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Hosting All Things Considered and two original podcasts that celebrate creativity and the art of living well.
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Vanessa hosts NPR's All Things Considered on Jefferson Public Radio, the public radio service for Southern Oregon and Northern California. She brings warmth, curiosity, and a deep love of storytelling to every broadcast.
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The Creative Way
Hosted by Vanessa Finney
The Creative Way explores the literary, visual, and performing artists and producers who contribute to making Southern Oregon and Northern California a vibrant and dynamic place for the arts. The series introduces us to artists who call our region home as well as visiting creative professionals presenting their work in our region.
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My Better Half
A podcast for and about older adults who are showing us how to thrive after 45. Guests share their stories of reinvention, creativity, and the unexpected gifts of the second half of life — the inspiration behind Vanessa's Oregon Humanities essay 'Perennial Lives.'
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Know someone whose creative story deserves to be heard? Vanessa is always looking for compelling guests for both podcasts.