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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.

 

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Dashboard Diaries

Hop in for a trip through ever-changing musical landscapes, from familiar highways to roads less travelled. Dashboard Diaries host Ray K loves to share hand-picked tunes spanning broad styles of music, with a nod to the real, organic disc jockey-driven radio of his youth. It's all about the journey...

Live Wednesday 3-5pm
Replays Sunday 5-7pm
DJ(s): 
RayK
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Listening Lyrics

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Welcome to an hour of Listening Lyrics, right here on KDRT 95.7 FM in Davis, California.

No musical passports required. Folk can sit next to funk, jazz can dance with rock, and a singer-songwriter might end up sharing a park bench with a reggae band. Listening Lyrics is your invitation to escape the noise of the day and enter a world of elaborate sounds, unexpected discoveries, and songs that have something to say.

This is the kind of journey only commercial-free community radio can provide.

So close your eyes. Open your ears. Relax your mind. Join me, Pieter Pastoor, as we send color to your ears and wander through the vast landscape of music and lyrics—the grand meeting place of rhythm, imagination, and the remarkable human ability to create art. Whether it's a whisper, a roar, a groove, or a melody you've never heard before, it all belongs here.

Remember: Real Music. Real Community. Real Good Music.

Live Friday 4-5pm
Replays Sunday 10-11am
DJ(s): 
Pieter Pastoor
Homepage URL: 
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Roots, Shoots and Leaves

Roots, Shoots and Leaves' DJ Tree has a theory of music that involves a tree. Suffice it to say that it involves a trinity — an exploration of themes and connections among recording artists — and otherwise very few boundaries. Listen for music old and new, known and unknown. And if you listen long enough, you may experience some musical enlightenment.

 

Live Tuesday 6-8pm
Replays Saturday 5-7pm
DJ(s): 
Tree Kilpatrick
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IMPLOSION

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IMPLOSION is hosted by Nick Saloman, front person of The Bevis Frond. Born and raised in London, England, Nick began buying records as a small child in the late 1950s, then moved on to going to gigs and playing in bands as a teenager in the late ’60s. IMPLOSION is simply an hour of Nick playing the music he loves – psychedelia, rock, folk, beat, jazz, soul, punk, and more – with a bit of chat thrown in for good measure.

Live Thursday 4-5pm
Replays Sunday 7-8pm
DJ(s): 
Nick Saloman
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The Wild Fox Party

WILD FOX RADIO 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
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Wild Card Friday – Oct. 30, 2026: LIVE Halloween show!

Fri, 10/30/2026 - 10:53am | Ned

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Ned is LIVE in the terrifying Jeff Shaw Studio this Halloween eve! He's playing scary songs, spooky sound effects, and a healthy dose of tricks and treats to get you in the mood for the weekend. BOO!

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Dashboard Diaries – Oct. 29, 2026

Thu, 10/29/2026 - 12:45pm | RayK

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This week on Dashboard Diaries, DJ RayK takes a ride to the spooky side of town to try to score some candy. And the music? We’ve got some tricks, and we’ve got some treats, but not a dud in the bunch. So climb in... we’ll have you back by curfew… maybe.

Tune in Thursday, 3-5 p.m. on KDRT.org or listen to the podcast anytime. Next week, Dashboard Diaries moves to Wednesdays at 3 p.m.!

Photo by Jacob DeBrito

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Davis Garden Show, Oct. 29, 2026

Thu, 10/29/2026 - 12:00pm | Don Shor

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Today’s topics: fall planting ideas, building soil in fall for next summer, tomato circle planting, neem issues, winter berry toxicity, crickets , salvia mexicana Limelight., and more.

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A place we call home: Mary Aqua shares her thoughts on Hello Davis!, – Oct. 28, 2026

Wed, 10/28/2026 - 5:30pm | Pieter Pastoor

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Mary speaks from her heart about a place we call home, Davis. Mary is interviewed by David Abramson

Mary Agua is a Native woman of Maya descent, born and raised in Los Angeles. She is a mother, community activist, and advocate for culturally responsive education. With a background in early childhood development from birth through age five, Mary brings experience and a commitment to supporting children, families, and communities. Her current work focuses on bringing Indigenous knowledge and perspectives into educational settings. She also supports efforts to sustain traditional ecological knowledge and cultural practices. Mary is dedicated to creating more connected futures for all children and generations to come.

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In the Key of Folk – Bewitching – Oct. 28, 2026

Wed, 10/28/2026 - 2:00pm | Karen Leyse

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So much is happening! So this week on In the Key of Folk, join DJ Karen for a fall crop of new releases from musicians such as Eliza Gilkyson, Gordie Tentrees, and Blue Wilder and Celtic artists Louise Bichan, Donald WG Lindsay & Roo Geddes, Kalos, and Hayden Stern. We'll also include classics by Barbara Dane, Pete Seeger and... 

Join in at 2 p.m. today, Wednesday, to hear what's happening in the great world of music. That's here at KDRT 95.7 FM in Davis and at kdrt.org worldwide!

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KDRT spooky Suds & Sounds – Oct. 28, 2026

Wed, 10/28/2026 - 10:51am | kdrtradio

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You’re invited to a spooky Suds & Sounds, Wednesday, Oct. 28, at Armadillo Music in Downtown Davis. Join us from 4 to 6 p.m to mix & mingle with K-DiRT volunteers and friends, pick some vinyl to spin, enjoy a beverage of your choosing… all ages welcome!

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Jazz After Dark, Oct. 27, 2026

Tue, 10/27/2026 - 5:00pm | Don Shor

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On tonight’s show: Count Basie, Sonny Stitt, Sacha Distel, Stan Getz, Phineas Newborn Jr. and All Stars, Duke Ellington (Peggy Lee vocals), Woody Herman and His Orchestra, Ella Fitzgerald, Chico Hamilton, Zoot Sims, Joe Pass, Pat Longo Super Big Band, Winston Walls & Brother Jack McDuff, and Diane Schuur & Maynard Ferguson.

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Monday Morning Show – Oct. 26, 2026

Mon, 10/26/2026 - 7:00am | Ned

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Eddie the Webguy joins Ned in the studio for all kinds of Halloween hijinks.

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Sonic Rehab party time this Monday, Oct. 26, 2026

Sun, 10/25/2026 - 3:29am | Jojo Johanssen

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Get ready for some eclectic party time music on the next Sonic Rehab! DJJJ has a couple more versions of "Lola's Theme" by the Shapeshifters after playing the orginal version last week, some anime music from Yoshimasa Terui, and even some country for the first time! And of course, plenty more, including a section of music he loved hearing on the radio but seemed to only be played very late at night. Intrigued? Then tune in this Monday from 1-3 p.m. PDT on KDRT 95.7 FM or stream live on kdrt.org.

If you can't listen live (booooooo!) or want to listen again (yaaaaaaay!), you can check it out in the kdrt.org archives for up to 2 weeks after broadcast. d(-_-)b

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Yolo Backyard Bulletin -- Oct. 22, 2026

Thu, 10/22/2026 - 5:00pm | Jesse Drew

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Hear from our pop-up food vendors that bring so much life to our community!

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