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ABOUT US

KDRT 95.7 FM is grassroots radio from Davis, CA, airing an eclectic mix of music and public-affairs programming. A project of nonprofit Davis Media Access, KDRT streams worldwide via KDRT.org.

 

OUR PROGRAMS

Exploration with Michio Kaku

Dr. Kaku

An hour long radio program on science, technology, politics, and the environment. Topics covered include black holes, time travel, higher dimensions, string theory, wormholes, search for extra-terrestial life, dark matter and dark energy, the future of space travel, genetic engineering, the aging process, the future of medicine, the human body shop, artificial intelligence, the future of computers and robots, as well as topics from science fiction.

Hosted by Michio Kaku.

Live Monday 12-1pm
Homepage URL: 
http://mkaku.org/home/radio/
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In the Key of Folk

In the Key of Folk with Karen Leyse offers music that will keep you humming or dancing along — perhaps both! The focus is on traditional and current folk music, Americana, and bluegrass, with Celtic, Nordic, and Spanish infusions — wherever Karen's travels and interests take her. In addition, the music of contra dance, an American Folk tradition that came with English and other settlers, will often be threaded through the hour. Don’t know it? Check it out.

Live Wednesday 2-3pm
Replays Tuesday 11am-12pm
DJ(s): 
Karen Leyse
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Roots, Shoots and Leaves

Roots, Shoots and Leaves' DJ Tree has a theory of music that involves a tree. Suffice it to say that it involves a trinity — an exploration of themes and connections among recording artists — and otherwise very few boundaries. Listen for music old and new, known and unknown. And if you listen long enough, you may experience some musical enlightenment. 

Live Tuesday 6-8pm
Replays Thursday 4-6pm
DJ(s): 
Tree Kilpatrick
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Big Picture Science

Big Picture Science KDRT

Through smart, intellectual, and engaging storytelling, Big Picture Science discusses today’s biggest scientific stories and breakthroughs by interviewing leading researchers and scientists. The program delivers the information in unorthodox yet clever ways, proving that science radio doesn’t have to be dry, even if the humor is. 

Live Wednesday 5-6pm
Replays Thursday 11pm-Friday 12am
Homepage URL: 
Big Picture Science on the Web
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Cowboy Tracks

Join Nancy around the campfire to hear authentic Western roots music and cowboy poetry. Something deep in your soul will resonate to stories from the early wranglers, Mexican vaqueros, Old West adventurers, Silver Screen buckaroos, Western Swing bands, contemporary real cowboys, and all who appreciate wide open spaces, freedom, and the western lifestyle.

 

Live Wednesday 1-2pm
Replays Sunday 2-3pm
DJ(s): 
Nancy Flagg
Homepage URL: 
Cowboy Tracks
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Davisville, March 4, 2024: DMA looks into creating a new information source for Davis and Yolo

Mon, 03/04/2024 - 5:30pm | Bill Buchanan

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Finding information and news about Davis is harder than it should be. The Enterprise still prints and posts local stories, but lacks the scope and heft it had before the rise of internet technology decimated newspapers as a business. Other paid sources of news and information have also retreated, turning what used to be a town commons for communication into a series of walled gardens, with information about local events and news scattered across a variety of formats, outlets, and channels. If the information is present at all.

Autumn Labbe-Renault, the executive director of Davis Media Access (the parent of KDRT), thinks DMA could work with the community to create a new source of information and news about Davis, and eventually Yolo County. The venture has the working title of civic information hub. The idea is in its very early stages, and we talk about it today on Davisville.

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Caden Velasquez introduces us to rave concerts and the DJ, on Listening Lyrics, March 1, 2024

Fri, 03/01/2024 - 5:10pm | Pieter Pastoor

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Caden Velasquez is one of the founders (and driving force) of the Davis Rave Company (DRC). He joined Listening Lyrics this week to introduce us to the organization and to look into the underlying goals of a rave concert. In the DRC's words:

"Davis Rave Co. emerged from a rich culture of people who wanted to push the boundaries at the intersection of creative expression and live music. With both ambition and the willingness to adapt, DRC grew to become a full-service creative agency offering artist representation, event production, creative installation consulting, music recording, and so much more. The potential for creative expression is astronomical when ambitious and talented people unite."

Caden picked some tunes to analyze and enjoy. Listen in.

Listening Lyrics playlist for 03/01/2024
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Divine Intervention – March 1, 2024

Fri, 03/01/2024 - 11:02am | Jess Goddésse

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Are you ready for a Divine Intervention? Join us this evening — Friday, March 1, 6p Pacific — as we explore the latest releases, including the brand-spankin' new album from the Bevis Frond (led by our own Nick Saloman)! We'll also enjoy some tunes from our glorious Goddess of the Month and spin a very special Vinyl Vespers — only on KDRT 95.7 FM in Davis, CA | KDRT.org around the world!

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High Country Music on the Radio!

Fri, 03/01/2024 - 8:21am | David A. Reynolds

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Blending old tunes with new, bluegrass, folk and country blues are on your radio dial with this week's High Country Music KDRT 95.7FM. The playlist features Doc Watson, Mississippi John Hurt, The Lowest Pair, Roni Stoneman, Bearfoot, Otis Taylor, Jessica Malone, The Slocan Ramblers, Misner & Smith, West of Roan, Townes Van Zandt, Sister Sadie and Trampled by Turtles. 

Tune in on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to noon at KDRT 95.7 FM, with replays Monday 8–9 p.m. and Saturday 6–7 p.m. Outside our broadcast area, you can stream at kdrt.org, or subscribe to the High Country Music podcast on Apple podcasts. 

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Davis Garden Show, Feb. 29, 2024

Thu, 02/29/2024 - 12:00pm | Don Shor

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This week we talk about planting depth for peppers, mixed planter to cover up a stump, city compost quality, and more.

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IMPLOSION -- 28 February 2024

Wed, 02/28/2024 - 10:00am | Nick Saloman

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Join your host Nick Saloman for this week's edition of IMPLOSION, featuring music from Bern Elliott, Neil MacArthur, Caravan, the Ramones, and more — every Wednesday at 5 p.m. Pacific on KDRT 95.7 FM | KDRT.org!

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Jazz After Dark, Feb. 27, 2024

Tue, 02/27/2024 - 5:00pm | Don Shor

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We have jazz classics tonight:

  • Louis Armstrong, West End Blues
  • Benny Goodman, Sing Sing Sing
  • Billie Holiday, I Wished On the Moon
  • Coleman Hawkins & Stanley Black, Honeysuckle Rose
  • Count Basie (Jimmy Rushing vocals), Exactly Like You
  • Fats Waller, Georgia On My Mind
  • Django Reinhardt, Swing Guitar
  • Ella Fitzgerald and the Ray Charles Singers, Smooth Sailing
  • Sonny Rollins, St. Thomas
  • Vince Guaraldi Trio, Fenwyck's Farfel
  • Vince Guaraldi Trio, Cast Your Fate to the Wind
  • Dave Brubeck, Kathy's Waltz
  • Thelonious Monk, 01 - Round Midnight (Take 2)
  • Duke Ellington, C Jam Blues
  • Erroll Garner, Misty
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Lost but Found Guitars, on Listening Lyrics, Feb. 23, 2024

Fri, 02/23/2024 - 5:10pm | Pieter Pastoor

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It's not unusual for musicians' guitars to be lost or stolen. When the theft or loss involves a famous musician, it becomes "a story."

That is what today's Listening Lyrics is about -- six lost-but-found guitars owned by Zakk Wylde, Peter Frampton, Jimmy Page, Joe Perry, Bill Corgan and Paul McCartney. Each has a fantastc journey.

Listening Lyrics playlist for 02/23/2024
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Electric Compost Heap -- Feb. 23, 2024

Fri, 02/23/2024 - 4:46pm | Dug Deep

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Tonight at 6 p.m. Pacific on the Electric Compost Heap, host Dug Deep will feature new music from Mary Timony, Australia's Alien Nose Job, and Sacramento's own Th' Losin Streaks, who will be appearing at The Torch Club on March 9. There's also lots of other musical detritus, so be sure you tune in or catch us online at KDRT.org.

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Local filmmakers debut Open Country on March 10 at Odd Fellows Hall -- a benefit for KDRT

Fri, 02/23/2024 - 1:38pm | Diane Crumley

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Filmmakers Glenda and Jesse Drew of Davis made Open Country, a journey into the roots of American country, to reclaim the music as the creative expression of working people of all colors. The movie features interviews with well-known musicians, performances, archival clips and animation, and it sold out the venue when it recently screened in San Francisco.

The Drews will screen their movie in Davis Sunday, March 10, at the Odd Fellows Hall, doors 6 p.m.; show 6:30 p.m.; Q&A 8:15 p.m. All proceeds from ticket sales and donations will benefit KDRT. We hope to see you there! Tickets available online here. Keep reading to learn more:

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