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.
Podcast
Pass the Mic: Anoosh Jorjorian - Writer, Organizer & Educator - on KDRT's Meraki Radio July 14, 2020Mon, 07/13/2020 - 8:48am | Alison BIn this episode of Meraki Radio: Pass the Mic, Alison B and Deema Tamimi are joined by Anoosh Jorjorian. Over the interview, Anoosh discusses her community work, writing and perspective on promoting anti-racism. The article referenced in the interview can be found here: “Dear White Allies: Our Anger Isn’t Yours” by Anoosh Jorjorian https://link.medium.com/tV5PHt9CM7 For more information about Anoosh or to contact her, here are some links: Inclusive Futures Consulting: raiseinclusivekids.com |
Perspectives: 4 Unique Voices on White PrivilegeSun, 07/05/2020 - 4:40pm | Alison BIn this episode of Meraki Radio: Perspectives, Alison B is joined by Alonna Shaw, Brian K & Deema Tamimi and white privilege is discussed. Out of this show is born our newest series, Pass the Mic, where we are featuring people of color from the community.
A link to Alonna's blog about the show: https://www.alonnashaw.com/2020/07/meraki-radio-perspectives-4-unique.html |
Pass the Mic: Dzokerayi Minya Mokome on Her Name, Raising Anti-Racist Kids, & FoodMon, 06/29/2020 - 6:37am | Alison BOn our first episode of Meraki Radio - Pass the Mic, Alison B and Deema host Dzokerayi Minya Mokome, a local Davis activist, who not only organized the For our Fathers, Brothers and Sons March on Father's Day 2020, but also is the co-founder of Women in Leadership Davis (WiLD), creator of Zim Cuisine, and mother of three brown, busy beautiful kids. Tune in to learn more about Dzokerayi and her perspective on life in Davis and the BLM movement. Here are media links related to the conversation on Meraki Radio: Www.gofundme.com/zimcuisine Social media handles: Instagram |
Meraki Radio- Perspectives: Alonna Shaw Talks Tidal LanguageFri, 06/19/2020 - 3:41pm | Alison BOn this episode of Meraki Radio- Perspectives, Alonna Shaw gives listeners a foray into her manuscript Tidal Language. She discusses her process for creating the manuscript and we hear her read a few select poems. Alison B interjects her perspective as they ride the waves of Tidal Language. Alonna Shaw is a California-based multidisciplinary artist, writer, and content editor. Her diverse background in theater, film, television, and fine art meet on the page, often using collage techniques, to challenge everyday language. Her creative works reflect place and identity through the lenses of consumerism, feminine identity, and environmental issues. Robots fascinate her. Words Cited: From TIDAL LANGUAGE, published poems with links: John Martone’s Otata, issue 40 |
Perspectives: Try to Get Lost with Joan FrankMon, 06/15/2020 - 10:30am | Alison BOn this episode of Meraki Radio: Perspectives, Joan Frank, UC Davis Alumna, joins Alison B to discuss her new book, Try to Get Lost. Try to Get Lost is a book of essays surrounding the truth about travel. Written with clarity and brutal honesty, Joan gives the reader a chance to relive some of her travels and perhaps even... get lost. Joan considers the fulcrum that place becomes in so many conversations and challenges the status quo when it comes to travel as a modern, human, privileged practice. You can learn more about Joan Frank here: http://www.joanfrank.org/
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Perspectives: Alonna Shaw & Love TravelsWed, 06/03/2020 - 2:41pm | Alison BIn this episode of Meraki Radio: Perspectives, Alonna Shaw joins Alison B for an exploration of Alison B's poetry experiment Love Travels. Alonna reads poems, Alison comments and reads a few as well. They mention a few authors and readings that are listed below. Words Cites Love Travels by Alison B Love Poems by Nikki Giovanni https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39105.Love_Poems "A Supermarket in California" by Allen Ginsberg https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/47660/a-supermarket-in-california |
Perspectives: Mask Wearing with Kate and DeemaTue, 05/26/2020 - 6:42am | Alison BIn this episode of Meraki Radio: Perspectives, we discuss masks and some of the fears related to wearing masks as well as their critical importance during the time of COVID-19. |
Perspectives: Alison B and Michael GangitanoTue, 05/19/2020 - 12:30pm | Alison BIn this epsiode of Meraki Radio- Perspectives, Alison B is joined by Michael Gangitano where they postulate about Francis's thoughts these days, as well as their reactions to some poems. Michael shares his unique view of COVID-19 and the opportunities for unity and change. Words Cited: Letter from neighbor Diane (author unknown) We Wear the Mask by Paul Dunbar: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/44203/we-wear-the-mask Francis Resta's A Thousand Birds are Moving |
Perspectives: Kate and Deema Return - Poetry, Commentary & Mary BlairSat, 05/16/2020 - 2:15pm | Alison BWe open this epsiode of Meraki Radio with Naomi S Nye's poem Kindness (https://poets.org/poem/kindness) and discuss. The universal trauma of birth comes up as well as Mary Blair by reading a randomly selected page in Women in Art by Rachel Ignotofsky. |
Perspectives: Poetry Overload with Alonna ShawMon, 05/04/2020 - 2:35pm | Alison BOn this episode of Meraki Radio- Perspectives, Alonna Shaw returns and we fill the time with poetry and musings thereof. A bit of commentary on animals interspersed, as well as other meanderings. Words Cited: "Fool's Gold" by Tim Mathys: https://poets.org/poem/fools-gold "Part of Eve's Discussion" by Marie Howe: https://poets.org/poem/part-eves-discussion "Red" by Mary Ruefle: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poetrymagazine/poems/153198/red-5e83d38... "The Red Wheelbarrow" by William Carlos Williams: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/45502/the-red-wheelbarrow |
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