Programs

DJ Chris Mussen presents all things modern indie, from shoegaze to psychedelic, dream pop to space rock, lo-fi to indie folk. Whatever you prefer on your indie playlists, A Constant Grin is sure to keep you smiling.

An eight-part series with incarcerated poet Spoon Jackson about his life and poetry.  In this series we dive intro the complicated nature of being locked up and yet still growing. We then dive into the same themes but on the outside -- connecting our two worlds.    Spoon Jackson is in Solano State Prison, and the show is produced by matthew schneeman.

Join host Ruth Chambers as she shares stories from 1800 to 1920 in the dialogue and dialects of the time as written by the authors. You'll hear Gold Rush and Wild West Stories, Tall Tales, and plenty of Mark Twain. Some of the stories were written by the reader herself! Tune in, sit back, and enjoy a taste of simpler times.

Join Nancy around the campfire to hear authentic western 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, contemporary real cowboys, and all who appreciate wide open spaces, freedom, and the western lifestyle.

Davis has a very unique musical scene- from the Mondavi Center’s formal performances to the local clubs where bands and upcoming artists hone their craft. Up-and-coming local artists are covered by Listening Lyrics with Pieter Pastoor. The local and visiting musicians  are captured by Jim Buchanan on Live Tracks. On Davis Music Connections, we play past Davis bands of note and those that are touring, taking a little bit of Davis to the rest of the world. We also bring you a taste of world-reknowned artists who have appeared or will appear at the Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts, especially the jazz performers due to your host's lifelong love of jazz and Latin music.

Hosted by Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez, Democracy Now is an award-winning syndicated news program that gives voice to perspectives rarely heard in corporate-sponsored media, including independent journalists, grassroots leaders and peace activists, artists, academics, independent analysts, and ordinary people from around the world.

Doctors on Cannabis is an educational program for the canna-curious that features medical experts ranging from MDs to PHDs. Our mission is to provide the highest quality medicinal information on cannabis, empowering people to make choices that can significantly improve their health and wellbeing.

Every night, hear 7+ hours of music to keep you company—awake, asleep, or somewhere in between—courtesy of your friends at KDRT. 

HIGH COUNTRY MUSIC RADIO

Join host David Arthur Reynolds  for an hour exploring the diversity of artists found within Americana, country, roots and bluegrass music. This is the music of the storyteller, of loss, hope and joy. Listen, too, for the occasional trip across the Atlantic to capture folk tunes from the UK and Ireland. Join David each Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. to Noon and Tuesday evening from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Join jazz aficionado Don Shor as he explores the diverse and fascinating world of jazz. Jazz After Dark spans the gamut, from roots in boogie woogie, blues, and ragtime, through traditional and straight ahead jazz, soul jazz, bossa nova, and more. 

Meraki  [may-rah-kee] (adjective) This is a word that modern Greeks often use to describe doing something with soul, creativity, or love — when you put "something of yourself" into what you're doing, whatever it may be.

Meraki Radio tries to live up to the definition of this interesting word. Anyone who wants to get behind the mic and talk about meraki in their own life-- whether it be professional, historical, artistic, scientific, prolific or otherwise is encouraged to contact the show at kdrtmeraki@gmail.com.

Join host Beth Post as she features the unique sounds of Hawaiian music—from early icons of island music to today's innovators—exploring styles, the history of the genre, and revered songs and performers.

Host Wayne Hagen presents a bit of musical mayhem that never goes Outta Style.

The word "gospel" is derived for the old Anglo-Saxon word meaning “good message” or “good news." Host Preacher believes gospel music is powerful, whether the listener is or is not Christian--that everyone can enjoy listening to gospel because it is uplifting and inspiring, sung with passion and belief from the artist, touching all who hear it in a good and heartfelt way. The aim of the show is to help listeners find what Preacher believes lives in everyone: a good spirit that drives us to be the best we can be.

Join host Kay-Beezy Fa Sheezy as he takes you on a hip-hop source-sample voyage to the days of fresh Fila suits, Kangols and fat gold chains. Kay-Beezy's record collection will delight your ear holes as you soak-up the oh-so-buttery vinyl that inspired hip-hop pioneers to create the music that shaped a generation. Kay-Beezy also uses his gift-of-gab to provide succulent color commentary. What you get is 110% raw, uncut hip-hop culture. There are no artificial flavors or preservatives needed as the wheels of steel that stay spinning do not rust. Word is bond, kid!!

Rising Up,  with Sonali Kolhatkar, is an all-women run Radio and Television show that brings progressive news coverage rooted in gender and racial justice to a wide audience. The radio program airs on Pacifica stations KPFA and KPFK, and several affiliate stations.

Broadcasting from Los Angeles, California, Rising Up with Sonali is made possible by Pacifica station KPFK and the radio version is available to Pacifica affiliate stations.   KDRT-LP is a Pacifica Affiliate station.

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

Host Wayne Hagen takes a lively look at sweet sounds of jug-band music, past and present.

Host Lois Richter’s That’s Life format is mosty 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 -- but mostly we just talk.

If you want to suggestion a topic for discussion or a person to interview, send a text to Lois at 530-902-0209 or leave a message in the comments here.

This is a continuation of the radio show, The Chicken Years , which aired from 1995 until 2018 on KDVS 90.3 FM in Davis, California.

The show highlights the diversity, history and enjoyment of punk music and culture. 

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The Folk Brothers—Bill and Peter—explore an eclectic range of music, including traditional folk of the British Isles and the U.S, contemporary singer/songwriters on both sides of the Atlantic, and American roots music and some of its lesser-known offshoots. Tune in for a great music mix served with just a shake of sibling rivalry.

The Shortwave Report is a weekly review of global news stories recorded via shortwave radio. 

Rohan loves sports, geography, food, and travel. In this show he covers all these topics as well as recreational opportunities of interest to Davis youth. The program will include a mix of interviews, music, current information, and coverage of local news.