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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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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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Roots, Shoots and Leaves

Roots, Shoots and Leaves' DJ Tree has a theory of music that involves a tree. Suffice it to say that it involves a trinity — an exploration of themes and connections among recording artists — and otherwise very few boundaries. Listen for music old and new, known and unknown. And if you listen long enough, you may experience some musical enlightenment. 

Live Tuesday 6-8pm
Replays Saturday 5-7pm
DJ(s): 
Tree Kilpatrick
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Grist for the Chill

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Dave serves up a truly interesting mix of music with a focus on fingerstyle guitar and percussive groove as it relates to roots,  world fusion, jazz, funk, Latin and Brazilian music, and more.  

Live Thursday 11am-12pm
Replays Wednesday 3-4pm
DJ(s): 
Dave Mcasey
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Techtonic with Mark Hurst

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Techtonic with Mark Hurst – a weekly, 58-minute talk show on technology – explores what’s at stake in our profit-driven, tech-saturated society. Hurst interviews authors, journalists, and creators to discuss how our daily lives and work are being affected by screen addiction, surveillance capitalism, and big-tech utopianism. Techtonic reveals the threats to democracy, society, and the environment due to the actions of giant corporations and tech platforms.

Techtonic is a production of WFMU, an independent radio station in Jersey City, New Jersey. 

Live Wednesday 12-1pm
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Taste, Talk and Whine: All about Wines

Taste Talk & Whine

Tune in for weekly discussions on topics related to wine making and wine enjoyment — plus occasional guests and engagement with listeners. Topics will span the spectrum from technical growing, making, and tasting to what we're drinking to the best places to find a bottle locally.

Live Tuesday 5:30-6pm
DJ(s): 
Nicole Salengo Lee, Tree Kilpatrick
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Davis Garden Show March 25 2021

Thu, 03/25/2021 - 12:00pm | Don Shor

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Don and Lois talk about a wide variety of Spring gardening topics!  Starting off with a mention of the warm weekend temperatures forecast, and about the latest update regarding California's ongoing drought, two years running. Today, the statewide figures are updated showing our region in "extreme drought" due to the low rainfall during our "typical" rain season September - March. Don talks about how this can especially impact our trees and other plants, and gives some watering advice. And of course, a return to the frequently asked questions such as: When is it best plant tomatoes? Mid-April! The Davis Garden Show airs live on KDRT 95.7 FM each Thursday noon - 1 PM, and replays Saturday monings 9 - 10 AM.

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The Folk Brothers for March 24, 2021: Pandemic-inspired songs

Wed, 03/24/2021 - 11:10am | Peter Schiffman

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The pandemic has inspired some great songwriting. Today we featured two tracks from Tim Grimm's new album "Gone," as well as similarly inspired music from Anthony da Costa, Lula Wiles, and Aoife O'Donovan. Also new tracks from Eli West, Dean Owens, and more.

The Folk Brothers playlist for 03/24/2021
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Jazz After Dark March 23 2021

Tue, 03/23/2021 - 5:00pm | Don Shor

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Tonight on Jazz After Dark! Some swing and then some soul jazz. Erskine Hawkins, Duke Ellington, Teddy Hill, Horace Henderson, Nat King Cole, Art Pepper, Bill Evans with Scott LaFaro & Paul Motian, Sam Lazar, Jimmy McGriff, Ramsey Lewis, Trudy Desmond, Taylor Eigsti with Seward McCain and Dan Brubeck.

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COVID-19 Community Report, March 23rd, 2021: Yolo County Children's Alliance director of programs Jeneba Lahai

Tue, 03/23/2021 - 12:40pm | Autumn Labbe-Renault

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I became aware of Jeneba Lahai and her work with Yolo County Children's Alliance (YCCA) a few weeks ago when she spoke on a panel hosted by Yolo Community Foundation. She is the director of programs for YCCA, which helps families, particularly non-English speaking families, access services, learn valuable parenting skills, and find support. As an immigrant herself (she is originally from Sierra Leone, West Africa), Jeneba has particular insight into immigrant families' needs during the pandemic.

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Live Tracks, March 18, 2021: Upbeat equinox with the harmonies of Duval Speck, and Brazilian jams of Boca do Rio

Thu, 03/18/2021 - 9:10pm | Jim Buchanan

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Featuring all live recordings of local artists, this special episode celebrates the renewal of Spring with the lively harmonies of Davis duo Duval Speck, the Brazilian space-funk of Boca do Rio, the world beat of Yolo Mambo, and the bossa nova/samba sounds of Son Nosso, whose members hail from Brazil, Sweden, Mexico, and Davis.

Duval Speck was recorded live by DJ Jim Buchanan in downtown Davis at E Street Plaza and Davis Central Park. The other bands were recorded live at Davis Odd Fellows Hall during the monthly Thursday Live! concert series.

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That's Life for Freddie Oakley in 2019

Thu, 03/18/2021 - 11:00am | Lois Richter

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Do you remember when Freddie Oakley was our Elections official for Yolo County?  She has done so much more than that!  I've know Freddie for many years, interviewed her here several times, had her as a guest on my television series back in the 1990s, and she even hosted that show once ("Thoughtfulness" on DCTV).  Today on That's Life, we reminisce about the old days (good old days? bad old days?) and hear what Freddie has been doing since she retired. 

Retired?  HAH!  Busier than ever is more like it!  Hope you enjoy the chat.

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Outta Style, March 17, 2021: Continuing Women's History Month tributes

Wed, 03/17/2021 - 7:10pm | Wayne Hagen

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Outta Style celebrates Women’s History Month by paying homage to our female singer/songwriters. Pictured is Hazel Dickens, truly a  spokeswoman for "Herstory." We’ll let the music and voices of Hazel, Gillian, Emmylou, Buffy, Janis and many others tell us about it. Outta Style is live Wednesday 6-7 PM, and replays Tuesday 1-2 PM and Thursday 10-11 PM.

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3rd Streaming, March 17, 2021: Some St. Paddy's Day Irish selections, then Bach and Broadway

Wed, 03/17/2021 - 3:10pm | Gary Chew

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3rd Streaming salutes St. Paddy's  Day this week with an initial hour featuring Irish music. The second hour includes Ralph Vaughn Williams' English Folk Song Suite, then a bit of Bach, but Bach, JAZZY! He was born March 21, 1685, so we also salute his birthday. The late, great French jazz pianist, Jacques Loussier, plays. One of Jean Sibelius' immense symphonies is on tap during the second hour, as well as an exciting Broadway hit show overture written by Jule Styne.

3rd Streaming now airs live on Wednesdays from 1 to 3 PM, with replays Saturdays 7-9 PM, and Tuesdays 9-11 PM.

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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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