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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.

Old-Time Radio

Immerse yourself in programs from radio’s Golden Age.

Live Sunday 10-11:30pm

DJ(s):

Jim Buchanan

Davis has interesting people, ideas, connections, and events. On Davisville, host Bill Buchanan presents stories that have some connection to Davis. The program has won 17 Excellence in Journalism awards from the San Francisco Press Club since 2018, including first place in radio/podcast public affairs programs for 2025, plus a national Hometown Media Award for excellence from the Alliance for Community Media in 2024, and first place nationwide in news/public affairs programs among small stations from the Public Media Journalists Association in 2026.

Live Monday 5:30-6pm

Replays Saturday 8:30-9am

DJ(s):

Bill Buchanan

First Wave

Host Peter Abzug digs deep into the vault to bring you everything from pogo-worthy punk and neon-lit new wave to the buzzing garage and reverb-soaked surf music that lit the First Wave fuse. Expect big names, deep cuts, and bands with names you'll swear we made up (but didn't)!

Live Wednesday 8-9pm

Homepage URL:

First Wave on the web

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

Live at the Bop Stop

Recorded live at Cleveland’s Bop Stop at the Music Settlement and hosted by Daniel Peck, this weekly program brings the energy of the venue to the airwaves, featuring a wide range of jazz styles and performances by local, regional, and national artists. Each episode offers listeners a front-row seat to Cleveland’s vibrant live jazz scene.

Live Saturday 11pm-Sunday 12am

Homepage URL:

Bop Stop on the web

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IMPLOSION! – 16 September 2026

Wed, 09/16/2026 - 4:00pm | Nick Saloman

This week on IMPLOSION, a musical menagerie featuring tracks by the Artistics, the Bats, the Cinderellas, the Saints, the QPR Supporters...! Join your hospitable host Nick Saloman for swell sounds and the stories behind them at 4 p.m. Pacific here on KDRT 95.7fm + KDRT.org. Listen at will via the web + the podcast apps!

IMPLOSION playlist for 09/14/2026

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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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