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Davisville, Dec. 9, 2024: What would make transit genuinely attractive? The search is underway

Today we talk about a post-pandemic effort to figure out, seriously, what would make public transit more attractive to more Californians, so that more of us actually use it.

Our guest is Kari Watkins, co-director of the Transit Research Center and associate professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of California at Davis. She’s a member of a state committee you probably don’t know about — the Transit Transformation Task Force, which has the job of figuring out how to seriously accelerate Californians’ use of transit.

Sitting Down with DHS Alumni

Today The News Cycle focuses on Davis High alumni. We dug deep into what they have been up to and how what they learned at DHS translated into their current lives. Noah Meyer reports on DHS graduates who have carried on their athletics into college. Elina Hibel focuses on students who are now attending college and studying their respective majors. Sneha Budhathoki shares the stories of HUB alumni and their work as career journalists.

Hosted and produced by Boyeon Choi. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jiminez. Packages by Noah Meyer, Elina Hibel and Sneha Budhathoki.

 

Al Vasquez and Bill Edwards on Listening Lyrics, Dec. 6, 2024

Prepare to be blown away by two of the most talented and inspiring musicians to grace our studio. Al Vasquez, a master percussionist and vocalist, joined forces with the legendary Bill Edwards on guitar.

Despite some minor technical difficulties at the start, their raw talent and passion shone through in every note. As I sat there, surrounded by the electric energy of their live performance, I felt like I was transported into a recording studio. Their musical chemistry was undeniable, and I was honored to witness it firsthand. But enough from me, let their music speak for itself as you listen to the show.

Al will be gracing our local venues soon, so mark your calendars. On December 28, catch his quartet at Davis Wine Bar. And on January 25, don't miss his performance at the Winters Opera House alongside the incredible Dave Nachmanoff. Don't miss this opportunity to experience pure musical talent at its finest. Trust me, this hour will be a gift to your senses. So be swept away by the captivating performances you will witness.

Fall Fundraiser! (Dec 6th, 2024)

This week, the Audio Ecotone puts the "fun" into KDRT's Fall Fundraiser as fellow DJ and Listening Lyrics host Pieter Pastoor stops by to talk music, community radio and hamster wheels. Pieter also gracioiusly answers my "4 track" questions. Oh, and we also play some appropriately themed music. While you're listening, please visit our Fall Fundraiser page to make a donation to keep KDRT bringing you the best in live and local radio. If you donate $75 or more, you get our limited-edition Great Blue Heron logo t-shirt designed by local artist Gregory Schilling as thank-you gift! Thanks for listening!

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