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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

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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The Cerealist

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The Cerealist curates chilling broadcasts of loud + bizarre soundscapes from an ancient cave bellowing death metal from around the globe, with smoky stage lights on music from American, Swedish, and Norwegian shredders. Tune in every week for 30 brutal minutes of blast-beat heaven!

Live Wednesday 7:30-8pm
Replays Sunday 11:30pm-Monday 12am
DJ(s): 
The Cerealist
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Grist for the Chill

dave mccasey

Dave serves up a truly interesting mix of music with a focus on fingerstyle guitar and percussive groove as it relates to roots,  world fusion, jazz, funk, Latin and Brazilian music, and more.  

Live Thursday 11am-12pm
Replays Wednesday 3-4pm
DJ(s): 
Dave Mcasey
Homepage URL: 
Grist for the Chill
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Planetary Radio

Planetary RAdio

Each week, Planetary Radio visits with a scientist, engineer, project manager, astronaut, advocate or writer who provides a unique and exciting perspective on the exploration of our solar system and beyond.

Live Wednesday 12-1pm
Homepage URL: 
Planetary Radio on the web
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E-Town

eTown KDRT

E-Town, taped before a live audience in Boulder, Colorado, features today’s top folk and Americana artists, along with information and discussions on the environment and conservation. Host Nick Forster nimbly walks the line between musician and radio journalist, playing guitar, mandolin, or lap steel with musical guests and then switching gears to engage artists in conversation. Co-host Helen Forster lends her voice to both the spoken and musical portions of the show.

Live Saturday 10-11am
Homepage URL: 
E-Town on the web
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Yolo Backyard Bulletin – Oct. 15, 2026

Thu, 10/15/2026 - 5:00pm | Jesse Drew

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Our guests are three activists with Yolo Indivisible talking about the nationwide No Kings mobilizations Saturday, October 17.

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Dashboard Diaries – Oct. 15, 2026

Thu, 10/15/2026 - 10:38am | RayK

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This week on Dashboard Diaries, DJ RayK pulls in with a trunkful of classic tunes from Jackson Browne, the Rascals, Tom Petty, Elvis Costello, The Beatles, Marmalade, Chuck Prophet and a cast of dozens. Grab a road soda and some salty snacks and join him Thursday 3-5 p.m. at KDRT 95.7 FM and KDRT.org.

Photo: Tonya Keck

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Daryel Dunston, Celebrating 1 Year as City Manager, October 14, 2026

Thu, 10/15/2026 - 8:51am | Pieter Pastoor

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Celebrating One Year: A Conversation with Davis City Manager Daryel Dunston

This week, Brett Lee of the Davis Downtown  Business Association sits down with Davis City Manager Daryel Dunston to reflect on his first year leading the city.

Appointed by the Davis City Council on August 19, 2025, Dunston officially began his role on September 15, 2025.

In this interview, Brett and Daryel discuss the accomplishments, challenges, and milestones of his first year, along with exciting projects and priorities shaping the future of Davis.

Join us for an engaging conversation about the past year and what's ahead for our community.

 

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Davis Garden Show, Oct. 15, 2026

Wed, 10/14/2026 - 11:11pm | Don Shor

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Today’s topics: bananas in Montreal, problems with dwarf spruces, Formosan flame tree, screening an ADU with bamboo, ceanothus, and more.

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Jazz After Dark, Oct. 13, 2026

Tue, 10/13/2026 - 5:00pm | Don Shor

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On tonight's show: Duke Ellington, Sonny Stitt, Al Cohn & Zoot Sims Quintet, Tal Farlow, Oscar Peterson & Ben Webster, Zoot Sims & Bob Brookmeyer, The Ray Bryant Trio, Clare Fischer, Joe Williams, Dinah Washington, Eddie Jefferson, Oliver Nelson, and Jim Hall.

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Get your moves ready for the next Sonic Rehab, Monday, Oct. 12

Mon, 10/12/2026 - 3:00am | Jojo Johanssen

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Put your drinks down and get your shakes on for the next Sonic Rehab! DJJJ is bringing it once again with insanely amazing dance tracks from Brother 2 Brother, Miro, Talc, Cass & Slide, and more! The plan is to set you down nicely after with music from Cowboy Junkies, Neil Young, and a local artist from El Dorado Hills. Also two versions of the same song in different languages! AND MORE!! Should be fun? NO! IT WILL BE FUN.

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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LotD Live + KDRT Vinyl Bazaar – Oct. 11, 2026

Sun, 10/11/2026 - 9:43am | kdrtradio

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Left of the Dial Live, KDRT, and the That California Sound crew co-present the fall 2026 Vinyl Bazaar this Sunday, October 11, from 12 to 5 p.m at CaliCraft Brewing. The Bazaar features multiple vendors representing dozens of genres and thousands of titles. All ages are welcome to attend this fine event. For more information, visit ThatCaliforniaSound.com.

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Electric Compost Heap – Oct. 9, 2026

Fri, 10/09/2026 - 5:22pm | Dug Deep

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Tonight on The Electric Compost Heap, Dug Deep provides hours of excitement, featuring new music from Arab Strap, Measuring Cup, Dinosaur Jr., and Anton Barbeau, who is appearing tonight at Watermelon Music! If all this weren't enough, we'll also spin another edition of Top of the Heap, our exceptional music feature. Hope you can join us at KDRT.org.

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Yolo Backyard Bulletin – Oct. 8, 2026

Fri, 10/09/2026 - 8:37am | Jesse Drew

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Our guests are Erica Kohl-Arenas and Anuj Vaidya to talk about the amazing Imagining America conference coming to Davis!

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Davis Garden Show, Oct. 8, 2026

Thu, 10/08/2026 - 12:00pm | Don Shor

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Today’s topics: persimmons, fall planting sequence, Imperial Star artichokes, allelopathy, quince fruit, growing roselle for tea, potatoes, and more

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