| KDRT 95.7FM Davis

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.

Davis has interesting people, ideas, connections, and events. On Davisville, host Bill Buchanan presents stories that have some connection to Davis. The program has won 17 Excellence in Journalism awards from the San Francisco Press Club since 2018, including first place in radio/podcast public affairs programs for 2025, plus a national Hometown Media Award for excellence from the Alliance for Community Media in 2024. Contact: davisville @ dcn.org

Live Monday 5:30-6pm

Replays Saturday 8:30-9am

DJ(s):

Bill Buchanan

Na Mele O Hawai'i

Join host Beth Post as she features the unique sounds of Hawaiian music — from early icons of island music to today's innovators — exploring styles, the history of the genre, and revered songs and performers.

Live Thursday 1-3pm

Replays Wednesday 10am-12pm, Saturday 11am-1pm

DJ(s):

Beth Post

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

Praise Time with Preacher

The word "gospel" is derived for the old Anglo-Saxon word meaning “good message” or “good news." Host Preacher believes gospel music is powerful, whether the listener is or is not Christian — that everyone can enjoy listening to gospel because it is uplifting and inspiring, sung with passion and belief from the artist, touching all who hear it in a good and heartfelt way. The aim of Praise Time is to help listeners find what Preacher believes lives in everyone: a good spirit that drives us to be the best we can be.

Live Tuesday 4-5pm

Replays Sunday 7-8am

DJ(s):

Preacher

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 Monday 4-5pm

DJ(s):

Sam Hawk

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Black Viiolet Live in Studio – March 9, 2026

Fri, 03/06/2026 - 2:45pm | Jess Goddésse

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We thrilled to host Black Viiolet – performing live on the air – Sunday, March 8, at 12:30 p.m. Pacific. The alter ego of The Darts' Nicole Laurenne, Black Viiolet's sound blends smoky lounge, neo-soul, jazzy horns, and trip-hop. Catch the big show live on KDRT 95.7fm + KDRT.org!

Black Viiolet appears Friday, March 6, at the Torch Club in Sacramento. She'll also be live in The Pit on KFJC on Saturday, March 7, before appearing at the Make-Out Room in San Francisco. Find her new album, Dark Blue, on Bandcamp.

Davis Garden Show, March 5, 2026

Wed, 03/04/2026 - 9:57pm | Don Shor

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Today’s topics: flowering plums, yellow flowered vines, types of lavenders, soil quality, salt as a weed killer, narcissus, quick tomato variety review, and more.

Hello Davis! – March 4, 2026: The Davis Senior Center with Maria Lucchesi & Mary Lou Carter

Wed, 03/04/2026 - 5:30pm | Pieter Pastoor

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This week on Hello Davis!, the Davis Senior Center takes control of the microphone. Maria Lucchesi, Senior Center supervisor, sits down with Mary Lou Carter, a longtime volunteer whose dedication has helped shape the welcoming spirit of the center. In their conversation, Maria and Mary Lou explore the many ways the Senior Center enriches the lives of Davis residents. From social gatherings and lifelong learning opportunities to support services and volunteer programs, the center plays an important role in keeping older adults connected and engaged in the community. With so many programs and stories to tell, this 30-minute interview only begins to touch the highlights.

Jazz After Dark, March 3, 2026

Mon, 03/02/2026 - 8:51pm | Don Shor

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On tonight's show:

Red Norvo, Remember
Count Basie and His Orchestra, Tickle Toe (78rpm Version)
Bennie Moten, Moten Swing
Ziggy Elman, I Have Everything to Live For
Dinah Washington, John Coltrane, I Can't Remember
Ella Fitzgerald, So Rare
Helen O'Connell, Bye Bye Blues
Jimmy Smith, One O'Clock Jump
Duke Ellington, Moonbow
Miles Davis, Miles Runs the Voodoo Down (45-RPM Single Edit)
Hugh Masekela, Inner Crisis
Count Basie, Mean to me
Count Basie, Blues for Joe Turner
Al Di Meola, Coral
Fraser MacPherson Quartet, Come Sunday

The Monday Morning Show – March 2, 2026: The DSHS cast of Urinetown drops in!

Mon, 03/02/2026 - 10:11am | Ned

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Davis Senior High School is getting ready to put on a production of Urinteown! Several of the cast members came by The Monday Morning Show to hang out for a couple of hours. Director Chad Fisk, along with Anna, Charlotte, and Matthew, joined Ned in the studio to talk about music, putting on shows, and how we might embarass Chad in front of his students. They even performed a few numbers! If you missed it live, listen anytime via KDRT.org.

Electric Compost Heap – Feb. 27, 2026

Fri, 02/27/2026 - 5:27pm | Dug Deep

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Tonight at 6 p.m. on The Electric Compost Heap, host Dug Deep spins songs about warmer weather and all the possibilities of the impending vernal equinox. He'll also feature new songs from older Compost Heap fave, King Tuff, The Bevis Frond, and blues artists Tinsley Ellis and Li'l Ed & the Blues Imperials! They each have new records out or coming out soon. Hope you can join us tonight at KDRT 95.7fm + KDRT.org. Listen anytime via the podcasts!

Jessica Malone at Watermelon Music – Friday, Feb. 27

Fri, 02/27/2026 - 2:23pm | kdrtradio

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!TONIGHT! KDRT 95.7 FM and Left of the Dial Promotions co-present Jessica Malone at Watermelon Music in West Davis, Friday, February 27. Embracing her NorCal roots, Malone blends soulful lyrics with an earnest sound, bringing to life the landscapes of her home. Her oft-mellifluous, occasionally gritty, and always captivating vocals—accompanied by rich upright bass, heavenly harmonies, and soaring violin—will guide you across a musical terrain of retro soul, indie folk, and Americana vibrations.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Music starts at 7:00 p.m. More info/RSVP here!.

Mapping Healthcare, episode 28: Pharmacists preventing medication mix‑ups from Victoria

Thu, 02/26/2026 - 7:42pm | Dr. Shaikh

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Transitions of care from hospital to home are some of the riskiest moments in a person’s healthcare journey. Medication lists change, high‑risk medications require careful monitoring, and patients often deal with overwhelming amounts of instructions. Linda Graudins tells us how pharmacists help people on complex medication regimens navigate these challenges safely. We’ll look at a process called medication reconciliation which is a bit like medication detective work and helps pharmacists keep those potentially dangerous transitions from home to hospital and back to your home, smooth and safe.

UPDATE 2: Recent KDRT programs are now online; livestream is restored

Thu, 02/26/2026 - 4:54pm | kdrtdj

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9 a.m. 2/27 update: The streaming link is working again, and most KDRT shows produced this week are now available online. We're still working on underlying technical issues. Thank you for your patience, and thanks for listening to KDRT

Prior message posted on 2/26 follows:

KDRT’s latest programs are currently unavailable online. It’s a technical problem, we’re working to fix it, and we will post an update once we have solved it.

Shows are still being broadcast at their scheduled times, so if you’re within range of our signal in Davis, you can listen that way. You can also live-stream programs using our secondary link at http://davismedia.org:8000/kdrt

Programs are still being recorded, and will appear online once we get our system working properly. This problem affects only KDRT programs broadcast (or normally posted) starting Monday, Feb. 23. Shows prior to that date remain available online.

Dashboard Diaries -- Feb. 26, 2026

Thu, 02/26/2026 - 12:39pm | RayK

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This week on Dashboard Diaries, host RayK shakes it up with some Lord Huron, JD McPherson, Joe Jackson, Donald Fagen, and Percy Faith… the perfect accompaniment for adjusting carburetors, vacuuming the cat, or sorting your sock drawer. Tune in Thursday, 3-4 p.m. to KDRT 95.7 fm and KDRT.org, or stream shows anytime at Dashboard Diaries.

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