Meraki [may-rah-kee] (adjective): This is a word that modern Greeks often use to describe doing something with soul, creativity, or love — when you put "something of yourself" into what you're doing, whatever it may be. Meraki Radio tries to live up to the definition of this interesting word. Anyone who wants to get behind the mic and talk about meraki in their own life — whether it be professional, historical, artistic, scientific, prolific, or otherwise — is encouraged to contact the show at kdrtmeraki@gmail.com.
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Meraki Radio Perspectives: Beans and Rice, but Mostly BeansTue, 02/23/2021 - 12:30pm | Alison BOn this episode of Meraki Radio: Perspectives, Alison opens up the show with Mary Oliver's poem "Beans" as well as a few lines from John Steinbeck's Tortilla Flat. Many cultures through out the world include beans as a staple food. The conversation ensues about beans-- Deema even surprising herself, describing recipes from Egypt and beyond. Embrace the bean! Rice is discussed as well, though beans are certainly the star of the show. Enjoy and go eat some beans!
Words cited "Beans" by Mary Oliver: http://ciaosamin.com/ciao/aosamin.com/2015/01/beans-by-mary-oliver.html Tortilla Flat by John Steinbeck: https://archive.org/stream/in.ernet.dli.2015.226094/2015.226094.Tortilla... Recipes |
Perspectives: Story Time! with Alonna & BrianTue, 02/09/2021 - 12:30pm | Alison BOn this episode of Meraki Radio: Perspectives, Alison B digs into some writing archives from 2015 and reads a few stories that have not been read by anyone in the group prior to producing the show. What follows are the natural reactions and conversation from reading three one page stories using Merriam Webster's Word of the Day as a writing prompt. The three words and their related stories are emigrate, ombudsman & zillionaire. Photo credit: Alonna Shaw |
Perspectives: Alonna Shaw Returns to Talk Constraints & SpaceTue, 02/02/2021 - 12:30pm | Alison BAlonna Shaw is a California-based multidisciplinary artist, writer, and developmental editor with a diverse background in film, television, and fine art. She distills consumerism, feminism, and environmental issues into works of place and identity. On this episode of Perspectives, Alonna shares her thoughts on constraints and space, we also discuss a bit about the novel The Seven or Eight Deaths of Stella Fortuna. Link to previous show about studying white (maybe): https://kdrt.org/audio/thursday-live-hog-ice-white-light-madonna |
Pass the Mic: Natalia E Cortez - Graduate Researcher in Nutritional BiologyTue, 01/26/2021 - 12:30pm | Alison BOn this episode of Meraki Radio: Pass the Mic, we are joined by Natalia E Cortez, who is studying nutritional biology at the doctoral level at UC Davis. Natalia walks us through her college education in her native Mexico and in graduate school in New York, as well as her career working in cancer biology, and her current work evaluating dietary impacts of the ketogenic diet on pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. Tune in for more! |
Perspectives: London Calling - Jill & Charley Talk European Relocation & Writing The Great American Erotic Travel NovelTue, 01/12/2021 - 12:30pm | Alison BOn this episode of Meraki Radio: Perspectives, we are joined by faraway friends Jill & Charley who have recently relocated to London. They walk us through their COVID-19 entrenched travels from Austin to London, by way of Italy for a birthday, and other meanderings. Jill & Charley are both writers collaborating on the creation of The Great American Erotic Travel Novel. Tune in for more! |
Perspectives: Michael Gangitano on Growing up in Chicago- Naked Gym Class in High School, Pooping in the ClassroomFri, 12/18/2020 - 9:52am | Alison BOn this episode of Perspectives, Michael Gangitano returns to tell us of tales of his time growing up in Chicago. Enjoy these dynamic and hilarious 28 minutes. Additional interviews with Michael: https://kdrt.org/audio/perspectives-alison-b-and-michael-gangitano https://kdrt.org/audio/defining-career-michael-gangitano https://kdrt.org/audio/michael-gangitano-francis-resta-wwii https://kdrt.org/audio/michael-gangitano-kate-alison-b-discuss-education...
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Pass the Mic: Giovanni Batz - 2020-2021 President's Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Native American Studies @ UC DavisMon, 12/14/2020 - 4:42am | Alison BOn this episode of Pass the Mic, we are joined by Dr Giovanni Batz who works in the area of Native American studies. Calling in from New Mexico, Dr Batz lays out his own background as a Guatemalan youth in LA, followed by a conversation about ongoing violence in Guatemala as well as climate change. Dr Batz explains his Master's thesis on Mayan youth in LA and provides ample language to help motivate open and honest conversation about these important issues. Below is Dr Batz's bio and a few links to his work. Bio: |
Perspectives: Jennie Davis - Access to Affordable Nutritious Food, COVID-19 & Food Insecurity, Bouillon cube fortificationMon, 12/07/2020 - 9:01am | Alison BOn this episode of Perspectives, Jennie Davis joins us to discuss access to affordable nutritious food, her work in international nutrition including a new study going on in Ghana. Bouillon fortification is discussed as well as other global nutrition info. |
Perspectives: Nicole Tanner on Geothermal Energy & Climate ChangeFri, 11/20/2020 - 5:27pm | Alison BOn this episode of Perspectives, Nicole Tanner - UC Davis Alumna and Geoscientist explains geothermal technology in the context of her job as well as her perpsective on climate change. |
A Francis Resta Tribute Show with Kate & Alison BMon, 11/09/2020 - 8:27am | Alison BKate returns with a new addition and we spend the half hour talking about our late friend, co-host and guide, Francis Resta. October 31st marks one year since he died. Rest in power, Francis. |
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