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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.

 

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The Yolo County Breakdown

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Bluegrass, newgrass and beyond. From Bill Monroe to Billy Strings, the Yolo County Breakdown is a journey through acoustic string music ranging from the traditional to the cutting edge.

Live Friday 10-11am
Replays Sunday 3-4pm
DJ(s): 
Rocky Outcrop
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Democracy Now!

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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
Homepage URL: 
Democracy Now! on the Web
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Democracy Now!

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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
Homepage URL: 
Democracy Now! on the Web
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Live Tracks

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 LT began broadcasting on Sept. 30, 2004, and has produced 747 original episodes as of August 2025. Best experienced with a lava lamp, cool recreational beverage of choice, and a vigorous sense of curiosity. Peace.

Live Thursday 7-9pm
Replays Saturday 9-11pm
DJ(s): 
Jim Buchanan
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Praise Time with Preacher

Praise Time with Preacher

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 Praise Time is to help listeners find what Preacher believes lives in everyone: a good spirit that drives us to be the best we can be.

Live Tuesday 4-5pm
Replays Sunday 7-8am
DJ(s): 
Preacher
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The Folk Brothers for April 28, 2021: Mandolin Orange is now Watchhouse

Wed, 04/28/2021 - 11:10am | Peter Schiffman

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In the world of folk music, the pandemic has led to many transformations. On April 21, the duo formally known as "Mandolin Orange" announced on social media that going forward, they were to be known as "Watchhouse." This morning we debuted their new track, "Better Way," which accompanies their name change. Also today: new music from John Spillane's Lapwing Nation, Eli West and Julie Fowlis, Sarah Jaroz, Rick Shea, Rod Picott, and Eve Ladin. And some great storytelling from Robin Williamson!

The Folk Brothers playlist for 04/28/2021
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Jazz After Dark April 27 2021

Tue, 04/27/2021 - 5:00pm | Don Shor

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Tonight on Jazz After Dark: focusing on jazz from the mid-1950’s to the mid-60’s. Peggy Lee, Jimmy Hamilton, Ahmad Jamal, Mose Allison, Chet Baker, Nat King Cole, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Clark Terry with Paul Gonsalves, Benny Carter. We’ll also hear later works by Gerry Mulligan, and the Guitar Trio of Paco De Lucía, John McLaughlin & Al Di Meola.

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COVID-19 Community Report, April 27, 2021- Yolo Food Bank

Tue, 04/27/2021 - 12:40pm | Autumn Labbe-Renault

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The concept of feeding people--of ensuring this most basic need of enough to eat---has played such a big role in the COVID-19 pandemic that it was an easy pick for me to center the last episode of this show on the Yolo Food Bank. With a mission to end hunger and food insecurity in Yolo County, joining me are the food bank’s Executive Director, Michael Bisch, and Robb Davis, who recently joined the organization as its first Impact and Innovation Officer. This was an interesting discussion with two local heroes, looking back on this year, and also ahead. Link to yolofoodbank.org for more information.

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Davisville, April 26, 2021: North North Davis? No, it's Woodland

Mon, 04/26/2021 - 5:30pm | Bill Buchanan

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You’ve probably heard people refer to southeast Woodland as north north Davis. Ever wonder how that comment plays in Woodland?

Today we talk with Jim Smith, who recently retired as editor of the Woodland Daily Democrat, about our neighbor to the north, how they view Davis, the growing overlap between the two communities, and things about Woodland you might not know (he cites its artists and restaurants).

We also talk about changes in local journalism during the 27 years he edited the paper, and where to find reliable news.

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The Wonder of Stevie: Listening Lyrics, April 23, 2021

Fri, 04/23/2021 - 4:00pm | Pieter Pastoor

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Stevland Hardaway Morris (born Judkins; born May 13, 1950), known as Stevie Wonder, is an American singer, songwriter, musician and record producer. A prominent figure in popular music during the second half of the 20th century, Wonder is among the top ranks of successful songwriters and musicians. A virtual one-man band, his use of synthesizers and electronic musical instruments during the 1970s reshaped the conventions of R&B. He also helped drive the genre into the album era, crafting his LPs as cohesive, consistent, socially conscious statements with complex compositions. Wonder, often hailed as a genius, has been credited as a pioneer and influence to musicians of various genres, including rhythm and blues, pop, soul, gospel, funk and jazz.

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Davis Garden Show, April 22, 2021 -- Tomatoes, part 3

Thu, 04/22/2021 - 12:00pm | Don Shor

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What causes stone fruit to "twin"?  Are twins okay to eat? Should you thin them out? 

After Don Shor and Lois Richter answer a few questions, it's on to Tomatoes Part 3. 

Find part 1 (April 8) and part 2 (April 15) in the archives.

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The Folk Brothers for April 21, 2021: We're both back in the KDRT studio!

Wed, 04/21/2021 - 11:10am | Peter Schiffman

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This morming -- after 13 long months of doing remote, prerecorded broadcasts, and then alternating between the studio and the phone line -- both of us are back in the studio! And man it feels great! We have new music from Keb Mo and Old Crow Medicine Show, Lau, Jon Boden, Rita Hosking and Sean Feder, Rick Shea, and much, much more from our ususal eclectic mix.

The Folk Brothers playlist for 04/21/2021
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Jazz After Dark April 20 2021

Tue, 04/20/2021 - 5:00pm | Don Shor

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Tonight on Jazz After Dark, focus on swing! Louis Armstrong and His Hot Seven, Louis Armstrong and His All Stars, Fats Waller, Glenn Miller Sound, Benny Carter, Earl Hines, Charlie Christian, Lester Young, Louis Prima, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Dave Brubeck Quartet, Claude Bolling; Louise Tobin with Peanuts Hucko and others in a tribute album to Louis.

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COVID-19 Community Report, April 20, 2021: Voices of the Pandemic

Tue, 04/20/2021 - 3:10pm | Autumn Labbe-Renault

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Since launching this show on March 17, 2020 I’ve interviewed just shy of 100 people representing a breadth of experiences across Yolo County. We’ve heard from elected officials ranging from Congress to school board; from Yolo County’s public health staff, and from teachers, students, and parents. I’ve interviewed artists and musicians; journalists, businesses, and nonprofit leaders. I’ve focused on the science, interviewing epidemiologists, virologists, and hospital administrators. We’ve talked about mental health, homelessness, hopelessness, and resiliency. And through it all, I’ve tried to illustrate that the pandemic has meant many things to many people, and to highlight the ways it has illuminated the holes in our safety net, and the extra burdens borne by marginalized communities. Today I’ve pulled out what I thought were particularly poignant passages from the past 13 months.

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Davis Garden Show, April 15, 2021 -- Tomatoes part 2

Thu, 04/15/2021 - 12:00pm | Don Shor

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For another week, most of today's Davis Garden Show focuses on TOMATOES! This is the second of a four-part, in-depth discussion about tomatoes -- info applicable wherever you grow them. But we also answer some listener questions and talk about other things: "volunteer" melon-squash-cucumber seedlings (mostly inedible crosses), what ripens AFTER you pick it?, Gesnariads including African Violets (there's a related garden club in Sac), the foibles of podcasting the Davis Garden Show, and other tidbits. Join Don Shor and Lois Richter for another lively discussion.

Don't forget that you can send YOUR questions/comments/brags to DavisGardenShow@gmail.com

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