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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

Democracy Now!

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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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Jazz After Dark

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Join jazz aficionado Don Shor as he explores the diverse and fascinating world of jazz. Jazz After Dark spans the gamut, from roots in boogie-woogie, blues, and ragtime through traditional and straight-ahead jazz, soul jazz, bossa nova, and more. 

Live Tuesday 8-9pm
Replays Wednesday 10-11pm
DJ(s): 
Don Shor
Homepage URL: 
Jazz After Dark on the Web (blog with playlists)
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The Shortwave Report

The Shortwave Report is a weekly review of global news stories recorded via shortwave radio. 

Live Tuesday 5-5:30pm
Homepage URL: 
The Shortwave Report on the Web
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A Constant Grin

DJ Chris Mussen presents all things modern indie, from shoegaze to psychedelic, dream pop to space rock, lo-fi to indie folk. Whatever you prefer on your indie playlists, A Constant Grin is sure to keep you smiling.

Live Friday 2-2:30pm
Replays Saturday 7-7:30pm
DJ(s): 
Chris Mussen
Homepage URL: 
A Constant Grin on Facebook
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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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Davis Garden Show, June 19, 2025

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 12:00pm | Don Shor

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On today's show: drought symptoms, tomato problem, no-mow lawns and lawn conversions, and more.

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IMPLOSION – 18 June 2025

Wed, 06/18/2025 - 4:00pm | Nick Saloman

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Join Nick Saloman for IMPLOSION, with fine tunes by the Beach Boys, Black Sabbath, Brainbox, the Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band, and more. Tune in at 8 p.m. Pacific on KDRT 95.7 fm | KDRT.org. Stream at your will via the website or your favorite podcast apps. 

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In the Key of Folk, June 18, 2025

Wed, 06/18/2025 - 1:00pm | Karen Leyse

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We are so rich in music these days, with new releases hitting the airwaves! So join us on In the Key of Folk today to hear more new releases and old gems, too.  

The hour will include tracks by Steve Gillette, Heather Hurlock, Arlon Bennett, the Weary Ramblers (love that name!), and classics by Guy Clark, Gordon Lightfoot and more. So again, join us, you might find a new favorite song! Starting soon at 2 p.m. on KDRT 95.7 FM | KDRT.org

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Jazz After Dark, June 17, 2025

Tue, 06/17/2025 - 5:00pm | Don Shor

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On tonight's show:

  • Chick Webb, In A Little Spanish Town
  • Kansas City Six, Countless Blues
  • Artie Shaw, Dr. Livingstone, I Presume?
  • Ella Fitzgerald, Stairway to the Stars (Single Version)
  • Erskine Hawkins & His Orchestra, Nona
  • Billie Holiday, I Cover the Waterfront
  • Gerry Mulligan, Disc Jockey Jump
  • Lena Horne, Cole Porter Medley
  • Ahmad Jamal, No Greater Love (Live)
  • Sonny Clark Trio, Softly As In a Morning Sunrise
  • Herbie Mann, Consolacao (Consolation)
  • Shirley Scott with Stanley Turrentine, Deep Down Soul
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Electric Compost Heap — June 13, 2025

Fri, 06/13/2025 - 5:35pm | Dug Deep

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Tonight on the Electric Compost Heap we'll feature music from some of the artists playing at this year's Davis Music Festival, which kicks off one week from tonight! We'll also take it higher as we remember soul/funk legend Sly Stone, who we lost earlier this week at the age of 82. Hope you can join us at KDRT.org!

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The Russ Tolman Goodtime Hour – June 12, 2025

Thu, 06/12/2025 - 4:00pm | Russ Tolman

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Now available for your streaming pleasure, the latest edition of the Russ Tolman Goodtime Hour, featuring Russ's interview with Nelson Bragg, songwriter, percussionist, vocalist, and long-time member of the Brian Wilson Band (RIP).

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Davis Garden Show, June 12, 2025

Thu, 06/12/2025 - 12:00pm | Don Shor

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Today's topics include wildlife issues, mowing heights, borers on olives, spiraeas and hydrangeas and lilacs, summer cover crops, and more.

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IMPLOSION – 11 June 2025

Wed, 06/11/2025 - 4:00pm | Nick Saloman

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Entertaining your ears at 8 p.m. Pacific, the psychedelic psounds of Nick Saloman's IMPLOSION, featuring tunes from Bluejeans, the Beatstalkers, the Outsiders – U.S. and  U.K! – and the Golden Dawn – right here on KDRT 95.7 fm + KDRT.org + the podcast apps!

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In the Key of Folk, June 11, 2025

Wed, 06/11/2025 - 12:30pm | Karen Leyse

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This week we bring you more new releases from new artists, along with a few old favorites. Singer-songwriters include Oregon's Avery Hill, The Faux Pas, Ryan McCombe, Helene Cronin, Mike Ward, and the Weary Ramblers. Oh, and did we mention? ... a real oldie from Simon and Garfunkel. So join us live at 2 p.m. today to immerse yourself in new songwriter creativity for an hour. Repeats Thursday at 7a.m. and Sunday at 10 a.m. And it's available on Apple Podcast, etc.

KDRT 95.7 FM | KDRT.org

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Jazz After Dark, June 10, 2025

Tue, 06/10/2025 - 5:00pm | Don Shor

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On tonight's show:

  • Jimmy Dorsey with Spike Hughes and His Three Blind Mice, St. Louis Blues
  • Benny Goodman, Exactly Like You
  • Benny Goodman, Let's Dance
  • Cootie Williams & His Rug Cutters, Jubilesta 
  • Lester Young & The Kansas City Six, Way Down Yonder in New Orleans
  • Count Basie, Do You Wanna Jump, Children?
  • Anita O'Day, Watch the Birdie [Album Version]
  • Freddy Martin, Tonight We Love
  • Major Glenn Miller & The American Band Of The Allied Expeditionary Force, Beat Me Daddy, Eight To The Bar
  • Dizzy Gillespie, Oop Bop Sh' Bam
  • Sidney Bechet, Old Stack O'Lee Blues
  • Artie Shaw, Stop and Go Mambo
  • Etta Jones,  Long Long Journey
  • Ahmad Jamal, - Raincheck
  • Ella Fitzgerald, Just One Of Those Things
  • The Don Ellis Orchestra, Alone
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