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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.

DJK lives by the motto “connecting cultures with music.” Each week he invites listeners to hop in the Afrosonic Taxi for a global ride through music with African roots, showcasing artists whose hopeful, defiant sounds uplift, inspire, and make you move.

Live Thursday 10-11pm

Homepage URL:

Afrosonic Taxi on the web

Divine Intervention (1st/3rd week) – The Electric Compost Heap (2nd/4th week)

Divine Intervention with Jess Goddésse strikes on 1st & 3rd Fridays with an unholy assortment of rock, pop, punk, psych, funk, jazz, roots, and randomness across the decades plus brand new releases. For the truly devout, Vinyl Vespers, a celebration of record-store bargain bins, plus Goddess of the Month and Critter Corner!

Live Friday 6-8pm

Replays Monday 3-5pm

DJ(s):

Jess Goddésse, Dug Deep

Blue Light Central

Every week, the big blue train we call the Blue Light Central rumbles out of the station for an hour-long ride through a landscape of blues, classic R&B, soul, gospel, zydeco, and low-down boogie. Mark Drnek is your ticket agent, porter, engineer, brakeman, and conductor on a weekly excursion through the vast music landscape.

Live Thursday 9-10pm

Homepage URL:

Blue Light Central on the web

NextGen Talks

NextGen Talks is a youth-driven program that offers a fresh perspective on state politics, featuring interviews with city officials and state leaders. Hosted by Jazmin Garcia, a high school junior with extensive experience in local government, the program highlights issues that matter most to young people, such as public safety, housing, and education. By focusing on the local actions that shape the future for youth, NextGen Talks aims to bridge the gap between young citizens and their city leaders, fostering a more engaged and informed community.

Live Friday 5-5:30pm

DJ(s):

Jazmin Garcia

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

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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.

Getting digital distraction out of the schools on the Yolo Backyard Bulletin -- June 25, 2026

Thu, 06/25/2026 - 4:30pm | Jesse Drew

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Our guest on our June 25 program is Jared Hippler, a primary advocate of the recent decision to ban social media distractions from our public schools.

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.

David Abramson talks with Sinai Chirinos of Wet Reckless on Hello Davis!, June 24, 2026

Wed, 06/24/2026 - 5:30pm | Pieter Pastoor

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It's a music show on Hello Davis! today as David Abramson and Sinai Chirinos of the band Wet Reckless talk music in Davis.

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 (pictured) and the more than 300 musicians that he brought to his Davis 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.

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.

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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