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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

Ralph Nader Radio Hour

Ralph Nader is joined by co-hosts Steve Skrovan and David Feldman for a lively informative hour of interviews with some of the nation’s most influential movers and shakers, and thought provoking discussions of the weeks news.

Live Monday 11pm-Tuesday 12am
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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 Saturday 5-7pm
DJ(s): 
Tree Kilpatrick
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The Awesome Patrol Show

Listen to The Awesome Patrol Show (TAPS) for fresh tunes to boost your spirits with your host Sara TAPS. 

Live Wednesday 6-7:30pm
Replays Saturday 7:30-9pm
DJ(s): 
Sara TAPS
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Blue Light Central

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Every week, the big blue train we call the Blue Light Central rumbles out of the station for an hour-long ride through a landscape of blues, classic R&B, soul, gospel, zydeco, and low-down boogie. Mark Drnek is your ticket agent, porter, engineer, brakeman, and conductor on a weekly excursion through the vast music landscape.

Live Thursday 9-10pm
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Choose to Be Curious

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Choose to Be Curious hosted by Lynn Borton is a show all about curiosity. We talk about research and theory, but mostly it’s conversations about how curiosity shows up in work and life.

CtBC is a production of KPFA Berkeley.

Live Friday 5-5:30pm
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In the Key of Folk, Sept. 16, 2026

Wed, 09/16/2026 - 12:56pm | Karen Leyse

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Today on In the Key of Folk, we've selected a variety of tunes from over the years.  We'll start off with something from that fun and clever banjo duo, Alison Brown and Steve Martin. And there's more: Selections from Lulu Wiles, Robert Earl Kean, Rita Hosking, Yo-Yo Ma and The Silk Road Ensemble, Jordan Tice, and Nina Gerber. We hope that you'll join us for an hour of less talk and more music. Check it out at 2 pm. today, Wednesday, only on KDRT 95.7 in Davis and KDRT.org worldwide!

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Jazz After Dark, Sept. 15, 2026

Tue, 09/15/2026 - 5:00pm | Don Shor

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Commemorating pianist Abdullah Ibrahim, who died June 2026 at age of 91. A native of Cape Town, South Africa, his unique style of jazz was infused with the folk music of his childhood. Duke Ellington arranged his early recording sessions. Early albums were released as Dollar Brand.  Ibrahim recorded and performed for decades, with his last album released in 2024. Tonight we'll hear selections from the 1960s to 2014.

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The Monday Morning Show -- Sept. 14, 2026

Mon, 09/14/2026 - 10:07am | Ned

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Cottie Kush joins Ned in the Jeff Shaw Studio for The Monday Morning Show to share stories from her recent three-week vacation to Tahiti.

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DJ Jojo Johanssen's at it again, Sept. 14, 2026, on Sonic Rehab!

Sat, 09/12/2026 - 3:13am | Jojo Johanssen

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DJ Jojo Johanssen's peeking through the record cabinet doors this week with some early electronic music that he loved when he was younger. He's bringing some Pet Shop Boys, Yello, and New Order, amongst others. But that's not all! There's also a track from Jungle's new album, music from Bobby McFerrin's son, as well as some CLASSIC discofunkboogie from Kool & the Gang and the Jacksons. How about a beautiful love song from Pomplamoose and some new favorites? Jojo will have all of that AND MORE on Sonic Rehab, this Monday, Sept. 14, at 1 p.m. Pacific on KDRT!

Can't listen live? That's OK, we all get busy! Good thing KDRT keeps shows available for your streaming pleasure for up to 2 weeks on kdrt.org.

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The Electric Compost Heap -- Sept. 11, 2026

Fri, 09/11/2026 - 6:00pm | Dug Deep

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Gear up for a wild ride tonight at 6 p.m. Pacific on The Electric Compost Heap! We'll be launching a new feature, Top of the Heap, wherein we highlight a song that took things to another level, musically or otherwise. Tonight's Top of the Heap artist is Screamin' Jay Hawkins, but your gonna have to tune in to find out what song it is (Hint: It's NOT "I Put A Spell on You"). Hope you can join us on KDRT 95.7fm + KDRT.org!

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Commercials on the radio, on Listening Lyrics, Sept. 11, 2026

Fri, 09/11/2026 - 4:00pm | Pieter Pastoor

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This week, I’m spinning songs that do a little product placement of their own—tunes that name-drop everything from cars to Coca-Cola.

And between the music, we’ll turn back the clock with some classic radio commercials from days gone by.

Great songs, vintage ads, and a few surprising facts along the way. It’s music, memories, and marketing—all rolled into one hour on Listening Lyrics.

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Yolo Backyard Bulletin – Sept.10, 2026

Thu, 09/10/2026 - 5:00pm | Jesse Drew

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Today on Yolo Backyard Bulletin, we talk with longtime farmworker activist and organizer Desiree Rojas about her involvement in the United Farm Workers Union, her involvement with the Labor Council for Latin-American Advancement, and her work building the Al Rojas Foundation.

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Davis Garden Show, Sept. 10, 2026

Thu, 09/10/2026 - 12:00pm | Don Shor

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Today’s topics: planting amaryllis, saving tomato seed, young rose cuttings, damage by tree rats, Aloe vera, green petunias and superhot peppers, and more.

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Dashboard Diaries' anniversary! -- Sept. 10, 2026

Thu, 09/10/2026 - 10:35am | RayK

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This week, DJ RayK celebrates a year of Dashboard Diaries, with a playlist of favorite songs from the last 50 shows and a long list of all who have helped make his radio dream a reality. What a ride it’s been… Tune in to KDRT 95.7 FM and KDRT.org Thursday 3-5 p.m. and join the celebration!

Cake and photo by Alma 

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Campus meets downtown with Alex Bustos on Hello Davis! – Sept. 9, 2026

Wed, 09/09/2026 - 5:30pm | Pieter Pastoor

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Alexander Bustos is an intern with the Downtown Davis Business Association and a full-time UC Davis student beginning his junior year.

In this conversation on Hello Davis!, Brett Lee talks with Alexander about his new role with the DDBA and what he hopes to accomplish during his internship. But the discussion goes well beyond the job itself.

What becomes especially interesting is Alexander’s perspective on the relationship between UC Davis students and the city they call home during their college years—how students experience downtown, how connected they feel to the broader Davis community, and what might bring the campus and the city closer together.

It’s a fascinating look at Davis through the eyes of a student who is now getting to know the city from an entirely different point of view.

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