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Dashboard Diaries -- Sept. 3, 2026

This week on Dashboard Diaries, DJ RayK celebrates Labor Day with a salute to the workers of the world, spinning a playlist of great work songs, from Neil Young to Tennessee Ernie Ford to UB40 to Eddie Cochran, the King, the Isley Brothers and oh, so many more. So punch in and tune it to KDRT 95.7 FM and KDRT.org Thursday 3-5 p.m.

In the Key of Folk -- Sept. 2, 2026

We've been busy as little bees, there's just so much new music & so little time! ...So In the Key of Folk is all about new releases today. We have an album of songs that explore the stories of Kentucky women, all written by Si Kahn and performed by Carla Gover and contemporary female musicians from Kentucky. But there's more!  There are new albums from Ken Pomeroy, Kate Macleod's Mind the Gap, Scott Cook, Eric Stucky, and releases from the worlds of Scottish music and Contra Dance. Some new names, and all great music: join us, we'll be waitin' for you!

Wednesday at 2 p.m. on KDRT 95.7 FM Davis CA, and at KDRT.org worldwide!

A whole-show mix on Sonic Rehab, Aug. 31, 2026

DJ Jojo Johanssen's all in this Monday, Aug. 31, staying in the mix for the ENTIRE SHOW!! He's ever so excited to bring you tracks from Jazzanova, Mos Def, The Tubes, and more! He'll also be having an unofficial competition for the heaviest bassline in the world. Ever. It will be more exciting than the olympics, and less scandalous than the world cup. Maybe. Tune in to Sonic Rehab this Monday from 1-3 p.m. Pacific to find out! Can't listen live or need to hear it again? Check it out in the KDRT archives for up to 2 weeks after broadcast. Don't miss out!

Dashboard Diaries -- Aug. 27, 2026

This week on Dashboard Diaries, DJ RayK takes the roadster for a late summer spin on winding roads just to catch a breeze and hear the tires. Of course, we have just the playlist for the occasion that includes Creedence, Joe Cocker, UB40, Tower of Power, the Kinks, Robert Palmer… and a nod to the national treasure that was Dolly Parton. So grab a road soda and let’s get this thing sideways! Thursday, 3-5 p.m. PDT at 95.7 FM and KDRT.org  

DJ Jojo's in the mix again on Sonic Rehab, Aug. 24, 2026

DJ Jojo Johanssen's mixing it up for 90ish minutes on the next Sonic Rehab! He'll be melding tracks nonstop from Steely Dan, Danny Tenaglia, Green Velvet, Leo's Sunshipp and more! After the main mix, watch for some tasties from Wham!, Pomplamoose and Morel. It's gonna be great fun, so check it out on Monday, Aug. 24 from 1-3 p.m. Pacific time. If you can't join in live, you can listen to the show (again) for up to 2 weeks after on kdrt.org.

Dashboard Diaries -- Aug. 20, 2026

This week on Dashboard Diaries, DJ RayK takes a directionless ride through meandering streets and alleys, destination unknown. We’ve got the CD changer packed with almost three dozen tunes, ranging from Sting to Curtis Mayfield, Sly to Chuck Prophet, Steely Dan to Steve Earle and a bunch of stuff you probably never heard of. So get the heck in and we’ll get go get lost. Thursday, 3-5 p.m. PDT at 95.7 FM and KDRT.org

In the Key of Folk — Aug. 19, 2026

It's been a fiery year for the world, but in Davis skies are clear.  And here at KDRT we have our own great sonic energy, so today on In the Key of Folk we'll offer new releases with some real positive energy! We'll be featuring Hayden Stern, Kalos, troubador Kray Van Kirk, ES Pearl, Laurie Lewis, and more! So join us at 2 p.m. and don't be late. We'll include a few classics, too! 

Wednesday at 2 p.m. on KDRT 95.7 FM Davis CA, and at KDRT.org worldwide!

Beyond broken glass: Anoosh JorJorian is the guest this week on Hello Davis!

Corner Drug, a longtime family-owned pharmacy in Woodland, was recently targeted in an anti-LGBTQ act of vandalism. Store windows were broken and hateful messages were written on the building, leaving behind damage that reaches far beyond broken glass.

This week on Hello Davis!, Wednesday, Aug. 19 at 5:30 p.m., our guest is Anoosh JorJorian, who is affiliated with the Davis Phoenix Coalition.

Anoosh will help us look beyond the incident and discuss the broader questions it raises: How do acts of hate affect members of the LGBTQ community? What impact do they have on the larger community? And what social and cultural conditions create an environment in which this kind of hostility can take root?

Join us for an important conversation about hate, its consequences, and the role all of us can play in building communities where people feel safe, respected, and welcome.

Listen in at KDRT 95.7 FM or online at KDRT.org.

Sonic Rehab, Monday, Aug. 17, 2026

Catch the next Sonic Rehab this Monday the 17th from 1-3 p.m. to see what sort of delicacies DJ Jojo Johanssen's picked out. Some Herbie Hancock, Cameo, Tata Vega, and Jesca Hoop. Also a tune and lack of a tune for his friend who sadly passed recently,  a track by an artist whose name can't be said over the air (there's a NAUGHTY word involved), and Cat Stevens covering Stevie Wonder. It's going to be all sorts of rollercoaster, and all sorts of great music, so tune in this Monday or catch it as you can over the next 2 weeks on kdrt.org.

The Electric Compost Heap -- Aug. 14, 2026

STOP EVERYTHING! Friday at 6 p.m. Pacific on The Electric Compost Heap, it's the cat's pajamas! We'll be spinning a litterbox full of new music, including brand new stuff from Anton Barbeau, Kiwi Jr., and Why Bother. Hope all you cats and kittens can join us on 95.7fm Davis and KDRT.org worldwide. Listen at your leisure via the web and the podcast apps!