Geoffrey Riley
Jefferson Exchange Host | ProducerGeoffrey Riley is a long-time broadcaster in the Rogue Valley, working in both radio and television. Geoff's first exposure to JPR came as a dedicated listener, then as a back-up host in 2000. He's hosted the Jefferson Exchange full-time since 2009.
Geoff values the time the Jefferson Exchange has each day to explore the issues that are important to citizens of our region with depth and detail.
Geoff is a New York native, and has done stints in broadcast news in Missouri, Alabama, and Wisconsin before his arrival in Oregon. He's a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism.
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The title The Invisible Reich and the swastika on the cover might give you the wrong idea about Kenneth Pazder's book. It is fiction, and it is not about…
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We take advantage of the New Year's Day holiday, offering up items from Exchanges past. At 8: Agnes Baker Pilgrim, Takelma tribal elder, has stories to…
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New Year's Eve finds the Exchange crew prepping for a whole new set of days. We cue up interviews from days past to round out the year. At 8: Physician…
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The days are short, dark, and cold right now. Why NOT head south for a while, especially if you can get there under your own power? That question is for…
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Nearly 60 years after her death, we still can't seem to get enough of Billie Holiday. She was a one-of-a-kind singer and performer, influenced by many…
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It gives your muscles and joints a good stretching, but yoga is about more than just body health. It is a way for practitioners to center themselves and…
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The fires swept through and the government agencies swept in soon after to provide support for fire victims. But rebuilding after a major fire takes quite…
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We've come a long way in a short time on the issue of race in America, and it's been an ugly journey. It was a surprisingly short journey from thinking of…
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In an area as prone to wildfires as ours, we have many discussions about defensible space. It's the practice of clearing flammable material away from a…
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Webster Young calls the Rogue Valley his home, but his work is heard all over the world. Young is a composer of symphonic music, ballets, and operas. His…
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They dress like they're going to a KISS concert, but they're really Oakland Raider fans. They take their shirts off in frostbite weather. They name their…
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The Exchange crew is off Christmas Day, offering you these replacements instead of our usual fare:At 8: Earth Is Our Home: Living on Earth's annual…