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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.

 

OUR PROGRAMS

Exploration with Michio Kaku

Dr. Kaku

An hour long radio program on science, technology, politics, and the environment. Topics covered include black holes, time travel, higher dimensions, string theory, wormholes, search for extra-terrestial life, dark matter and dark energy, the future of space travel, genetic engineering, the aging process, the future of medicine, the human body shop, artificial intelligence, the future of computers and robots, as well as topics from science fiction. Hosted by Michio Kaku.

Live Thursday 11pm-Friday 12am
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Sounds So Sweet

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Host Wayne Hagen takes a lively look at sweet sounds of jug band music, past and present.

Live Tuesday 1-2pm
Replays Friday 10-11pm
DJ(s): 
Wayne Hagen
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Night Train Cocktail Lounge

A saloon of songs and sounds from back then, focusing on anything recorded between the 1890s and the 1970s. All forms of jazz, blues, rock, surf, garage, punk, country, folk, film-radio-television samples, speeches, comedy, and anything grabbed from the ages and put to cylinder, wax or tape, colliding on top each other.

Night Train Cocktail Lounge is produced live at WXOX-LP FM in Louisville, KY. All local material is edited, including times and dates, making each episode an evergreen episode. All episodes are FCC compliant.

Live Wednesday 9-10pm
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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 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
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Sonic Rehab episode XV: May the Fourth Be with You!

Sat, 05/02/2026 - 12:30am | Jojo Johanssen

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That's right folks, tune in to Sonic Rehab with DJ Jojo Johanssen on May the Fourth for an EPIC two-song tribute to Star Wars, as well as some house beauts from Blue Six and DJ Gregory plus a track to celebrate Jojo FINALLY reading The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. There will also be a great prog set to warm things up for a special edition next week.

It should also be mentioned that Jojo may have been a bit indulgent on this one -- 16 tracks over 2 hours! So bring some sonic popcorn, pop those headphones on (or blast those speakers), and get yourself some rehab – some Sonic Rehab! Tune in this Monday, May 4, from 1 to 3 p.m. on KDRT 95.7 FM,  or catch it on demand at KDRT.org. Be there!

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Divine Intervention – May 1, 2026

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 5:00pm | Jess Goddésse

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Please join us for Divine Intervention this week! Enjoy more of the Darts' latest LP ... hear new music from the Admiral Sir Cloudesley Shovell, Heavenly, Russ Tolman, Robyn Hitchcock, Wreckless Eric, San Kasakgascar, and Girl Trouble (Yes, Girl Trouble!) ... enjoy some tunes from our new Goddess of the Month (Who will it be?) ... experience Vinyl Vespers (Yikes!) ... visit Critter Corner! Don't miss the fun starting at 6 p.m. Pacific on KDRT 95.7fm + KDRT.org ... listen anytime on the web + the podcasts! 

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11 stories, 11 insights -- my immigration thoughts, on Listening Lyrics, May 1, 2026

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 4:00pm | Pieter Pastoor

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Listen in to Listening Lyrics as I play the top 11 songs from February 1953 … in Toronto, Canada. Not randomly. Those songs will carry a story—my story—of immigrating with my family from the Netherlands to Toronto. We’ll move through it in 11 acts, each one introduced, summarized, and—ideally—kept on track by my friend and fellow DJ Gil Medovoy, who will connect the moment to the music.

This hour was inspired by my brother Art and my trip down memory lane in Toronto last month. We flew to New York and took the train from there to Toronto using the same route as we did in 1953.

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The Darts live on The Audio Ecotone, May 1, 2026

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 2:30pm | Eddy Owt

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Seattle’s all-female garage rock powerhouse The Darts join Eddy Owt in the KDRT studio on The Audio Ecotone prior to the organ flipping, drum smashing, guitar crunching kickoff to their U.S. tour at the Starlet Room in Sacramento on Friday, May 1. In preparation, Eddy has made sure that the studio console is bolted down and all breakables are covered with multiple layers of bubblewrap! Listen live Friday, May 1 at 3 p.m. Pacific on KDRT 95.7 FM and online at KDRT.org. 

The image shows The Darts in Montaigu, France. Photo: Angie's Eye

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Adios from Twang Thang, at least for now

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 6:26pm | kdrtradio

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We're so grateful for the eight years he has spent as a volunteer at KDRT doing his wonderful show, most recently on Wednesday mornings. Still, we miss him already.

Dirk Brazil, host of Twang Thang, has announced he's taking a long hiatus from radio, citing other time obligations.

All of us at KDRT wish Dirk well in his post-retirement endeavors, and we thank him for his musical excellence featuring outlaw country old and new.

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Dashboard Diaries – April 30, 2026

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 3:00pm | RayK

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This week on Dashboard Diaries, guest host Rodriguez hot-wires RayK’s show and takes it for a joy ride ... serves him right for leaving town. So hop in and let’s drive it like we stole it! Listen live on Thursday, 3-5 p.m. Pacific, on KDRT 95.7 FM + KDRT.org. Stream shows anytime at Dashboard Diaries.

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Davis Garden Show, April 30, 2026

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 12:00pm | Don Shor

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Today’s topics: bluebells, amaryllis, tomato seedlings, bay laurel seedlings, dahlias, talking to kids, and more.

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Millions of views, My Davis California explains why on Hello Davis!, April 29, 2026

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 5:30pm | Pieter Pastoor

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KDRT welcomed Richard Jia and Gray Eby (see illustration), founders of My Davis California, back to the studio today. On Hello Davis!, they shared the story behind their growing platform, discussing both their hits and their misses, along with the insights and challenges of creating visual stories in three-minute reels or less. Check out their stories on Instagram

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In the Key of Folk, April 29, 2026

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 2:00pm | Karen Leyse

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This week on In the Key of Folk, Karen is back from the snowy north lands of Idaho with music to remind her of a jaunt back into winter.  Plus, you'll hear new releases from I'm With Her, Boston folk singer Eric Kilburn, and Goodnight Moonshine – these could include some new names, so tune in to check them out!  And mentioning new names, find out what the Met and folk music have in common. Check it all out today, Wednesday, at 2 p.m. Pacific at KDRT 95.7 FM in Davis and KDRT.org worldwide.  Listen live today or stream to your heart's content for the next 2 weeks!

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KDRT Suds & Sounds – April 29, 2026

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 12:00pm | kdrtradio

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KDRT invites YOU to Suds & Sounds at Armadillo Music in downtown Davis on Wednesday, April 29, from 4 to 6 p.m. Meet K-DiRT friends and fans and perhaps even win a pair of tickets for Pat Metheny, in concert in Sacramento, on May 2. Beverages for all ages are available at the Bootleg Bar. Suds & Sounds repeats every month on the last Wednesday — mark you calendars!

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