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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.

 

OUR PROGRAMS

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 12-1pm
DJ(s): 
Lois Richter
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A Mix of Music

DJ Dave Reynolds takes you on a journey through the world of music.  

Live Friday 1-2pm
Replays Monday 10-11pm
DJ(s): 
DJ Dave
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The Wild Fox Party

WILD FOX RADIO 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
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Davis Garden Show

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Nursery pro Don Shor has been gardening and selling plants in Davis for more than three decades.

Join Don and co-host Lois Richter as they discuss and answer your questions on all things for the garden.

Submit a question (or a brag!) to DavisGardenShow@gmail.com 

Live Thursday 12-1pm
Replays Saturday 9-10am
DJ(s): 
Lois Richter, Don Shor
Homepage URL: 
Davis Garden Show on the Web
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NextGen Talks

NextGen Talks  is a youth-driven program that offers a fresh perspective on state politics, featuring interviews with city officials and state leaders. Hosted by Jazmin Garcia, a high school junior with extensive experience in local government, the program highlights issues that matter most to young people, such as public safety, housing, and education. By focusing on the local actions that shape the future for youth, NextGen Talks aims to bridge the gap between young citizens and their city leaders, fostering a more engaged and informed community.

Live Friday 5-5:30pm
DJ(s): 
Jazmin Garcia
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Dashboard Diaries -- Nov. 20, 2025

Thu, 11/20/2025 - 12:24pm | RayK

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This week on Dashboard Diaries, host RayK revs up some deep indie cuts, enticing you with the likes of Cayucas, Tame Impala, Yo La Tengo and Future Islands. Guaranteed to put a tiger in your tank. Tune in Thursday, 3-4 p.m. on KDRT.org  or anytime.

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Davis Garden Show, Nov. 20, 2025

Thu, 11/20/2025 - 12:00pm | Don Shor

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Today’s topics: November planting, house plant soils, rose pruning, species tulips, winter daphne, wood chips and ISHB, and more

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IMPLOSION – 19 November 2025

Wed, 11/19/2025 - 4:00pm | Nick Saloman

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It's almost time for this week's edition of IMPLOSION, a rowdy hour-long romp through swingin' psychedelic sounds and more, hosted by none other than Nick Saloman of the Bevis Frond. Tune in at 8 p.m. Pacific for the Answers, the Frays, the Mojos, the Syn, and more, all right here on KDRT 95.7 fm + KDRT.org and anytime on the podcasts.

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In the Key of Folk, for Nov. 19, 2025

Wed, 11/19/2025 - 12:00pm | Karen Leyse

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Good day! Today In the Key of Folk will feature several Scandinavian bands and their offshoots, including the new EP release by Ridvall Mjelva Carr; and also tracks from Dreamer's Circus; La Bottine Souriante (what!?!), and perhaps the Nordic Fiddlers Bloc. We'll also cover some newish duos, both U.S. and Canadian, and at least one tune from the Celtic fiddlers featured on Ken Burn's new PBS program, American Revolution. Join us at 2 p.m. today, Wednesday.

KDRT 95.7 FM in Davis, Ca  | KDRT.org for repeats, podcasts and so much more!

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Jazz After Dark, Nov. 18, 2025

Tue, 11/18/2025 - 5:00pm | Don Shor

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On tonight's show, four longer sets:

  • Red Garland, Soul Junction
  • Paul Gonsalves/Earl Hines, It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing!
  • Charlie Rouse, Round Midnight
  • The Modern Jazz Quartet, Three Little Feelings, Pt. I, II & III (Remastered)
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Davisville, Nov. 17, 2025: Davis critic Derrick Bang sizes up 2025’s year-end movies

Mon, 11/17/2025 - 5:30pm | Bill Buchanan

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Today we enjoy Davisville’s annual fall movie show in which Davis film critic Derrick Bang (pictured at KDRT on Nov. 16) tells us about movies he’s looking forward to as 2025 ends, plus ones he’ll dodge if he sees them sauntering his way. Unless they’re playing in Davis, in which case he feels obliged to review them as the hometown critic.

We also talk about why major movies are trending longer, despite the common wisdom that people’s attention spans have grown tiny; watching comedies among an audience, where others’ responses can alert you to a joke you might miss if you’re watching alone; and a court in India that awarded a movie-goer nearly $1,400 because he’d been obliged to watch too many ads before the movie. Derrick sides with the judge.

Derrick writes movie reviews for the Davis Enterprise and Derrick Bang on Film.

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Electric Compost Heap -- Nov. 14, 2025

Fri, 11/14/2025 - 4:59pm | Dug Deep

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Tonight at 6 PST on the Electric Compost Heap, DJ Dug Deep will be starting the show with a live interview with blues artist Tinsley Ellis! They will talk about his musical roots, influences, and his latest recording, Naked Truth, out now on the Alligator Records label. Tinsley will appear in midtown Sacramento at the B Street Theatre's Sofia on Wednesday, Nov. 19. He'll also appear in Oakland and Healdsburg next week. 

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Dashboard Diaries: Nov. 13, 2025

Thu, 11/13/2025 - 12:30pm | RayK

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This week on Dashboard Diaries, host RayK hydroplanes through deep tracks and rainy classics on a wet and wild November Davis day. From Sting to the Temptations to Buddy Holly, it’s all about precipitation today. So come on along ... we’ll take it easy and maybe arrive in one piece, if a little soggy. Thursday, 3-4 p.m. on KDRT.org or anytime.

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Davis Garden Show, Nov. 13, 2025

Thu, 11/13/2025 - 12:00pm | Don Shor

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Today's topics: citrus leafminer and alternate bearing, calatheas as houseplants, gophers and bulbs, turfgrass seed blend, ailanthus and spotted lanternfly.

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IMPLOSION – 12 November 2025

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 3:42pm | Nick Saloman

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Who plays the Nu-Notes, the Chylds, and the Swinging Blue Jeans alongside the Ruts, REM, and Stevie Wonder? Nick Saloman does! Tune in at 8 p.m. Pacific for an always-amazing mix of psych-tinged music on the one and only IMPLOSION, only on KDRT 95.7 + KDRT.org -- oh, and the podcast apps, too!

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