That's Life

Lois Richter’s format for That’s Life is mostly interviews. Recurring topics include Davis activities and groups; work and life choices; philosophy and theory; plus birding, cooking, art, and other passions. Lois occasionally breaks into music — from ballads to the slack key sounds of Hawaii to golden oldies rock 'n' roll — but mostly there is just talk.

To suggest a topic for discussion or a person to interview, text Lois or leave a message in the comments here.

Lois seldom (but occasionally) updates her other website. Check it out at https://BirdingWithLois.global

DJ(s):

Lois Richter

Replays Thursday 11am-12pm

Podcast

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Music programs are only online for two weeks after they are broadcast.

That's Alison and Meraki Radio Thu, 04/11/2019 - 2:10pm \| Lois Richter MerakiRadio2.png There's a new talk show on KDRT -- Meraki Radio -- co-hosted by long-time KDRT volunteer Alison Borkowska. A wide-ranging chat today. We touch on many topics, but only go deep into Meraki. Read more about That's Alison and Meraki Radio Add new comment
That's how the DA helps Thu, 04/04/2019 - 2:10pm \| Lois Richter DAs~Kevin&-1(300).jpg Two officers from the Yolo County District Attorney's office came today to help us learn how to be safer in our modern world. Kevin Clark spoke to us today about current risks -- especially with communications such as email and phone -- and how to avoid becoming a victim. Lyndsey Hall told what the DA's office is doing to help victims either recover or minimize the damage done. Preventative measure to take were shared and places/ ways to get information were offered. Senior or not, this program can help you stay safer. Read more about That's how the DA helps Add new comment
That's Life for 1:00pm on Mar 28th, 2019 Thu, 03/28/2019 - 2:10pm \| Lois Richter Read more about That's Life for 1:00pm on Mar 28th, 2019
That's Life for 1:00pm on Mar 21st, 2019 Thu, 03/21/2019 - 2:10pm \| Lois Richter Read more about That's Life for 1:00pm on Mar 21st, 2019
That's Freddie Oakley in 2019 Thu, 03/14/2019 - 2:10pm \| Lois Richter Freddie&max~400x667.jpg Do you remember when Freddie Oakley was our Elections official for Yolo County? I've know Freddie for many years, interviewed her on my television series back in the 1990s, and even had her guest-host that show ("Thoughtfulness" on DCTV) once. Today on That's Life, we reminisce about the old days (good old days? bad old days?) and hear what Freddie has been doing since she retired. Retired? HAH! Busier than ever is more like it! Hope you enjoy the chat. Read more about That's Freddie Oakley in 2019
Margaret pus macaron equals business Thu, 03/07/2019 - 2:10pm \| Lois Richter WMargaronPromo~KDRT@20190307.jpg Hometown gal makes good! And makes good margaron! Margaret Waterhouse is the baker and seller of her dessert specialty -- the Margaron -- and the owner of her own two-year-old company, W. Margaron. The W. is for her surname (Waterhouse) and Margaron is a word she made up -- a merging of Margaret and macaron. Read more about Margaret pus macaron equals business Add new comment
That's Gitane Thu, 02/28/2019 - 2:10pm \| Lois Richter Gitane(200x282).jpg Gitane is another talk show host here at KDRT. With her weekly program "Heart to Heart" (live Wenzdays at noon), she has been a mainstay of our station since it first opened. Listen today to hear about this facinating French woman and stories of how she came to be here and now. Growing up in French Canada, moving to the States, getting a PhD, being a professional when women were scarce in her field, hosting her own show for years on a commercial station in Florida (where she was known as "Dr G"), living in LOTS of places, and being involved in Davis for many years now. Her first name is Gitane. Her last name is Gitane. Her ONLY name is Gitane! (If I were to try and show the pronunciation, I'd probably write it as zhe-TAHN [the "G" is soft and the name rhymes with "on"].) Read more about That's Gitane Add new comment
That's Jesse Salinas Thu, 02/21/2019 - 2:10pm \| Lois Richter JesseSalinas.jpg Yolo County Assessor, Clerk-Recorder, and Registar of Voters. What a mouthful! But that is the offical title of Jesse Salinas, who is with us today to talk about elections. Although we do chat a bit about some of the problems with elections that are in the news from around the US, most of this hour is discussing how we do things in Yolo County (and in California) and why we AVOID all those problems! In addition to explaining how the current system works, Jesse tells us about new lows that will soon go into effect and what will change because of that. Whether you are a new voter and an old hand, here's the straight scoop about the why and how of voting. Read more about That's Jesse Salinas Add new comment
That's a repeat again. Thu, 02/14/2019 - 2:10pm \| Lois Richter RepeatArrowCircle-tiny.jpeg Lois was away for a three weeks and played some repeat shows. 31 January aired the 7/28/2016 show "City of Davis wildlife expert on That's Life" with John McNerney -- https://kdrt.org/audio/daviswildife 7 February aired the Nov. 2018 show "That's John McNerney, Talkin' Turkey" -- https://kdrt.org/audio/thats-john-mcnerney-talkin-turkey 14 February aired "That's Pieter Pastoor" from 8/30/2018 -- https://kdrt.org/audio/thats-peiter-pastoor Read more about That's a repeat again.
That's Tyler Lee! Thu, 01/24/2019 - 2:43pm \| Lois Richter TylerLee@KDRT~2019-01(sm).jpg Who's Tyler Lee, you ask? He's a very nice young man who Lois met at KDRT when he and another fellow were alphabetizing vinyl records in our library. Lois, of course, started chatting with Tyler and (not unusually) ended up asking him to come and be on the show. And he agreed! This is a man with a wonderful story. I hope you have as much fun listening to this show as we had making it. Read more about That's Tyler Lee! Add new comment