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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.

 

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Sea Change Radio

Sea Change KDRT

Sea Change Radio is a nationally syndicated program that covers the shift to social, environmental, and economic sustainability.

Live Friday 2:30-3pm
Homepage URL: 
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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
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Twang Thang

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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
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Independent and Local

Independent and Local

Independent and Local is a music program featuring local unsigned artists and bands, including "Moments" — brief interviews with experts in the scientific, health, and artistic communities about interesting topics and current events. The main focus is music, along with a few outside-the-box ideas.

Live Monday 4-5pm
DJ(s): 
Sam Hawk
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A Mix of Music

DJ Dave Reynolds takes you on a journey through the world of music.  

Live Friday 1-2pm
DJ(s): 
DJ Dave
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Davisville, Dec. 1, 2025: The silver lining is the public’s response

Mon, 12/01/2025 - 5:30pm | Bill Buchanan

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It’s been a strange year for food relief, marked most recently by the sporadic suspension of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) aid during the federal government shutdown this fall. Today on Davisville we talk with two people deeply involved in different areas of Davis food relief: Liane Moody, executive director of the Short Term Emergency Aid Committee, and Max Morgan from the Davis Night Market. They talk about what they’ve seen this year, the growing demand for food assistance, underlying causes, and short- and long-term ideas that could reduce the problem.

We talk about prospects for 2026. “The skeptic in me says, oh, this is going to keep getting worse,” Morgan says. “The one big optimistic point, which Liane [talks] about too, is the way the community has stepped up support as things have hit a whole another nadir. It’s really impressive.”

The photo shows food and gifts collected and given away during STEAC’s holiday program in 2021.

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Andy Schmidt presents a journey of a playlist, on Listening Lyrics, Nov. 28, 2025

Fri, 11/28/2025 - 5:40pm | Pieter Pastoor

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This week on Listening Lyrics, Andy Schmidt joined me in the KDRT studio to share a playlist that mirrors his life built on movement, curiosity, and craft.

Andy is a journey all by himself. An accomplished bassist, entrepreneur, avid bicyclist, master handyman, sail maker, kayak builder, storyteller—you name it, he’s probably done it, made it, or fixed it. Stepping into Andy’s world is like walking into a friendly windstorm: You just keep moving, lean into the energy, and enjoy the ride.

His playlist reflects that whirlwind spirit. Each track takes us somewhere new, offering a glimpse into the rhythm and momentum that fuel Andy’s life. If you’d like to see another side of his creativity, check out his custom bicycle basket and frame bags at Lords Luggage.

Listening Lyrics playlist for 11/28/2025
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The Electric Compost Heap – Post-Thanksgiving 2025

Fri, 11/28/2025 - 5:30pm | Dug Deep

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Tonight (Friday) at 6 Pacific on The Electric Compost Heap, yer host Dug Deep features tunes for late fall, cold foggy nights, and leftovers in the fridge! Serving it up hot at KDRT.org, community radio for Davis, CA!

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Davis Garden Show, Nov. 27, 2025

Thu, 11/27/2025 - 12:00pm | Don Shor

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Today's topics: the plants of Thanksgiving, holiday plant toxicity, a listener’s frost protection box, fireblight, coastal tomatoes, female ginkgoes, and more.

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Dashboard Diaries -- Nov. 27, 2025

Thu, 11/27/2025 - 11:31am | RayK

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This week on Dashboard Diaries, host RayK gives thanks with a live musical tribute to home, family, bountiful food and, of course, the prevention of grease fires and clogged drains. Joined by a relative or three, Ray will try to fill that quiet void between the parade, dog show, football games and dinner. So pull up a chair and let’s dig in!

Tune in Thursday, 3-4 p.m. on KDRT.org or anytime.

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IMPLOSION – 26 November 2025

Wed, 11/26/2025 - 4:00pm | Nick Saloman

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This week (and every week), we are extremely thankful for Nick Saloman, who brings us yet another new edition of IMPLOSION!  We'll hear psych-tinged tunes from the Attack, Ian & the Zodiacs, the Movement, Odel Brown & the Organ-izers, and more, complemented by commentary from Nick himself. Tune in every Wednesday at 8 p.m. Pacific here on KDRT 95.7 fm + KDRT.org. Listen at your pleasure via the web and the podcast apps. Happy Thanksgiving!

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Jazz After Dark, Nov. 25, 2025

Tue, 11/25/2025 - 5:00pm | Don Shor

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All Cole Porter songs tonight:

  • Coleman Hawkins, I Love Paris
  • Maj. Glenn Miller & The American Band Of The Allied Expeditionary Force, Begin The Beguine
  • King Cole Trio, 'Deed I Do
  • Frank Sinatra, Don't Fence Me In
  • Charlie Parker, Easy To Love
  • Benny Carter & Oscar Peterson Trio, I Get A Kick Out Of You
  • Ella Fitzgerald, Anything Goes
  • Oscar Peterson, Just One Of Those Things
  • Peggy Lee, I've Got You Under My Skin
  • Anita O'Day, Night and Day
  • Tony Bennett, Time After Time
  • Tony Bennett And The Count Basie Orchestra, Anything Goes
  • Erroll Garner, I Love Paris
  • Paul Desmond Quartet with Jim Hall, I Get A Kick Out Of You
  • Boots Randolph, Dream Dancing
  • Houston Person, You Do Something to Me
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Replay of The Folk Brothers from March 9, 2022: Transatlantic sounds old and new

Mon, 11/24/2025 - 11:00am | Jim Buchanan

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On their debut album in 1968, a group of kids from the suburbs of north London covered a Richard Farina song about a city in Nevada. During the pandemic, a singer-songwriter from Edinburgh teamed up with musicians from Tucson. Sometime in between, a guitarist/mandolinist from Nashville became a founding member of a band of transatlantic musicians who play the Celtic Connections festival in Glasgow every winter. Find out who they all are on today's show.

The Folk Brothers playlist for 03/09/2022
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Divine Intervention – Nov. 21, 2025

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 4:30pm | Jess Goddésse

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Who loves ya, baby? Clearly we do, which is why we bring you Divine Intervention this week, featuring new music from Bar Italia, Kittenhead, Last Dinner Party, Mountain Goats, Sunflowers... random tracks from across the decades... a couple of tunes from our Goddess of the Month, Ms. Camille Howard... and Vinyl Vespers, of course! Tune in at 6 p.m. Pacific via KDRT 95.7 fm + KDRT.org. Listen anytime on the podcast apps.

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Eric Jones talks about music (and then some), on Listening Lyrics, Nov. 21, 2025

Fri, 11/21/2025 - 4:20pm | Pieter Pastoor

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This week on Listening Lyrics we welcome Eric Jones, who shares a playlist of the music that inspires him. All but one of the songs today are his selections, and he talks with us about why each one matters to him.

Eric (left, in photo with Pieter) is also a candidate in the race for California’s 4th Congressional District, which includes Davis, Napa, Vacaville, Woodland, and much of the North Bay. The 34-year-old Napa nonprofit leader is running as a Democrat in the 2026 election, challenging longtime incumbent Mike Thompson. Jones has focused his campaign on affordability, child and elder care, and addressing corporate tax loopholes.

This information is provided solely for listener context. The views expressed by any candidate are their own and do not represent those of KDRT.

Listening Lyrics playlist for 11/21/2025
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