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The Debrief

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The JPR Newsroom leads conversations with JPR reporters and regional journalists about the issues and events that impact Southern Oregon and Northern California communities. Listen for a deeper look at the stories unfolding in our region.

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Nov 7, 2026

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Episodes

Regional midterm elections bring key leadership shifts, incumbent wins, and tax measure defeats 07.11.2026

The JPR news team discuss results of the 2026 midterm elections across southern Oregon and northern California.

School closures, election disputes, ICE activity and fire consolidation 02.11.2026

JPR news team discuss the closure of an elementary school in Roseburg, fire districts consolidate, ICE detention in Coos Bay and northern California reject DOJ demands.

South Coast housing expands as rural hospitals team up 23.10.2026

New housing on Oregon’s South Coast, Bentz and Beck’s healthcare divide, a rural hospital partnership and Ashland’s permanent parks fee.

Jackson, Josephine county races, CASA shutdown and Kalshi 19.10.2026

Explore Jackson and Josephine county commission races, a CASA service gap for foster children and Alturas Indian Rancheria’s partnership with Kalshi.

Oregon governor debate, a nickel mine deal and a Grants Pass shelter dispute 09.10.2026

JPR reporters discuss competing tax and school proposals, the studies still ahead for Red Flat and city concerns about services at Parker’s Place Village.

Roseburg camping, salmon and ICE detentions 02.10.2026

JPR reporters discuss Roseburg’s rejected campground sites, Coquille salmon restoration and advocates’ reports of ICE detentions in Southern Oregon.

Missing whales, crematory protests and SOU's finances 11.09.2026

JPR reporters examine ...

A truck-only lane, an AI-assisted climb and a $77,000 incinerator 08.09.2026

JPR reporters examine Redding’s planned truck-only lane, a Mount Shasta rescue involving AI and Coos County’s new animal incinerator.

Klamath ambulance cuts, Curry County sheriff dispute and Medford development reveal 28.08.2026

This week’s regional news includes longer ambulance response times, an escalating Curry County dispute and new details about Creekside Quarter.

Winston drops Flock, KCC faces labor complaint, Shasta election office draws scrutiny 21.08.2026

JPR reporters discuss Flock cameras in Winston, a Klamath Community College labor dispute, Shasta County elections and Phoenix’s new garden.

Shasta County clerk reprimanded, Ashland clinic sued, tariffs favor Oregon seafood industry and coastal martens win protection 14.08.2026

JPR reporters break down the latest news stories they've been working on this week.

Ashland voters, Port Orford seafood and a Bandon schools ruling 11.08.2026

JPR reporters break down the Ashland utility fee ballot measure, Port Orford’s seafood hub plans and a labor ruling against Bandon schools.

SOU budget, tribal dispute and Bandon schools 31.07.2026

Catch up on the week's top stories, including Southern Oregon University's budget, the Alturas Indian Rancheria dispute, leadership changes in Bandon schools and a major Siskiyou County conservation project.

SOU cuts, $300K boat salvage in Coos Bay, Talent rejects truck stop 29.07.2026

The JPR news team gathers for a roundtable discussion of the news they worked on this week.

Oak savannas, emerald ash borers and Roseburg's camping debate 17.07.2026

The JPR news team breaks down efforts to restore oak habitat, prevent an invasive beetle and a key Roseburg City Council vote.

Tule Lake's legacy, housing for older adults and a mining debate 10.07.2026

The lasting legacy of Tule Lake, new affordable senior housing in Phoenix, and a proposal to build North America's largest nickel mine in Southern Oregon.

JPR news: Animal rescue scandals, housing wins, and legal upheaval 29.06.2026

The JPR news team discusses the top news stories they've worked on this week.

SOU cuts and Shasta County lawsuit 19.06.2026

SOU approves sweeping budget cuts, and Shasta County declines to defend Measure B.

Jackson County cuts, fish hatchery reopens, Bandon schools 15.06.2026

The JPR news team discusses three of the week's biggest stories: budget-driven service reductions in Jackson County, the reopening of the Klamath Fish Hatchery in Chiloquin and leadership changes in the Bandon School District.

JPR News: SOU financial plan, Shasta County election results, and animal welfare investigation 05.06.2026

The JPR news team discusses shifting election results in Shasta County, Southern Oregon University's budget crisis and concerns about its future, and the investigation into a Humboldt County animal sanctuary.

School consolidation, smokejumpers and redistricting 29.05.2026

JPR reporters discuss a school district consolidation, California's redrawn 2nd Congressional District, smokejumper training in Redding and efforts to combat human trafficking at illegal cannabis grows.

JPR roundtable: Southern Oregon election results, Grants Pass homeless update, financial woes in Shasta County 25.05.2026

JPR reporters discuss the top news stories they've worked on this week.

JPR roundtable: SOU recovery plan, Oregon solar project and fire season 15.05.2026

JPR reporters discuss Southern Oregon University’s recovery planning, Oregon’s first floating solar project, Bandon School District resignations and the start of fire season in Southern Oregon.

SOU, Asante experience financial challenges and a punk rock band attracts thousands in Medford 08.05.2026

JPR reporters discuss the hundreds of layoffs at Asante, a critical vote for SOU's financial future and surprising success for a band searching for a local venue.

Regional news: JPR reporters discuss Shasta elections, SOU cuts and Asante deal 01.05.2026

JPR reporters discuss Shasta County’s Measure B, Southern Oregon University’s financial crisis and Asante’s request for an exemption in a Medford surgical center deal.

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