| KDRT 95.7FM Davis

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.

Join your host Rodriguez as he swings the gate wide open for a cool musical trip featuring sounds from all points of the compass. Being mindful that "everything connects to everything else," on Silver Nine Volt Heart you will find the many colorful threads that make up the tapestry of recorded sound ... just click it on and let the music start.

Live Tuesday 7-9am

Replays Saturday 3-5pm

DJ(s):

Rodriguez

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 Wednesday 8-9pm

DJ(s):

Sam Hawk

The Wild Fox Party

Tune in for a wide variety of roots music — including doo-wop, gospel, jazz, blues, rock 'n' roll, Latin, African, and hillbilly/country bluegrass — from the early 1920s to contemporary times. The Wild Fox Party focuses on vocal groups , small-group ensembles, and outstanding vocalists and instrumentalists who never or hardly ever get heard. The music provides a forum for learning about history and diverse cultures, and it does so through the exposure of music as art, highlighting points in time that will last forever via the medium of audio recordings.

Live Tuesday 10-11am

Replays Tuesday 10-11pm

DJ(s):

Frank aka Dr Doowop Fox, Doo Wop Dave

Homepage URL:

DrDoowop

Democracy Now!

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:

Democracy Now! on the web

Crossing Continents

In this World Music show, Gil covers the Middle East, the Mediterranean region, North Africa, Central Asia, and the Indian sub continent, including traditional and contemporary musical styles. This is not a pop music show!

Live Monday 10am-12pm

Replays Sunday 12-2pm

DJ(s):

Gil Medovoy

More programs ...

It’s here: KDRT’s Spring FUNdraiser!

Fri, 05/08/2026 - 12:01am | kdrtdj

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KDRT is here for you 24/7, presenting brand new and specialty music, timeless classics, unique perspectives, and local news you won’t find elsewhere. Now we're asking you to be here for KDRT by joining our Spring FUNdraiser! Whether you’re a longtime listener or new to the DiRT, we appreciate your support, and we have thank-you gifts to prove it, including our limited-edition neon-green-on-black T-shirt for donations of $75 and up. Want to make your dollars go even further? Check to see if your employer has a matching-gifts program. We also happily accept vehicle donations. So please give what you can, spread the word, and keep it tuned to community radio KDRT. THANK YOU!

IMPLOSION! – 13 May 2026

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 3:00pm | Nick Saloman

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It's FUNdraiser week, and Nick Saloman brings some serious sounds to incentivize your generosity. You'll hear swingin' tracks from Free, Fuchsia, Fred Neil, Tom Scott, Duffy's Nucleus, Judy Carne(!), and more. Don't miss IMPLOSION! at 4 p.m. Pacific, and show your support (and snag some swag!) via KDRT.org/donate!!

In the Key of Folk is FUNdraising with Nancy Flagg today! – May 13, 2026

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 10:32am | Karen Leyse

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It's a doubleheader! Nancy Flagg and I are teaming up today on In the Key of Folk to bring you great music in a FUNdraising kind of way! Our shows are back to back, so why not?

At 2 p.m. Pacific, I'll start off with more from the newly released album by I'm with Her and continue on with tracks by Eli West, ISMAY, Jake Blount, and Jim Moray, selections garnered from a well-known fan account on Bandcamp. Did you know that there was such a thing? So tune today to KDRT 95.7 FM in Davis or KDRT.org worldwide.

Join Nancy Flagg on Cowboy Tracks at 1 p.m. and In the Key of Folk at 2 p.m. for a nice afternoon! And please give what you can to keep our station on the air! We thank you!

Jazz After Dark, May 12, 2026

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 8:00pm | Don Shor

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Classic jazz performances tonight by Sidney Bechet, Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Thelonious Monk Quintet, Louis Armstrong & Oscar Peterson, Jimmy Knepper, Sonny Stitt, Ella Fitzgerald, Dave Brubeck, Gerry Mulligan, Frank Sinatra, Grover Washington Jr., and Abbey Lincoln.

DJ Jojo Johanssen welcomes Sara TAPS on the next Sonic Rehab! – May 11

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 12:00pm | Jojo Johanssen

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DJ Jojo Johanssen welcomes Sara TAPS from The Awesome Patrol Show to Sonic Rehab as they take one for the team and revisit their high-school days through music and colors! Enjoy music from their formative years as they go back to back, stopping only to ask for your support for KDRT's Spring FUNdraiser! With no plan in place, it's anybody's guess what wonderful (or maybe even sarcastic wonderful) songs will appear. It has been rumored that Jojo is being quite stubborn with a couple tracks, so watch for music from Gene Wilder as well as Yes. Be sure to tune in live to catch the magic on KDRT 95.7fm or kdrt.org on Monday, May 11, from 1-3 p.m.!

Dr. Jojo & Dr. Dug Deep take over Big Picture Science! – May 11

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 9:00am | Jojo Johanssen

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Dr. Jojo and Dr. Deep take over Big Picture Science as part of the Spring FUNdraiser! They'll be going back to back as they ask for your generosity in supporting KDRT, and all songs will be science themed! Jojo's taking a bit of a hard line and will be sure to include songs from Cerrone, Gil Scott Heron & Brian Jackson, as well as Giorgio Moroder. If you listen to Dr. Deep's show, you know there's bound to be some unexpected, fun, and crazy music from his side of the science picks. Be sure to tune in and check out the science music tribute back-to-back set, only on KDRT 95.7fm and kdrt.org on Monday, May 11, from 12 noon to 1 p.m.!

Monday Morning Show – May 11, 2026

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 7:00am | Ned

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The Stage Crew of the 2026 Whole Earth Festival joins Ned's Monday Morning Show in the Jeff Shaw Studio immediately after staying up all night cleaning up after the event. Everyone is on the punchy side as they recap this year's festival, compare stories old and new, talk about Ned's vacation, and highlight some of the bands who performed over the weekend.

Dashboard Diaries – Big Day of Giving!

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 12:07pm | RayK

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This week on Dashboard Diaries, host RayK ain’t too proud to beg as he appeals to the KDRT community for your support on the Big Day of Giving. This week’s theme is all about money and Mom, so join us for two hours of great music and the start of our Spring FUNdraiser! Donate to KDRT here. and listen Thursday, 3-5 p.m., on 95.7fm in Davis, KDRT.org worldwide and anytime!

Davis Garden Show – Big Day of Giving

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 12:00pm | Don Shor

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Today’s topics: spring leaf diseases, vertical planters, Hippeastrum bulbs, more on summer vegetables, and more. Love the Davis Garden Show? Please help keep KDRT growing strong. Show your support for the Big Day of Giving!

Sonic Rehab airs a special show for Big DoG, Thursday, May 7, 7-9 a.m.

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 12:38am | Jojo Johanssen

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DJ Jojo Johanssen kicks off the Big Day of Giving in Sonic Rehab fashion with a takeover of the replay spot for That California Sound! The show promises to be a wonderful blend of the sounds you've come to expect from both shows, with Jojo at the helm as your trusted guide. Playing only music from California musicians, watch for tracks from Stan Getz, Sylvester, Jellyfish, Moby Grape, and many more! Tune in live on Thursday, May 7, 7-9 a.m., on KDRT 95.7fm and kdrt.org.

We rely on your donations to keep things humming at KDRT. When you support our parent nonprofit, Davis Media Access, during BigDoG, your dollars may go even further thanks to matching funds! If you're unable to tune in live, listen in for two weeks via kdrt.org – and donate anytime!

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