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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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Sea Change Radio

Sea Change KDRT

Sea Change Radio is a nationally syndicated program that covers the shift to social, environmental, and economic sustainability.

Live Friday 2:30-3pm
Homepage URL: 
Sea Change Radio on the Web
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That California Sound!

That California Sound!

That California Sound! Local + Regional  Music from The Golden State ... From Then ... To Now  features local, regional, and small touring bands throughout California while highlighting the history and culture of California musicians, venues, teachers, recording studios, promoters, festivals, and general resources that enrich our community.

Live Monday 6-8pm
Replays Thursday 7-9am
DJ(s): 
JonEmery, Scott Schiller
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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.

Live Tuesday 12-1pm
DJ(s): 
Lois Richter
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Classical Excursions

Greg LaTraille

Classical radio programs often focus on well-known light classics and ignore challenging and imaginative masterworks, especially from the rich repertoire of 20th century music, which is very diverse. This results in listeners who are unaware of many wonderful works. Excursions will present short and longer works by famous as well as less known composers, with insightful commentary by a composer with years of experience in radio, classical marketing, and music education.

Live on the first, third and occasional fifth Friday of the month.  

Live Friday 11am-1pm
Replays Sunday 9-11am
DJ(s): 
Greg LaTraille
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Jazz After Dark, Feb. 21, 2023

Tue, 02/21/2023 - 5:00pm | Don Shor

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Tonight’s show: Duke Ellington, Count Basie & His Orchestra, Teddy Wilson, Benny Goodman Quartet, Sidney Bechet, Oscar Peterson (with Billie Holiday), Gerry Mulligan, Johnny Hodges, Buddy Collette, George Barnes Quartet, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Hank Jones, Jimmy Rosenberg, and Count Basie and the Kansas City Septem.

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Monday nights gain some extra Twang

Tue, 02/21/2023 - 10:56am | Bill Buchanan

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From DJ Dirk, the host of this fine show, newly moved to Monday nights:

"Americana music didn't just show up one day -- the genre has evolved from deep and varied country music roots. Twang Thang explores both the old and the new and a bunch of stuff from the in between. [I take you] on a weekly musical journey that lifts the spirits, gets the toes tapping and, well, hopefully adds a little Twang to your life."

Listen to this week's show. Or sample the archives!

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Davisville, Feb. 20, 2023: Decades later, the Tuskegee Airmen still have things to tell us

Mon, 02/20/2023 - 5:30pm | Bill Buchanan

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If you’re reading this, you likely already know at least a little about the Tuskegee Airmen. These 16,000 men and women helped defend the United States during World War II even though as Black Americans they had to overcome Jim Crow laws and racism just to be allowed to fight for their home.

Today’s guests are Leigh Roberts and Lanelle Brent, whose father George “Spanky” Roberts was a fighter pilot and Tuskegees’ commander during the war. The sisters help run the Tuskegee Airmen Heritage Chapter of Greater Sacramento. You might have heard them speak in Davis.

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The News Cycle, Feb. 20, 2023: Davis High hosts open house

Mon, 02/20/2023 - 12:00am | DHS Journalism Class

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Davis High hosted its annual open house where incoming sophomores, parents, and anyone interested could participate in activities held by the different classes. Also, how students celebrated their Valentine's Day, seniors making their early admissions decisions, and the ski team season comes to an end.

Packages by Sean Campbell, Lucas Lui, and Naneh Grigor

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Davis Garden Show, Feb. 16, 2023

Thu, 02/16/2023 - 12:00pm | Don Shor

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Today: Gummosis on fruit trees, starting veggies from seed, Sarcococca in bloom, fig trees in front yards and in containers, moisture meters, and more.

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Jazz After Dark, Feb. 14, 2023

Tue, 02/14/2023 - 5:00pm | Don Shor

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Tonight’s show: Benny Goodman, Django Reinhardt, the Thelonious Monk Quintet, Ethel Ennis, Bing Crosby with Louis Armstrong, the Billy Taylor Trio, Lou Donaldson, Abbe Lane, Louis Armstrong, Etta Jones, Stanley Turrentine & The Three Sounds, Ike Quebec, Count Basie & Ella Fitzgerald, and Benny Carter.

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Introducing Crossing Continents, a new show by Gil Medovoy on Mondays at 10 a.m.

Mon, 02/13/2023 - 5:46pm | Bill Buchanan

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KDRT has a new world music program, Crossing Continents, from Gil Medovoy, on Mondays at 10 a.m.

You might know Gil from his years at KDVS. Crossing Continents features music from the Middle East, Mediterranean, North Africa, Central Asia and the Indian subcontinent, both traditional and contemporary.

And -- Gil really knows the subject. Here's his debut episode for KDRT.

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Tea with Nina: A conversation with NPR’s Nina Totenberg

Mon, 02/13/2023 - 12:00am | DHS Journalism Class

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NPR’s Nina Totenberg presented her book at the Mondavi Center in Davis, to talk to people about forming friendships no matter the barrier. This past week was the kick-off to the 57th Super Bowl, where we hear from students across campus about how they celebrate this yearly event.

Packages in this week's News Cycle by Max Davis-Housefield and Alex Miyamoto. Produced by Maria Anderson and Naneh Grigor. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jimenez.

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Listening Lyrics' farewell show, Feb. 10, 2023

Fri, 02/10/2023 - 5:10pm | Pieter Pastoor

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I thought a farewell show would be one with mixed emotions.

Not so, the guests as usual made it such a great hour. 

Thank you to all the hundreds of musicians who have shared their talents with me and the audience. 

Ten-plus years of weekly Friday shows has been such a wonderful gift to me and Jeanne. Each moment is a treasure.

Thank you Jess Kelly, Nat lefkof and The Raquetbangers (Robert Polon, Timur Katsnelson) for sharing this final episode with me.

Finally, a huge thank you to my co-host and wife for all of her support and love.

Pieter Pastoor

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Davis Garden Show, Feb. 9, 2023

Thu, 02/09/2023 - 12:00pm | Don Shor

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Today: Basic fruit tree training techniques, reviewing raised planter issues, talking about persimmons, figs, and jujubes, and more.

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