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
Podcast
That's Whole Earth FestivalThu, 01/17/2019 - 2:05pm | Lois Richter
The Whole Earth Festival is turning FIFTY! ... With Wintersong music before (7 min) and after (5 min) ... |
Scott Love On AirThu, 01/10/2019 - 2:05pm | Lois Richter Speaking about the Yolo County Library in general and current programs in specific, Regional Supervisor Scott Love again joins Lois for an hour of talk. Printed books are not the only things at the Library these days. Digital books (that is, files you read on your own computer or tablet) have expanded the range of materials that libraries can offer by cutting down on the expenses associated with physical objects. No more staff time checking things out and in, no more reshelving, no more shipping books across the county, and no having to find more shelf space over the years. AND, since digital "e-books" are rented instead of purchased, the library can have a dozen copies of a very popular new book but then cut back the number of copies as requests for that title wanes.
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That's Natural with Mary and LoisThu, 01/03/2019 - 2:05pm | Lois RichterMary Schiedt chats with Lois about birds and other natural topics. A casual, comfortable conversation. Nothing urgent here; just learning a little more each time we talk. |
That's Some RepetitionThu, 12/13/2018 - 2:05pm | Lois RichterSome shows repeated while Lois was away and the station was closed at the end of 2018 (Nov 22 and Dec 13, 20, and 27). First, on 22 November, we re-aired the 11/8/18 interview with John McNerney "Talking' "Turkey" at: https://kdrt.org/audio/thats-john-mcnerney-talkin-turkey Then on December 13, 20, and 27 we re-aired three shows Don Shor did for us on the history of Jazz. Those programs are archived at: Jazz with Don Shor (part 1) -- "From the Begining"(2/8/18) at: https://kdrt.org/audio/jazz-part-1-beginning-don-shor-2818 Jazz with Don Shor (part 2) -- "Famous Women Jazz Singers" (2/15/18) at: https://kdrt.org/audio/jazz-part-2-women-jazz-singers-back-back-shows-do... |
That's Lars AndersonThu, 12/06/2018 - 2:05pm | Lois RichterLars Anderson retired 5 years ago from the USDA where he was an Aquatic Weed Scientist; and he is currently working on creation of the Woodland Regional Park (north of Davis on CR 102, where the pond is at the edge of Woodland). He is part of a consortium that includes the City of Woodland, Tuleyome, the Science Center, and other individuals. They call it 'Science on the Urban Edge' and it is a very exciting project to hear about. (Volunteers and docents will be needed in Spring 2019. ) Since retiring, Lars has been assisting to improve aquatic weed management strategies at Lake Tahoe and the San Joaquin Delta system. Today's show includes a detailed discussion of how scientists are trying to keep invading plants from taking over Lake Tahoe -- including some experimental projects (like floating islands) being built to test new theories of water quality improvement techniques. |
That's Baseball!Thu, 11/29/2018 - 2:05pm | Lois RichterMatt Stone, founder of Central Valley Vintage Base Ball, shares his love of old-time base ball and the work he and others are doing to promote clubs in many towns -- including Davis -- with the goal of having a league with games and tournaments. |
Jazz part 3 -- More Women in Jazz, with Don Shor (Nov. 15th, 2018)Thu, 11/15/2018 - 2:05pm | Lois RichterIn this third 2018 program about jazz, Don Shor (host of "Jazz After Dark" on Tuesdays at 8:00 pm) shares more history. In part 2, we heard -- and heard about -- the three most popular and well-known jazz singers. This time, we hear many of the less well-known women jazz vocalists singing over the decades. While Don says he is "not an expert", he has a lot to teach us about this quintessential American art form. Sit back, relax, and enjoy! |
That's John McNerney, Talkin' TurkeyThu, 11/08/2018 - 2:05pm | Lois RichterDavis employs a wildlife biologist named John McNerney to oversee all things natural in the City. John has been on the show several times (all archived for your listening pleasure!). This time our discussion focussed on the turkeys and other 'wild' animals in the City and what people should or should NOT do in their interactions. Although I hope you will listen to this entire episode; here's the main point Lois got from it -- DO NOT leave out food where the rats, turkeys, squirrels, skunks, opposums, or other animals can get to it. That includes remnants of cat and dog food, as well as intentionally feeding them. Wild animals that become 'habituated' to people can cause problems. Ah, you might say, but what about the little birds? |
That's Jeff ShawThu, 11/01/2018 - 2:05pm | Lois RichterAll things media! That's what we talked about. Jeff Shaw -- intrepid leader of the KDRT project -- tells us about how it all came to be. First there was Davis Cable Cooperative (DCC), then Davis Community Television (DCTV), then Davis Media Access (DMA) when we added KDRT (KDRT). ((No, no one has ever been able to explain what the initial of the radio station mean. I have my own idea, of course. "DRT" could mean "Davis Radio Transmission", eh what?)) |
That's Beth Post, Hawaiian Cultural AmbassadorThu, 10/25/2018 - 2:05pm | Lois RichterKDRT's Hawaiian expert Beth Post is today's guest. Her radio show "Na Mele O Hawaii" is one of the most popular on this station! And the story of how it came to be and what changes it has made in her family's is fascinating. |
Comments
I love listening to your Hawaiian music choices and your comments on Hawaii when you play Hawaiian music. :-)
-- Arielle
I forgot about all this great music...thanks for reminding me.
Great show! Never knew so much about green building...great guest. [Casa Verde]
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