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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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Democracy Now!

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Hosted by Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez, Democracy Now is an award-winning syndicated news program that gives voice to perspectives rarely heard in corporate-sponsored media, including independent journalists, grassroots leaders and peace activists, artists, academics, independent analysts, and ordinary people from around the world.

Live Friday 9-10am
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Live Tracks

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 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
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The Shortwave Report

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

Live Tuesday 5-5:30pm
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IMPLOSION

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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 Thursday 4-5pm
Replays Sunday 7-8pm
DJ(s): 
Nick Saloman
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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 Tuesday 11pm-Wednesday 12am
DJ(s): 
Nancy Flagg
Homepage URL: 
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Davis Garden Show - November 12th, 2026

Thu, 11/12/2026 - 12:00pm | Cyclrn

Today’s topics: fall color, veg planting, purple cyclamen, pruning questions, and more.

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Dashboard Diaries – Nov. 11, 2026

Wed, 11/11/2026 - 12:25pm | RayK

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This week on Dashboard Diaries, DJ RayK ponders the end of the world as we know it with tunes from R.E.M., The Mavericks, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, Tears for Fears and a cast of dozens. Climb in and we’ll drive ‘til our butts hurt, Wednesday, 3-5 p.m. on KDRT.org or listen to the podcast anytime

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Jazz After Dark, Nov. 10, 2026

Tue, 11/10/2026 - 5:00pm | Don Shor

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On tonight’s show: Louis Armstrong and His Hot Seven, Frankie Trumbauer with Bix Beiderbecke, Benny Carter, Georgie Auld, Chet Baker, Richard Twardzik, Russ Freeman, Jimmy Hamilton, Dinah Washington, Ella Fitzgerald, Carmen McRae, Gerry Mulligan, Earl "Fatha" Hines, Herbie Hancock with Dexter Gordon on sax, and Allen Toussaint.

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My Voice, My Story. Alex Bustos, Life With A Stutter. - November 6, 2026

Sat, 11/07/2026 - 9:40am | Pieter Pastoor

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Alexander Bustos is an intern with the Downtown Davis Business Association and a full-time UC Davis student beginning in his junior year.

In this episode of Listening Lyrics  I’m joined by Alex Bustos, who has lived much of his life with a stutter. We’re going to talk about what that experience has been like — the challenges, the reactions from others, the confidence it takes, and the lessons he has learned along the way.

This is really a conversation about much more than speech. It’s about being heard, being understood, and living life on your own terms. Since this show is “Listening Lyrics” we know that music often says things we sometimes struggle to put into words, so a few songs will be played as well (see playlist below)

Listening Lyrics playlist for 11/06/2026
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45. Chasing Zero: Working to Eliminate Medical Harm from Boston

Fri, 11/06/2026 - 5:30pm | Dr. Shaikh

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The Hippocratic Oath pledges to "First, do no harm". But is Zero Harm in healthcare a realistic destination, or is it an unachievable stretch goal that might actually do more harm than good? In this episode of Mapping Healthcare, we explore whether healthcare systems can truly eliminate preventable medical errors or if Zero Harm is an aspirational vision. We trace the evolution of patient safety from individual blame to the Swiss Cheese Model and High-Reliability Organizations. The episode covers just culture, systems safety, proactive risk management, and how healthcare teams balance perfection with everyday reality.

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Yolo Backyard Bulletin – Nov. 5, 2026

Thu, 11/05/2026 - 5:00pm | Jesse Drew

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This week on Yolo Backyard Bulletin... 

Local advocates for the unhoused Rick Muniz and Zachariah Oquenda join us to discuss caring for our neighbors! 

Here are some important resources to enhance public understanding:

  • Police Accountability Commission Public Outreach Meeting, September 10, 2026: Working Together to Protect Our Neighbors
  • Out of Sight, Out of Community: A Report on Homelessness and Law Enforcement in Davis
  • Davis Vanguard: Taxpayers Funding the Unhoused
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The Russ Tolman Goodtime Hour is back! – Nov. 5, 2026

Thu, 11/05/2026 - 3:00pm | Russ Tolman

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Russ Tolman hoists anchor once again to sail the sonic seas. Today's return features a fantastic voyage through eclectic sounds, including new tracks from Son Volt, Iron & Wine, Neil Young & the Chrome Hearts, and Russ Tolman himself, alongside favorites from Al Green, Billy Strings, Slade, and more. Don't miss the return of The Goodtime Hour, Thursdays at 3 p.m. Pacific, on KDRT 95.7 FM in Davis; KDRT.org worldwide! Listen anytime via the web and the podcast apps!

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Davis Garden Show, Nov. 5, 2026

Thu, 11/05/2026 - 12:00pm | Don Shor

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Today’s topics: pruning apricots, fall color this year, red fescue under a mulberry, lemon and wind on a balcony, potatoes, and more.

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Dashboard Diaries – Nov. 4, 2026

Wed, 11/04/2026 - 3:00pm | RayK

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This week on Dashboard Diaries, DJ RayK stakes out his new territory on Wednesdays with a raucous playlist that includes Rare Earth, the Stones, Wilson Pickett, Jackie Wilson, the Doobie Brothers, and dozens more. Hop in and hold on this Wednesday, 3-5 p.m. on KDRT.org  or listen to the podcast anytime.

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In the Key of Folk, Nov. 4, 2026

Wed, 11/04/2026 - 2:00pm | Karen Leyse

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Election day has come and gone and we're here on In the Key of Folk with the before and the after moods. What does that mean, well tune in: we have a great crop of new releases and then we go back to Ireland and the UK to catch up on treasures that miraculously appeared in record shops, whoohoo! Tracks by Rags Rosenberg, Zera Starchild, Mary Gauthier, Chris Williamson, The Bothy Band, The Pogues, and more. Step outside, enjoy the fresh air, the beautiful sunlight, and the flora and fauna, but wherever you are, enjoy the music!   Here at KDRT 95.7 FM in Davis, and KDRT.org -- and that's pretty much wherever you are in this big world!

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