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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.

 

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Jazz After Dark

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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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Cowboy Tracks

Join Nancy around the campfire to hear authentic Western roots music and cowboy poetry. Something deep in your soul will resonate to stories from the early wranglers, Mexican vaqueros, Old West adventurers, Silver Screen buckaroos, Western Swing bands, contemporary real cowboys, and all who appreciate wide open spaces, freedom, and the western lifestyle.

 

Live Wednesday 1-2pm
Replays Sunday 2-3pm
DJ(s): 
Nancy Flagg
Homepage URL: 
Cowboy Tracks
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Big Picture Science

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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
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Roots, Shoots and Leaves

Roots, Shoots and Leaves' DJ Tree has a theory of music that involves a tree. Suffice it to say that it involves a trinity — an exploration of themes and connections among recording artists — and otherwise very few boundaries. Listen for music old and new, known and unknown. And if you listen long enough, you may experience some musical enlightenment.

 

Live Tuesday 6-8pm
Replays Saturday 5-7pm
DJ(s): 
Tree Kilpatrick
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The Audio Ecotone

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Join Eddy Owt as he explores the rich genre diversity, cross-breeding, and hybridizing in the back waters and tributaries of the past 100 years of music: rock, jazz, pop, r&b, soul, country, ska, electronica, J-Pop/C-Pop/K-Pop, afrobeat, and much more.

"We have a tropical situation where there are thousands of 'species' of music around and they're all constantly cross-breeding and hybridizing. It's very exciting, but you can't keep up with it easily." -- Brian Eno

Live Friday 3-4pm
Replays Thursday 10-11am, Sunday 4-5pm
DJ(s): 
Eddy Owt
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Dashboard Diaries -- Sept. 3, 2026

Thu, 09/03/2026 - 10:56am | RayK

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This week on Dashboard Diaries, DJ RayK celebrates Labor Day with a salute to the workers of the world, spinning a playlist of great work songs, from Neil Young to Tennessee Ernie Ford to UB40 to Eddie Cochran, the King, the Isley Brothers and oh, so many more. So punch in and tune it to KDRT 95.7 FM and KDRT.org Thursday 3-5 p.m.

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Sue Barnes and the Joy of Travel - September 2, 2026

Thu, 09/03/2026 - 9:23am | Pieter Pastoor

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This week’s host is Maria Lucchesi, Supervisor at the Davis Senior Center. Maria’s guest is Sue Barnes, who joins us to talk about the Davis Travelaires and the opportunities they offer for travel, adventure, and connection.

Sue knows a thing or two about travel. She currently serves as the UC Retirees Travel Coordinator and trip liaison. Before retiring in 2019, Sue spent nearly 25 years with the University of California, holding a variety of administrative positions at UC Davis in housing, campus events, and campus recreation. She later served seven years as director of the UC Davis Retiree Center, followed by three years directing the UCLA Emeriti/Retirees Relations Center.

And when Sue isn’t helping others plan their next adventure, she enjoys traveling herself—along with biking, sewing, crafting, and spending time with family and friends.

So, pack your imaginary suitcase as Maria and Sue introduce us to the Davis Travelaires.

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Davis Garden Show, Sept. 3, 2026

Wed, 09/02/2026 - 11:44pm | Don Shor

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Today's topics: late blight followup, growing daphne, flowers for winter, and more.

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In the Key of Folk -- Sept. 2, 2026

Wed, 09/02/2026 - 11:44am | Karen Leyse

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We've been busy as little bees, there's just so much new music & so little time! ...So In the Key of Folk is all about new releases today. We have an album of songs that explore the stories of Kentucky women, all written by Si Kahn and performed by Carla Gover and contemporary female musicians from Kentucky. But there's more!  There are new albums from Ken Pomeroy, Kate Macleod's Mind the Gap, Scott Cook, Eric Stucky, and releases from the worlds of Scottish music and Contra Dance. Some new names, and all great music: join us, we'll be waitin' for you!

Wednesday at 2 p.m. on KDRT 95.7 FM Davis CA, and at KDRT.org worldwide!

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Jazz After Dark, Sept. 1, 2026

Tue, 09/01/2026 - 8:00pm | Don Shor

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Featuring Duke Ellington tonight, with his legendary performance featuring an extended solo by Paul Gonsalvez at the Newport festival in 1956; then Lester Young with Teddy Wilson, Art Blakey and Max Roach, Charles Mingus, Booker Little, later studio works by Ellington and from the London Concerts, and Booker Ervin.

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A whole-show mix on Sonic Rehab, Aug. 31, 2026

Sat, 08/29/2026 - 4:01am | Jojo Johanssen

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DJ Jojo Johanssen's all in this Monday, Aug. 31, staying in the mix for the ENTIRE SHOW!! He's ever so excited to bring you tracks from Jazzanova, Mos Def, The Tubes, and more! He'll also be having an unofficial competition for the heaviest bassline in the world. Ever. It will be more exciting than the olympics, and less scandalous than the world cup. Maybe. Tune in to Sonic Rehab this Monday from 1-3 p.m. Pacific to find out! Can't listen live or need to hear it again? Check it out in the KDRT archives for up to 2 weeks after broadcast. Don't miss out!

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Pieter hosts The Electric Compost Heap -- Aug. 28, 2026

Fri, 08/28/2026 - 6:00pm | Dug Deep

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A mix of rock, blues, quirky news, and so much more as Pieter Pastoor fills in for Dug Deep on this week's Electric Compost Heap.

(Photo of Pieter in the studio by Ray Keck)

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The Yolo County Breakdown for Aug. 28, 2026

Fri, 08/28/2026 - 10:00am | Rocky Outcrop

Dolly Parton was a legend. Her passing this week means the world lost one of its brightest lights. She was smart, funny, sassy, and one of the greatest entertainers the world has ever known. This week's installment of the Yolo County Breakdown celebrates her enormous contributions by presenting her music and letting her singing, songwriting, and pure heart shine a light for all of us to see. We will always love you, Dolly! 

The Yolo County Breakdown playlist for 08/28/2026
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Yolo Backyard Bulletin -- Aug. 27, 2026

Thu, 08/27/2026 - 5:00pm | Jesse Drew

Talk with Antonio de Loera-Brust, director of communications for the United Farm Workers on the issues facing Yolo farmworkers

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Dashboard Diaries -- Aug. 27, 2026

Thu, 08/27/2026 - 3:00pm | RayK

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This week on Dashboard Diaries, DJ RayK takes the roadster for a late summer spin on winding roads just to catch a breeze and hear the tires. Of course, we have just the playlist for the occasion that includes Creedence, Joe Cocker, UB40, Tower of Power, the Kinks, Robert Palmer… and a nod to the national treasure that was Dolly Parton. So grab a road soda and let’s get this thing sideways! Thursday, 3-5 p.m. PDT at 95.7 FM and KDRT.org  

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