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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

10 Years Forgotten

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10 Years Forgotten with your host JonEmery focuses on modern classics and indie standards from 2000–2010, the decade lost in the shuffle due to the Dawn of the Digital Age. TYF also explores the history of record stores in the Sacramento Valley – including why some are still open today –  along with the future of physical and digital music locally, regionally, and beyond.

Live Wednesday 3-5pm
Replays Saturday 5-7pm
DJ(s): 
JonEmery
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Praise Time with Preacher

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The word "gospel" is derived for the old Anglo-Saxon word meaning “good message” or “good news." Host Preacher believes gospel music is powerful, whether the listener is or is not Christian — that everyone can enjoy listening to gospel because it is uplifting and inspiring, sung with passion and belief from the artist, touching all who hear it in a good and heartfelt way. The aim of Praise Time is to help listeners find what Preacher believes lives in everyone: a good spirit that drives us to be the best we can be.

Live Tuesday 4-5pm
Replays Sunday 7-8am
DJ(s): 
Preacher
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Reggae Cruise

Reggae music from over 100 nations highlighting the global reach and how the components have contributed to its evolution with a focus on the 21st century. No dancehall. 

Live Friday 11pm-Saturday 12am
Homepage URL: 
Reggae Cruise
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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 Saturday 11pm-Sunday 12am
DJ(s): 
Dave Mcasey
Homepage URL: 
Grist for the Chill
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The Russ Tolman Goodtime Hour

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Russ hoists anchor and sails the sonic seas near and far to discover and recover pleasingly eclectic, genre-defying musical nuggets new and old, fresh and classic. Russ will attempt to amaze with his smooth segues.

Live Thursday 9-10pm
Replays Friday 7-8am
DJ(s): 
Russ Tolman
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Brother Brian talks about the dark side of tradition: unrealistic expectations

Tue, 12/27/2022 - 12:30pm | Alison B

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On this episode of Meraki Radio, Brian returns to discuss seasons, traditions, and  how to take care of yourself during the holiday season.

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Davisville, Dec. 26, 2022: Mayhem at Twitter, plus confidence that eventually we’ll get a handle on social media

Mon, 12/26/2022 - 5:30pm | Bill Buchanan

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We have two main threads today: the chaos at Twitter since Elon Musk took over, including why the social platform matters, plus a conversation about social media and whether we’ll ever figure it out. Cindy Shen says we will. She’s a social media expert and professor of communication at the University of California, Davis, and points out that people have always figured out how to get a handle on disruptive technology -- including things we no longer view as technology, such as the printing press.

“Over time, as people become more accustomed to the technology, we don’t see technology as this causal agent," she says. "We realize that humans have agency as well. ... We have a say about how we want to use the technology, maybe to maximize its positive impact and minimize its harms.”

How do we get to this better place? Digital media literacy is a start.

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The Next Noel with Billy Larkin, on Listening Lyrics, Dec. 23, 2022

Fri, 12/23/2022 - 5:10pm | Pieter Pastoor

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This holiday CD is a rare beauty. There's such depth to this music, a limitless well of music and sounds. It defies a genre, but let's just say it's a mix of jazz, electronica, and classical. Ekimi is a duo originally from Cincinnati, comprised of Billy Larkin (piano and synthesizer) and Chris Dahlgren (bass, electronic sarod and percussions). Both Billy and Chris are classically trained. Billy joins me in the studio to share his thoughts on this truly wonderful CD.

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Davis Garden Show, Dec. 22, 2022

Thu, 12/22/2022 - 12:00pm | Don Shor

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On today's program: Winter flowers, including camellias and snapdragons and hellebores; compost and pesticide residues, and more. 

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The Folk Brothers for Dec. 21, 2022: Brother Bill's cheesy holiday show

Wed, 12/21/2022 - 11:10am | Peter Schiffman

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It only comes once a year -- and let's be thankful for that. In addition to classics from the likes of Yogi Yorgesson, Christmas Jugband, The Yid Kids, and The Three Weismen, Brother Bill rolled out some new holiday tunes from the likes of Sandy Rogers and I See Hawks In LA, Kevin Bacon and The Old 97's, and David DeBoy. Give a listen if you dare.

The Folk Brothers playlist for 12/21/2022
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Jazz After Dark, Dec. 20, 2022

Tue, 12/20/2022 - 5:00pm | Don Shor

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On this episode: winter and seasonal music from Dave Brubeck, Kenny Burrell, Art Pepper, Al Di Meola, The Brubeck Brothers Quartet, The Taylor Eigsti Trio, Johnny Varro, Vince Guaraldi Trio, Red Garland Trio, Cyrus Chestnut, and Dave Brubeck again.

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Popularity of virtual college visits increases

Mon, 12/19/2022 - 12:00am | DHS Journalism Class

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Today on the News Cycle from Davis Senior High School: Almost every college in California now has an online virtual option for prospective students, allowing students access to more schools. Also, Lily and Naneh talk about issues at the World Cup. Packages by Sophia Young and Naneh Grigor/Lily Schroeder. Produced by Maria Anderson and Naneh Grigor. Music by Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez.

The DHS Blue Devil Hub produces the News Cycle each week for the Davis community.

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Davis Garden Show, Dec. 15, 2022

Thu, 12/15/2022 - 12:00pm | Don Shor

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Today we talk about chilling hour models, planting things at this time of year, seeding grass, the bird of the year, the color of the year, a new plant for hummingbird gardens, and more.

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Cowboy Tracks, Dec. 14, 2022: Christmas in the Western style

Wed, 12/14/2022 - 2:10pm | Nancy Flagg

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Cowboy Tracks brings you a new episode today of Christmas music done WESTERN style! Enjoy this "Ranch Christmas" show, and happy holidays!

Song -- Title -- Artist -- Album

  • Santa Claus is Coming to Town (instr), Craig Duncan, Bluegrass Christmas
  • Santa's Yodeling Song, The Light Crust Doughboys and Kristyn Harris, Cool Yule Christmas
  • Do You Hear What I Hear, Barry Ward, Home for Christmas
  • God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Almeda Bradshaw, single
  • Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, Barry Ward, Home for Christmas
  • Christmas Time, Mary Kaye Holt, single
  • A Rootin' Tootin' Santa Claus, Tennessee Ernie Ford, The Capitol Singles, 1951-1952
  • Sleigh Ride (instr,) The Trail Band, Peace on Earth, A Christmas Collection
  • When Winter Comes to Tahoe, David John and the Comstock Cowboys, Christmas in the Sierra
  • Holiday Roundup, Buffalo Bill Boycott, single

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Jazz After Dark, Dec. 13, 2022

Tue, 12/13/2022 - 5:00pm | Don Shor

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Tonight’s show is the 600th episode of Jazz After Dark! We’ll hear selections from 1934 – 1969: Benny Carter, Sidney Bechet with Noble Sissle, Lena Horne, Stan Kenton and His Orchestra, Helen Carr, Gerry Mulligan, and Harold Land. Also: Ella Fitzgerald live from Copenhagen in 1959, in a newly released recording, and then Russ Freeman, Earl "Fatha" Hines, Count Basie & His Orchestra, Paul Desmond, and Ben Webster.

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