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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.

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

IMPLOSION

IMPLOSION is hosted by Nick Saloman, front person of The Bevis Frond. Born and raised in London, England, Nick started buying records as a small child in the late 1950s and began going to gigs and playing in bands as a teen in the late 60s. IMPLOSION is simply an hour of Nick playing the music that he loves (psychedelia, rock, folk, beat, jazz, soul, punk, and more), with a bit of chat thrown in for good measure. Nick says: "If I like it, then there have got to be a few other people who will too.

Live Wednesday 4-5pm

Replays Sunday 7-8pm

DJ(s):

Nick Saloman

Davisville

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, and first place nationwide in news/public affairs programs among small stations from the Public Media Journalists Association in 2026.

Live Monday 5:30-6pm

Replays Saturday 8:30-9am

DJ(s):

Bill Buchanan

Juke In The Back

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/

Education Beat

KDRT is proud to air EdSource’s program 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 5-5:30pm

Homepage URL:

Ed Source on the web

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Remembering Bill Wagman – June 28 at Odd Fellows

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 5:33pm | kdrtradio

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Legendary Davis radio host Bill Wagman passed away earlier this year. If you knew Bill well – or simply knew him through his house concerts and radio shows on KDRT and KDVS – please join us for a very special Celebration of Life at Davis Odd Fellows Hall, 415 Second St., at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 28. There will be a finger-food potluck, and so please bring some appetizers or desserts to share. RIP, Bill.

The Electric Compost Heap welcomes summer! -- June 26, 2026

Fri, 06/26/2026 - 5:28pm | Dug Deep

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Hey there! Tonight at 6 p.m. Pacific on The Electric Compost Heap, your host Dug Deep catches up on recent releases, including new tunes from Pokey LaFarge, Weird Nightmare, and LA LOM and Los Mirlos (playing together!). And since this is the first program of summer 2026, we'll spin a basketful of summer songs, too! Yep, see you soon at KDRT 95.7 FM and KDRT.org!

Laid back Friday on Listening Lyrics -- June 26, 2026

Fri, 06/26/2026 - 1:01pm | Pieter Pastoor

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Grab the closest hammock you can find and tune in for Listening Lyrics on KDRT 95.7 FM / KDRT.org at 4 p.m. Pacific!

Dashboard Diaries -- June 25, 2026

Thu, 06/25/2026 - 7:36pm | RayK

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This week on Dashboard Diaries, DJ RayK plays a veritable smorgasbord of music… some ska, a bit of reggae, a few highlights from the Davis Music Fest, some '60s garage band classics, and several eras of soul music. It’s all over the map, just as the radio gods intended. He thinks it’s really worth a listen this time. Drop on by Thursday, 3-5 p.m., on 95.7 FM and KDRT.org.

Davis Garden Show, June 25, 2026

Thu, 06/25/2026 - 12:00pm | Don Shor

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Today’s topics: Verbena bonariensis, managing whiteflies, hillside grasses, pumpkin flower problems, flowers in June, and more.

In the Key of Folk -- June 24, 2026

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 12:55pm | Karen Leyse

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Today In the Key of Folk spends some of the hour remembering Bill Wagman and the more that 300 musicians that he brought to his house concerts during a span of over 30 years. You'll also hear a new release or two and classic tracks by Chris Webster, Robert Earl Keen, and Driving With Fergus. Join in today and please do check KDRT.org for information on the Celebration of Life for Bill this Sunday, June 28, 2026. We'll look forward to seeing you!

Today: 2 p.m. Pacific on KDRT 95.7 FM or stream at KDRT.org

KDRT Suds & Sounds – June 24, 2026

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 10:06am | kdrtradio

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It’s the first Suds & Sounds of the summer, and you’re invited! We'd love for you to join us at Armadillo Music, Wed., June 24, 4-6 p.m., for a casual gathering of K-DiRT DJs and friends. Come on downtown, grab a beverage, browse through the vinal, perhaps discuss your favorite artists from Davis Music Fest! This meet & greet repeats on the last Wednesday the month – mark your calendars!

Jazz After Dark, June 23, 2026

Tue, 06/23/2026 - 8:00pm | Don Shor

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Coming up tonight: Count Basie, Herb Jeffries, Illinois Jacquet, Charlie Parker, Clark Terry, Charles Mingus with Duke Ellington and Max Roach, Howard Roberts, Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Charles, Mel Tormé live with Gerry Mulligan and George Shearing, Archie Shepp and Horace Parlan, and Laurindo Almeida.

New Sonic Rehab on Monday, June 22, 1-3 p.m.

Sat, 06/20/2026 - 3:15am | Jojo Johanssen

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DJ Jojo Johanssen welcomes you to another Sonic Rehab Monday with some mid-to-late 90s trance, an amazing Wagner cover, and some great classic John Morales mixes. Also watch for another track from the new Brian Jackson album and a song from Jojo's favorite folk friends, Misner & Smith. Not what you expected? Of course not! Be sure to tune in this Monday, June 22, from 1 to 3 p.m. on KDRT 95.7fm or kdrt.org. If you can't listen live, you still have two weeks to catch this and other shows on kdrt.org.

Davis Garden Show, June 18, 2026

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 12:00pm | Don Shor

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Today’s topics, many quick questions: cucumbers, miniature roses, mulberries, sterile soil and potting soils, fishtail palm problems, planting late season flowers, and more.

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