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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.

IMPLOSION is hosted by Nick Saloman, front person of the Bevis Frond. Nick was born and raised in London, England, where he started buying records as a small child in the late 1950s before going to gigs and playing in bands as a teenager in the late ’60s. IMPLOSION is simply an hour of Nick playing the music that he loves (psychedelia, rock, folk, beat, jazz, soul, punk, and more), with a bit of chat thrown in for good measure.

Live Wednesday 4-5pm

Replays Sunday 7-8pm

DJ(s):

Nick Saloman

Independent and Local

Independent and Local is a music program featuring local unsigned artists and bands, including "Moments" — brief interviews with experts in the scientific, health, and artistic communities about interesting topics and current events. The main focus is music, along with a few outside-the-box ideas.

Live Wednesday 8-9pm

Replays Saturday 11pm-Sunday 12am

DJ(s):

Sam Hawk

Exploration with Michio Kaku

An hour long radio program on science, technology, politics, and the environment. Topics covered include black holes, time travel, higher dimensions, string theory, wormholes, search for extra-terrestial life, dark matter and dark energy, the future of space travel, genetic engineering, the aging process, the future of medicine, the human body shop, artificial intelligence, the future of computers and robots, as well as topics from science fiction. Hosted by Michio Kaku.

Live Thursday 11pm-Friday 12am

Homepage URL:

Exploration on the web

Democracy Now!

Hosted by Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez, Democracy Now is an award-winning syndicated news program that gives voice to perspectives rarely heard in corporate-sponsored media, including independent journalists, grassroots leaders and peace activists, artists, academics, independent analysts, and ordinary people from around the world.

Live Friday 9-10am

Homepage URL:

Democracy Now! on the web

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

More programs ...

The Mischievous Musician, Didar Singh Khalsa. - July 24th, 2026

Sat, 07/25/2026 - 8:56am | Ned

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This week on Listening Lyrics we have Didar Singh Khalsa. He is a Woodland CA-area guitarist, singer and highly prolific songwriter whose music blends Americana, alternative folk rock and country-rock.

Didar has played guitar for more than five decades. He began writing and recording his own songs much later, partly inspired by attending several songwriting camps taught by British guitarist and songwriter Richard Thompson.

His songs tend to be lyric-driven, imaginative and sometimes wry or philosophical.

His latest album is Bourgeois Virtue, contains 14 songs, including “Lord, Wind Me Down Slowly,” “We’re Underwater Here,” “Finish the Tapestry” and “Under the Linden Tree.”

Didar is one of those distinctive local musicians who writes because he has something personal, thoughtful and occasionally mischievous to say, rather than because he is chasing commercial trends.

New Sonic Rehab, Monday July 27 at 1 p.m.

Fri, 07/24/2026 - 7:20pm | Jojo Johanssen

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DJ Jojo Johanssen has some super fun fusion coming your way, poppy-prog! Or is it proggy-pop? YOU DECIDE. Also tunes from Stevie Wonder, Billy Kenny and Souldynamic. Listen live on 95.7 fm or kdrt.org, or check it out later in our archives.

The Electric Compost Heap – July 24, 2026

Fri, 07/24/2026 - 5:29pm | Dug Deep

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Tonight at 6 p.m. Pacific on The Electric Compost Heap, we'll drink in a fare share of new music, including very recent releases from the Klittens, Ty Segall, and a collaboration effort from Mexican Institute of Sound & the Meridian Brothers(!!!). Save that bottle for the deposit money and toast with us tonight on 95.7fm + KDRT.org!

Davis Garden Show, July 23, 2026

Thu, 07/23/2026 - 12:33am | Don Shor

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Today’s topics: soil for a raised planter, brown spots in lawns, the bugs of summer, amaryllis flowering now, and more

Barry Figrim is into music, gaming, laser-cut products, on Hello Davis!, July 22, 2026

Wed, 07/22/2026 - 5:30pm | Pieter Pastoor

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This week on Hello Davis!, David Abramson interviews Barry Figrim, who is a great example of what makes Davis special: talented people who use their skills, energy, and creativity to strengthen the community.

Barry is the founder of Bright Bear Workshop, a musical instrument consignment and event service operating alongside Watermelon Music. He also directs the Stage Ready program, helping musicians prepare to perform with confidence.

His connection with Watermelon began in 2024, when he volunteered to help move a large cabinet. One project led to another, and Barry kept showing up, lending a hand and becoming part of the Watermelon family. After joking that he had been pretending to work there for more than a year, he made it official by starting a business and making a lasting commitment to the Davis music community.

Jazz After Dark, July 21, 2026

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 8:00pm | Don Shor

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On tonight's show: Artie Shaw, King Cole Trio, Lester Young & Teddy Wilson Quartet, Earl "Fatha" Hines, Carmell Jones, Tricky Lofton, Ella Fitzgerald, Gerry Mulligan, Helaine DeLys, Charlie Byrd with Barney Kessel & Herb Ellis, Stéphane Grappelli, and Piano Connection

More Sonic Rehab for you this Monday, July 20, at 1 p.m.!

Sat, 07/18/2026 - 6:09am | Jojo Johanssen

Jojo's got some wonderful music for you this Monday to help rehab those Monday downs away! A gorgeous house track from Kholi, three different versions of The Bottle, some Funkadelic AND Parliament ... as well as some amazing soul music he heard recently thanks to a superb Polygonia set. There will also be a track from an artist you may have thought you'd never hear Jojo play. Wait a sec, is there anything Jojo won't play ......? Tune in this Monday, July 20 from 1-3 p.m. on KDRT 95.7 fm or stream on kdrt.org. If you're busy during that time, you can also stream him on demand thanks to the archives. Don't miss out!

Turning up the music for Galileo Place, on Listening Lyrics, July 17, 2026

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 4:00pm | Pieter Pastoor

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Tune in as Benjamin Brothers (pictured) and Louise Joyce, chief development officer at YoloCares, share the inspiring story behind a special afternoon of music, community, and giving back.

Benjamin, a Davis high school student, was looking for a meaningful way to get involved when he discovered Galileo Place, an adult day program operated by YoloCares. The program offers physical and cognitive activities, social connection, and a welcoming sense of purpose and community.

Inspired by what he saw, Benjamin came up with a great idea: bring together his band, Hello Awkward, along with other local musicians, for a benefit concert supporting Galileo Place. The concert takes place Sunday, July 26, 2026, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Galileo Place, 1909 Galileo Court, Suite C, in Davis.

Listening Lyrics playlist for 07/17/2026

Dr. Heung is associate director of the Northern California LEND (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities) training program with the UC Davis MIND Institute.

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Independent and Local

Exploration with Michio Kaku

Democracy Now!

That's Life

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