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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

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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Big Picture Science

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Through smart, intellectual, and engaging storytelling, Big Picture Science discusses today’s biggest scientific stories and breakthroughs by interviewing leading researchers and scientists. The program delivers the information in unorthodox yet clever ways, proving that science radio doesn’t have to be dry, even if the humor is. 

Live Monday 12-1pm
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That California Sound!

That California Sound!

That California Sound! Local + Regional  Music from The Golden State ... From Then ... To Now  features local, regional, and small touring bands throughout California while highlighting the history and culture of California musicians, venues, teachers, recording studios, promoters, festivals, and general resources that enrich our community. Listen up for JonEmery, Schiller, and their pal Shorty, every Monday at 6 p.m. on KDRT 95.7fm and KDRT.org!

Live Monday 6-8pm
Replays Thursday 7-9am
DJ(s): 
JonEmery, Scott Schiller
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Hello Davis!

Hello Davis!

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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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
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Ned
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Jazz After Dark, May 19, 2026

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 8:00pm | Don Shor

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Coming up tonight: Ella Fitzgerald, Arnett Cobb with Bobby Timmons, Dick Stabile, Carmen McRae, Thelonious Monk, Erroll Garner, Coleman Hawkins, Earl "Fatha" Hines & the Earl Hines Trio, Johnny Hodges & Wild Bill Davis, Gabor Szabo, Boogaloo Joe Jones, Charlie Byrd, and Ahmad Jamal.

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Roots, Shoots and Leaves -- May 19, 2026

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 6:00pm | Tree Kilpatrick

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Testing, testing...  A good time on the latest Roots, Shoots and Leaves!

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That California Sound! -- May 18, 2026

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 6:00pm | Scott Schiller

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Featuring Misner & Smith!

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Davisville, May 18, 2026: Adding homes in Davis that more young families could afford

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 5:00pm | Bill Buchanan

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Today on Davisville we talk with two of the five people who recently wrote “A Long-Term Pragmatic Plan for a Livable and Sustainable Davis.” Don’t let the dry title dissuade you — the article is clear, light on jargon, usefully specific, and all about Davis. Their ideas include developing denser homes along transit corridors in Davis, including along Anderson Road (pictured), over several decades.

Alex Achimore, an architect and urban planner, and Richard McCann, an environmental policy consultant, talk about the ideas, methods and reasons behind their approach on today’s program, including what they mean by density — think more along the lines of townhomes, duplexes and stacked flats, not apartment towers.

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New Sonic Rehab, Monday, May 18

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 11:00am | Jojo Johanssen

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After an incredible week-plus of fundraising, DJ Jojo Johanssen returns on Sonic Rehab to the format he never departed from, bringing you an eclectic assortment of tasty goodies. Watch for a mellow start with music from Röyksopp and Peter Frampton, some amazing '80s one-hitters not one-hitters, plus a barn-burner of a finish to get you geared up for another week. If the last half hour doesn't get your blood moving, you might need to check in to the mortuary. YIKES! Check out the amazing wildness this Monday, May 18, from 1-3 p.m. on KDRT 95.7fm or  kdrt.org. You can also listen back to this and other shows broadcast from the last two weeks on kdrt.org.

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Thank YOU for supporting Our Spring FUNdraiser!

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 12:00am | kdrtradio

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Thank you SO much for being part of our KDRT family, supporting us during our Spring FUNdraiser. We couldn't do what we do without donors like you, keeping our grass roots growing strong for more than 21 years! If you missed the FUNdraiser fun, of course there's still time to show your support. As an added incentive, we've got a special thank-you gift for one lucky donor who gives $75 or more: one pair of passes for the Father's Day Bluegrass Festival!

For a chance at the tickets, just donate via KDRT.org and then email us by Monday May 25, to express your interest. We'll select a recipient at random and announce them on The Yolo County Breakdown on May 29, right here on KDRT 95.7 FM + KDRT.org. Thanks again!

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If you can't find your favorite shows online...

Sun, 05/17/2026 - 11:00pm | kdrtradio

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If you're having trouble finding your go-to KDRT programs in our online archives, here’s why: A technical issue, made worse by the recent Davis power outage, has interrupted access to multiple programs on kdrt.org. We’re working to get the archive back in shape, and we’ll let you know as soon as we have more details. Meanwhile, here’s our broadcast schedule and some great listening options:

- Tune in live on 95.7 FM anywhere within our broadcast range.

- Listen live online via our stream from just about anywhere.

- Scroll down the blog below for quick links to recent programs.

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

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KDRT Spring FUNdraiser – Saturday Spectacular!

Sat, 05/16/2026 - 12:03pm | kdrtradio

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Every day of the year, KDRT brings unique sounds to your speakers. But today – Saturday, May 16 – we invite you to partake of our Spring FUNdraiser Spectactular, a live on-air marathon with special guests, live music, and spontaneous surprises. Don’t miss the fun: Tune in, join the celebration, feel the love, and support your community radio station. Earn yourself our gratitude and perhaps a special thank-you gift. Details at kdrt.org/donate.

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Divine Intervention – May 15, 2026

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 3:46pm | Jess Goddésse

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It's FUNdraising in spectacular style on Divine Intervention as your hostesse Jess Goddésse welcomes surprise special guests, spins some swell tunes by our Goddess of Month, deals out one (just one!) devilish Vinyl Vespers track, and brings you a bodacious amount of new music – yes, even more than usual! We'll also visit Critter Corner to meet a furry friend looking for their forever home. Listen up Friday at 6 p.m. Pacific on KDRT 95.7fm + KDRT.org – anytime via the web + those podcast apps.

Show some love! ... kdrt.org/donate ... Show some love! ... kdrt.org/donate

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Dashboard Diaries – May 14, 2026

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 1:00pm | RayK

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This week on Dashboard Diaries, RayK teams up with That California Sound’s Scott Schiller to blast some incredible music, including a Davis Music Fest preview, and to make our listeners an offer they can’t refuse: Support KDRT community radio and maybe even get a great thank-you gift in the bargain! Pledge $75 or more and get our 21st anniversary tee, in bright green on black. Tune in Thursday, 3-5 p.m., on KDRT.org. Then head to KDRT.org/donate!

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