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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.

In the Key of Folk with Karen Leyse offers music that will keep you humming or dancing along — perhaps both! The focus is on traditional and current folk music, Americana, and bluegrass, with Celtic, Nordic, and Spanish infusions — wherever Karen's travels and interests take her. In addition, the music of contra dance, an American Folk tradition that came with English and other settlers, will often be threaded through the hour. Don’t know it? Check it out.

Live Wednesday 2-3pm

Replays Tuesday 11am-12pm

DJ(s):

Karen Leyse

Sounds So Sweet

Host Wayne Hagen takes a lively look at sweet sounds of jug band music, past and present.

Live Tuesday 1-2pm

Replays Friday 10-11pm

DJ(s):

Wayne Hagen

That's Life

Lois Richter’s format for That’s Life is mostly interviews. Recurring topics include Davis activities and groups; work and life choices; philosophy and theory; plus birding, cooking, art, and other passions. Lois occasionally breaks into music — from ballads to the slack key sounds of Hawaii to golden oldies rock 'n' roll — but mostly there is just talk.

To suggest a topic for discussion or a person to interview, text Lois or leave a message in the comments here.

Live Tuesday 11pm-Wednesday 12am

DJ(s):

Lois Richter

Big Picture Science

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

IMPLOSION

IMPLOSION is hosted by Nick Saloman, front person of The Bevis Frond. Born and raised in London, England, Nick began buying records as a small child in the late 1950s, then moved on to going to gigs and playing in bands as a teenager in the late ’60s. IMPLOSION is simply an hour of Nick playing the music he loves – psychedelia, rock, folk, beat, jazz, soul, punk, and more – with a bit of chat thrown in for good measure.

Live Wednesday 4-5pm

Replays Sunday 7-8pm

DJ(s):

Nick Saloman

More programs ...

New Sonic Rehab, Monday, May 18

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 11:00am | Jojo Johanssen

After an incredible week-plus of fundraising, DJ Jojo Johanssen returns on Sonic Rehab to the format he never departed from, bringing you an eclectic assortment of tasty goodies. Watch for a mellow start with music from Röyksopp and Peter Frampton, some amazing '80s one-hitters not one-hitters, plus a barn-burner of a finish to get you geared up for another week. If the last half hour doesn't get your blood moving, you might need to check in to the mortuary. YIKES! Check out the amazing wildness this Monday, May 18, from 1-3 p.m. on KDRT 95.7fm or kdrt.org. You can also listen back to this and other shows broadcast from the last two weeks on kdrt.org.

Thank YOU for supporting Our Spring FUNdraiser!

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 12:00am | kdrtradio

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Thank you SO much for being part of our KDRT family, supporting us during our Spring FUNdraiser. We couldn't do what we do without donors like you, keeping our grass roots growing strong for more than 21 years! If you missed the FUNdraiser fun, of course there's still time to show your support. As an added incentive, we've got a special thank-you gift for one lucky donor who gives $75 or more: one pair of passes for the Father's Day Bluegrass Festival!

For a chance at the tickets, just donate via KDRT.org and then email us by Monday May 25, to express your interest. We'll select a recipient at random and announce them on The Yolo County Breakdown on May 29, right here on KDRT 95.7 FM + KDRT.org. Thanks again!

If you can't find your favorite shows online...

Sun, 05/17/2026 - 11:00pm | kdrtradio

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If you're having trouble finding your go-to KDRT programs in our online archives, here’s why: A technical issue, made worse by the recent Davis power outage, has interrupted access to multiple programs on kdrt.org. We’re working to get the archive back in shape, and we’ll let you know as soon as we have more details. Meanwhile, here’s our broadcast schedule and some great listening options:

- Tune in live on 95.7 FM anywhere within our broadcast range.

- Listen live online via our stream from just about anywhere.

- Scroll down the blog below for quick links to recent programs.

- Catch many archived shows in the podcast apps, like Apple Podcasts.

KDRT Spring FUNdraiser – Saturday Spectacular!

Sat, 05/16/2026 - 12:03pm | kdrtradio

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Every day of the year, KDRT brings unique sounds to your speakers. But today – Saturday, May 16 – we invite you to partake of our Spring FUNdraiser Spectactular, a live on-air marathon with special guests, live music, and spontaneous surprises. Don’t miss the fun: Tune in, join the celebration, feel the love, and support your community radio station. Earn yourself our gratitude and perhaps a special thank-you gift. Details at kdrt.org/donate.

Divine Intervention – May 15, 2026

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 3:46pm | Jess Goddésse

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It's FUNdraising in spectacular style on Divine Intervention as your hostesse Jess Goddésse welcomes surprise special guests, spins some swell tunes by our Goddess of Month, deals out one (just one!) devilish Vinyl Vespers track, and brings you a bodacious amount of new music – yes, even more than usual! We'll also visit Critter Corner to meet a furry friend looking for their forever home. Listen up Friday at 6 p.m. Pacific on KDRT 95.7fm + KDRT.org – anytime via the web + those podcast apps.

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Dashboard Diaries – May 14, 2026

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 1:00pm | RayK

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This week on Dashboard Diaries, RayK teams up with That California Sound’s Scott Schiller to blast some incredible music, including a Davis Music Fest preview, and to make our listeners an offer they can’t refuse: Support KDRT community radio and maybe even get a great thank-you gift in the bargain! Pledge $75 or more and get our 21st anniversary tee, in bright green on black. Tune in Thursday, 3-5 p.m., on KDRT.org. Then head to KDRT.org/donate!

Davis Garden Show May 14 2026

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 12:00am | Don Shor

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Today’s topics: young tree issues, leaf footed bugs, garlic, aphids, fungus weather, fragrant shrubs, and more.

IMPLOSION! – 13 May 2026

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 3:00pm | Nick Saloman

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It's FUNdraiser week, and Nick Saloman brings some serious sounds to incentivize your generosity. You'll hear swingin' tracks from Free, Fuchsia, Fred Neil, Tom Scott, Duffy's Nucleus, Judy Carne(!), and more. Don't miss IMPLOSION! at 4 p.m. Pacific, and show your support (and snag some swag!) via KDRT.org/donate!!

In the Key of Folk is FUNdraising with Nancy Flagg today! – May 13, 2026

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 10:32am | Karen Leyse

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It's a doubleheader! Nancy Flagg and I are teaming up today on In the Key of Folk to bring you great music in a FUNdraising kind of way! Our shows are back to back, so why not?

At 2 p.m. Pacific, I'll start off with more from the newly released album by I'm with Her and continue on with tracks by Eli West, ISMAY, Jake Blount, and Jim Moray, selections garnered from a well-known fan account on Bandcamp. Did you know that there was such a thing? So tune today to KDRT 95.7 FM in Davis or KDRT.org worldwide.

Join Nancy Flagg on Cowboy Tracks at 1 p.m. and In the Key of Folk at 2 p.m. for a nice afternoon! And please give what you can to keep our station on the air! We thank you!

Jazz After Dark, May 12, 2026

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 8:00pm | Don Shor

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Classic jazz performances tonight by Sidney Bechet, Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Thelonious Monk Quintet, Louis Armstrong & Oscar Peterson, Jimmy Knepper, Sonny Stitt, Ella Fitzgerald, Dave Brubeck, Gerry Mulligan, Frank Sinatra, Grover Washington Jr., and Abbey Lincoln.

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