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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.

 

OUR PROGRAMS

Old-Time Radio

Old Time Radio KDRT Davis California

Immerse yourself in programs from radio’s Golden Age.

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

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Davis has interesting people, ideas, connections, and events. On Davisville, host Bill Buchanan presents stories that have some connection to Davis. The program has won 17 Excellence in Journalism awards from the San Francisco Press Club since 2018, including first place in radio/podcast public affairs programs for 2025, plus a national Hometown Media Award for excellence from the Alliance for Community Media in 2024. Contact: davisville @ dcn.org

Live Monday 5:30-6pm
Replays Saturday 8:30-9am
DJ(s): 
Bill Buchanan
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Independent and Local

Independent and Local

Independent and Local is a music program featuring local unsigned artists and bands, including "Moments" — brief interviews with experts in the scientific, health, and artistic communities about interesting topics and current events. The main focus is music, along with a few outside-the-box ideas.

Live Monday 4-5pm
DJ(s): 
Sam Hawk
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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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Davis Garden Show

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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
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Davisville, Oct. 23, 2017: For fundraising week, a backstage look at 3 public affairs shows

Mon, 10/23/2017 - 6:05pm | Bill Buchanan

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It's fundraising week, so I dedicated this week's program to a discussion among three of KDRT's public-affairs program hosts -- Gitane (right), Lois Richter, and yours truly -- on where they (we) get ideas, what makes a good show, and the spirit of community radio, which can range from ramshackle to polished. Lois co-hosts the Davis Garden Show with Don Shor, plus hosts her own program That's Life. Dr. G hosts Heart to Heart -- and among other things tonight, explains why she can't really give advice on air to people in Davis who might otherwise call with their problems. As she says, microphones are better now than they used to be. Even if a guest with a problem were never named, Davis is still small enough that their voice might be recognized. 

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KDRT Live Broadcast: Davis Fire Relief Benefit

Sun, 10/22/2017 - 12:28pm | Jess Goddésse

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KDRT is broadcasting live from the Davis Fire Relief Benefit today, Sunday, October 22nd, featuring live music from the West Nile Ramblers, the Smoke Shovelers, Sometimes Warren, and the Byron Colborn Trio. Please help our North Coast Neighbors. Turn us on and join us at Sudwerk's this afternoon til 4 PM. Your entry ticket is simply a gift card from a store that sells clothing or food. Proceeds from today's event go to fire victims in Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino, and Lake Counties.

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Our New Antenna Is Up - Your Feedback From Quick Survey Is Requested

Thu, 10/19/2017 - 12:26am | Diane Crumley

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News flash  - our new antenna is up and running, and now we ask you to let us know how we are sounding.  This short survey will take less than a minute and will give us valuable information about how well the signal is carrying throughout Davis. 

We are very grateful to all the listeners who helped us last year with our first Listener Survey where about 40% reported fair to poor or variable signal reception.  We expect to see an improvement this time around now that the new and improved antenna has been installed, so please take a moment to let us know. 

Thank you!  Link to https://kdrt.org/fall2017survey

 

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Ryan McBride shares his musical adventure with toddlers. Oct 20th, 2017

Wed, 10/18/2017 - 5:05pm | Pieter Pastoor

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Listen NOW as Ryan McBride's stellar guitar music charms his toddler students as they learn to appreciate music through singing, dancing, and playing fun, wacky instruments! All parents with their children ages 2 - 5 are invited to his singing group on Saturdays, 10-11 AM at the Partners In Learning Tutoring Center. Visit them at https://www.facebook.com/TutoringDavis/ 

Ryan is also part of the band THE BIG POPPIES  which is gaining a lot of attention in Northern California.

 

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Jazz After Dark October 17 2017

Tue, 10/17/2017 - 7:36pm | Don Shor

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Spanning the decades of jazz tonight, from 1950 to 2017. Virtuoso instrumentals and lovely vocals, coming up on Jazz After Dark. 8 pm, KDRT-LP in Davis CA, live-streaming and available by podcast everywhere.   Featuring Dinah Washington, Ella Fitzgerald, Herb Ellis & Stuff Smith, Thelonious Monk, Zoot Sims, Cornell Dupree, Ximo Tebar, Catherine Russell, Ahmad Jamal, Herb Alpert & Hugh Masekela and more!

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Live Dirt, 2nd Friday ArtAbout at Armadillo Music, 10/13/17, at 6:30PM with Nancy Northrup

Fri, 10/13/2017 - 9:19am | Pieter Pastoor

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Join the KDRT Live DiRT crew for October's 2nd Friday ArtAbout with recording star Nancy Northrup broadcasting live from the Armadillo Music stage in downtown Davis, October 13, starting at 6:30 p.m

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Jazz After Dark October 10 2017

Tue, 10/10/2017 - 7:48pm | Don Shor

Swing, boogie, and blues tonight on Jazz After Dark!

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Ben Webster, Oscar Peterson, Dinah Washington, Lou Donaldson, Louis Armstrong & Ella Fitzgerald, Cannonball Adderley, Barney Bigard-Claude Luter, Gerry Mulligan, Chet Baker, Frank Sinatra, Billie Poole, Paul Gonsalves/Earl Hines, Bobby Hackett Sextet and more!

 

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Davisville, Oct. 9, 2017: Equifax might have screwed up, but you can do better

Mon, 10/09/2017 - 6:05pm | Bill Buchanan

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Yahoo, Equifax … the major data breaches just keep on coming. Protecting your identity and information seems hopeless, but you can significantly improve your odds. Today we talk with Dewight Kramer, assistant chief information security officer for UC Davis, for context, practical ideas, the value of telling Congress about the reforms you want to see, and not falling prey to FUD -- fear, uncertainty, doubt.

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Moody Slough visits Listening Lyrics Friday, October 6, 2017 at 4:00PM

Wed, 10/04/2017 - 12:29am | Pieter Pastoor

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Moody Slough visits KDRT

Moody Slough (Pronounced Moody Slooooo) is an acoustic-based project of original tunes. Joe Sanders appreciates more and more the sound of an acoustic guitar and a voice, and the simplicity it brings while writing a song. Over the years, music has always been his main focus.  When writting his music he didn't see these songs as the beginnings of a project. “Moody Slough” is just the name that he slapped on that project once I figured out that it could really be a project. Joe's ultimate dream is to one day be able to pay his rent and bills through playing music. 

For those outside the listening area this KDRT is streamed "live" at www.kdrt.org

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Jazz After Dark October 03 2017

Tue, 10/03/2017 - 7:40pm | Don Shor

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Coming up at 8 pm on Jazz After Dark!

Catherine Russell

Count Basie

Milt Jackson

Tal Farlow

Yusef Lateef

Harold Mabern

Chico Hamilton 

Don Ellis

Harold López-Nussa

Paquito d'Rivera

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