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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

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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That California Sound!

That California Sound! Local + Regional  Music of The Golden State.  Join The Chuckleheads Adventure Team every Monday evening from 6-8pm for a mid-evening, morning show style program, often featuring an In-Studio Guest.  

Live Monday 6-8pm
Replays Thursday 7-9am
DJ(s): 
JonEmery, Scott Schiller
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Monday Morning Show

The Monday Morning Show with DJ Ned brings variety to morning drive with a mix of music (depending on Ned's mood), production pieces, discussion of current events, occasional guests, general musings on life in Davis, and Ned goofing off 100% of the time.

Live Monday 7-9am
DJ(s): 
Ned
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Taste, Talk and Whine: All about Wines

Taste Talk & Whine

Tune in for weekly discussions on topics related to wine making and wine enjoyment — plus occasional guests and engagement with listeners. Topics will span the spectrum from technical growing, making, and tasting to what we're drinking to the best places to find a bottle locally.

Live Tuesday 5:30-6pm
DJ(s): 
Nicole Salengo Lee, Tree Kilpatrick
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The Golden Road

​Join Wayne Hagan and take a musical journey down the Golden Road and explore the music of the Grateful Dead, its roots, and its many offshoots. Past DJs include Alligator, Lee Maddex, and Rod Moseanko. What a long strange trip!

Live Tuesday 2-4pm
Replays Sunday 8-10pm
DJ(s): 
Wayne Hagen
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In the Key of Folk -- Aug. 5, 2026

Wed, 08/05/2026 - 2:00pm | Karen Leyse

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Today's In the Key of Folk is focusing a bit on unconformities, and perhaps on nonconformities also. What could your DJ be thinking??? Just tune in to hear a variety of tunes, including a topical track by Karine Polwart, some new releases by Laurie Lewis, The Punch Brothers, ES Pearl (or is that Ed Snodderly?), and more. Oh, and the photo with the blog is of the Carlin Unconformity, why?  Tune in and check it out! 

When?  Today: Wednesday, 2 p.m. Pacific on KDRT 95.7 FM, Davis, and at KDRT.org 

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Jazz After Dark, Aug. 4, 2026

Tue, 08/04/2026 - 8:00pm | Don Shor

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On tonight's show: Harry James, Fats Waller, Lena Horne, Hank Mobley, Gerry Mulligan, Annie Ross and Zoot Sims, Mose Allison, Etta Jones, Herbie Mann, Rosemary Clooney, Ramsey Lewis Trio, Ella Fitzgerald, Joe Pass with Ella Fitzgerald, and Paul Desmond.

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Turn Monday into funday with Sonic Rehab! this Monday, Aug. 3, at 1 p.m.

Sat, 08/01/2026 - 3:43am | Jojo Johanssen

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DJ Jojo Johanssen is BRINGING it this week. Some disco heat for the triple digits from Cameo, Celi Bee & The Buzzy Bunch and Sounds of Inner City, celebrating a cult soap opera parody from the '70s! Some classics from Zero 7 and Mr. Scruff! A couple sambas! Did someone say some more new Brian Jackson? 

Your wish is Jojo's command on the next Sonic Rehab, this Monday, Aug. 3 from 1-3 p.m. Pacific time. As long as you're wishing for what's listed above. Can't listen live? That's ok! You can check it out at your leisure for the next two weeks in the kdrt archives. Do it, do it.

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The Electric Compost Heap -- July 31, 2026

Fri, 07/31/2026 - 6:00pm | Dug Deep

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Tonight's edition of The Electric Compost Heap is nothing to sneeze at!  We'll blow out new tracks from Son Volt, Thao, and Dinosaur Jr.! Grab a tissue and join us at 6 p.m. Pacific on KDRT 95.7fm + KDRT.org! Listen anytime via the web + the podcast apps!

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Songs about coffee, on Listening Lyrics, July 31, 2026

Fri, 07/31/2026 - 4:00pm | Pieter Pastoor

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Listen NOW to songs about coffee.

 

Coffee in the cup, music in the air

Songs about java are playing everywhere.

From a gentle sip to a lively beat,

Listening Lyrics makes coffee sound sweet.

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Davis Garden Show, July 30, 2026

Thu, 07/30/2026 - 12:00pm | Don Shor

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Today’s topics: tomato reports, crape myrtle aphids, citrus leafminers, overdoing nitrogen, fruit twinning, loquats, and more.

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What happens to a college town when the students leave and it's hot, on Hello Davis!, July 29, 2026

Wed, 07/29/2026 - 5:30pm | Pieter Pastoor

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What can you do in Davis when the temperature climbs close to—or even above—100 degrees? Besides standing in front of the refrigerator with the door open, Michael and Gray from My Davis California have a few better ideas. Today on Hello Davis!, they explore and review some enjoyable ways to beat the heat, stay cool, and still make the most of Davis.

Special alert for all the foodies: Some delicious local options are on the menu. So grab a cold drink, find a shady spot, and listen in!

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In the Key of Folk -- July 29, 2026

Wed, 07/29/2026 - 11:47am | Karen Leyse

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Yesterday was World Nature Conservation Day, so does that make this World Nature Conservation Week? Sounds good to me, and just in time there's a recent release by Benny Bleu, former geologist and fun singer songwriter, to give us the long view of Earth's Mother Nature. Expect more on topic from The Rheingans Sisters, Red Tail RIng, Salamander Crossing, Ordinary Elephant, Dave Alvin, Laurie Lewis, and others! And get out early or get out in the evening and enjoy some outdoors!

Today at 2 p.m. Pacific, here on KDRT 95.7 FM, Davis or KDRT.org.

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Jazz After Dark, July 28, 2026

Tue, 07/28/2026 - 8:00pm | Don Shor

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On Jazz After Dark tonight: an evening with Nancy Wilson. Selections from 1961 to 2002, with Cannonball Adderley, George Shearing, The Great Jazz Trio, Ramsey Lewis, and more.

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Davisville, July 27, 2026: Where business and academia cross paths in Davis

Mon, 07/27/2026 - 5:30pm | Bill Buchanan

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Tim Akin spent 26 years at the UC Davis Graduate School of Management, which gave him a large window on the business world. He retired as the school’s executive director of marking and communications in June, and today on Davisville we talk about what he has seen and learned over the years. The topics include whether he thinks business is ready to manage AI, what the school brings to the different worlds of business and academia, and the value of business education that includes other areas of study, and doesn’t just focus on itself.   

The photo shows Tim, with a few items he once kept on his desk at UC Davis, in KDRT’s studio on July 25.

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