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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.

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.

Live Friday 9-10am

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Democracy Now! on the Web

Big Picture Science

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 Thursday 11pm-Friday 12am

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Listening Lyrics

Welcome to an hour of LISTENING LYRICS. Right here on KDRT 95.7FM in Davis, California. Listening Lyrics is a genre free zone - we feature the artist. What makes them do their thing. Listen to the hope and satisfaction in their voices. Listen to what only commercial free community radio can bring you. Close your eyes - open your ears - relax your mind. Join host Pieter Pastoor as he sends color to your ears. Now lets enter, the mother of all that is music and lyrics and the human capability of producing art.

Live Friday 4-5pm

Replays Sunday 11am-12pm

DJ(s):

Pieter Pastoor

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Hello Davis!

Hello Davis! spotlights the people and organizations that help define the character of our town. Each week, one of the follow local community organizations hosts the program in rotation, interviewing guests connected to their work — sharing stories, highlighting their programs, and offering a closer look at how they serve Davis.

Live Wednesday 5:30-6pm

DJ(s):

Pieter Pastoor

Yolo Backyard Bulletin

Yolo Backyard Bulletin (YBB) seeks to address the ongoing demolition of local media by the communications/entertainment complex, which prioritizes profit maximization at the expense of local engagement and conversation. YBB features local news, commentary, music, gossip, and true stories from Yolo County, with the goal of rebuilding and restoring community communications in our public sphere, the lifeblood of democratic life.

Live Thursday 5-6pm

DJ(s):

Jesse Drew

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The Folk Brothers for Dec. 21, 2022: Brother Bill's cheesy holiday show

Wed, 12/21/2022 - 11:10am | Peter Schiffman

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It only comes once a year -- and let's be thankful for that. In addition to classics from the likes of Yogi Yorgesson, Christmas Jugband, The Yid Kids, and The Three Weismen, Brother Bill rolled out some new holiday tunes from the likes of Sandy Rogers and I See Hawks In LA, Kevin Bacon and The Old 97's, and David DeBoy. Give a listen if you dare.

The Folk Brothers playlist for 12/21/2022

Jazz After Dark, Dec. 20, 2022

Tue, 12/20/2022 - 5:00pm | Don Shor

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On this episode: winter and seasonal music from Dave Brubeck, Kenny Burrell, Art Pepper, Al Di Meola, The Brubeck Brothers Quartet, The Taylor Eigsti Trio, Johnny Varro, Vince Guaraldi Trio, Red Garland Trio, Cyrus Chestnut, and Dave Brubeck again.

Popularity of virtual college visits increases

Mon, 12/19/2022 - 12:00am | DHS Journalism Class

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Today on the News Cycle from Davis Senior High School: Almost every college in California now has an online virtual option for prospective students, allowing students access to more schools. Also, Lily and Naneh talk about issues at the World Cup. Packages by Sophia Young and Naneh Grigor/Lily Schroeder. Produced by Maria Anderson and Naneh Grigor. Music by Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez.

The DHS Blue Devil Hub produces the News Cycle each week for the Davis community.

Davis Garden Show, Dec. 15, 2022

Thu, 12/15/2022 - 12:00pm | Don Shor

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Today we talk about chilling hour models, planting things at this time of year, seeding grass, the bird of the year, the color of the year, a new plant for hummingbird gardens, and more.

Cowboy Tracks, Dec. 14, 2022: Christmas in the Western style

Wed, 12/14/2022 - 2:10pm | Nancy Flagg

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Cowboy Tracks brings you a new episode today of Christmas music done WESTERN style! Enjoy this "Ranch Christmas" show, and happy holidays!

Song -- Title -- Artist -- Album

Santa Claus is Coming to Town (instr), Craig Duncan, Bluegrass Christmas
Santa's Yodeling Song, The Light Crust Doughboys and Kristyn Harris, Cool Yule Christmas
Do You Hear What I Hear, Barry Ward, Home for Christmas
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Almeda Bradshaw, single
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, Barry Ward, Home for Christmas
Christmas Time, Mary Kaye Holt, single
A Rootin' Tootin' Santa Claus, Tennessee Ernie Ford, The Capitol Singles, 1951-1952
Sleigh Ride (instr,) The Trail Band, Peace on Earth, A Christmas Collection
When Winter Comes to Tahoe, David John and the Comstock Cowboys, Christmas in the Sierra
Holiday Roundup, Buffalo Bill Boycott, single

Jazz After Dark, Dec. 13, 2022

Tue, 12/13/2022 - 5:00pm | Don Shor

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Tonight’s show is the 600th episode of Jazz After Dark! We’ll hear selections from 1934 – 1969: Benny Carter, Sidney Bechet with Noble Sissle, Lena Horne, Stan Kenton and His Orchestra, Helen Carr, Gerry Mulligan, and Harold Land. Also: Ella Fitzgerald live from Copenhagen in 1959, in a newly released recording, and then Russ Freeman, Earl "Fatha" Hines, Count Basie & His Orchestra, Paul Desmond, and Ben Webster.

Yule Time Celtic song

Tue, 12/13/2022 - 11:00am | David A. Reynolds

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Joining us today on our walk into yon winter forest are Kate Rusby, the Yule time band Pagan Nation, The Chieftains, Magpie Lane, Ashley Davis, Liam O'Flynn with Mark Knopfler, Emily Smith, Mediæval Bæbes, Saffie, and Michael Ó Domhnaill with Kevin Burke.

Davisville, Dec. 12, 2022: How donors in Yolo County give their money

Mon, 12/12/2022 - 5:30pm | Bill Buchanan

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The end of the year is a big time for giving. Today we talk about what people in Yolo County prefer to give to, what inspires them to donate, and what doesn’t, as measured by this year’s survey of donors from the Yolo Community Foundation. The county has about 600 nonprofits. Executive Director Jessica Hubbard discusses the survey, the limits of the responses, where local wealth comes from, concern for arts/culture nonprofits and other “second responders,” and the outlook for 2023.

Last day to get on list for ‘Holidays at the Hall’ CD/download

Mon, 12/12/2022 - 9:56am | Jeff Shaw

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Today (Monday, Dec. 12) is the last day for donors who give $75 or more during KDRT’s current fund drive to get on the list for the Holidays at the Hall CD/download, our station’s first CD. It’s a great set with local musicians Me & Him, The Muddy Waders, Misner & Smith, Calvin Handy and The Jazz Patrol, and the Davis Klezmer Orchestra.

And thank you to the generous donors who have already supported us this month and on Giving Tuesday! You guys are great!