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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.

 

OUR PROGRAMS

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: 
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Education Beat

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KDRT is proud to air EdSource’s new show, Education Beat: Getting to the heart of California schools.

From EdSource: 

"Join us each week as we cover everything from preschool to college, bringing you the personal stories behind the headlines.   We want you to hear the voices that are too often drowned out in the broader conversation: parents, teachers, and the students themselves."

Live Monday 5:10-5:30pm
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A production of Ed Source
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The Audio Ecotone

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"We have a tropical situation where there are thousands of 'species' of music around and they're all constantly cross-breeding and hybridizing. It's very exciting, but you can't keep up with it easily." -- Brian Eno

Live Friday 3-4pm
Replays Sunday 4-5pm
DJ(s): 
Eddy Owt
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Juke In The Back

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Matt The Cat presents the soul that came before rock n’ roll: 1950s rhythm and blues. Each week, this underrated and rollicking music plays on that old Rockola Jukebox in the back.

Live Tuesday 9-10pm
Homepage URL: 
http://www.jukeintheback.org/
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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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News Cycle, March 20, 2023: Are books in English classes outdated?

Mon, 03/20/2023 - 12:00am | DHS Journalism Class

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Today's program has an investigation into why the curriculum of English classes needs to introduce new books. Also today: how the school schedule could compromise students' learning, what a day living on the farm is like, and the differences between small and big colleges.

Packages by Lucas Liu, Noah Meyer, Naneh Grigor, and Alex Miyamoto

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Live Tracks, March 16, 2023: The soundtrack of a long-ago party

Fri, 03/17/2023 - 10:25am | Bill Buchanan

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This edition of Live Tracks commemorates the party thrown when the host was 10,000 days old, 40 years ago this week.

Live Tracks didn't exist for another three decades, but its spirit was alive and well that night. Lava lamps were lit, cool recreational beverages of choice were in good supply, and this week you can hear the soundtrack.

Some songs even have the pops and crackle of well-loved vintage vinyl.

(The photo shows our host in the KDRT studio, on or about day 21,941.)

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Davis Garden Show, March 16, 2023

Thu, 03/16/2023 - 12:00pm | Don Shor

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On today's program: A quick overview of weed management, fixing a thin lawn, Oklahoma redbuds and other small trees, and more.

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Jazz After Dark, March 14, 2023

Tue, 03/14/2023 - 5:00pm | Don Shor

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Tonight’s show: the music of George and Ira Gershwin. First George Gershwin himself, then Benny Goodman, Helen Merrill, Mel Tormé with Marty Paich, Julie London, Miles Davis, Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Ella Fitzgerald, the Vince Guaraldi Trio, Stan Getz, Art Pepper & Bill Perkins, Lester Young with the Oscar Peterson Trio, Joe Pass, Dianne Reeves, and Marian McPartland with Gene Harris.

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Celtic Songlines for March 14, 2023: Celtic tunes and song

Tue, 03/14/2023 - 11:00am | David A. Reynolds

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This week's program features The Whistlebinkies, Liz Carroll & John Doyle, Rachel Newton & Lauren MacColl (Heal & Harrow), Open the Door for Three, Celtic folk band Faun, Runa, Fir Arda, Connla, Dougie Maclean with Alan Roberts, Eliza Carthy & Nancy Kerr, and Scotland's Old Blind Dogs.

Tune in live on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to noon at KDRT 95.7FM, with replays Monday 8-9 p.m. and Saturday 6-7 p.m. Or stream at kdrt.org, or subscribe to the Celtic Songlines podcast on Apple podcasts.

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Crossing Continents, March 13, 2023: Folk and classical traditions from Algeria, Uzbekistan

Mon, 03/13/2023 - 12:10pm | Gil Medovoy

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On today's show, I feature music from two countries. The first hour presents the folk and classical musical traditions of Algeria (North Africa) and the second hour features the folk and classical musical traditions of Uzbekistan (Central Asia).

Crossing Continents playlist for 03/13/2023
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News Cycle, March 13, 2023: Davis High Men’s Varsity team takes the state championship title

Mon, 03/13/2023 - 12:00am | DHS Journalism Class

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The HUB covers the varsity soccer team that led Davis High to a huge state victory, reviews Morgan Wallen's One Thing at a Time album, and reports on the increasing number of students at UC Davis.

Packages by Lucas Liu, Sean Campbell, and Maria Anderson. 

Produced by Maria Anderson and Naneh Grigor. Music by Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez.

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Divine Intervention alt. w/Electric Compost Heap, March 10, 2023: Wayne Shorter

Fri, 03/10/2023 - 8:10pm | Dug Deep

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Tonight we mix in various pieces by jazz great Wayne Shorter, who passed away last week at the age of 89. Shorter's long career included stints with Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, the Weather Report, and many other solo projects. We'll also take a first look at the lineup for the 2023 Davis Music Festival.

Tune in, drop out, and decompose.

Playlist: https://kdrt.org/program-playlist/divine-intervention-alt-welectric-comp...

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Davis Garden Show, March 9, 2023

Thu, 03/09/2023 - 12:00pm | Don Shor

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On today's program: Weather issues. cherry fruit fly, apricots, bulbs, getting rid of stumps, and front-yard food gardens.

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The Folk Brothers for March 8, 2023: Remembering David Lindley

Wed, 03/08/2023 - 11:10am | Peter Schiffman

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Multi-instrumentalist Mr. Dave, as he was affectionedly called, was a musician's musician: a session player as well as solo artist who always chose the right notes and tones. Best known for helping to create Jackson Browne's signature sound in the '70s, Lindley also led his own bands -- Kaleidoscope in the late '60s and El Rayo X in the '80s -- as well as playing in duos with percussionists Hani Nassar and Wally Ingraham, frequenting the Palms Playhouses both in Davis and Winters. This morning we explored some of his many musical projects with Ry Cooder, Henry Kaiser, Linda Ronstadt, and many others.

The Folk Brothers playlist for 03/08/2023
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