Burrough, Randall Williams, Brody Henderson, Phil Taylor, and Corinne Schneider. Topics Discussed: Bryan's book, "The Gunfighters: How Texas Made the West Wild" is out; settling the score with a duel; the Colt revolver; robbing trains and robbing banks; Hickok, Jesse James, Billy The Kid, and more. Connect with Steve…

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ADK Hotel on Long Lake, Emergency FEMA funds, Funeral Director, Breaking Trail book 30:57

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(Jul 28, 2025)By NCPR News

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Forest service plans expansive prescribed fire project in Montana 1:23

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The U.S. Forest Service is moving forward with a plan to roughly double the acreage for prescribed burns across the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest.By Shaylee Ragar

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Department of Education reverses course on school funding freeze 1:09

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The U.S. Department of Education Friday released billions of dollars in funding previously approved by Congress and withheld by the Trump administration. Montana schools were considering staff and program cuts to make up for the state's $26 million slice of funds.By Victoria Traxler

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Ep. 739: Sunday Hunting and Sage Grouse | MeatEater Radio Live! 1:23:10

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Hosts Brody Henderson, Seth Morris, and Corinne Schneider chat Seth and Corinne's return from Africa, talk with Pennsylvania BHA's Adam Eckley about the recent lift on PA's Sunday hunting ban, run through a bucket list hunt Top 3, discuss all things sage grouse with Ted Koch of North American Grouse Partnership, and have YOU choose the winner of a …

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Rescission impact on North Country PBS stations, Sawmill Bay water quality, US-Canada border crossings still down, Jefferson County seeds, Joseph Warren remembered 29:29

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(Jul 25, 2025) We hear from the North Country's public television stations about how they're responding to more than a billion dollars in federal funding cuts for public media; a spot on the St. Lawrence River near Cape Vincent has failed water quality tests twice this summer; 376,000 fewer vehicles crossed into the U.S. from the New York-Canadian …

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State officials push work requirements, premiums for Medicaid expansion 1:41

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Montana health officials will ask federal regulators to approve work requirements for Montanans on Medicaid expansion. The state also wants enrollees to pay premiums and co-payments for doctor visits.By Aaron Bolton

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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 F…

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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.(

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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 intr…

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Montana ‘Super Skippers’ set sights on a jump rope world title 4:13

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A pair of Montana sisters grew up jumping rope together. Now, they’re taking their shared sport to the world stage, competing for Team USA at the International Jump Rope Union World Championships in Japan.By Austin Amestoy

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New CEO takes over at the Montana State Hospital 0:58

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The state psychiatric hospital has a new CEO. This will be the fifth leader of the embattled facility in the past four years.By Aaron Bolton

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The median value of a home in Montana rose by 66% since 2020 3:27

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The median home value across the state rose by two thirds in the last 4 years. Montana Free Press’ Eric Dietrich crunched the numbers and joined MTPR’s Elinor Smith to break them down.By Elinor Smith

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Assistant Forest Ranger death, Lawler out of governor's race, Kitty O'Neil 31:07

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(Jul 24, 2025) The death of an assistant forest ranger in the Adirondacks has sparked calls for reforms at the DEC; Hudson Valley Republican Mike Lawler says he will not run for governor next year, effectively clearing the field for North Country Congresswoman Elise Stefanik to enter the race; and Kitty O'Neil from the Cornell Cooperative Extension…

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Interest will resume accruing on some student loans Aug 1 1:32

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More than 23,000 Montanans will soon see their student loan balance increase for the first time in at least a year. Interest will start accruing for borrowers on the SAVE plan next week.By Austin Amestoy

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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. (

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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 …

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THOMAS JEFFERSON IS COMING TO TOWN 26:24

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Through a renowned re-enactor, "Thomas Jefferson" will be making several presentations at the popular Virginia Highlands Festival in Abingdon July 25 through August 3, 2025. Guest Walter Jenny will describe several events that focus on important historical connections to Southwest Virginia. He'll explain why Thomas Jefferson proclaimed that the Bat…

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Ep. 738: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CLXXIV 48:56

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Spencer Neuharth hosts MeatEater Trivia with Tate Morgan, Janis Putelis, Ryan Callaghan, Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, Alyssa Smith, and Logan Dove. Connect with MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and YouTube Clips Subscribe to MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Trivia Merch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor…

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Northville kayak launch, NYS unclaimed funds, Ken Tingley play 33:44

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(Jul 23, 2025) We visit a new public dock in the southern Adirondacks that's helping paddlers of all ages and abilities get on the water; New Yorkers may be getting unexpected checks in the mail as the state comptroller’s office implements a pilot program to proactively distribute unclaimed funds of $250 dollars or less; and a conversation with for…

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Exchange with local leaders: Ashland Mayor Tonya Graham 29:30

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Ashland, Oregon Mayor Tonya Graham(

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'Cars Through History' features a showcase of vehicles through the 20th century 14:13

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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…