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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.

 

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First Wave

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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
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Divine Intervention alt. w/Electric Compost Heap

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The Electric Compost Heap with Dug Deep fertilizes the airwaves every 2nd & 4th Friday, digging through the delightful detritus of psych, soul, reggae, rock, country, funk, punk, junk, jazz, and more, to concoct a rich, nutrient-dense musical humus. If there's a 5th Friday, Dug takes a spin. Dig it, Heapsters!

Live Friday 6-8pm
Replays Monday 3-5pm
DJ(s): 
Jess Goddésse, Dug Deep
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The Russ Tolman Goodtime Hour

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Russ hoists anchor and sails the sonic seas near and far to discover and recover pleasingly eclectic, genre-defying musical nuggets new and old, fresh and classic. Russ will attempt to amaze with his smooth segues.

Live Thursday 3-4pm
Replays Monday 10-11pm
DJ(s): 
Russ Tolman
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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
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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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A Blue Wave of Hope, in Song. - November 13, 2026

Sat, 11/14/2026 - 8:42am | Pieter Pastoor

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AS the Blue wave crossed America - a new hope is in the air - Listen in as I share some songs reflecting just that.

Politics doesn't always have to be about anger, division, or disappointment. Sometimes it's about hope, the freedom to be ourselves, and the belief that ordinary people can accomplish extraordinary things. Today on Listening Lyrics, we're turning up the hope—with music that reminds us of the power we share.

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Steely Dan's Can't Buy a Thrill anniversary special on the next Sonic Rehab!

Sat, 11/14/2026 - 5:44am | Jojo Johanssen

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If you didn't know this already, Steely Dan is DJ Jojo Johanssen's favorite band. Ever. He is ever so delighted to celebrate the 54th anniversary of Steely Dan's debut album Can't Buy a Thrill, with a special edition! Music from Steely Dan, Donald Fagen, and Walter Becker. That's it. There will be some that you may know, and some deep cuts as well. Don't miss this one folks! Tune in Monday, Nov. 16 from 1-3 p.m. on KDRT 95.7 fm or stream on kdrt.org.

If you can't listen live (booooooo!) or want to listen again (yaaaaaaay!), you can check it out in the kdrt.org archives for up to 2 weeks after broadcast. d(-_-)b

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Davis Garden Show – Nov. 12, 2026

Thu, 11/12/2026 - 12:00pm | Cyclrn

Today’s topics: fall color, veg planting, purple cyclamen, pruning questions, and more.

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Dashboard Diaries – Nov. 11, 2026

Wed, 11/11/2026 - 12:25pm | RayK

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This week on Dashboard Diaries, DJ RayK ponders the end of the world as we know it with tunes from R.E.M., The Mavericks, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, Tears for Fears and a cast of dozens. Climb in and we’ll drive ‘til our butts hurt, Wednesday, 3-5 p.m. on KDRT.org or listen to the podcast anytime

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Jazz After Dark, Nov. 10, 2026

Tue, 11/10/2026 - 5:00pm | Don Shor

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On tonight’s show: Louis Armstrong and His Hot Seven, Frankie Trumbauer with Bix Beiderbecke, Benny Carter, Georgie Auld, Chet Baker, Richard Twardzik, Russ Freeman, Jimmy Hamilton, Dinah Washington, Ella Fitzgerald, Carmen McRae, Gerry Mulligan, Earl "Fatha" Hines, Herbie Hancock with Dexter Gordon on sax, and Allen Toussaint.

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45. Chasing Zero: Working to Eliminate Medical Harm from Boston

Fri, 11/06/2026 - 5:30pm | Dr. Shaikh

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The Hippocratic Oath pledges to "First, do no harm". But is Zero Harm in healthcare a realistic destination, or is it an unachievable stretch goal that might actually do more harm than good? In this episode of Mapping Healthcare, we explore whether healthcare systems can truly eliminate preventable medical errors or if Zero Harm is an aspirational vision. We trace the evolution of patient safety from individual blame to the Swiss Cheese Model and High-Reliability Organizations. The episode covers just culture, systems safety, proactive risk management, and how healthcare teams balance perfection with everyday reality.

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Listening Lyrics, Nov. 6, 2026: My voice, my story, Alex Bustos, life with a stutter

Fri, 11/06/2026 - 4:00pm | Pieter Pastoor

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Alexander Bustos is an intern with the Downtown Davis Business Association and a full-time UC Davis student beginning in his junior year.

He has lived much of his life with a stutter, and joins us in this episode of Listening Lyrics to talk about what that experience has been like — the challenges, the reactions from others, the confidence it takes, and the lessons he has learned along the way.

This is really a conversation about much more than speech. It’s about being heard, being understood, and living life on your own terms. Since this show is Listening Lyrics, we know that music often says things we sometimes struggle to put into words, so a few songs will be played as well (see playlist below).

Listening Lyrics playlist for 11/06/2026
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Yolo Backyard Bulletin – Nov. 5, 2026

Thu, 11/05/2026 - 5:00pm | Jesse Drew

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This week on Yolo Backyard Bulletin... 

Local advocates for the unhoused Rick Muniz and Zachariah Oquenda join us to discuss caring for our neighbors! 

Here are some important resources to enhance public understanding:

  • Police Accountability Commission Public Outreach Meeting, September 10, 2026: Working Together to Protect Our Neighbors
  • Out of Sight, Out of Community: A Report on Homelessness and Law Enforcement in Davis
  • Davis Vanguard: Taxpayers Funding the Unhoused
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The Russ Tolman Goodtime Hour is back! – Nov. 5, 2026

Thu, 11/05/2026 - 3:00pm | Russ Tolman

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Russ Tolman hoists anchor once again to sail the sonic seas. Today's return features a fantastic voyage through eclectic sounds, including new tracks from Son Volt, Iron & Wine, Neil Young & the Chrome Hearts, and Russ Tolman himself, alongside favorites from Al Green, Billy Strings, Slade, and more. Don't miss the return of The Goodtime Hour, Thursdays at 3 p.m. Pacific, on KDRT 95.7 FM in Davis; KDRT.org worldwide! Listen anytime via the web and the podcast apps!

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Davis Garden Show, Nov. 5, 2026

Thu, 11/05/2026 - 12:00pm | Don Shor

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Today’s topics: pruning apricots, fall color this year, red fescue under a mulberry, lemon and wind on a balcony, potatoes, and more.

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