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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.

 

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Afrosonic Taxi

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DJK lives by the motto “connecting cultures with music.” Each week he invites listeners to hop in the Afrosonic Taxi for a global ride through music with African roots, showcasing artists whose hopeful, defiant sounds uplift, inspire, and make you move.

Live Thursday 10-11pm
Homepage URL: 
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Food Sleuth Radio

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Dietitian Melinda Hemmelgarn helps listeners “think beyond their plates,” connecting the dots between food, health, and agriculture and finding food truth.

FSR is a production of KOPN, mid-Missouri's independent community radio.

Live Wednesday 5-5:30pm
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Grist for the Chill

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Dave serves up a truly interesting mix of music with a focus on fingerstyle guitar and percussive groove as it relates to roots,  world fusion, jazz, funk, Latin and Brazilian music, and more.  

Live Thursday 11am-12pm
Replays Sunday 3-4pm
DJ(s): 
Dave Mcasey
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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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Hello Davis!

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Hello Davis! spotlights the people and organizations that help define the character of our town. Each week, one of the follow local community organizations hosts the program in rotation, interviewing guests connected to their work — sharing stories, highlighting their programs, and offering a closer look at how they serve Davis. 

Live Wednesday 5:30-6pm
Replays Wednesday 11:30pm-Thursday 12am
DJ(s): 
Pieter Pastoor
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Daryel Dunston, Celebrating 1 Year as City Manager, October 14, 2026

Thu, 10/15/2026 - 8:51am | Pieter Pastoor

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Celebrating One Year: A Conversation with Davis City Manager Daryel Dunston

This week, Brett Lee of the Davis Downtown  Business Association sits down with Davis City Manager Daryel Dunston to reflect on his first year leading the city.

Appointed by the Davis City Council on August 19, 2025, Dunston officially began his role on September 15, 2025.

In this interview, Brett and Daryel discuss the accomplishments, challenges, and milestones of his first year, along with exciting projects and priorities shaping the future of Davis.

Join us for an engaging conversation about the past year and what's ahead for our community.

 

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Davis Garden Show, Oct. 15, 2026

Wed, 10/14/2026 - 11:11pm | Don Shor

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Today’s topics: bananas in Montreal, problems with dwarf spruces, Formosan flame tree, screening an ADU with bamboo, ceanothus, and more.

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Jazz After Dark, Oct. 13, 2026

Tue, 10/13/2026 - 5:00pm | Don Shor

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On tonight's show: Duke Ellington, Sonny Stitt, Al Cohn & Zoot Sims Quintet, Tal Farlow, Oscar Peterson & Ben Webster, Zoot Sims & Bob Brookmeyer, The Ray Bryant Trio, Clare Fischer, Joe Williams, Dinah Washington, Eddie Jefferson, Oliver Nelson, and Jim Hall.

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Get your moves ready for the next Sonic Rehab, Monday, Oct. 12

Mon, 10/12/2026 - 3:00am | Jojo Johanssen

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Put your drinks down and get your shakes on for the next Sonic Rehab! DJJJ is bringing it once again with insanely amazing dance tracks from Brother 2 Brother, Miro, Talc, Cass & Slide, and more! The plan is to set you down nicely after with music from Cowboy Junkies, Neil Young, and a local artist from El Dorado Hills. Also two versions of the same song in different languages! AND MORE!! Should be fun? NO! IT WILL BE FUN.

If you can't listen live (booooooo!) or want to listen again (yaaaaaaay!), you can check it out in the kdrt.org archives for up to 2 weeks after broadcast. d(-_-)b

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LotD Live + KDRT Vinyl Bazaar – Oct. 11, 2026

Sun, 10/11/2026 - 9:43am | kdrtradio

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Left of the Dial Live, KDRT, and the That California Sound crew co-present the fall 2026 Vinyl Bazaar this Sunday, October 11, from 12 to 5 p.m at CaliCraft Brewing. The Bazaar features multiple vendors representing dozens of genres and thousands of titles. All ages are welcome to attend this fine event. For more information, visit ThatCaliforniaSound.com.

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Electric Compost Heap – Oct. 9, 2026

Fri, 10/09/2026 - 5:22pm | Dug Deep

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Tonight on The Electric Compost Heap, Dug Deep provides hours of excitement, featuring new music from Arab Strap, Measuring Cup, Dinosaur Jr., and Anton Barbeau, who is appearing tonight at Watermelon Music! If all this weren't enough, we'll also spin another edition of Top of the Heap, our exceptional music feature. Hope you can join us at KDRT.org.

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Yolo Backyard Bulletin – Oct. 8, 2026

Fri, 10/09/2026 - 8:37am | Jesse Drew

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Our guests are Erica Kohl-Arenas and Anuj Vaidya to talk about the amazing Imagining America conference coming to Davis!

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Davis Garden Show, Oct. 8, 2026

Thu, 10/08/2026 - 12:00pm | Don Shor

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Today’s topics: persimmons, fall planting sequence, Imperial Star artichokes, allelopathy, quince fruit, growing roselle for tea, potatoes, and more

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Roseanne Bernardy Informs Us About Medicare - October 7, 2026

Thu, 10/08/2026 - 8:49am | Pieter Pastoor

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Roseanne Bernardy, shares her Medicare knowledge with the community at the Davis Senior Center. Thats today's subject as Maria Lucchesi of the Davis Senior Center askes some thoughtfull questions

Medicare Open Enrollment: Get Free, Unbiased Help

Medicare Open Enrollment runs from October 15 through December 7, giving beneficiaries an opportunity to review and change their coverage for 2027. With rising costs and changes to Medicare plans in Yolo County, reviewing your options is especially important.

A free Medicare workshop will be held at the Davis Senior Center on Wednesday, October 28, at 1 p.m. HICAP counselors will explain Medicare Advantage, prescription drug plans, Medigap coverage, and ways to save money. No registration is required.

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Dashboard Diaries – Oct. 8, 2026

Wed, 10/07/2026 - 8:42pm | RayK

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This week on Dashboard Diaries, DJ RayK has tons of great music lined up from Traffic, James Brown, The English Beat, Haircut 100, Tower of Power, World Party, and dozens more. Hop in and let’s get lost for a couple of hours. Thursday, 3-5 p.m., at KDRT 95.7 FM and KDRT.org!

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