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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.

Live Tracks

LT began broadcasting on Sept. 30, 2004, and has produced 753 original programs by October 2025. Join Jim on his quest to reach show number 777. Peace.

Live Thursday 7-9pm

Replays Saturday 9-11pm

DJ(s):

Jim Buchanan

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

Ralph Nader Radio Hour

Ralph Nader is joined by co-hosts Steve Skrovan and David Feldman for a lively informative hour of interviews with some of the nation’s most influential movers and shakers, and thought provoking discussions of the weeks news.

Live Monday 11pm-Tuesday 12am

Homepage URL:

Ralph Nader Radio Hour

Democracy Now!

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

Davis Garden Show

Nursery pro Don Shor has been gardening and selling plants in Davis for more than three decades.

Join Don and co-host Lois Richter as they discuss and answer your questions on all things for the garden.

Submit a question (or a brag!) to DavisGardenShow@gmail.com

Live Thursday 12-1pm

Replays Saturday 9-10am

DJ(s):

Lois Richter, Don Shor

Homepage URL:

Davis Garden Show on the Web

More programs ...

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

Album of the Week, April 14, 2021: Live from Lockdown with Rita Hosking and Sean Feder

Wed, 04/14/2021 - 5:10pm | Danny

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On Jan. 29, 2021, The Center for the Arts in Grass Valley hosted Rita Hosking and Sean Feder for a livestream concert. Soon after receiving the audio tracks, they, with Conrad Sisk and Steve O'Neill, released the concert as “Live from Lockdown," available as a CD or download. Their daughters, Hava Feder and Kora Feder, illustrated and designed the album cover.

Rita's father, originally from the mountains in Northern California, worked the night shift at a sawmill as a part of the area’s logging industry. Her great-grandfather, from Cornwall, England, was an underground gold miner in the region. The stories of her family and upbringing find their way into Rita’s songs on this album.

The Folk Brothers for April 14, 2021: Roseanne Cash's 'The Killing Fields'

Wed, 04/14/2021 - 11:10am | Peter Schiffman

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In her just-released song "The Killing Fields," Roseanne Cash addresses one of this country's darkest legacies. All proceeds of the sale of 7" vinyl copies -- signed and available though her website -- will support The Arkansas Peace and Justice Memorial movement.

Also on today's show: new music from Hannah White and The Nordic Connections, The Deep Dark Woods, Mike Barnett and Sarah Jaroz, David Olney and Anana Kaye, Tim Grimm, Poor Man's Whiskey ... and much more.

The Folk Brothers playlist for 04/14/2021

Celtic Songlines - April 13, 2021

Tue, 04/13/2021 - 10:30pm | David A. Reynolds

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This week on "Celtic Songlines": The brilliant Scottish trio known as Talisk, the band Iona from the United Kingdom, Ímar, Solas, Levert, Fay Hield, piper Tommy Martin, and Wicked Tinkers. Tune in live on Tuesday from 11 a.m. to noon at KDRT 95.7FM, stream at kdrt.org, or subscribe to the "Celtic Songlines" podcast on Apple Podcasts.

Jazz After Dark April 13 2021

Tue, 04/13/2021 - 5:00pm | Don Shor

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Tonight on Jazz After Dark! Mostly ballads and blues. Featured performer: Benny Carter. We’ll also hear from Erroll Garner, Art Pepper, Duke Ellington with Johnny Hodges, Oscar Peterson, Gerry Mulligan, Count Basie and His Orchestra, and Tommy Flanagan. Jazz After Dark broadcasts locally at 8 pm Tuesdays on KDRT-LP, 95.7 FM in Davis, CA. Replays Wednesday at 3 p.m. and Thursday at 11 p.m.

Davis Music Connections, April 13, 2021: Continuing local tributes for Women's History Month and remembering Cathy Speck

Tue, 04/13/2021 - 3:00pm | Ned

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In this episode Ned and Clyde "celebrate" their 55th pandemic show produced from home in their typical upbeat, humorous, and slightly irreverent style. Additionally, they continue their highlighting of women musicians for Women's History Month (extended) and honor the passing of Davis' good cheer ambassador Cathy Speck. In his Davis Enterprise column of Sunday, April 11, 2021 Bob Dunning wrote a beautiful tribute to Cathy Speck, which said, in part, "Put simply, Cathy Speck is one of the greatest human beings God ever put on this Earth. She taught us love and compassion and true friendship". Ned and Clyde provide a tribute to end their show, and add that Cathy taught them strength and courage, as she spent her life promoting understanding, love, and acceptance, while working tirelessly for those who were discriminated against for being different.

COVID-19 Community Report, April 13, 2021: Yolo County Supervisor Don Saylor

Tue, 04/13/2021 - 12:40pm | Autumn Labbe-Renault

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As I am winding down this series (last show airs April 27), I wanted to circle back with someone at the county level, and I chose Don Saylor, whom I last interviewed in June 2020.

Supervisor Saylor represents District 2, including the cities of Davis and Winters, the campus of the University of California at Davis, and the farm land of southwestern Yolo County. His public service career spans over 45 years and includes 25 years elected in office, administrative, planning and analytical positions in local government and both the legislative and executive branches of California state government.

Perspectives: Welcoming student and prospective programmer Dylan Beck to KDRT

Tue, 04/13/2021 - 12:30pm | Alison B

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Third year chemical engineering student Dylan Beck joins us on "Meraki Radio: Perspectives" this week. He discusses his community college experience, their roles in providing real-life vocational experiences, and hopes for his future KDRT public affairs show " The Oasis of Education". We also discuss his studies in engineering and material science.

Meraki [may-rah-kee] (adjective) 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 airs on Tuesdays 12:30 - 1 PM and friday mornings 8 - 8:30 AM.

Davisville, April 12, 2021: Andy Jones talks about teaching one of UC Davis’ few in-person classes this spring

Mon, 04/12/2021 - 5:30pm | Bill Buchanan

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A small fraction of UC Davis classes—about 100—are meeting in person this spring. What’s the return to in-person learning like, a year after the Covid-19 pandemic forced the switch to remote education? Today we talk with instructor Dr. Andy Jones, whose outdoor writing course is one of the 100, about how he’s conducting the class, what students are telling him, some changes that might outlast the pandemic, and other insights from the past year.

Jones has taught at UC Davis since 1990. He’s also a leader in academic tech on campus, plus you might know him as the quizmaster at de Vere’s Irish Pub in Davis (temporarily closed because of the pandemic) and as a former Davis poet laureate.