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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.

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

Cowboy Tracks

Join Nancy around the campfire to hear authentic Western roots music and cowboy poetry. Something deep in your soul will resonate to stories from the early wranglers, Mexican vaqueros, Old West adventurers, Silver Screen buckaroos, Western Swing bands, contemporary real cowboys, and all who appreciate wide open spaces, freedom, and the western lifestyle.

Live Wednesday 1-2pm

Replays Sunday 2-3pm

DJ(s):

Nancy Flagg

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Cowboy Tracks

Grist for the Chill

Dave serves up a truly interesting mix of music with a focus on fingerstyle guitar and percussive groove as it relates to roots, world fusion, jazz, funk, Latin and Brazilian music, and more.

Live Thursday 11am-12pm

Replays Wednesday 3-4pm

DJ(s):

Dave Mcasey

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Grist for the Chill

Crossing Continents

In this World Music show, Gil covers the Middle East, the Mediterranean region, North Africa, Central Asia, and the Indian sub continent, including traditional and contemporary musical styles. This is not a pop music show!

Live Monday 10am-12pm

Replays Sunday 12-2pm

DJ(s):

Gil Medovoy

Song of Dinosaurs

Song of Dinosaurs presents songs from the prehistoric era: reptilian rhythms, lizard lyrics, triassic tones, and mammoth melodies with Professor A.

Live Friday 8-10pm

Replays Monday 8-10pm

DJ(s):

Professor A

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Davisville, Aug. 10, 2026: Changes coming downtown, especially if you drive

Mon, 08/10/2026 - 5:30pm | Bill Buchanan

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People who drive downtown will see some changes starting in September. The immediate change is the switch to paid parking in three central parking lots with about 330 spaces. The change that will take awhile to show up is the impact of approximately 340 new apartments planned along G Street, mostly without space for parking (the photo shows the demolition in progress on Aug. 5 of a former Davis Ace building, where some of the new apartments will be built). If the renters don’t bring cars, then this change should add more life to downtown without amping up the competition for a place to park. If.

Today on Davisville we talk about these changes with Brett Lee, executive director of the Davis Downtown Business Association (and a former mayor), and Trish Price, vice president of Bike Davis. As the discussion shows, these changes contain more nuance than might appear at first glance.

Excitement on the next Sonic Rehab, this Monday at 1

Sat, 08/08/2026 - 2:51am | Jojo Johanssen

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DJ Jojo Johanssen is super excited to bring you an hour-long non-stop mix on the next Sonic Rehab! Featuring tracks from Fauna Flash, Luzon, and BT, it's sure to cure your Monday blues and get you moving. He'll also have tunes from The Blessed Madonna, Ax:us, Nightmares on Wax and Mos Def (Yasim Bey). It's sure to be a super fun 118 minutes, so tune in this Monday Aug. 10 from 1-3 p.m. Pacific time. Although it's always better live, it's second best on demand from the KDRT archives, and is available to stream up to 2 weeks after broadcast. Check it out!

Hattie Craven is live on Listening Lyrics, this Friday at 4

Thu, 08/06/2026 - 4:07pm | Pieter Pastoor

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Hattie Craven is a genre-blending singer, multi-instrumentalist, and magnetic performer who has been onstage since early childhood. Raised in a deeply musical household and mentored by her father, award-winning artist and educator Joe Craven, she made her festival debut when she was 4 years old on the Kate Wolf Music Festival main stage alongside Laura Love.

Hattie will appear at Watermelon Music on Aug. 7, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.

Davis Garden Show, Aug. 6, 2026

Thu, 08/06/2026 - 12:00pm | Don Shor

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Today’s topics: sun scald on tomatoes, citrus leaf problems, screening a view, brown-eyed susans, and more.

John Murrieta, Master Gardener, on Hello Davis!, Aug. 5, 2026

Wed, 08/05/2026 - 5:30pm | Pieter Pastoor

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In this episode of Hello Davis!, we welcome John Murrieta, a certified Master Gardener and dedicated community volunteer.

Through his work with a local university extension program, John shares practical, science-based advice to help people garden more successfully and sustainably. When he is not tending a garden, you may find him volunteering at the Woodland Public Library or helping at a local high school.

John’s enthusiasm for gardening—and for life—is contagious. Listen in as he shares his knowledge, stories, and love of all things gardening.

In the Key of Folk -- Aug. 5, 2026

Wed, 08/05/2026 - 2:00pm | Karen Leyse

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Today's In the Key of Folk is focusing a bit on unconformities, and perhaps on nonconformities also. What could your DJ be thinking??? Just tune in to hear a variety of tunes, including a topical track by Karine Polwart, some new releases by Laurie Lewis, The Punch Brothers, ES Pearl (or is that Ed Snodderly?), and more. Oh, and the photo with the blog is of the Carlin Unconformity, why? Tune in and check it out!

When? Today: Wednesday, 2 p.m. Pacific on KDRT 95.7 FM, Davis, and at KDRT.org

Jazz After Dark, Aug. 4, 2026

Tue, 08/04/2026 - 8:00pm | Don Shor

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On tonight's show: Harry James, Fats Waller, Lena Horne, Hank Mobley, Gerry Mulligan, Annie Ross and Zoot Sims, Mose Allison, Etta Jones, Herbie Mann, Rosemary Clooney, Ramsey Lewis Trio, Ella Fitzgerald, Joe Pass with Ella Fitzgerald, and Paul Desmond.

Turn Monday into funday with Sonic Rehab! this Monday, Aug. 3, at 1 p.m.

Sat, 08/01/2026 - 3:43am | Jojo Johanssen

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DJ Jojo Johanssen is BRINGING it this week. Some disco heat for the triple digits from Cameo, Celi Bee & The Buzzy Bunch and Sounds of Inner City, celebrating a cult soap opera parody from the '70s! Some classics from Zero 7 and Mr. Scruff! A couple sambas! Did someone say some more new Brian Jackson?

Your wish is Jojo's command on the next Sonic Rehab, this Monday, Aug. 3 from 1-3 p.m. Pacific time. As long as you're wishing for what's listed above. Can't listen live? That's ok! You can check it out at your leisure for the next two weeks in the kdrt archives. Do it, do it.

The Electric Compost Heap -- July 31, 2026

Fri, 07/31/2026 - 6:00pm | Dug Deep

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Tonight's edition of The Electric Compost Heap is nothing to sneeze at! We'll blow out new tracks from Son Volt, Thao, and Dinosaur Jr.! Grab a tissue and join us at 6 p.m. Pacific on KDRT 95.7fm + KDRT.org! Listen anytime via the web + the podcast apps!