Blogs

The Russ Tolman Goodtime Hour – July 24, 2025

This time around on the Goodtime Hour, Russ Tolman is spinning souldies, old and new, with tunes from Chicano Batman, The Chi-Lites, The Commands, Thee Sacred Souls, Thee Vellords, and many more. Tune in at 9 p.m. Pacific on Thursday, July 24 via KDRT 95.7 FM in Davis, CA + KDRT.org around the world + anytime via the podcast apps!

Divine Intervention – July 18, 2025

Divine Intervention strikes the KDRT airwaves at 6 p.m. Pacific with a magical multi-decade, cross-genre concoction of music, including the latest releases from the Darts, Wet Leg, the Bug Club, St. Divine, and the Residents ... two twangin' tracks from our Goddess of the Month, Ms. Melba Montgomery ... a "newley" acquired Vinyl Vespers tune ... a tribute to Dave Kaffinetti, aka Viv Savage (RIP) ... and a quick farewell to Concetta Franconero. Join your hostesse Jess Goddésse on KDRT 95.7 fm + KDRT .org + the podcasts apps.

Mapping Healthcare, July 18, 2025: Building breast cancer awareness in Jordan

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, and globally the leading cause of female cancer death. Outcomes are drastically different based purely on where women happen to live. This challenge isn't just a medical one, but is deeply entangled with social factors, cultural norms, and economics.

In this recent episode of Mapping Healthcare, KDRT's Dr. Shaikh speaks with Salma Jaouni Aray about the the Jordan Breast Cancer Program and its work toward improving outcomes through increased awareness and early detection. Stream anytime here

In the Key of Folk, July 16, 2025

It is summer and here at In the Key of Folk we're dreaming of the music of the mountains. However, if you're not out enjoying our "big backyard" of public lands, join us to hear some great music. Tracks include new releases by Steve Tilston, and the group, Ponyfolk, who provide Nordic tunes. We'll also hear tracks by Eric Anderson, MCC, Molly Tuttle, James Taylor and Alison Krauss, The Gaslight Tinkers, and more! So Join us today at 2 p.m. PST on KDRT 95.7 FM, Davis, or KDRT.org worldwide. See you then!

Special "7-11" re-airing of Bob Wertzberger in studio on Listening Lyrics July 11, 2025

Bob Wertzberger was a Davis resident for 40 years, known through his landscaping business amd as a musician playing in several bands including Fun Attic, Anywhere But Iowa, Polyester Jones, and Chickee Bob.  Additionally he was a huge supporter of community radio and a big fan of KDRT.  He passed away on December 18, 2021 and since then his family has requested that KDRT remember him each July 11 in honor of a favorite song he wrote titled "7-11".

Keeping this tradition alive, today we rebroadcast a May 6, 2016 episode of Listening Lyrics where Bob was the in-studio guest. Happy "7-11" !

 

Bob Noxious Day on Listening Lyrics – July 11, 2025

Listen up for the rebroadcast of our 2016 interview with Bob Wertzberger (pictured), Friday, July 11, at 4 p.m. Pacific during Listening Lyrics on KDRT. Bob was also known as Bob Noxious of the band ChickeeBob, known for their beloved song “7-11.” In honor of that song and the wishes of Bob's family, July 11 — or "7-11" — is now Bob Noxious Day around here. RIP, Bob.