
Charlie Zimmermann
Assistant ProducerCharlie is originally from Beaverton, Oregon. They came to Ashland to attend Southern Oregon University in 2021, joined the JPR team as a student engineer for the Exchange in June 2022, and graduated with a BS in History and Political Science with a minor in Native American Studies in June 2024. Outside of JPR, they enjoy spending time with their cat Dassy, doing puzzles of all types, and working with local historical and archaeological groups such as SOU’s Laboratory of Anthropology (SOULA).
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Underground History investigates 19th century canneries operated by Chinese-Americans.
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The author of "Occupied Words: What the Holocaust did to Yiddish" joins the Exchange.
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The Oregon Caves Chateau, a designated Historic Landmark and national treasure, is undergoing a large-scale rehabilitation, even as cave tours continue.
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We speak with Erin Martin-Fournier, Director of Advocacy at Community Works, about how to identify and prevent human trafficking.
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A concert in Ashland will raise funds to benefit vulnerable communities and educate attendees on what they can do to help.
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The Rogue Valley Food System Network published its five-year food plan just ahead of its annual summit on Jan 17.
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$8.5M in federal funds will support the Tumalo Irrigation District project.
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Scientists in the Pacific Northwest are concerned about the health of local orca populations.
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Southern Oregon Historical Society archives contain a legacy of landscapes from 19th century painters.
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Author Stephen Most chronicles the history of the Klamath River.
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Boys & Girls Club youth ranging in ages 12-17 will participate in training program to learn how to produce their own radio show.
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Author Irene Daria chronicles the challenges kids face in schools that use ineffective methods of reading instruction.