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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.

 

OUR PROGRAMS

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: 
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Listening Lyrics

Listening Lyrics, Pieter Pastoor, KDRT
Welcome to an hour of LISTENING LYRICS. Right here on KDRT 95.7FM in Davis, California. Listening Lyrics is a genre free zone - we feature the artist. What makes them do their thing. Listen to the hope and satisfaction in their voices. Listen to what only commercial free community radio can bring you. Close your eyes - open your ears - relax your mind. Join host Pieter Pastoor as he sends color to your ears. Now lets enter, the mother of all that is music and lyrics and the human capability of producing art.
Live Friday 4-5pm
Replays Sunday 11am-12pm
DJ(s): 
Pieter Pastoor
Homepage URL: 
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The Yolo County Breakdown

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Bluegrass, newgrass and beyond. From Bill Monroe to Billy Strings, the Yolo County Breakdown is a journey through acoustic string music ranging from the traditional to the cutting edge.

Live Friday 10-11am
Replays Sunday 3-4pm
DJ(s): 
Rocky Outcrop
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Sounds So Sweet

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

Live Tuesday 1-2pm
Replays Monday 10-11pm, Friday 10-11pm
DJ(s): 
Wayne Hagen
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Song of Dinosaurs

Sound of Dinosaurs

Songs of Dinosaurs presents songs from the prehistoric era: reptilian rhythms, lizard lyrics, triassic tones, and mammoth melodies with Professor A.

Live Friday 8-10pm
Replays Sunday 8-10pm
DJ(s): 
Professor A
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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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In the Key of Folk, for Nov. 12, 2025

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 12:30am | Karen Leyse

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This week on In the Key of Folk we're gonna play some tracks by Evie Ladin and her Band. Did you know that they will be performing in Winters this coming Saturday? Tune in and find out more - it will be a great evening! We'll also pay tribute to our veterans, consider other struggles, and even sneak in couple of tunes by a Canadian or two. And we'll include some Gaelic infusions from Appalachia, Scotland and Ireland. So join us to do a little musical traveling, all here on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. Pacific.

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

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Jazz After Dark, Nov. 11, 2025

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

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On tonight's show:

  • Louis Jordan, Doug the Jitterbug
  • Quintette du Hot Club de France, Minor Swing
  • Billie Holiday, Mean to Me
  • Lionel Hampton, When Lights Are Low
  • Montana Taylor, Detroit Rocks
  • Ella Fitzgerald The Delta Rhythm Boys, It's Only a Paper Moon
  • Woody Herman and His Orchestra, Four Brothers
  • Wynonie Mr Blues Harris, Earl Bostic, Earl Bostic - Flamingo
  • Gerry Mulligan Quartet, Swinghouse
  • Billy Eckstine, Oop Bop Sh'bam
  • Stan Getz, I Hadn't Anyone Till You
  • Rosemary Clooney With Duke Ellington, Blue Rose
  • Mose Allison, Don't Get Around Much Anymore
  • Harry Carney & The Duke's Men, Baby Blue
  • Carmen McRae, Oh, So Blue (with Dave Brubeck) [Live]
  • Dave Brubeck, Take the "A" Train (Live)
  • New Orleans' Own The Dukes of Dixieland, Petite Fleur
  • Perico Sambeat, Cuando me vaya
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Divine Intervention – Nov. 7, 2025

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 4:30pm | Jess Goddésse

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Listen up Friday eve for Divine Intervention, featuring new music from Bar Italia, SnoCaps, the Last Dinner Party, Anna von Hausswolff & Iggy Pop... a track or two from our new Goddess of the Month... a Vinyl Vespers selection to get your blood pumping as the weather cools... Join your hostésse Jess Goddésse at 6 p.m. Pacific here on KDRT 95.7 fm + KDRT.org + the podcast platforms that bring you pleasure.

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Dashboard Diaries — Nov. 6, 2025

Thu, 11/06/2025 - 12:30pm | RayK

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This week on Dashboard Diaries, host RayK requires roadside assistance as he runs the battery down, playing a heap of soul, a bit of reggae and maybe something from your second-favorite '60s Welsh crooner. So come give us a jump … or a push, Thursday, 3-4 p.m. on KDRT.org  https://kdrt.org/listen or listen to the podcast anytime kdrt.org/program/dashboard-diaries

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Davis Garden Show, Nov. 6, 2025

Thu, 11/06/2025 - 12:00pm | Don Shor

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Today's topics: Houseplants for a cool sunroom, frost, loquats and fireblight, chilling hours revisited, and more.

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IMPLOSION – 5 November 2025

Wed, 11/05/2025 - 1:58pm | Nick Saloman

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Only IMPLOSION brings you the swinging sounds of The Castaways, The Pretty Things, The Rezillos, Sam Dees, Terry Reed, and more, all gathered together in an explosive musical blast presented by your host Nick Saloman, infamous leader of The Bevis Frond! Tune in this and every Wednesday at 8 p.m. Pacific on KDRT 95.7 fm + kdrt.org + anytime on the web and the podcast apps!

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In the Key of Folk, Nov. 5, 2025

Wed, 11/05/2025 - 11:30am | Karen Leyse

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What do you know, today's a perfect day for listening to the radio, and In the Key of Folk will be on in just a few hours, so do what you need to do and then enjoy some tunes. We'll play some classic tracks from across the pond, then move on to recent releases from this terra firma. We're starting off mellow and ending up energized! So join us at 2 PM Pacific, Wednesdays.

KDRT 95.7 FM in Davis, Ca  | KDRT.org for repeats, and exploration!

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