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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

That's Life

Lois Richter’s format for That’s Life is mostly interviews. Recurring topics include Davis activities and groups; work and life choices; philosophy and theory; plus birding, cooking, art, and other passions. Lois occasionally breaks into music — from ballads to the slack key sounds of Hawaii to golden oldies rock 'n' roll — but mostly there is just talk.

To suggest a topic for discussion or a person to interview, text Lois or leave a message in the comments here.

Live Tuesday 11pm-Wednesday 12am
DJ(s): 
Lois Richter
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Classical Excursions

Greg LaTraille

Classical radio programs often focus on well-known light classics and ignore challenging and imaginative masterworks, especially from the rich repertoire of 20th century music, which is very diverse. This results in listeners who are unaware of many wonderful works. Excursions will present short and longer works by famous as well as less known composers, with insightful commentary by a composer with years of experience in radio, classical marketing, and music education.

Live on the first, third and occasional fifth Friday of the month.  

Live Friday 11am-1pm
Replays Sunday 9-11am
DJ(s): 
Greg LaTraille
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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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Yolo Backyard Bulletin

Yolo Backyard Bulletin

Yolo Backyard Bulletin (YBB) seeks to address the ongoing demolition of local media by the communications/entertainment complex, which prioritizes profit maximization at the expense of local engagement and conversation. YBB features local news, commentary, music, gossip, and true stories from Yolo County, with the goal of rebuilding and restoring community communications in our public sphere, the lifeblood of democratic life.

Live Thursday 5-6pm
Replays Sunday 8-9am
DJ(s): 
Jesse Drew
Homepage URL: 
Yolo Backyard Bulletin
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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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The Russ Tolman Goodtime Hour – June 26, 2025

Thu, 06/26/2025 - 3:30pm | Russ Tolman

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Don't miss the Russ Tolman Goodtime Hour, your source for sounds from the likes of Al Green, Buck Owens, Nick Cave, Paul Weller... what a marvelous mix! Tune in at 9p Pacific on KDRT 95.7 FM + KDRT.org. Catch the show anytime on the podcast apps!

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Davis Garden Show, June 26, 2025

Thu, 06/26/2025 - 12:00pm | Don Shor

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On today’s show: seeds to plant now, watering deeply, diseases of lilies and Japanese maples, linden trees, pollinator questions, and more.

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IMPLOSION – 25 June 2025

Wed, 06/25/2025 - 4:33pm | Nick Saloman

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On this fine edition of IMPLOSION, your host Nick Saloman presents tunes by The Birds, The Image, The Nazz, The Stones, The J. Geils Band... First airing at 8p pacific, Wednesday, June 25, right here on KDRT 95.7 + KDRT.org... On-demand streaming at your command via the podcast apps! 

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In the Key of Folk, June 25, 2025

Wed, 06/25/2025 - 12:30pm | Karen Leyse

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We have another day of recent releases on In the Key of Folk, including tracks by Avery Hill, I'm With Her, My Politic, Steve Gillette, and Helene Cronin. We'll also play a couple of tracks from our neighbors to the north and a few from celtic groups. So join us for another fine hour of largely acoustic music. Tune in at 2 p.m. on KDRT 95.7 FM in Davis, or online at KDRT.org where you can also find when the show replays and oh so many more things!

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Jazz After Dark, June 24, 2025

Tue, 06/24/2025 - 5:00pm | Don Shor

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On tonight’s show:

  • Count Basie, vocal Helen Humes, My Heart Belongs to Daddy
  • Oscar Aleman, Cherokee
  • Charlie Parker, I'll Remember April
  • Stan Getz, Four
  • Sarah Vaughan, All the Things You Are
  • Miles Davis, Oleo
  • Frank Sinatra, Have You Met Miss Jones
  • Sonny Stitt, Confirmation
  • Vince Guaraldi & Bola Sete, Days of Wine and Roses
  • Boots Randolph, The Girl from Ipanema
  • Erroll Garner, All the Things You Are
  • The Taylor Eigsti Trio, In A Sentimental Mood
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Davisville, June 23, 2025: Top grad prizes research, time with people, and learning how to make a mug

Mon, 06/23/2025 - 5:30pm | Bill Buchanan

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This year’s top graduating senior at the University of California, Davis is Avantika Gokulnatha. She just earned a degree in genetics and genomics, she’d like to help make aging more manageable for people, she values her art classes in the campus Craft Center, and she prizes research. “Research has always been what I define to be American,” she says, and on today’s Davisville she explains what she means, what brought her to Davis, and where she’s headed next.

This UC Davis photo by Gregory Urquiaga shows Avantika Gokulnatha with Jack McGruder of Fairfield as they talk about how to use an app on an iPhone

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The Russ Tolman Goodtime Hour – June 19, 2025

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 5:00pm | Russ Tolman

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This time 'round on the Russ Tolman Goodtime Hour, hear music from Beatie Wolfe & Brian Eno, Big Thief, Jenny Lewis, Mavis Staples, Van Morrison, and more! Listen up at 9 p.m. Pacific here on KDRT 95.7 fm + KDRT.org + the podcasts!

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KDRT broadcasts live from the Davis Music Fest this weekend

Thu, 06/19/2025 - 2:23pm | Diane Crumley

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The Davis Music Fest turns "Lucky 13" this year, and KDRT is thrilled to continue our tradition of live broadcasts, this time on Friday June 20 and Saturday June 21.

Davis Music Fest offers three days of live performances presented by the all-volunteer Davis Live Music Collective. With seven downtown venues and 40 bands, this all-ages, multi-genre event from June 20 to June 22 has something for everyone.

KDRT is broadcasting live from the fest on days one and two:

  • Friday's opening night at Sudwerk Brewing Co. includes two stages and six bands. KDRT (95.7 FM/kdrt.org) will broadcast from 4 to 8:45 p.m. from the Hopyard Stage featuring the Smoking Data Guns, Ian George, and The Gold Souls. We've also scheduled interviews with Broken Compass Bluegrass, The Big Poppies, The Gold Souls and Boot Juice.
  • On Saturday KDRT will be live from 3 to 8:15 p.m. at Armadillo Music featuring Ian George, Nat Lefkoff, and David Luning, and we'll have a booth on F Street for interviews with Katie Knipp, EleNah, The Snares, Son Cafe, and Tinvis.

Tickets are available here. The festival is a fundraiser for arts and music education in Davis public schools. It's funded partly by a Sacramento Foundation Arts and Culture Grant and by the City of Davis.

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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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