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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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Old-Time Radio

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Immerse yourself in programs from radio’s Golden Age.

Live Sunday 10:30pm-Monday 12am
DJ(s): 
Jim Buchanan
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Mapping Healthcare

Mapping Healthcare is a radio show and podcast where a medic with a map explores ways in which people around the globe make the world of healthcare better and what we can learn from them. The host is a physician, medical educator, and researcher who leads programs to help people access high-quality healthcare and stay healthy. All past episodes are archived below. Find Mapping Healthcare on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Live Friday 5:30-6pm
Replays Saturday 8-8:30am
DJ(s): 
Dr. Shaikh
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IMPLOSION

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IMPLOSION is hosted by Nick Saloman, front person of The Bevis Frond. Born and raised in London, England, Nick started buying records as a small child in the late 1950s and began going to gigs and playing in bands as a teen in the late 60s. IMPLOSION is simply an hour of Nick playing the music that he loves (psychedelia, rock, folk, beat, jazz, soul, punk, and more), with a bit of chat thrown in for good measure. Nick says: "If I like it, then there have got to be a few other people who will too.

Live Wednesday 8-9pm
Replays Friday 8-9am, Sunday 5-6pm
DJ(s): 
Nick Saloman
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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
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NextGen Talks

NextGen Talks  is a youth-driven program that offers a fresh perspective on state politics, featuring interviews with city officials and state leaders. Hosted by Jazmin Garcia, a high school junior with extensive experience in local government, the program highlights issues that matter most to young people, such as public safety, housing, and education. By focusing on the local actions that shape the future for youth, NextGen Talks aims to bridge the gap between young citizens and their city leaders, fostering a more engaged and informed community.

Live Friday 5-5:30pm
DJ(s): 
Jazmin Garcia
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The Folk Brothers for March 17, 2021: It's St. Patrick's Day!

Wed, 03/17/2021 - 11:10am | Peter Schiffman

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We have new music from Ye Vagabonds, Sharon Shannon, Claire Sands and Susan O'Neil; classic tracks from Ireland's great voices: Daoiri Farrell, Finbar Furey, and Christy Moore; and we delve into the story of The Troubles with music from Podgie, The Jakes, Black 47, and more.

The Folk Brothers playlist for 03/17/2021
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Jazz After Dark March 16 2021

Tue, 03/16/2021 - 5:00pm | Don Shor

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Coming up tonight on Jazz After Dark! Some West Coast jazz sounds, and more:  Harold Land, Jim Hall & Carl Perkins, The Jimmy Giuffre 3, Bob Gordon & Jack Montrose, Tommy Flanagan, Ben Webster, The Great Jazz Trio, Jack Sheldon, Cornell Dupree, and the Benny Carter All-Star Sax Ensemble.

Jazz After Dark broadcasts locally at 8 pm Tuesdays and replays Wednesday at 3 p.m. and Thursday at 11 p.m.

Look for us on iTunes or your favorite podcast site such as https://player.fm/featured/jazz

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COVID-19 Community Report, March 16, 2021: Addressing anti-Asian racism and later, local Women's History Month

Tue, 03/16/2021 - 12:40pm | Autumn Labbe-Renault

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My guests today are Lisa Yep Salinas and Dotty Pritchard. Lisa and I will talk about the rise of anti-Asian and Pacific Islander racism and xenophobia during the pandemic. A resolution that condemns anti-Asian violence was approved unanimously by the Yolo County Board of Supervisors in February, and it is on the consent calendar for the Davis City Council meeting tonight. Dotty Pritchard and I will chat about the longtime Yolo County Women’s History Month luncheon, usually held this time of year. I'll also provide the weekly updates from Yolo County Public Health.

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Perspectives, Mar 16, 2021: Adriana Salmon, RDN on Treating COVID-19 Patients the Past Year

Tue, 03/16/2021 - 12:30pm | Alison B

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Adriana is a critical care dietitian at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center. She enjoys nutrition support and providing care to the most critical patients in the NICU and trauma services. While a Texan girl, Adriana bleeds blue and white as she completed her Bachelor’s, dietetic internship and Master’s degree at Penn State. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her two toddlers and husband as well as teaching Bodypump.

Join us for some detailed information on prone feeding in COVID-19 patients as well as some of Adriana's cultural side - Italy and Venezuela are discussed.

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Davisville, March 15, 2021: Longtime Davis schools/arts writer Jeff Hudson calls it a career

Mon, 03/15/2021 - 5:30pm | Bill Buchanan

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Education during the pandemic, the reason why Davis schools enrolls close to a thousand students who don't live in town, the opening of the Mondavi Center at UC Davis, reviews of countless theater and music performances -- Jeff Hudson has written and reported about such subjects for the Davis Enterprise and Capital Public Radio since the 1990s. Today we talk about stories and some of the beats he has covered, and now that he has retired, what he wants to do next.

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Celtic Songlines, March 16, 2021: Live tunes to celebrate St. Paddy's Day

Mon, 03/15/2021 - 11:55am | David A. Reynolds

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This week on Celtic Songlines we'll feature live tunes and songs that reflect the magic of Ireland and celebrate St. Paddy's Day. You'll tune in to hear live sets from Solas, The Clancy Brothers, The Dubliners, Banshee in the Kitchen, Tempest, Clannad, The Chieftains and Patrick Street. 

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Twang Thang, March 14, 2021: Spring forward this week with DJ Dirk

Sun, 03/14/2021 - 10:10am | DJ Dirk

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Rise and shine! Sunday and Monday mornings arrive with new episodes of It’s A Twang Thang. DJ Dirk has a set prepped to get your week started right - especially for early risers adjusting to Daylight Saving Time. Listen in for tracks from Johnny Cash, Robbie Fulks, Paul Thorn, The Chicks, The Gourds, Buddy & Julie Miller, and so many more. Twang Thang kicks off our live programming each week at 8 AM Sundays, with replays 10 AM Mondays and 8 PM Wednesdays.

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Na Mele O Hawai'i, March 11, 2021: Featuring a visit with kumu Kaliko Beamer-Trapp

Thu, 03/11/2021 - 3:10pm | Beth Post

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This week, we pick back up where we (accidentally) left off in our exploration of mele (songs) studied in the virtual course, Papa Mele Hawai'i, taught by kumu Kaliko Beamer-Trapp through his website, 'Ōlelo Online. DJ Beth has been participating in this virtual class since last summer, where they study a song each week to assist in learning the Hawaiian language. Our nice long conversation is featured just after the start of the second hour. Mahalo e Kumu Kaliko!

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Sounds So Sweet, March 10, 2021: Women in Jug Band Music

Wed, 03/10/2021 - 8:10pm | Wayne Hagen

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Women have been an important part of Jug Band Music since Sara Martin in 1924. In honor of Women’s History Month, we'll take a look at the history of Jug Band Music and the importance of women's contributions from Sara Martin to Rhiannon Giddens. Pictured is an illustration of Lizzie Douglas (1897-1973), also known as "Memphis Minnie," who has been described as the most popular female country blues singer of all time. She transcended both gender and genre. Her recording career reached from the 1920s heyday of country blues guitar to cutting early electric sides in 1950s Chicago studios. Show host Wayne, a founding member of the California Jug Band Associaton and a member of its Board of Directors, has been hosting "Sounds So Sweet" at KDRT since 2007.

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The Folk Brothers, March 10, 2021: Who wrote 'Copper Kettle'?

Wed, 03/10/2021 - 11:10am | Peter Schiffman

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Jake Xerxes Fussell has a great new cover of the neo-traditional, Prohibition-era ballad "Copper Kettle." Authorship of this song -- recorded by many, perhaps most memorably by Joan Baez -- is an enigmatic, almost gumshoe-like tale in itself. We won't tell that tale, but you can learn all you might want to know in Ross Altman's "Folkworks" blog. 

Also on today's show: new music from Jon Boden, Lau, Andrew Marlin, and the Paul McKenna Band. And Brother Bill delves into '70s Brit folk rock with tracks from Jade, Magna Carta and others.

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