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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

Old-Time Radio

Old Time Radio KDRT Davis California

Immerse yourself in programs from radio’s Golden Age.

Live Sunday 10-11:30pm
DJ(s): 
Jim Buchanan
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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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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 Wednesday 8-9pm
Replays Saturday 11pm-Sunday 12am
DJ(s): 
Sam Hawk
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That California Sound!

That California Sound!

That California Sound! Local + Regional  Music from The Golden State ... From Then ... To Now  features local, regional, and small touring bands throughout California while highlighting the history and culture of California musicians, venues, teachers, recording studios, promoters, festivals, and general resources that enrich our community. Listen up for JonEmery, Schiller, and their pal Shorty, every Monday at 6 p.m. on KDRT 95.7fm and KDRT.org!

Live Monday 6-8pm
Replays Thursday 7-9am
DJ(s): 
JonEmery, Scott Schiller
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Techtonic with Mark Hurst

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Techtonic with Mark Hurst – a weekly, 58-minute talk show on technology – explores what’s at stake in our profit-driven, tech-saturated society. Hurst interviews authors, journalists, and creators to discuss how our daily lives and work are being affected by screen addiction, surveillance capitalism, and big-tech utopianism. Techtonic reveals the threats to democracy, society, and the environment due to the actions of giant corporations and tech platforms.

Techtonic is a production of WFMU, an independent radio station in Jersey City, New Jersey. 

Live Wednesday 12-1pm
Homepage URL: 
Techtonic on the web
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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.

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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.

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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

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Dashboard Diaries -- June 18, 2026

Wed, 06/17/2026 - 8:47pm | RayK

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This week on Dashboard Diaries, DJ RayK celebrates the fathers of the world, including his own, with a retrospective of his Dad’s jukebox at the Alondra Inn, circa the summer of ‘72. A quarter gets you T Rex, Jim Croce, Donna Fargo, the Stones, the Jackson 5, Boots Randolph, and dozens of other vintage selections. Drop on by Thursday, 3-5 p.m., at 95.7 FM and KDRT.org!

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Jazz After Dark, June 16, 2026

Tue, 06/16/2026 - 8:00pm | Don Shor

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Jazz classics tonight. We'll hear from Benny Carter, Ella Fitzgerald & Eddie Heywood and His Orchestra, Helen Forrest, Chet Baker, Dinah Washington, Oscar Peterson & Ben Webster, The Ray Bryant Trio, Paul Gonsalves & Ray Nance, Paul Gonsalves with Earl Hines, Paul Desmond, Shirley Horn, and Jim Hall.

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