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 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. |
That's Housing HelpThu, 10/18/2018 - 2:05pm | Lois RichterToday's guests are Roberto Jimenez from Mutual Housing California and Lisa Baker from Yolo Housing. We hear about the state of housing in Davis and in our region generally -- finding out percentages of home ownership, rental, and homelessness. Did you know that MOST people in California RENT rather than own their own home? Houses, duplexes and aprtments are all part of the rental landscape; and affording to live in one is a challenge for many people. |
Cooperatives and DavisThu, 10/11/2018 - 2:05pm | Lois RichterCo-ops are GREAT! And Davis has lots of them. Today we hear from Kim Coontz, executive director for the California Center for Cooperative Development (CCCD) about coöperatives in general and housing coöps in detail. |
That's a Hawaiian SurpriseThu, 10/04/2018 - 2:05pm | Lois RichterNa Leo produced a CD for a tourist company to sell in Japan. After they were done, fans in Hawaii asked if they would also do those songs for the hometown crowd, so they created "I Miss You My Hawai" for the locals -- which is where Lois found it. These sentimental songs about living in, visiting, or leaving the Hawaiian Islands are written by many well-known island artists and skillfully rendered by this trio of lovely-voiced ladies. Enjoy! We also had time for a few songs by Ken Emerson and Jim 'Kimo' West from their "Slackers in Paradise" CD of instrumental guitar duets. (There will be more on a later show.) PS: The first few songs from the Na Leo CD were in my show the previous week (09/27/2018) -- about 35 minutes into that show with Marissa Juehler -- at https://kdrt.org/audio/thats-yolo-county-landfill . |
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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