On this episode of Meraki Radio, we meet Nita Thoreson / Acharaya by way of Michael Gangitano. Nita is an educator in Woodland but has recently started investing in her music career and is recording songs in Nepal -- here's one of the videos. Learn more by tuning in!
In the nearly 106 years that Davis has been a city, the City Council has had fewer than 100 members total. Not a big number for a city that now numbers 67,000 people.
Today we talk with Dan Carson, who became the newest former member of the council after losing his seat to Bapu Vaitla last November. We talk a little about Measure H and his lawsuit challenging the ballot statement opposing the measure, a criticized tactic that Carson later regretted. We spend more time on what he learned about the city from being on the council, how he thinks Davis is doing, and what he does and does not miss now that he no longer has the job.
Unitrans is replacing its buses with electric ones to help lower the amount of carbon emissions from public transit. Also, what playing a sport can teach you mentally. Pakages by Max Davis-Housefield and Lucas Lui.
The Davis Senior High School's Blue Devil Hub produces this weekly show for the Davis community.
On today's program: Weather, wind, trees; rotation for soil pests, and more.
Jazz classics tonight:
A few weeks ago I was in Portland visiting my daughter and her family. While there, I drove my grandson to high school every morning. He would hop into the car and link his phone to my radio, and off we went, listening to his music. Wyatt is 15, and I really liked his music selections. I asked him to send me some of his playlist, and that is what you will hear on this hour of Listening Lyrics. It's a rather sophisticated selection of music old and new, and perfect for my last show in 2022.
Thank you, Wyatt. Happy New Year all,
Pieter
Today's topics: the bareroot season, low-chill apples, leaving the leaves, blooms in winter, and more.
Join us on Sounds So Sweet while we play all of the Ragtime Jug Stompers record. Dave Von Ronk and Friends will make everything better. This will be a special experience!!!
We're featuring Louis Armstrong and Earl Hines tonight. We’ll hear Armstrong with Billie Holiday, Sy Oliver, and with his All Stars, as well as selections from Porgy & Bess with Ella Fitzgerald. Then we have Earl "Fatha" Hines in a live concert, some solo work, and with Johnny Hodges.
On this episode of Meraki Radio, Brian returns to discuss seasons, traditions, and how to take care of yourself during the holiday season.
