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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

In the Key of Folk

In the Key of Folk with Karen Leyse offers music that will keep you humming or dancing along — perhaps both! The focus is on traditional and current folk music, Americana, and bluegrass, with Celtic, Nordic, and Spanish infusions — wherever Karen's travels and interests take her. In addition, the music of contra dance, an American Folk tradition that came with English and other settlers, will often be threaded through the hour. Don’t know it? Check it out.

Live Wednesday 2-3pm
Replays Tuesday 11am-12pm
DJ(s): 
Karen Leyse
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The Audio Ecotone

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Join Eddy Owt as he explores the rich genre diversity, cross-breeding, and hybridizing in the back waters and tributaries of the past 100 years of music: rock, jazz, pop, r&b, soul, country, ska, electronica, J-Pop/C-Pop/K-Pop, afrobeat, and much more.

"We have a tropical situation where there are thousands of 'species' of music around and they're all constantly cross-breeding and hybridizing. It's very exciting, but you can't keep up with it easily." -- Brian Eno

Live Friday 3-4pm
Replays Thursday 10-11am, Sunday 4-5pm
DJ(s): 
Eddy Owt
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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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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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Planetary Radio

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Each week, Planetary Radio visits with a scientist, engineer, project manager, astronaut, advocate or writer who provides a unique and exciting perspective on the exploration of our solar system and beyond.

Live Wednesday 12-1pm
Homepage URL: 
Planetary Radio on the web
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Davis Garden Show, May 28, 2026

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 6:32pm | Don Shor

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Today’s topics: first ripe tomatoes, glassy-winged sharpshooter alert, tree ideas for a Sacramento yard, growing lilies, and more

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We're back, baby!

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 4:48pm | kdrtradio

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Oh, yes, your old favorites (and your soon-to-be favorites) are back in the programs pages on KDRT.org. And don't forget, these additional listening options are always available for your convenience and pleasure:

- Tune in live on 95.7 FM – check the broadcast schedule for air times.

- Listen live online via our stream from here, there, everywhere.

- Catch many archived shows in the podcast apps, like Apple Podcasts.

Thank you for your ongoing listenership, patience, love, and support!

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Dashboard Diaries -- May 28, 2026

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 12:05pm | RayK

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This week on Dashboard Diaries, DJ RayK summons summer with a sun-drenched and sandy playlist that includes the likes of the Beach Boys, Sly and the Family Stone, Mungo Jerry, the Drifters, Annette Funicello, and a cast of thousands. Grab the cooler and a towel and hop in… we’re heading for the beach! Thursday, 3-5 p.m. on KDRT.org.

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Independent & Local - May 27, 2026

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 8:31am | Sam Hawk

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The Awesome Patrol Show - May 27, 2026

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 8:26am | Sara TAPS

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In the Key of Folk - May 27, 2026

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 8:19am | Karen Leyse

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In the Key of Folk playlist for 05/27/2026
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Dr. Gabi Kirk explains the U.S. soldiers at the Arboretum, on Hello Davis!, May 27, 2026

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 5:30pm | Pieter Pastoor

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Today on Hello Davis!, Dr. Gabi Kirk talks with David Abramson about our beloved Arboretum in Davis and its militarism in the past.

The Militarized Campus Arboretum research and teaching project explores the histories of everyday militarism hidden in plain sight at the University of California, Davis. From her website: "Our project aims to teach UC Davis campus affiliates, Davis community members, and visitors about the multiple militarized legacies of UC Davis and the land grant university as a whole. The research project was started to explore the use of UC Davis campus facilities as a training school for the Western Signal Corps School during World War II (1943-1944), but has expanded to analyze how U.S. imperialism overseas is intimately linked to domestic policing and settler colonialism." 

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KDRT Suds & Sounds – May 27, 2026

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 3:00pm | kdrtradio

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KDRT invites YOU to Suds & Sounds at Armadillo Music in downtown Davis today – Wed., May 27 – 4 to 6 p.m! Meet K-DiRT friends and fans, pick some vinyl to spin, grab a bev... This gathering repeats every month on the last Wednesday... mark you calendars!

 

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IMPLOSION! – 27 May 2026

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 2:30pm | Nick Saloman

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Coming up on IMPLOSION!, unique sounds from John Otway, the Masters Apprentice, Cliff Richard, Brenda Holloway, Gene Clark, and Egg! Join your excellent host Nick Saloman at 4 p.m. Pacific for all this wonderousness and more, right here on KDRT 95.7fm + KDRT.org. Listen anytime via the web + the podcasts!

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In the Key of Folk for May 27, 2026

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 12:08pm | Karen Leyse

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The DJ is back from lava land, so join your host, Karen Leyse, on In the Key of Folk today at 2 p.m. Pacific. You'll find more recent releases, including tracks by I'm With Her, Amy Speace, and Debi Smith -- whose recent album is the culmination of her career (the album subtitle is "Bitchin'Babe, Smith Sister, Hag," should that trigger listener memories).

You'll also hear tracks by The Real Sarahs, Locarno, and classics by Maura O' Connell, John Doyle, and others. So tune in for an hour at KDRT 95.7 FM and listen live online here...  It's temporary while the magicians work their magic with technology! Check it out!

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