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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

Exploration with Michio Kaku

Dr. 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
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Mapping Healthcare

Mapping Healthcare is a radio show and podcast where a medic with a map explores ways in which people around the globe make the world of healthcare better and what we can learn from them. The host is a physician, medical educator, and researcher who leads programs to help people access high-quality healthcare and stay healthy. All past episodes are archived below. Find Mapping Healthcare on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Live Friday 5:30-6pm
Replays Saturday 8-8:30am
DJ(s): 
Dr. Shaikh
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E-Town

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E-Town, taped before a live audience in Boulder, Colorado, features today’s top folk and Americana artists, along with information and discussions on the environment and conservation. Host Nick Forster nimbly walks the line between musician and radio journalist, playing guitar, mandolin, or lap steel with musical guests and then switching gears to engage artists in conversation. Co-host Helen Forster lends her voice to both the spoken and musical portions of the show.

Live Saturday 10-11am
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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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Democracy Now!

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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
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It’s Here: The Big Day of Giving for KDRT!

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 9:39am | kdrtradio

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With much excitement and intensity (and some anxiety), Teddy has an announcement to make: May 7 marks the Big Day of Giving, a 24-hour celebration and fundraiser for nonprofits making a difference in our community, like KDRT. We’re here for you 24/7, presenting brand new and specialty music, timeless classics, and local news that matters. Now we ask you to show your support for all we do by participating in our Spring FUNdraiser – and when you donate during BDOG through Davis Media Access, our parent organization, your contribution may be boosted with matching funds and more. Ready to jump in? Give by midnight tonight and spread the word! WOOF and THANK YOU!

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Dashboard Diaries - Big Day of Giving!

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 12:07pm | RayK

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This week on Dashboard Diaries, host RayK ain’t too proud to beg as he appeals to the KDRT community for your support on the Big Day of Giving. This week’s theme is all about money and Mom, so join us for two hours of great music and our Spring FUNdraiser! Go to KDRT.org/donate and listen Thursday, 3-5pm on KDRT.org  https://kdrt.org/listen for live shows, Wednesdays 10am-noon for replays or stream shows anytime at kdrt.org/program/dashboard-diaries

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Sonic Rehab airs a special show for Big DoG, Thursday, May 7, 7-9 a.m.

Wed, 05/06/2026 - 12:38pm | Jojo Johanssen

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DJ Jojo Johanssen kicks off the Big Day of Giving in Sonic Rehab fashion with a takeover of the replay spot for That California Sound! The show promises to be a wonderful blend of the sounds you've come to expect from both shows, with Jojo at the helm as your trusted guide. Playing only music from California musicians, watch for tracks from Stan Getz, Sylvester, Jellyfish, Moby Grape, and many more! Tune in live on Thursday, May 7, 7-9 a.m., on KDRT 95.7fm and kdrt.org. 

We rely on your donations to keep things humming at KDRT. When you support our parent nonprofit, Davis Media Access, during BigDoG, your dollars may go even further thanks to matching funds! If you're unable to tune in live, listen in for two weeks via kdrt.org – and donate anytime!  

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In the Key of Folk, May 6, 2026

Wed, 05/06/2026 - 12:26pm | Karen Leyse

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Today join In the Key of Folk as we glide smoothly into the Big Day of Giving and our spring FUNdraiser! We're gearing up for the coming week with a special pre-release from the upcoming album by wonderful pan-American celtic group Kalos.  You'll also hear more electrifying vocals from Scandinavians Vilma Jää  and Sophia Talvik, plus a new track from Hank Alrich and classic tracks from Joan Baez, Joni Mitchell, and Dan Fogelberg. There's even more, so tune today at 2 p.m. Pacific at KDRT 95.7 FM or stream at KDRT.org.  See you then!

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Jazz After Dark, May 5, 2026

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

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On tonight's show: Roy Eldridge, Jimmie Lunceford, Charlie Parker Quintet, Gerry Mulligan, Ron Carter, Mongo Santamaria, Ella Fitzgerald & The Jimmy Jones Trio, Sarah Vaughan, Archie Shepp with Horace Parlan, George Shearing, Claude Bolling with Jean-Luc Dayan and Steve La Spina, Nara Leão, and Herb Ellis.

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Davisville, May 4, 2026: Dating by painting at the Arts Center

Mon, 05/04/2026 - 5:30pm | Bill Buchanan

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There are lots of ways to get to know someone you like, lots of ways to date. What if your outing consisted of you painting pictures together with your friend, partner, perhaps prospective spouse? Call it a paint date.

The Davis Arts Center offers a Paint Date workshop as one of its events this spring, on May 16. It’s a clever idea for getting people to think about taking up a paint brush in front of an easel, plus there’s a social side. What do people paint, when they have an hour to paint something, in the presence of a friend? Are there any stories here?

Today on Davisville we talk with the Paint Date instructor, Roshelle Carlson, sometimes known as Miss Rainbow, and Sam King, executive director of the arts center. We’ll also hear about what else the center is doing this spring, and how it’s doing in this, its 67th year. King says they’ve come back strong from the pandemic, and she explains how they did it.

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Sonic Rehab episode XV: May the Fourth Be with You!

Sat, 05/02/2026 - 12:30am | Jojo Johanssen

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That's right folks, tune in to Sonic Rehab with DJ Jojo Johanssen on May the Fourth for an EPIC two-song tribute to Star Wars, as well as some house beauts from Blue Six and DJ Gregory plus a track to celebrate Jojo FINALLY reading The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. There will also be a great prog set to warm things up for a special edition next week.

It should also be mentioned that Jojo may have been a bit indulgent on this one -- 16 tracks over 2 hours! So bring some sonic popcorn, pop those headphones on (or blast those speakers), and get yourself some rehab – some Sonic Rehab! Tune in this Monday, May 4, from 1 to 3 p.m. on KDRT 95.7 FM,  or catch it on demand at KDRT.org. Be there!

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Divine Intervention – May 1, 2026

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 5:00pm | Jess Goddésse

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Please join us for Divine Intervention this week! Enjoy more of the Darts' latest LP ... hear new music from the Admiral Sir Cloudesley Shovell, Heavenly, Russ Tolman, Robyn Hitchcock, Wreckless Eric, San Kasakgascar, and Girl Trouble (Yes, Girl Trouble!) ... enjoy some tunes from our new Goddess of the Month (Who will it be?) ... experience Vinyl Vespers (Yikes!) ... visit Critter Corner! Don't miss the fun starting at 6 p.m. Pacific on KDRT 95.7fm + KDRT.org ... listen anytime on the web + the podcasts! 

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11 stories, 11 insights -- my immigration thoughts, on Listening Lyrics, May 1, 2026

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 4:00pm | Pieter Pastoor

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Listen in to Listening Lyrics as I play the top 11 songs from February 1953 … in Toronto, Canada. Not randomly. Those songs will carry a story—my story—of immigrating with my family from the Netherlands to Toronto. We’ll move through it in 11 acts, each one introduced, summarized, and—ideally—kept on track by my friend and fellow DJ Gil Medovoy, who will connect the moment to the music.

This hour was inspired by my brother Art and my trip down memory lane in Toronto last month. We flew to New York and took the train from there to Toronto using the same route as we did in 1953.

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The Darts live on The Audio Ecotone, May 1, 2026

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 2:30pm | Eddy Owt

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Seattle’s all-female garage rock powerhouse The Darts join Eddy Owt in the KDRT studio on The Audio Ecotone prior to the organ flipping, drum smashing, guitar crunching kickoff to their U.S. tour at the Starlet Room in Sacramento on Friday, May 1. In preparation, Eddy has made sure that the studio console is bolted down and all breakables are covered with multiple layers of bubblewrap! Listen live Friday, May 1 at 3 p.m. Pacific on KDRT 95.7 FM and online at KDRT.org. 

The image shows The Darts in Montaigu, France. Photo: Angie's Eye

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