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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.

Through smart, intellectual, and engaging storytelling, Big Picture Science discusses today’s biggest scientific stories and breakthroughs by interviewing leading researchers and scientists. The program delivers the information in unorthodox yet clever ways, proving that science radio doesn’t have to be dry, even if the humor is.

Live Monday 12-1pm

Homepage URL:

Big Picture Science on the web

Live Tracks

LT began broadcasting on Sept. 30, 2004, and has produced 776 original programs by September 2026. Join me on my quest to reach show number 777. Peace.

Live Thursday 7-9pm

Replays Saturday 9-11pm

DJ(s):

Jim Buchanan

The Shortwave Report

The Shortwave Report is a weekly review of global news stories recorded via shortwave radio.

Live Tuesday 5-5:30pm

Homepage URL:

The Shortwave Report on the web

Old-Time Radio

Immerse yourself in programs from radio’s Golden Age.

Live Sunday 10-11:30pm

DJ(s):

Jim Buchanan

Jazz After Dark

Join jazz aficionado Don Shor as he explores the diverse and fascinating world of jazz. Jazz After Dark spans the gamut, from roots in boogie-woogie, blues, and ragtime through traditional and straight-ahead jazz, soul jazz, bossa nova, and more.

Live Tuesday 8-9pm

Replays Wednesday 10-11pm

DJ(s):

Don Shor

Homepage URL:

Jazz After Dark on the Web (blog with playlists)

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Divine Intervention – Sep. 18, 2026

Fri, 09/18/2026 - 12:32pm | Jess Goddésse

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This time around on Divine Intervention, we catch up on some fab new releases, including a few that we neglected over the spring and summer. We aim to spin the latest from Bullesye, Dinosaur Jr., Jon Spencer, Lex Walton, Orquesta Akokan, Sweeping Promises, Tamikrest, Twisted Teens, Ty Segall, Ultra Lights, and maybe even more! We'll also honor our Goddess of the Month (Dolly Parton, RIP), "enjoy" a Vinyl Vespers track, and visit Critter Corner. Join us at 6 p.m. PT on KDRT 95.7fm + KDRT.org. Listen at will via the web + the podcasts!

Dashboard Diaries - Sept. 17, 2026

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 12:05pm | RayK

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This week on Dashboard Diaries, DJ RayK is in a pensive mood. We’re going to forego the Ozzy and Def Leppard and do some navel-gazing with the likes of Nick Drake, Alison Krauss, Marshall Krenshaw, Beck, Boz Scaggs, and a bunch of other artists you haven’t thought about in decades. Tune it to KDRT 95.7 FM and KDRT.org Thursday 3-5 p.m. and I promise to keep you amused and/or entertained for a couple of hours.

Davis Garden Show, Sept. 17, 2026

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 12:00pm | Don Shor

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Today's topics: storing dahlias, low shrubs for shade, ideas for a school garden coordinator, sweet olive and night-blooming jessamine, September tomato count, and more.

IMPLOSION! – 16 September 2026

Wed, 09/16/2026 - 4:00pm | Nick Saloman

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This week on IMPLOSION, a musical menagerie featuring tracks by the Artistics, the Bats, the Cinderellas, the Saints, the QPR Supporters...! Join your hospitable host Nick Saloman for swell sounds and the stories behind them at 4 p.m. Pacific here on KDRT 95.7fm + KDRT.org. Listen at will via the web + the podcast apps!

IMPLOSION playlist for 09/14/2026

In the Key of Folk, Sept. 16, 2026

Wed, 09/16/2026 - 12:56pm | Karen Leyse

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Today on In the Key of Folk, we've selected a variety of tunes from over the years. We'll start off with something from that fun and clever banjo duo, Alison Brown and Steve Martin. And there's more: Selections from Lulu Wiles, Robert Earl Kean, Rita Hosking, Yo-Yo Ma and The Silk Road Ensemble, Jordan Tice, and Nina Gerber. We hope that you'll join us for an hour of less talk and more music. Check it out at 2 pm. today, Wednesday, only on KDRT 95.7 in Davis and KDRT.org worldwide!

Jazz After Dark, Sept. 15, 2026

Tue, 09/15/2026 - 5:00pm | Don Shor

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Commemorating pianist Abdullah Ibrahim, who died June 2026 at age of 91. A native of Cape Town, South Africa, his unique style of jazz was infused with the folk music of his childhood. Duke Ellington arranged his early recording sessions. Early albums were released as Dollar Brand. Ibrahim recorded and performed for decades, with his last album released in 2024. Tonight we'll hear selections from the 1960s to 2014.

The Monday Morning Show -- Sept. 14, 2026

Mon, 09/14/2026 - 10:07am | Ned

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Cottie Kush joins Ned in the Jeff Shaw Studio for The Monday Morning Show to share stories from her recent three-week vacation to Tahiti.

DJ Jojo Johanssen's at it again, Sept. 14, 2026, on Sonic Rehab!

Sat, 09/12/2026 - 3:13am | Jojo Johanssen

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DJ Jojo Johanssen's peeking through the record cabinet doors this week with some early electronic music that he loved when he was younger. He's bringing some Pet Shop Boys, Yello, and New Order, amongst others. But that's not all! There's also a track from Jungle's new album, music from Bobby McFerrin's son, as well as some CLASSIC discofunkboogie from Kool & the Gang and the Jacksons. How about a beautiful love song from Pomplamoose and some new favorites? Jojo will have all of that AND MORE on Sonic Rehab, this Monday, Sept. 14, at 1 p.m. Pacific on KDRT!

Can't listen live? That's OK, we all get busy! Good thing KDRT keeps shows available for your streaming pleasure for up to 2 weeks on kdrt.org.

The Electric Compost Heap -- Sept. 11, 2026

Fri, 09/11/2026 - 6:00pm | Dug Deep

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Gear up for a wild ride tonight at 6 p.m. Pacific on The Electric Compost Heap! We'll be launching a new feature, Top of the Heap, wherein we highlight a song that took things to another level, musically or otherwise. Tonight's Top of the Heap artist is Screamin' Jay Hawkins, but your gonna have to tune in to find out what song it is (Hint: It's NOT "I Put A Spell on You"). Hope you can join us on KDRT 95.7fm + KDRT.org!

Commercials on the radio, on Listening Lyrics, Sept. 11, 2026

Fri, 09/11/2026 - 4:00pm | Pieter Pastoor

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This week, I’m spinning songs that do a little product placement of their own—tunes that name-drop everything from cars to Coca-Cola.

And between the music, we’ll turn back the clock with some classic radio commercials from days gone by.

Great songs, vintage ads, and a few surprising facts along the way. It’s music, memories, and marketing—all rolled into one hour on Listening Lyrics.

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