| 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.

Twang Thang features outlaw country old and new, showcasing the folks who sowed the harder-edged musical seeds for what we today call Americana, as well as the newer artists who continue the tunes and outlaw ethos forward. George Jones, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Lucinda Willimans, Steve Earle, Dwight Yoakum, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Billie Jo Shaver ... Americana music didn't just show up one day — it has deep and varied country music roots. Twang Thang explores the originators, the newcomers, and the music that happened along the way!

Live Wednesday 7-9am

Replays Saturday 1-3pm

DJ(s):

DJ Dirk

IMPLOSION

IMPLOSION is hosted by Nick Saloman, front person of The Bevis Frond. Born and raised in London, England, Nick started buying records as a small child in the late 1950s and began going to gigs and playing in bands as a teen in the late 60s. IMPLOSION is simply an hour of Nick playing the music that he loves (psychedelia, rock, folk, beat, jazz, soul, punk, and more), with a bit of chat thrown in for good measure. Nick says: "If I like it, then there have got to be a few other people who will too.

Live Wednesday 8-9pm

Replays Friday 8-9am, Sunday 5-6pm

DJ(s):

Nick Saloman

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

The Wild Fox Party

Tune in for a wide variety of roots music — including doo-wop, gospel, jazz, blues, rock 'n' roll, Latin, African, and hillbilly/country bluegrass — from the early 1920s to contemporary times. The Wild Fox Party focuses on vocal groups , small-group ensembles, and outstanding vocalists and instrumentalists who never or hardly ever get heard. The music provides a forum for learning about history and diverse cultures, and it does so through the exposure of music as art, highlighting points in time that will last forever via the medium of audio recordings.

Live Tuesday 10-11am

Replays Tuesday 10-11pm

DJ(s):

Frank aka Dr Doowop Fox, Doo Wop Dave

Homepage URL:

DrDoowop

The Cerealist

The Cerealist curates chilling broadcasts of loud + bizarre soundscapes from an ancient cave bellowing death metal from around the globe, with smoky stage lights on music from American, Swedish, and Norwegian shredders. Tune in every week for 30 brutal minutes of blast-beat heaven!

Live Wednesday 7:30-8pm

Replays Sunday 10-10:30pm

DJ(s):

The Cerealist

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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 and 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.

Hello Davis!, Feb. 25, 2026: The legal and moral aspects of facial recognition

Thu, 02/26/2026 - 11:03am | Pieter Pastoor

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Today's subject is facial recognition, a biometric AI technology that maps facial features from photos or video to verify or identify individuals by comparing them against a database. It operates in three main steps: capturing an image, measuring landmarks (like distance between eyes) to create a digital signature, and comparing it to stored.

The question is, should the public be aware and approve of our facial recognition being used for any number of activities?

Nick Buxton is interviewed by David Abramson. Nick is the communications manager for the Transnational Institute. He is the founding editor of its yearly State of Power Report, which looks at global power dynamics on key issues such as finance, digitalization, corporations, and more. He is also a Davis resident, husband, and father.

Davis Garden Show, Feb. 26, 2026

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 9:55pm | Don Shor

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On today’s show: tomatoes for the coast, planting potatoes, seeds to plant now, small tree for winter focal point, February bloom calendar, and more.

IMPLOSION! – 25 February 2026

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 4:15pm | Nick Saloman

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Swirling through your speakers at 8 p.m. Pacific, it's IMPLOSION! with #NickSaloman, bringing you fantastic tunes from Cliff Richard & the Shadows, Davie Allan & the Arrows, Georgie Fame & the Blue Flames, the Sound Barrier, the Stocking Tops, and, yes, even more! Listen up on KDRT 95.7 fm + KDRT.org! Stream on demand via the web + the podcasts!

KDRT Suds & Sounds – Feb. 25, 2026

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 12:46pm | kdrtradio

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KDRT invites YOU to this month’s Suds & Sounds mixer at Armadillo Music on Wednesday, Feb. 25, from 4 to 6 p.m. Meet K-DiRT friends and fans, listen to the music, and pick some vinyl to spin! Beverages for all ages are available at the Bootleg Bar. See you there!

In the Key of Folk, Feb. 25, 2026

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 12:11pm | Karen Leyse

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Coming right up at 2 p.m. Pacific today on In the Key of Folk, we bring you tracks by musicians who graced the 2026 Wintergrass Festival last week. Believe me, it's not just bluegrass, so join in to catch tracks by New Dangerfield, The Fretless, Jerron Paxton, Mollie O'Brien & Rich Moore, Väsen, Hanneke Cassel, Jordan Tice and more! It was a delightful weekend: join in to have a listen! All at KDRT 95.7 FM in Davis | KDRT.org for repeats, podcasts and so much more

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