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Listening Lyrics – Jan. 30, 2026: WFNU's Mizz Mercedez discusses ICE

Mizz Mercedez (Mercedes Yarbrough) is a community leader, educator, and creative force rooted in the historic Rondo neighborhood of St. Paul, Minn. With more than a decade in public education -- specializing in special education and behavior -- she is known as #YoKidzFavoriteTeacher for making learning fun, culturally affirming, and engaging through comic books, media, movement, and the arts.

Mizz Mercedez co-hosts the fun and uplifting FunGirlz FriYay Radio Show on WFNU, where laughter, real talk, and joy set the tone every week. She is also the community engagement director at 825 Arts, founder of RONDO Double Dutch, and a passionate advocate for Black history, youth empowerment, and community healing. Above all, Mercedes believes positivity is her superpower and that community is built through love, creativity, and connection.

Luke Hatton of the Davis Repertory Theater will be Pieter's co-host this week on Listening Lyrics, Friday at 4 p.m.

KDRT Suds & Sounds – Jan. 28, 2026

You are cordially invited to join KDRT at Suds & Sounds at Armadillo Music in downtown Davis on Wednesday, Jan. 28, from 4 to 6 p.m. Meet & greet K-DiRT friends and fans, grab a sticker, say howdy. Beverages of all sorts are available at the Bootleg Bar. This gathering repeats on the last Wednesday of every month — mark your calendars!

The Electric Compost Heap – cold, foggy Jan. 23, 2026

Tonight – Friday, Jan. 23 – at 6 p.m. Pacific on The Electric Compost Heap, DJ Dug Deep plays more songs for cold, foggy late-January evenings – very sweet, and very chill. Somewhere toward the middle of the program, we'll remember a good friend to KDRT and all of Davis, Bill Wagman, whom we lost earlier this week. Hope you can join us via KDRT 95.7 fm + KDRT.org + the podcasts.

RIP Bill Wagman

We here at KDRT – along with the entire music-loving community – lost an excellent friend and colleague this week in Bill Wagman. In addition to hosting our own Sometimes Folk and Folk Brothers programs, Bill could be heard for years on KDVS, presenting a fine array of music, from traditional folk to the latest sounds, including American roots and its offshoots. Bill also brought many touring artists to his wonderful house concerts over the decades. We will miss his knowledge and love of music, his ongoing positivity and support, and his smile. Please do enjoy some of his past shows, on the air and in our archives at KDRT.org. RIP, Bill.

Hello Davis, with the Davis Phoenix Coalition, Jan. 21, 2026

TONIGHT! TONIGHT! TONIGHT! The Davis Phoenix Coalition – Davis' nonprofit of the year! – broadcasts their first radio show here on Hello Davis on KDRT 95.7 fm + KDRT.org. The show features conversations with local community advocates on key issues, including understanding Yolo’s marginalized communities and fighting hate crimes. TUNE at 5:30 p.m. – listen and learn how you can get involved!

Cowboy Tracks – Jan. 21, 2026

This week's episode of Cowboy Tracks is titled "Western Hour" and features the music of Katie Glassman & Snapshot, The Cowboy Way, Patsy Montana, Mike Blakely, Birdie Nichols, Richard Elloyan, Sylvia Herold, John Lowell, Jess Camilla O'Neal, Sons of the Pioneers, Prairie Moon, The Farmer & Adele, Mike Addington, Sarah Pierce, Michael Fleming, Rich O'Brien and Valerie O'Brien. Listen on demand via KDRT.org!

It's a Twang Thang – Jan. 21, 2026

Good morning one and all! It’s time for the first It’s A Twang Thang of the new year! Tune in for amazing tracks from Deke Dickerson, Yarn, AJ Lee & Blue Summit, Junior Brown, Johnny Rodriguez, the legendary Robbie Fulks, and so many more. Listen live at 7 a.m. PST on your radio at KDRT 95.7 fm or online at KDRT.org, and make sure to subscribe to the podcast, too!