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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.

Twang Thang features outlaw country old and new, showcasing the folks who sowed the harder-edged musical seeds for what we today call Americana, as well as the newer artists who continue the tunes and outlaw ethos forward. George Jones, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Lucinda Willimans, Steve Earle, Dwight Yoakum, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Billie Jo Shaver ... Americana music didn't just show up one day — it has deep and varied country music roots. Twang Thang explores the originators, the newcomers, and the music that happened along the way!

Live Wednesday 7-9am

Replays Saturday 1-3pm

DJ(s):

DJ Dirk

In the Key of Folk

In the Key of Folk with Karen Leyse offers music that will keep you humming or dancing along — perhaps both! The focus is on traditional and current folk music, Americana, and bluegrass, with Celtic, Nordic, and Spanish infusions — wherever Karen's travels and interests take her. In addition, the music of contra dance, an American Folk tradition that came with English and other settlers, will often be threaded through the hour. Don’t know it? Check it out.

Live Wednesday 2-3pm

Replays Tuesday 11am-12pm

DJ(s):

Karen Leyse

Big Picture Science

Through smart, intellectual, and engaging storytelling, Big Picture Science discusses today’s biggest scientific stories and breakthroughs by interviewing leading researchers and scientists. The program delivers the information in unorthodox yet clever ways, proving that science radio doesn’t have to be dry, even if the humor is.

Live Monday 12-1pm

Homepage URL:

Big Picture Science on the web

Monday Morning Show

The Monday Morning Show with DJ Ned brings variety to morning drive with a mix of music (depending on Ned's mood), production pieces, discussion of current events, occasional guests, general musings on life in Davis, and Ned goofing off 100% of the time.

Live Monday 7-9am

DJ(s):

Ned

That California Sound!

That California Sound! Local + Regional Music from The Golden State ... From Then ... To Now features local, regional, and small touring bands throughout California while highlighting the history and culture of California musicians, venues, teachers, recording studios, promoters, festivals, and general resources that enrich our community.

Live Monday 6-8pm

Replays Thursday 7-9am

DJ(s):

JonEmery, Scott Schiller

More programs ...

Sonic Rehab, Monday, March 23rd

Sat, 03/21/2026 - 6:35am | Jojo Johanssen

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Join DJ Jojo Johanssen for another fun ride through his eclectic tastes. He'll finally get to some ska and reggae, as well as a new tech house track from Andre Zimmer. Cat Stevens and The Flaming Lips will go back to back to see if they're singing the same song or not. Whaaaaaaattttt?!?!? Tune in to hear it all go down, along with tons of other amazing music. Start your week off with some Sonic Rehab.

Divine Intervention – March 20, 2026

Fri, 03/20/2026 - 3:55pm | Jess Goddésse

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Don't miss Divine Intervention this evening. We've got brand new tunes from some old favorites, including the Buzzcocks, Kim Gordon, Mick Harvey, Squeeze, and the Woggles; two tracks from our Goddess of the Month, Hazel Scott; a Vinyl Vespers spin; and Critter Corner, featuring adorable adoptable companion animals. Join us at 6 p.m. Pacific, right here on KDRT 95.7fm + KDRT.org. Listen anytime via the web + the podcasts.

Davis Garden Show, March 19, 2026

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 9:40pm | Don Shor

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Today's topics: Grevilleas, redbuds, testing seeds for germination, plant resources, dwarf tomatoes, and more.

IMPLOSION! – 18 March 2026

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 6:00pm | Nick Saloman

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It's almost time for IMPLOSION!, your weekly dose of psychedelia and more from Nick Saloman. Tune in for tracks from Eddie Holland, the Exits, the Falling Leaves, the Summer Set, and Tom Jones (YES!). It's all here for you every week at 8 p.m. Pacific on KDRT 95.7fm + KDRT.org – available anytime via the web and the podcast apps!

In the Key of Folk, March 18, 2026

Wed, 03/18/2026 - 1:44pm | Karen Leyse

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This afternoon, In the Key of Folk returns for the hour! Tune in to hear new releases by Sarah Larkin and blues/folk artists Andy Cohen, Eleanor Ellis, and William Lee Ellis. There will also be more tracks by Sam Bush, the Chieftains, Mike Ward, and others. So tune in at 2 p.m. Pacific to KDRT 95.7 FM Davis | KDRT.org for repeats, podcasts and more. You might also want to take a look at coming events while you're at it. Check it out!

Jazz After Dark, March 17, 2026

Tue, 03/17/2026 - 9:55pm | Don Shor

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Longer sets on tonight's show:

Johnny Hodges & Wild Bill Davis, Clementine
John Lewis, Almost Like Being in Love
The L.A. Four, Manhã de Carnaval
Archie Shepp and Horace Parlan, Blues in Thirds
Art Pepper, Over the Rainbow
Tommy Flanagan, Dignified Appearance
Biréli Lagrène, I've Got You Under My Skin
Tommy Flanagan, The Heather on the Hill

Sonic Rehab! Tune in Monday, March 16, 1-3 p.m.

Mon, 03/16/2026 - 11:00am | Jojo Johanssen

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On the next edition of Sonic Rehab, some deep cuts from Neil Young, Genesis, and Sting, as well as some hip hop for the first time! Be ready for some remixed Depeche Mode and a little yacht rock, too. Nothing's too eclectic for DJ Jojo Johanssen!

Triskaidekaphobia on the Electric Compost Heap – March 13, 2026

Fri, 03/13/2026 - 5:25pm | Dug Deep

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Tonight at 6 p.m. on The Electric Compost Heap, Dug Deep further explores the implications of triskaidekaphobia in the warm late winter. We'll also spin new tunes from Kim Gordon, Selwyn Birchwood, Hiss Golden Messenger, and Snail Mail. Hope you can join us!

Fri, 03/13/2026 - 4:00pm | Pieter Pastoor

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Welcome to Listening Lyrics on KDRT. Today’s program is called “1926: The Sounds That Just Became Free.” Every year, music recordings reach the end of their copyright life. In 2026, recordings made in 1926—exactly 100 years ago—enter the public domain. That means the music that shaped early jazz, blues, and country can now be shared freely again. Tonight we travel back a century, to hear the sounds that helped invent modern music.

Wizards of Yearth at the Melon Ball – Friday, March 13

Fri, 03/13/2026 - 1:04pm | kdrtradio

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!TONIGHT! KDRT 95.7 FM and Left of the Dial Promotions co-present local teen sensations Wizards of Yearth, performing their special brand of prog at Watermelon Music's Melon Ball in West Davis, Friday, March 13. The fun starts at 7:30 p.m. More info here!

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