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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.

Lois Richter’s format for That’s Life is mostly interviews. Recurring topics include Davis activities and groups; work and life choices; philosophy and theory; plus birding, cooking, art, and other passions. Lois occasionally breaks into music — from ballads to the slack key sounds of Hawaii to golden oldies rock 'n' roll — but mostly there is just talk.

To suggest a topic for discussion or a person to interview, text Lois or leave a message in the comments here.

Live Tuesday 12-1pm

DJ(s):

Lois Richter

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

The Yolo County Breakdown

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Bluegrass, newgrass and beyond. From Bill Monroe to Billy Strings, the Yolo County Breakdown is a journey through acoustic string music ranging from the traditional to the cutting edge.

Live Friday 10-11am

Replays Sunday 3-4pm

DJ(s):

Rocky Outcrop

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 Thursday 4-5pm

DJ(s):

Tree Kilpatrick

Cowboy Tracks

Join Nancy around the campfire to hear authentic Western roots music and cowboy poetry. Something deep in your soul will resonate to stories from the early wranglers, Mexican vaqueros, Old West adventurers, Silver Screen buckaroos, Western Swing bands, contemporary real cowboys, and all who appreciate wide open spaces, freedom, and the western lifestyle.

Live Wednesday 1-2pm

Replays Sunday 2-3pm

DJ(s):

Nancy Flagg

Homepage URL:

Cowboy Tracks

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In Memoriam: Diane Crumley

Fri, 01/02/2026 - 8:31am | Autumn Labbe-Renault

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Editor's Note: We were bereft to learn about Diane's passing on Dec. 28. She has been an integral part of the DMA and KDRT communities for 20+ years. This obituary was wriiten by Diane's brother-in-law, Bill Buchanan. This is the GoFundMe he references.

UPDATE JAN. 5: A celebration of her life has been scheduled for 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, in the Davis Odd Fellows Lodge. More details to come.

Diane Crumley, who saw creativity in nature all around her, earned a PhD in anthropology, and worked or volunteered for several Yolo County nonprofits during more than two decades in Davis, died Dec. 28, 2025 at 68 from cancer.

Born in 1957, Diane earned a bachelor’s in biological anthropology from the University of California Los Angeles in 1986 and her doctorate from the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque in 2000. She was an accomplished grants writer and was a research associate at the UNM Medical School's Cancer Research and Treatment Center.

Dashboard Diaries -- Jan. 1, 2026

Thu, 01/01/2026 - 12:30pm | RayK

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This week on Dashboard Diaries, host RayK watches the odometer turn over as 2025 fades in the rear-view mirror. We’ll celebrate the brand-new year and its showroom shine with a bit of hope and optimism. Join the celebration on Thursday, 3-4 p.m. on KDRT.org or anytime at Dashboard Diaries.

Davis Garden Show, Jan. 1, 2026

Thu, 01/01/2026 - 12:00pm | Don Shor

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Today’s topics: scion exchanges and plum grafting, small fruit info, pear tree shortage, pruning tips, the Puerto Rico rose, and more.

Hello Davis!

Thu, 01/01/2026 - 5:00am | Pieter Pastoor

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Hello Davis!, a new local radio program on KDRT 95.7 FM, will spotlight the people and organizations that help define the character of our town. The show debuts Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2026, and will feature a new episode every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.

Each week, one of five community organizations will host the program in rotation:

Davis Senior Center, hosted by Maria Lucchesi

Downtown Davis Business Association, hosted by Brett Lee

Davis Phoenix Coalition, hosted by Gloria Partida

Davis Local, hosted by David Abramson

My Davis California, hosted by Richard Jia and Gray Eby

On their week, each organization’s host will interview a guest connected to their work—sharing stories, highlighting programs, and offering a closer look at how they serve Davis.

IMPLOSION – 31 December 2025

Wed, 12/31/2025 - 4:30pm | Nick Saloman

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What better way to ring in the new year than with a little IMPLOSION, coming at you with the sounds of The Alan Bown!, Bryan & the Brunelles, The Baroques, The Seeds, and more. Tune in at 8 p.m. Pacific on KDRT 95.7 fm + KDRT.org. Stream it anytime, anywhere via the web and the podcasts. Here's to a happy, healthy, music-filled 2026!

Replay of Cowboy Tracks from Dec. 14, 2022: Christmas in the Western style

Wed, 12/31/2025 - 2:00pm | Jim Buchanan

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Cowboy Tracks brings you a new episode today of Christmas music done WESTERN style! Enjoy this "Ranch Christmas" show, and happy holidays!

Song -- Title -- Artist -- Album

Santa Claus is Coming to Town (instr), Craig Duncan, Bluegrass Christmas
Santa's Yodeling Song, The Light Crust Doughboys and Kristyn Harris, Cool Yule Christmas
Do You Hear What I Hear, Barry Ward, Home for Christmas
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Almeda Bradshaw, single
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, Barry Ward, Home for Christmas
Christmas Time, Mary Kaye Holt, single
A Rootin' Tootin' Santa Claus, Tennessee Ernie Ford, The Capitol Singles, 1951-1952
Sleigh Ride (instr,) The Trail Band, Peace on Earth, A Christmas Collection
When Winter Comes to Tahoe, David John and the Comstock Cowboys, Christmas in the Sierra
Holiday Roundup, Buffalo Bill Boycott, single

It's a Twang Thang – Dec. 31, 2025

Wed, 12/31/2025 - 7:00am | DJ Dirk

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Good morning one and all! This is it! The last Wednesday of 2025, and thus the last installment of It’s A Twang Thang for the year! Join us in sweeping out 2025 with a look back at some of the best of the year – plus things we discovered for the first time. Listen in for amazing music from The Turnpike Troubadours, Brennen Leigh, Greensky Bluegrass, Front Country, Sam Bush, Kieran Kane & Rayna Gellert, and so many more! Tune in live at 7 a.m. Pacific on your radio at KDRT 95.7FM or online at KDRT.org, and be sure to subscribe via your podcatcher of choice.

Jazz After Dark, Dec. 30, 2025

Tue, 12/30/2025 - 5:00pm | Don Shor

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On tonight's show:

Bennie Moten's Kansas City Orchestra, Milenberg Joys
Wingy Manone and His Orchestra, Black Coffee
Andy Kirk & Mary Lou Williams, Walkin' And Swingin'
Casa Loma Orchestra, Smoke Rings
Artie Shaw and His Orchestra, Softly, As In a Morning Sunrise
Erskine Hawkins and His Orchestra, After Hours
Ella Fitzgerald, Undecided (feat. Chick Webb and His Orchestra)
Glenn Miller and His Orchestra, Moonlight Serenade
Benny Goodman Orchestra, Sing, Sing, Sing
Charlie Spivak and His Orchestra, Charlie Horse
Peanuts Holland, It's Wonderful
Marty Paich, Easy Listnin'
George Lewis, Doctor Jazz
George Lewis, Lou-Easy-an-i-a
Heritage Hall Jazz Band, Bill Bailey (Featuring Blanche Thomas)
Boots Randolph, Take The "A" Train

ICYMI: Nicole Laurenne on the Audio Ecotone

Tue, 12/30/2025 - 10:43am | Eddy Owt

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In case you missed it: The Darts' Nicole Laurenne, aka Black Viiolet, joined Eddy Owt on the Audio Ecotone for some Boxing Day fun, spinning tunes, chatting about music, and spreading some winter joy. Stream the show on demand now via kdrt.org!

Davisville, Dec. 29, 2025: Three ideas about Davis

Mon, 12/29/2025 - 5:30pm | Bill Buchanan

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The turn of the year is a natural time to step outside the usual stream of events, and that’s what we do today. We asked three previous guests of Davisville to each offer an observation about Davis as 2026 begins — something they like about the town, or would change, or think is misunderstood or overlooked. Their choices could be serious, light or anything in between.

On today’s program you’ll hear from Tim Keller, who started Inventopia, a business incubator in Davis, who says Davis should plan to be much larger than it is; Sonora Slater, a recent graduate of UC Davis and former editor of the campus news publication, the California Aggie, about young adults moving from Davis to midtown Sacramento; and Andy Jones, a former poet laureate of Davis, an academic technologist, and a UC Davis lecturer in writing and other subjects, who first appeared on Davisville more than 15 years ago. He talks up downtown's quirky public art.

We interviewed each separately by Zoom. Each has seen Davis from different perspectives, and we hope this audio snapshot offers some homegrown food for thought.

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