Connections Podcast: Recent Episodes
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WXXI's Evan Dawson talks about what matters to Rochester and the Finger Lakes on Connections, Every weekday from Noon-2 p.m. on WXXI-AM 1370, WRUR FM 88.5, and online at WXXINews.org.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Nov. 15, 2024, guest host Kseniya Kalaur and her guests explore why members of Gen Z are less likely to be in a relationship.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Nov. 15, 2024, guest host Kseniya Kalaur talks with students and teachers about the role of AI in academics now and in the future.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Nov. 14, 2024, we talk with author Peter Lovenheim about his book “Gift Shop of Gratitude,” and the benefits of practicing gratitude.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Nov. 14, 2024, we discuss the decline in popularity of plant-based burgers and where the industry can go from here.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Nov. 13, 2024, our guests discuss how to improve financial literacy education for young people.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Nov. 13, 2024, we talk with local Democrats about where the Harris campaign failed and what lessons the party has learned.
In the second hour "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Nov. 12, 2024, we have our monthly sit down with the team from CITY Magazine to discuss their November "Food and Bev" issue.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Nov. 12, 2024, we discuss the "Our Stories of Strength" storytelling project with domestic violence educators and survivors.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Nov. 11, 2024, we sit down with local veterans who reflect on their service and how Americans perceive those who have served.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Nov. 11, 2024, we talk with historian Serhii Plokhy about how Donald Trump's election may change America's response to Russia's war on Ukraine.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Nov. 8, 2024, guest host Gino Fanelli speaks with local brewers about changes in the craft beer industry and plans for the future.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Nov. 8, 2024, guest host Gino Fanelli leads a discussion on proposed Good Cause eviction protections for renters.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Nov. 7, 2024, we continue talking with local winners of the 2024 election about their victories and vision for the future.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Nov. 7, 2024, we analyze how Donald Trump was able to become the first Republican candidate to ever win the category of Hispanic males.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Nov. 6, 2024, we continue our conversations with election winners.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Nov. 6, 2024, we talk with winners of Tuesday's election, along with a local party leader, about the results and what they mean going forward.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Nov. 5, 2024, we learn about 23 interventions that research shows can reduce political polarization and decrease the risk of political violence.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Nov. 5, 2024, data analyst Joseph Burgess explains poll herding and how to react to early vote counts.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Nov. 4, 2024, we talk with the creators of BallotWise, a new tool designed to help voters learn more about the candidates on their ballots.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Nov. 4, 2024, we explore what students at Hobart and William Smith Colleges are learning about how politicians run their campaigns.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Nov. 1, 2024, guest host Scott Pukos and his guests explain what a genre film is and preview the upcoming Anomaly film festival.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Nov. 1, 2024, guest host Scott Pukos talks with fans of "Lost" about iconic moments of the show and the impact it has had 20 years later.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Oct. 31, 2024, we talk with staff and students about a program designed to increase the number of people learning skilled trades.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Oct. 31, 2024, we sit down with Kevin Schulte of GreenSpark Solar to discuss how possible election outcomes could impact climate legislation.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Oct. 30, 2024, we talk with local pet rescues about the decline in pet ownership, the shelter crisis, and challenges faced by animal nonprofits.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Oct. 30, 2024, we discuss comments a comedian made about Puerto Rico during a recent Trump rally, and where the line is when it comes to comedy.
In the second half of the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Oct. 3, 2024, we talk with Scott Comegys, candidate for NYS Senate, about his priorities for District 54 if elected.
In the first half of the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Oct. 3, 2024, we talk with Demond Meeks, candidate for NYS Assembly, about his priorities for District 137 if re-elected.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Oct. 3, 2024, we talk with local nonprofit leaders about how changes with United Way funding and charitable giving will affect their services.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, we speak with members of the Rochester Education Foundation about how their efforts can turn the tide of declining college enrollment.
In the second half of the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Oct. 2, 2024, we talk with a local Libertarian about the current state of the party and his take on the presidential election.
In the first half of the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Oct. 2, 2024, we talk with Harry Bronson, candidate for NYS Assembly, about his priorities for District 138 if re-elected.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, we sit down with local author and translator Kyle Semmel to discuss his debut novel and how it was inspired by events in his life.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, we speak with a local doctor about the new guidelines for breast cancer screening, hear a local survivor's breast cancer story and explore what community resources are available to patients dealing with the disease.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Sept. 30, 2024, we talk with one of Rochester's first same-sex married couples about their journey and what changes they've seen since their marriage.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Sept. 30, 2024, we sit down with civic-minded college students to discuss what is important to young voters.
In the second hour of "Environmental Connections" on Friday, September 27, 2024, we examine the rising trend of civil disobedience in the climate movement, featuring legal experts discussing the impact of climate-related arrests in the fight for environmental justice
In the first hour of "Environmental Connections" on Friday, September 27, 2024, we explore the hidden health risks of microplastics, as experts discuss how these tiny pollutants are infiltrating our bodies and what it means for our future.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Sept. 26, 2024, we talk with data analyst Joseph Burgess about the most important (non-presidential) races in the election cycle.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Sep. 26, 2024, we look into a new report from the National Parents Union that explores disparities in student achievement in math and ELA.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Sept. 23, 2024, democratization policy consultant Valery Perry discusses the impact of an authoritarian trend in global politics.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Sept. 23, 2024, we talk with local researchers about the efficacy of updated versions of the COVID-19 vaccine and how the virus mutates.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, September 20, 2024, we preview Rochester's upcoming Climate March and discuss how climate activists feel about the role of the environment in the current presidential campaign.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, September 20, 2024, we discuss Republican vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance's recent comments about SIVs(Special Immigrant Visas) and the reality of bringing Afghan workers who served the U.S. military to the United States.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, September 19, 2024, we host a live discussion from the Rochester-Monroe Anti-Poverty Initiative (RMAPI) summit at MCC’s downtown campus with Mayor Malik Evans and other local leaders about their efforts to decrease poverty in Rochester.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, September 19, 2024, we're broadcasting live from the Rochester-Monroe Anti-Poverty Initiative (RMAPI) summit at MCC’s downtown campus for a discussion on the City of Rochester’s Guaranteed Basic Income program and efforts to address poverty.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, artist Gary Miller talks about his time at the Mohawk Institute and his current exhibit at the Rochester Contemporary Art Center.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, we speak with Pastor Benjamin Marsh about why Donald Trump appeals to Evangelical Christian Americans.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, we talk with local food and beverage experts about the legacy of restaurant critic Pete Wells and the dining culture in Rochester.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, we sit down with Rich Logis, founder of LeavingMAGA.org, about why he shifted his political loyalty and how he views political identity now.
Why don’t we know about Mexico’s Black history? We're joined by the author of "Mexico, Slavery, Freedom" and his colleague during this edition of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Sept. 16, 2024.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Sept. 16, 2024, we talk with AI consultant Landon Gray about the future of AI development and its impact on society.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, September 13, 2024, guest host Sarah Abbamonte and her guests discuss direct support professionals and explore the current challenges facing the profession.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, September 13, 2024, guest host Sarah Abbamonte and her guests highlight voting barriers encountered by those with disabilities and how Monroe County can help mitigate those challenges.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Sept. 12, 2024, we talk with actor Chaz Bono and East House guests about how to support people in recovery.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Sept. 12, 2024, we analyze the presidential debate and discuss if it moved any voters.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Sept. 11, 2024, Michael Lasser and Harmon Greenblatt discuss their new book, “Say It with a Beautiful Song.”
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Sept. 11, 2024, we talk candidates for the 133rd Assembly District: Colleen Walsh-Williams and Andrea Bailey.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, guest host Dan Kushner sits down with performers from the upcoming Rochester Fringe Festival to preview their multidisciplinary shows.
In the second hour of "Environmental Connections" on Friday, August 30, 2024 — a monthly series hosted by Jasmin Singer that covers climate-related issues affecting you — we focus on the animals displaced by climate change.
In our first hour of "Environmental Connections" on Friday, August 30, 2024, we’re celebrating the 25th anniversary of Save Our Sodus, a grassroots organization dedicated to protecting the water quality and shoreline of Sodus Bay.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, August 29, 2024, we talk to Kearstin Piper Brown about her success as an opera singer and her efforts to better the lives of students in the Rochester City School District.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, August 29, 2024, we sit down with retired Court of Claims judge Rick Dollinger to discuss his opinions on the current Supreme Court and changes Donald Trump claims he would make to the Constitution, if elected.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, we explore the RETAIN program and the upcoming ROC Exploration Weekend. The endeavors aim to encourage college and trade school graduates to stay in Rochester.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, we talk with Monroe County Clerk candidate Peter Vazquez about why he is running for office, what makes him the best choice for the job, and what he would hope to accomplish, if elected.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, it's our annual preview of the Rochester Fringe Festival. We talk with organizers and participants about upcoming performances.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, Monroe County Clerk Jamie Romeo joins us to discuss her work in the role thus far and what she would like to accomplish if elected for another term.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, August 26, 2024, we discuss the differences some voters on the left see in Democratic politicians.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, August 26, 2024, we explore the Good Cause Eviction Law and learn why the minority bloc on Rochester City Council thinks it will help ease the housing crisis.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, August 23, 2024, guest host Matt DeTurck talks with a travel planner about the changes amusement parks continually make and the love people have for classic rides and attractions.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, August 23, 2024, guest host Matt DeTurck leads a discussion on the history of Warner Brothers’ Looney Tunes and the role of classical cartoon characters in our current society.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, guest host Dan Kushner sits down with two local novelists to discuss their paths from aspiring writers to published authors.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, guest host Eric Logan leads a discussion on the proliferation of online and phone scams. A victim shares her personal story and we'll get tips on how to recognize these schemes.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, guest host Eric Logan leads a discussion about the recent trends of coaches in politics. They'll explore how coaching experience can translate into the political arena.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, August 19, 2024, guest host Gino Fanelli speaks with community leaders about the causes of increasing homelessness in Rochester and possible solutions to the housing crisis.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, August 16, 2024, guest host Kseniya Kalaur sits down with other Gen Z-ers to explore their feelings of disconnection and how they approach meeting people.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, August 16, 2024, guest host Kseniya Kalaur leads a discussion with local soccer enthusiasts who share their thoughts on the importance of the sport and how it can become more popular in the U.S..
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, August 15, 2024, we follow up on WXXI's investigation into Rochester's animal shelter and discuss how its problems reflect national trends.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, August 15, 2024, we speak with local spiritual leaders about their efforts to heal the community during times of division. We also preview Unity Church of Greater Rochester's upcoming "Prayers for Peace and Unity" events.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, we preview the Western New York Land Conservancy's upcoming event with environmental journalist Ben Goldfarb and discuss how roadways and human infrastructure impact the environment.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, we're joined by a leader of an Ecuadorian indigenous group who shares how foreign mining is harming her group's land and culture, and we hear from members of a local church who are providing support.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, we revisit the 1997 film "Selena" and discuss the ongoing underrepresentation of Latinos in Hollywood.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, we talk with the Rochester Police Accountability Board's new executive director, Lesli Myers-Small, and the deputy executive director, Ben Wittwer, about the current state of the board and their vision for its future.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, August 12, 2024, we sit down with Rev. Dr. Michelle Bogue-Trost, new senior minister at Asbury First United Methodist Church to discuss her plans for the future of the church.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, August 12, 2024, we discuss a new peer advocate training program and how it can help make the mental health system more inclusive and accessible to families of color.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, August 9, 2024, social sciences data expert Joseph Burgess helps us understand the latest in presidential polling and what it means for the next few months of election season.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, August 9, 2024, our guests discuss the Business Association for the South East (BASE) and how local neighborhoods are working together to promote each other's work.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, August 8, 2024, we explore new ALS research and speak with patients and caregivers living with the disease.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, August 8, 2024, we discuss ethical real estate investment and how it could help solve the housing crisis.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, guest host Eric Logan leads a discussion with local animal advocates about the ongoing crisis in available veterinary care.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, guest host Eric Logan sits down with Ruth Holland Scott to discuss her new book, “Raising Confident Children.”
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, guest host Leah Stacy talks with contributors to CITY Magazine's latest issue spotlighting local people contributing to the community.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, guest host Kelly Walker leads a discussion with the new leadership of St. Peter's Community Arts Academy on their cultural impact on the children of Geneva and their plans for the future.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, August 5, 2024, guest host Patrick Hosken talks to local musicians about why they came to Rochester and why they stayed.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, August 2, 2024, guest host Scott Pukos sits down with cat enthusiasts to discuss the Little Theatre's upcoming CatVideoFest and cat adoption.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, August 2, 2024, guest host Scott Pukos sits down with meteorologists and movie fans to discuss "Twister," the new legacy sequel "Twisters" and the truth about extreme weather.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, August 1, 2024, we discuss gun violence in the wake of the mass shooting over the weekend at Maplewood Park.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, we celebrate the 25th anniversary of “The Blair Witch Project" and discuss the movie's impact on the horror genre.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, we discuss how Gen Z applicants approach job interviews and what employers really think.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, we're joined by two Ukrainian musicians who share their music and their thoughts on how music and culture can represent a country's identity.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, we discuss the forthcoming High Falls State Park and how its design can reflect Rochester's history.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, July 29, 2024, we sit down with Norm Silverstein, WXXI president and CEO, ahead of his upcoming retirement.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, July 29, 2024, we discuss JD Vance's recent statements that Americans without children should have fewer voting rights and the implications of promoting larger families.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, July 25, 2024, we sit down with Kim Bixler to discuss her childhood growing up in Rochester's only Frank Lloyd Wright House.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, we speak with leaders of Upstate Interiors Academy about trade jobs and hear stories from some of their students.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, July 24, 2024, we discuss plans for the new Maplewood Nature Center, the first nature center within the city of Rochester.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, we welcome state Sen. Samra Brouk for a discussion on her plans to address mental health issues for people of color.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, we speak with Robert P. Jones, author of "The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy and the Path to a Shared American Future." He shares his thoughts on past American events and his hopes for the future of the country.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, we sit down with Pulitzer Prize winner David Cay Johnston to discuss his new teaching job and the changing world of journalism.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, July 22, 2024, we continue our discussion on Biden leaving the presidential race with members of the local state Democratic delegation
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, July 22, 2024, we talk to local Democrats with experience in politics about President Biden's decision to drop out of the presidential race.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, guest host David Streever and his guests discuss the logistics and benefits of biking with kids.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, July 19, 2024, guest host David Streever leads a discussion about the Tour de France and speaks with guests who have a local connection to the race.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, we sit down with Dick Kaplan to discuss his book “CARING for Democracy: The American Fix,” and “Institute for CARING,” his initiative to make government better.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, we discuss the hot housing market in Rochester and the effects it has on property values.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, we discuss the prevalence of plastic packaging, "Plastic Free July." and grassroots efforts to reduce plastic and fossil fuels.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, we sit down with political scientist Jamie Druckman for a conversation on the effects of political polarization, particularly in the wake of the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, July 15, 2024, we discuss a new program at SUNY Geneseo aimed at teaching students how to better understand civics.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, July 15, 2024, we talk with Valery Perry, senior associate for the Democratization Policy Council, about the effects of political violence.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, July 12, 2024, guest host Eric Logan leads a discussion on Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, the impact trauma has on mental health, and the benefits of emotional emancipation circles.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, July 12, 2024, we sit down with RochesterMayor Malik Evans; Rochester City Council President Miguel Meléndez, Jr.; and Council Finance Committee Chair Mitch Gruber to discuss the city's 2024-2025 budget.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, July 11, 2024, we talk with local economist Eric Morris about if presidents and parties influence financial markets.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, July 11, 2024, we sit down with local entrepreneur Anna Vos to talk about her brand, Anna Parade. The business was selected for the second consecutive year as part of Walmart’s “Pride Always” campaign.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, our guests preview the 2024 Rochester Pride Parade and Festival, and discuss the current state of LGBTQ+ rights and culture.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, we talk with author Kyle Semmel and a local doctor about Tourette syndrome. They share their personal experiences and their hopes to eliminate the stigma of Tourette syndrome and other tic disorders.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, we sit down with Domingo Garcia to discuss his life as an activist and a co-founder of Ibero American Action League. We also speak to others who see him as a mentor and inspiration.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, July 8, 2024, we talk with Democrats who want to see President Biden step aside in the presidential race. They share their reasoning and their thoughts for who should replace him on the ticket.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, guest host Gino Fanelli discusses the current Monroe County housing crisis and possible solutions to help the growing number if people who are unhoused.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, guest host Leah Stacy sits down with CITY Magazine contributors to preview the July 2024 issue about the Finger Lakes.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, July 1, 2024, we talk with recent high school graduates about AI and how they think it might affect their future job prospects.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, July 1, 2024, we sit down with young Democrats to discuss their take on the recent presidential debate, and their thoughts on next steps in the race.
In the second hour of "Environmental Connections" on June 28, 2024, we discuss climate-friendly clothing and solutions emerging within the sustainable fashion movement.
In the first hour of "Environmental Connections" on Friday, June 28, 2024, we explore the disparities in tree canopy coverage in Rochester, the environmental and social impacts of these disparities, and the city's efforts to restore tree equity.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, June 27, 2024, we sit down with participants in the Scripps National Spelling Bee and their parents.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, June 27, 2024, we speak with law enforcement officials about Monroe County’s Juvenile Enhanced Diversion Stabilization.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, we discuss “Roc Vision Zero,” the City of Rochester's plan to eliminate traffic fatalities.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, we talk with local author Gregory Gerard Allison about his new book “My Grandfather's Clocks” and his search for his family's missing clocks.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, we welcome author Jeffrey Allan to discuss his book “Writing AI Prompts for Dummies,” and the human-AI relationship.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, we sit down with youth climate leaders to discuss recent environmental protests and the state of activism today.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, June 24, 2024, we sit down with Dr. Steve Cook. Cook will soon leave Rochester for a new position in Ohio. Before he departs, he joins us in the studio for a discussion about the latest in research and treatment for childhood obesity.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, June 24, 2024, we talk with experts about the opioid crisis and where it stands locally and nationally.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, June 21, 2024, representatives from Monroe County's Department of Environmental Services answer your summer recycling questions.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, June 21, 2024, State Senator Jeremy Cooney and representatives from the Empire State Passenger Association discuss goals and challenges for the future of passenger rail in New York.
In honor of Evan Dawson’s tenth year hosting “Connections,” we bring you special, live, behind-the-scenes editions of the show. In our second hour, we welcome your feedback on the show, and we hear from various community members about the value of local talk on public radio.
In honor of Evan Dawson’s tenth year hosting “Connections,” we bring you special, live, behind-the-scenes editions of the show. In our first hour, we discuss the making of the show and we listen to memorable moments from the last ten years.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, we talk with organizers and musicians about the upcoming 2024 CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, we talk with Jonna Mendez, former chief of disguise in the CIA about her storied career.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, June 17, 2024, we discuss the podcast, "Imminent Danger: One Doctor and a Trail of Injured Women"
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, June 17, 2024, we talk with YMCA of Greater Rochester CEO Ernest Lamour about his vision and goals for leading the non-profit.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, June 14, 2024, we look back at the film "The Truman Show" and what its themes say about audiences and society.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, June 14, 2024, we talk with Assemblymember Josh Jensen about his takeaways from the 2024-2025 New York State budget.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, June 13, 2024, we discuss current national conversations about drag performances and preview the upcoming "RuPaul's Drag Race Invasion" show in Rochester.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, June 13, 2024, Assemblymember Harry Bronson shares his takeaways from the 2024-2025 New York State budget.
In the second half of the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, we're joined by Demond Meeks, primary candidate for New York State Assembly, District 137.
In the first half of the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, we sit down with Michael Geraci, primary candidate for Rochester City Court Judge.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, we talk with Assemblymember Stephen Hawley about his takeaways from the new state budget, including funding for migrants, public safety, and more.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, we sit down with Karen DeWitt, Capitol Bureau Chief for WXXI News and New York Public News Network. She shares stories from her decades in Albany ahead of her upcoming retirement this month.
In the second hour of 'Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, June 10, 2024, we discuss New York Kitchen's Sous Chef Academy and how it is making culinary education accessible to adults with autism.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, June 10, 2024, we preview local Juneteenth events and discuss what we can learn about community and connection through the legendary Pythodd jazz club. Our guests also share their perspectives on gaps they see in representation and recognition at Rochester's International Jazz Festival.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, June 7, 2024, we preview upcoming summer movies and discuss the current challenges faced by the film industry.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, June 7, 2024, we talk with local refugees about how best to support those that now call our area home.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, June 6, 2024, we sit down with local invasive species experts to discuss the latest news on invasive pests in our area and the impact they can have.
In the second half of the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, June 6, 2024, we talk with Siena College Research Institute's Don Levy about political polls and the differences between reliable and unreliable polls.
In the first half of the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, June 6, 2024, we talk with U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand about a range of issues, including the recent conviction of former President Donald Trump, the U.S. responses to the siege in Gaza and Russia's war on Ukraine, and the economy.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, we preview the film "Fire through Dry Grass," and speak with disability rights activists about the pandemic lockdown's effect on nursing homes.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, we sit down with WXXI News colleagues to discuss the new "election hub" and how it can best help voters understand the issues and candidates on their ballots.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, we sit down with academics and musicians to discuss the pros and cons of advancements in AI when it comes to the music industry. *Note: Due to FCC rules for podcasts, we are unable to include the Randy Travis songs that were played during the live broadcast of the discussion. Therefore, you will hear some jump cuts in the recording.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, June 3, 2024, we sit down with author and Rochester native Sejal Shah to discuss her work and her new book, "How to Make Your Mother Cry: Fictions."
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, June 3, 2024, we discuss the science and efficacy of weight loss drugs. This conversation is a preview of the upcoming event, "Weighing the Options: Navigating Weight Loss Myths, Meds and Trends," at the Rochester Academy of Medicine.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, May 30, 2024, we preview the June issue of CITY Magazine. This month's theme is Rochester's legacy as the "Photo City."
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, May 30, 2024, we talk with Assemblymember Demond Meeks about his takeaways from the 2024-2025 New York State budget.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, we preview the upcoming Rochester Real Beer Expo and discuss the changes and challenges facing the craft brewing industry.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, we continue our series of conversations with higher education students who have chosen to pursue careers in the sciences.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, May 24, 2024, we sit down with Joywave's Daniel Armbruster to discuss the band's new album, "Permanent Pleasure," and what's next for the band.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, May 24, 2024, Assemblymember Sarah Clark discusses her takeaways from the 2024-2025 New York state budget.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, May 23, 2024, we discuss the American child welfare system and what can be done to improve it.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, May 23. 2023, we talk with farmers about how CSAs can help with food insecurity and the challenges of running a farm in 2024.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, we preview the annual “If All Rochester Wrote the Same Song” contest and discuss how our guests want to grow the local music scene.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, we sit down with community members with Palestinian roots about the current situation in Gaza and their hopes for the future.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, we preview the Reel Mind Film Series and discuss how to improve mental health care for people of all backgrounds.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, Sebastian Maroundit joins us to discuss the work of his non-profit — Building Minds in South Sudan — and how it is creating pathways to education for Sudanese children.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, May 20, 2024, we sit down with longtime basketball coach for Fairport High School and USA Basketball coach Scott Fitch to discuss young athletes and the influence of expensive private travel sports programs,
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, May 20, 2024, we speak with members of the Branchport Keuka Park and Auburn fire departments about the struggle to find volunteers and other challenges they are facing.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, May 17, 2024, we sit down with organizers of the 2024 Rochester Cocktail Revival and local businessowners to discuss the upcoming festival and the Rochester cocktail scene.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, May 17, 2024, we continue our series of discussions about the current state of the Rochester City School District, its search for a new superintendent, and what to prioritize moving forward. Our guest is RCSD Commissioner Amy Maloy.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, May 16, 2024, our guests discuss the state of pediatric mental health care in the region and how they think a new urgent care opening in July will help bridge gaps in treatment.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, May 16, 2024, we talk with University of Rochester Professor Randy Stone about the state of Russia's war on Ukraine, the latest with discussions about U.S. aid, and more.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, we talk with economist Eric Morris about the current state of the economy and how it affects everyday Americans.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, we discuss advice Jerry Seinfeld offered to Gen Z during his recent commencement address at Duke University. Seinfeld discussed love, work, and having a sense of humor.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, we talk to representatives from Action for a Better Community (ABC) and additional community leaders about ABC's Greenlining Coalition. The coalition is designed to help more first-time homebuyers of color access housing.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, we discuss a plan to bring Topgolf to CityGate. The news has sparked debate over if the company should receive tax breaks and what kind of impact the project could have on the community.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, May 13, 2024, we talk with Danielle Ponder, EKUA and Chi the Realist about their upcoming Lilac Festival performances, their music, and the state of the music industry.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, we discuss the role of restorative practices in schools and how to measure their impact.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, we discuss the Daniel's Law Task Force and recommendations for changes that communities think should be made to crisis response strategies.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, our guests discuss the parallels between the political and social themes of the musical "Cabaret" (set in the 1930s) and today.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, our guests discuss the parallels between the political and social themes of the musical "Cabaret" (set in the 1930s) and today.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, our guests — members of the local Jewish community — discuss differing views on antisemitism, reactions to the conflict in Gaza, and how to bridge divides in their community.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, our guests — members of the local Jewish community — discuss differing views on antisemitism, reactions to the conflict in Gaza, and how to bridge divides in their community.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, May 6, 2024, we discuss ways to make the Great Lakes shoreline more accessible to the public and the impact of keeping large parts of the shoreline private.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, May 6, 2024, three members of the Rochester City Council majority group join us to discuss why they signed the "Pact with the People" report.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, May 3, 2024, guest host Daniel Kushner talks with YouTube star and Rochester Music Hall of Fame inductee Rick Beato.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, May 3, 2024, Rochester City School Board Commissioner James Patterson discusses the allegations former board members have made against him related to the upcoming departure of RCSD Superintendent Carmine Peluso.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, May 2, 2024, we talk with bicycle enthusiasts about Friday's "Ride for the Spine" and how to fix Rochester's broken bike infrastructure.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, we host a discussion with mental health advocates about how the pandemic adversely affected the mental health of young people and how to best support them.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, we sit down with RCSD Commissioner Camille Simmons to discuss issues affecting the district and her priorities for the future.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, our guests discuss the state of reproductive health care in this country and how it is affecting OB-GYN residencies.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, Assemblymember Jen Lunsford shares her takeaways from the 2024-2025 New York State budget.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, April 29, 2024, we speak with community members who opposed the Business Improvement District (BID) about what they would like to see happen now that the proposal has failed.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, April 29, 2024, we discuss the latest with the controversy surrounding Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley and the legal ethics involved.
Our panel will discuss the practical applications of rewilding — from large-scale wilderness projects to initiatives in urban green spaces — and how we can engage in these efforts to support environmental sustainability.
This episode addresses the significant effects of global warming and the future our planet faces without immediate and decisive action.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, April 25, 2024, we talk with members of the local theater community about the recent boom of reboots.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, we talk with authors and other members of the literary community about efforts to increase diversity in publishing. We also preview Writers & Books' upcoming literary conference and National Black Authors Day.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, we speak with women business owners and the City of Rochester's director of purchasing about the upcoming Upstate MWBE Conference and how minority and women business owners can best compete for government contracts.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, we discuss what's on stage now and during the 2024/2025 season at Geva Theatre.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, a survivor of child abuse and sexual violence shares her story with the hope of preventing other children from experiencing abuse. We also hear from the president and CEO of Bivona Child Advocacy Center, who discusses the center's work helping children.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, April 22, 2024, we talk with the City of Rochester's forester and members of the local chapter of the Sierra Club about efforts to plant more trees in the community and how residents can get involved in that effort.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, April 22, 2024, we sit down with local researchers to discuss how they plan to use a new multi-million dollar grant to study how plastic particles enter our ecosystems and bodies and what can be done to stop it.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, April 19, 2024, we explore urban agriculture: it’s benefits, the challenges, and what Rochester can learn from the work being done in New York City.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, April 19, 2024, we talk with local community members about the failed proposal for a Business Improvement District (BID) in Rochester and what kind of BID they would like to see in the future.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, April 18, 2024, our guests discuss their companies' business practices as certified B Corps, and how they think the B Corp model contributes to creating a more ethical business landscape.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, April 18, 2024, we sit down with Rochester Mayor Malik Evans to discuss his 2024 State of the City address and his ongoing goals and vision for the city.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, we sit down with Jonathan Plucker to discuss his research on how public schools can better meet the needs of gifted students.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, we discuss the latest with the High Falls State Park project and how community members can submit their ideas.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, April 15, 2024, we host a discussion on the impact adolescent and young adult cancers have on mental health and speak with experts about the best way to provide support to patients and survivors.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, April 15, 2024, we're joined by an attorney, a law enforcement officer, and a medical expert about the effectiveness of Drug Recognition Expert programs. There's been a recent push to expand funding and staffing for the programs in New York State due, in part, to the legalization of marijuana.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, April 12, 2024, we discuss state and federal initiatives designed to help lift children out of poverty.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, April 12, 2024, we sit down with Dr. Jill Stein, the presumptive Green Party candidate for U.S. President, to discuss her platforms and priorities for office.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, April 11, 2024, we explore how climate change affects health outcomes, and our guests share their recommendations for how to implement positive change.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, our guests react to recent comments
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, we talk with experimental psychologist Adam Mastroianni about the "illusion of moral decline."
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, our guests discuss the past, present, and future of the Gateways Music Festival.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, our guests discuss when and why art is censored, and they highlight a previously censored exhibit, "Unconditional Care: Listening to People’s Health Needs.”
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, September 11, 2023, we talk about 20 years of Water for South Sudan.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, September 11, 2023, we discuss how the climate action movement can win more hearts and minds.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, September 8, 2023, we discuss what's featured in the September 2023 issue of CITY Magazine.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, September 8, 2023, our guests discuss current phone scams involving humans and AI, and what community members need to know.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, September 7, 2023, we talk with astrophysicist Adam Frank on what we are learning from the James Webb Space Telescope.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, September 7, 2023, we discuss the best books written in the past decade.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, we discuss the current state of COVID-19.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, we discuss the threat of climate change.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, our guests — Teen Empowerment youth organizers and Clarissa Street elders — discuss what we can learn about history and each other by having intergenerational conversations.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, we talk with Larry Staub, new acting chair of the Monroe County Republican Committee.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, September 1, 2023, our guests discuss the state of the local labor movement and organizing efforts.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, September 1, 2023, our guests discuss the past, present, and future of the Lockwood-Alhart House — the last cobblestone house in the City of Rochester.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, August 31, 2023, we discuss how lawmakers, law enforcement and the community can work to reduce crime and violence among young people in Rochester.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, August 31, 2023, we talk with youth organizers from Teen Empowerment about what they think causes hopelessness or lack of direction.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, we talk with local Republicans about the current GOP Presidential field and the state of the party.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, we discuss how philanthropic efforts can better support underserved communities in rural areas.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, we talk with UFO investigator Mick West.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, we talk with leadership consultant Shaun Nelms about his new book, "Leading with Purpose."
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, August 28, 2023, we discuss postpartum depression and how to treat it.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, August 28, 2023, we discuss recent controversy surrounding billing at URMC urgent care facilities.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, August 25, 2023, we talk with the producer and performers in this year's Rochester Fringe Festival.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, August 25, 2023, we talk with representatives from the Children's Agenda about a new report that analyzes the impact of housing instability among Rochester children.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, August 24, 2023, our guests discuss how money from New York State's mobile sports betting program is being spent, and what it means for youth sports programs.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, August 24, 2023, we talk with local Afghan refugees about the state of the Special Immigrant Visa process two years since the fall of Kabul.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, we talk with theologian Ilia Delio about why she says AI needs religion.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, our guests discuss RMAPI's new Unity Agenda and what it will mean for addressing poverty in the Greater Rochester area.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, our guests discuss the film, "Theater Camp," and the state of the local theater camp scene.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, our guests discuss Republican Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy's proposal to raise the voting age to 25.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, August 21, 2023, we discuss the stated of the electric vehicle industry and infrastructure.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, August 21, 2023, our guests discuss what kinds of literacy education best help students achieve success.
In the second hour of "Connections Summer Book Week" on Friday, August 18, we discuss anxiety presented through children's books.
In the first hour of "Connections Summer Book Week" on Friday, August 18, 2023, we talk with YA authors about how YA fiction is changing the world for teens.
In the second hour of "Connections Summer Book Week" on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, we talk with Mackenzie Reed, author of the upcoming "The Rosewood Hunt."
In the first hour of "Connections Summer Book Week" on Wednesday, August 16 2023, we talk with local authors about the craft of short-form writing.
In the second hour of "Connections Summer Book Week" on Thursday, August 17, 2023, we talk with Warren Zanes, author of “Deliver Me From Nowhere."
In the first hour of "Connections Summer Book Week" on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, we talk to local librarians about their impact on communities.
In the second hour of "Connections Summer Book Week" on Monday, August 14, 2023, we talk with author Jeff Sharlet about his book, "The Undertow."
In the first hour of "Connections Summer Book Week" on Monday, August 14, 2023, our guests discuss the state of local bookselling.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, August 11, 2023, we're joined by Russ Dimino, author of “Spilling My Guts: A Crohn's Chronicle.”
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, August 11, 2023, we're joined by local students and recent graduates who discuss how they think AI will affect teaching and learning.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" we sit down with author dann Broyld to discuss his book "Borderland Blacks."
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, August 10, 2023, we talk to teachers about AI's role in education.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, we talk about the state of remote work in the United States.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, we discuss what it would take to solve the local-news crisis.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, we talk with CITY Magazine staff and some of the people featured in the magazine's August 2023 issue.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, we discuss the work and legacy of actor and comedian Paul Reubens.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, August 7, 2023, we discuss the history of the abortion pill in the United States.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, August 7, 2023, we sit down with the chairs of the Monroe County Democratic and Republican Committees to discuss what voters should know about the local election process.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, August 4, 2023, we talk about a new state program aimed at making winegrowing sustainable.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, August 4, 2023, we discuss the latest in research and emergency planning for sudden cardiac incidents in young people.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, August 3, 2023, we discuss what rights children have when it comes to their parents' posts about them on social media.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, August 3, 2023, we talk to Rochester General Hospital nurses about their strike.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, we sit down with representatives from Foodlink, who discuss the past, present, and future of the Curbside Market.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, we discuss why many economists were surprised by the economy after forecasting a recession for middle-to-late 2023.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, we discuss the life and legacy of nonviolence activist Arun Ghandi.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, we discuss how AI can make teachers' jobs better or easier.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, July 31, 2023, we talk about the challenges faced by small businesses.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, July 31, 2023, we discuss why fewer Americans are going to church.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, July 28, 2023, we sit down with writer Dan Rubinstein, who is stand-up paddleboarding the waters of Canada and New York to learn about our relationship with water.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, July 28, 2023, our guests discuss how to contextualize the recent record heat, wildfires, and extreme rainfall.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, July 27, 2023, we discuss how outdoor arts programming can help make neighborhoods more safe and inclusive.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, July 27, 2023, we talk with local nurses about the current nursing shortage and how it affects patients and the healthcare system.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, we talk about the new film, "Barbie".
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, we discuss what's new and what's next for the Father Tracy Advocacy Center.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, we talk with local members of the Green Party about Cornel West's run for President.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, we discuss the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons' (ICAN) work to reduce nuclear stockpiles.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, July 24, 2023, we talk about the music of the Harlem Renaissance.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, July 24, 2023, we discuss the latest with Threads, X (formerly Twitter), and users' data.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, July 20, 2023, guest host Daniel Kushner talks with members of Rochester alt-country band Public Water Supply.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, July 20, 2023, guest host Gino Fanelli hosts a conversation on nuclear disarmament.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson' on Wednesday, guest host Jasmin Singer talks about time management.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, guest host Jasmin Singer discusses native gardening.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, guest host Daniel Kushner discusses opera and the LGBTQ+ experience.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, guest host Daniel Kushner discusses opera and the LGBTQ+ experience.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, guest host Jasmin Singer asks what will we be eating in 2040?
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, July 17, 2023, guest host Jasmin Singers discusses if ditching plastic is actually possible.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, July 17, 2023, guest host Jasmin Singer asks why the American Medical Association redefined the role of BMI.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, July 14, 2023, our guests discuss how to identify emotional abuse.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, July 14, 2023, we discuss the current state of the Equal Rights Amendment and advocates' push to pass it at the federal level.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, we discuss how to create a better interconnected bike network in the City of Rochester.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, we talk about the ROCSEEDS program and its pipeline to manufacturing jobs.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, we talk with local college, university, and high school representatives about the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on affirmative action.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, we talk with local housing advocates about the state of housing and housing legislation in New York.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, July 10, 2023, we discuss what local Democratic Party members can learn from this year's primary.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, July 10, 2023, we talk with Rochester City School District President Cynthia Elliott and Vice President Beatriz LeBron about how to improve the district.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, July 7, 2023, our guests preview the 2023 ROC Pride Parade and Festival.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, July 7, 2023, the chairs of the local Democratic and Republican committees discuss the work of their parties and look ahead to November.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, July 6, 2023, we talk about CITY Magazine's July issue and the best ways to "play" this summer.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, July 6, 2023, we talk with Mustafa Darwan, an Afghan journalist who fled the Taliban and started a new life in Rochester.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, we talk to Monroe County Public Health Commissioner Dr. Michael Mendoza on STIs, air quality, and more.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, we discuss the possible impact of the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on affirmative action.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, July 3, 2023, we discuss how to break the cycle of structural and systemic racism in the suburbs, through a faith-based lens.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, June 30, 2023, we discuss the recently passed city budget with members of Rochester City Council.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, June 30, 2023, we discuss the Wagner insurrection and its impact.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, June 29, 2023, our guests discuss the impact of the Canadian wildfires on air quality in parts of the U.S.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, June 29, 2023, our guests discuss two new no-strings-attached cash payment programs available to some Rochester residents.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, we talk about the podcast, "Scamanda," and how fraud cases impact nonprofit organizations.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, we talk to Shaun Nelms and Marlene Blocker about East High's past, present and future.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, we talk with local athletes about the growth in popularity of two sports: pickleball and disc golf.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, we talk with Mayor Malik Evans, Rochester City Council President Miguel Meléndez, Jr. and Councilmember Mitch Gruber about the city's budget.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, June 26, 2023, we talk with Richard Jackson, author of "Ward of the Court: The Life of Richard Jackson."
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, June 26, 2023, we talk to Assemblymember Demond Meeks about New York's 2023-2024 budget.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, June 23, 2023, author and educator Jeannie Gainsburg discusses her book, "The Savvy Ally: A Guide for Becoming a Skilled LGBTQ+ Advocate."
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, June 23, 2023, our guests discuss if an affordable housing model in Vienna can be applied to a city like Rochester.
In our second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, June 22, 2023, we talk with Jan Regan, primary candidate in Geneva's mayoral race.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, June 22, 2023, we talk to Nathan Yax about his nine months volunteering in and around Ukraine.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, we preview the 2023 CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, we talk with the candidates running in the primary for Monroe County Legislature, District 29.
In the first half hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, we hear from two candidates running in the primary for Monroe County Legislature: Carolyn Delvecchio Hoffman (District 25) and Rose Bonnick (District 27).
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, walkability expert Lawrence Frank discusses what makes a city walkable, and what Rochester can learn from research and decisions made by other cities.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, we talk with philanthropist and Paychex founder Tom Golisano about his latest property assessment fight.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, June 16, 2023, we talk about local anti-racism work and events honoring Juneteenth 2023.
In the second half of the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, June 16, 2023, we talk with Barbara Rivera, a candidate running in the primary for Rochester City Council's South District.
In the first half of the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, June 16, 2023, we talk with Chiara "Kee-Kee" Smith, a candidate running in the primary for Rochester City Council's Northeast District.
In the second half of the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, June 15, 2023, our guests — primary candidates for Monroe County Legislature, Districts 4 and 22 — discuss their platforms and priorities for office.
In the first half hour of the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, June 15, 2023, our guests share their platforms and priorities for Monroe County Legislature, District 17. Both are running in the Democratic primary election.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, June 15, 2023, we talk with four of the candidates running in the primary election for Rochester City School Board.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, our guests discuss the latest with the so-called "Kia Boys" crime trend and what should be done to address it.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, our guests discuss the upcoming FLXcursion wine event in the Finger Lakes, as well as how the spring freeze has affected the local wine industry.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, we talk with Assemblymember Sarah Clark about the 2023-2024 New York State budget.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, we talk with two of the candidates running in the primary election for Rochester City School Board.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, June 12, 2023, we discuss how schools in New York State should teach reading.
In the second part of the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, June 9, 2023, we talk with Dandrea Ruhlmann, primary candidate for Monroe County Family Court Judge.
In the first half of the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, June 9, 2023, we talk with Bridget Monroe, candidate in the 2023 primary for Rochester City Council's Northwest District.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, June 9, 2023, our guests debate whether there should be work requirements for people receiving cash welfare or SNAP benefits.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, June 8, 2023, we discuss the future of cable television.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, June 8, 2023, we talk about what humans should do now to protect their role in areas that could be impacted by artificial intelligence.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, we discuss the latest in local efforts to support Ukraine.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, we talk with primary candidates for Rochester City Court Judge.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, our guests help us understand the basics of composting.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, we talk to candidates running in the primary election for Monroe County Family Court.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, June 5, 2023, we discuss what's next for early intervention services in Monroe County after the push to increase state funding failed.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, June 5, 2023, we talk to the primary candidates for Rochester City Council's East District.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, June 2, 2023, guest host Daniel Kushner discusses the landscape of jazz in the 1920s.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, June 2, 2023, guest host Gino Fanelli previews the 11th Annual Rochester Real Beer Expo.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, June 1, 2023, we preview what audiences will see on screen in movie theaters this summer.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, June 1, 2023, we discuss if wine should be sold in New York's grocery stores.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, we discuss how to implement New York State's Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, we talk with the group behind “In This Moment 2: Revolution Reckoning Reparation.” The project is the latest in the “In This Moment” chap book series, which honors and elevates the contributions of local Black leaders.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, May 26, 2023, we're joined by Richard Rothstein and Leah Rothstein, co-authors of “Just Action: Creating a Movement That Can End Segregation Enacted Under the Color of Law.”
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, May 26, 2023, we sit down with Assemblymember Josh Jensen about the New York State budget.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, May 25, 2023, we discuss how cancer affects sexual health.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, May 25, 2023, we talk about what local residents can do to help reduce violence in the community.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, we talk to Mrs. Kasha Davis and Darienne Lake about their new television shows and national conversations about drag story hours.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, we talk to former Biden administration official Robert Kent about the nation's overdose crisis.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, we discuss efforts to protect the planet's biodiversity with author and journalist Tony Hiss.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, we talk with journalist Emily Hanford about her reporting on why so many American children struggle to read.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, May 22, 2023, we talk to writers Jessica Renee and Valerie Dimino about their memoir, "The Man Behind the Curtain." The book tells the story of the rape and sexual assault Jessica endured for years from her stepfather.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, May 22, 2023, we discuss local efforts to honor veterans and their families this Memorial Day weekend.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, May 19, 2023, lifelong East Rochestarians Thomas Connors, Jr. and Nick Verzella discuss their 90-year friendship.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, May 19, 2023, we talk with Assemblymember Jen Lunsford about the 2023-2024 New York State budget.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, May 18, 2023, we talk to sports journalists Alan Shipnuck and Scott Pitoniak about the PGA.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, May 18, 2023, we discuss the results of Tuesday's school board and district budget votes in Monroe County.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, we preview the 2023 Rochester Cocktail Revival.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, we discuss how the principles of Tibetan Buddhism can help practitioners deal with stress and anxiety.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, our guests from Camp Hard Hat discuss the state of the skilled trade in industry, and how to introduce more young people to careers in the trades.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, our guest discusses surviving a school shooting in 1992.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, May 15, 2023, we discuss one option for caregiving for older adults: aging in place.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, May 15, 2023, our guests discuss how to support older adults as they experience different factors of aging. This discussion was recorded in front of a live audience at St. John's in Rochester.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, May 8, 2023, we talk with David Harman, retiring music director of the Penfield Symphony Orchestra.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, May 8, 2023, we discuss physician burnout.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, May 5, 2023, we talk with a local mother who lost her son to gun violence about how she's helping students who live in Rochester have their fears of gun violence be heard.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, May 5, 2023, our guests address the All-Electric Building Act in New York State.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, May 4, 2023, we discuss the renaissance of author Judy Blume.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, May 4, 2023, we explore how to support members of the Asian American/Pacific Islander community.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, our guest explains the difference between different types of artificial intelligence and what he expects for the future of AI.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson," we talk with local Brits about King Charles III's upcoming coronation and the future of the monarchy.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, we explore if downtown Rochester can support a circulator bus system.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, we discuss 25 years of Rochester Teen Court.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, May 1, 2023, our guests discuss what success and failure look like in American culture.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, May 1, 2023, our guest discusses inflation and the current state of the economy.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, April 28, 2023, our guests discuss how climate change is affecting trees, and how trees can help combat climate change.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, April 28, 2023, our guests discuss the future of cable news, following Tucker Carlson's abrupt dismissal from Fox News.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, April 27, 2023, we explore climate action through a faith-based lens.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, April 27, 2023, we discuss what people participating in medical research need to know.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, our guests discuss the past, present, and future of breast cancer support at the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, our guests discuss recent updates from the Commission on Racial and Structural Equity.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, we preview 2023's Imagine RIT event.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, we learn about a common chemical linked to a 500 percent increased risk of Parkinson's disease.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, April 24, 2023, we sit down with winners of the 2023 Seneca Park Zoo Society's Environmental Innovation Awards.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, April 24, 2023, we discuss how we can make streets safer for pedestrians and bicyclists.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, April 21, 2023, our guests discuss activities to do and places to see in Rochester and the surrounding region.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, April 21, 2023, we talk with Apache activist Wendsler Nosie about a proposed copper mining project in Arizona that, if it moves forward, would disrupt Indigenous land.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, April 20, 2023, guest host Gino Fanelli discusses the status of New York State's pot industry.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, April 20, 2023, guest host Gino Fanelli talks with Rochester Mayor Malik Evans.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, guest host Jasmin Singer hosts a discussion regarding the mystery of menopause.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, guest host Jasmin Singer discusses Rochester's past, present and potential future involvement with the film industry.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, guest host Jasmin Singer explores how the region can shift from an extractive to a regenerative economy.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, guest host Jasmin Singer discusses the history of the LGBTQ+ movement in Rochester.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, April 17, 2023, guest host Eric Logan discusses the latest in prostate cancer screening, research and treatment.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, April 17, 2023, guest host Eric Logan discusses the future of American malls.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, April 14, 2023, we talk with author and longtime New Yorker staff writer Susan Orlean.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, April 14, 2023, we talk with Monroe County Legislator Rachel Barnhart about the county's new ethics laws.
In our second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, April 13, 2023, Our guests discuss if it is okay to like “good art” by “bad people?”
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, April 13, 2023, we sit down with Irondequoit Police Chief Scott Peters to discuss his goals for the department, the state of police/community relations in 2023, police reform, and more.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, our guests discuss the role and impact of digital media in teens' lives.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, we talk with Robert Egger, founder of DC Central Kitchen, about his work in the food justice sector and how it fights poverty.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, our guests discuss the role native plants can play in protecting ecosystems and in combatting climate change.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, our guests discuss the latest in local and state recycling laws and policies.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, April 10, 2023, we talk with author and Marine veteran Lyle Rubin about his book, “Pain Is Weakness Leaving the Body: A Marine's Unbecoming."
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, April 10th, 2023, we preview the upcoming “Rochester and the Mid-Sized American City in the 21st Century: A Conference and a Conversation” event. Our guests discuss the question, "how does history shape our understanding of our city and our work in it?"
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, April 7, 2023, our guests preview events surrounding next year's total solar eclipse.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, April 6, 2023, our guests discuss the scalability of a green energy future.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, April 6, 2023, we talk with Bruce Reisch about how growers can withstand climate change in the Finger Lakes.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, our guests discuss the New York State Comptroller's Office's plan to conduct a follow-up review of the 2022 audit related to nursing home deaths during the pandemic.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, University of Rochester political science professor Lawrence Rothenberg discusses the implications of former President Donald Trump's indictment.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, the 2018 New York State Teacher of the Year, Christopher Albrecht, joins us to discuss his work with the National Park Service and how he connects it to the classroom.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, our guests discuss the American Academy of Pediatrics' new obesity guidelines.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, April 3, 2023, our guests discuss the impact of phosphorus in the environment and why there is a push to reduce levels of the nutrient on land and in water.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, April 3, 2023, our guests discuss challenges faced by teachers and why the profession has declined in popularity in recent years.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, March 31, 2023, our guests discuss the International Transgender Day of Visibility and issues affecting the transgender community in 2023.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, March 31, 2023, our guests discuss if there should be a pause in the development of artificial intelligence (AI).
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, March 30, 2023, we talk with the incoming editor of CITY Magazine, Leah Stacy.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, March 30, 2023, our guests discuss a recent op-ed in the New York Times that argues Americans should be having more sex.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, our guests discuss how to improve access to mental health care in rural areas.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, our guests discuss new research that has unlocked secrets about Ludwig van Beethoven's life.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, our guests discuss the state of climate change education in New York State's K-12 schools.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, we discuss the proposed Extended Producer Responsibility Act.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, March 27, 2023, author Stephen M.R. Covey discusses leadership principles defined in his book, "Trust and Inspire."
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, March 27, 2023, our guests discuss opportunities for City of Rochester residents now available through the new Office of Financial Empowerment.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, March 24, 2023, our guests discuss a new children's book, "The Story of Ukraine: An Anthem of Glory and Freedom."
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, March 24, 2023, astrophysicist Adam Frank discusses intelligence as it relates to AI.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, March 23, 2023, we talk with Sister Diana Dolce, founder and executive director of Hope Hall School.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, March 23, 2023, our guests discuss how music can help people address mental health challenges.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, our guests discuss perceptions of new technology like artificial intelligence (AI), and the theory of "reverse Scooby-Doos."
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, our guests share their stories as climate migrants who moved from the west coast to Western New York.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, our guests preview the spring planting season.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, our guests discuss California's Proposition 12, which, if enacted, would set regulations for how pigs and other animals are housed and treated at farms and other entities that produce animals products.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, March 20, 2023, our guests discuss efforts to protect land and water and increase biodiversity across the region, related to the 30x30 pledge.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, March 20, 2023, our guest, University of Rochester political science professor Hein Goemans discusses how he thinks the war in Ukraine will end.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, March 17, 2023, our guests recap the annual "If All Rochester Wrote the Same Song" event.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, March 17, 2023, our guests discuss
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, March 16, 2023, our guests discuss the themes of happiness and success — and what they really look like — and the lessons we can learn from the Apple TV show, "Ted Lasso."
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, March 16, 2023, we talk with Jeffrey Allan, director of the Institute for Technology, Artificial Intelligence, and Society at Nazareth College, about the future of artificial intelligence (AI).
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, our guests discuss how the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank has affected consumers' perceptions of midsize and regional banks, and what to expect for the health and future of those banks.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, our guests discuss why a growing number of colleges and universities are going "test optional" when it comes to SATs and ACTs.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, we explore new public art initiatives in the City of Rochester.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, guests discuss Monroe County's proposed Active Transportation Plan.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, March 13, 2023, we talk about comedian Lenny Bruce, free speech, and a new performance at the JCC.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, March 13, 2023, we talk with Avi Israel, founder of Save the Michaels of the World. He founded the non-profit following the death of his son, Michael, who took his own life he was not able to access treatment for an addiction to opioids.
In the second hour of Connections with Evan Dawson on Friday, March 10, 2023, we explore how internet trolling has made its way to the theatrical stage.
In the first hour of Connections with Evan Dawson on Friday, March 10, 2023, we explore the resources available to local survivors of violence.
In the second hour of Connections with Evan Dawson on Thursday, March 9, 2023, we discuss minority and women-owned business development in the county and how to support them.
In the first hour of Connections with Evan Dawson on Thursday, March 9, 2023 we discuss a local response to the decline in youth sports participation.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, local Republicans share their perspectives on the current state of their party at the national level, and what they expect for the election season.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, our guests discuss the benefits they think artificial intelligence may have on human life.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, community advocate and Monroe County Legislator Carolyn Delvecchio Hoffman shares her story.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, we talk with a history professor about proposed legislation in other states that would restrict what can be taught at public universities.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, March 6, 2023, our guests discuss the value of a gender queer ministry. The subject of gender has become hotly politicized in recent months. We hear how the divinity school sees this issue in our community.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, March 6, 2023, our guests discuss what's next for urban planning after Rochester's Inner Loop project.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, March 3, 2023, our guests discuss the local restaurant scene, and if now is a good time to open a new restaurant in the region.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, March 2, 2023, our guests discuss the dangers of the rise of religious nationalism.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, March 2, 2023, our guests discuss how a looming teacher shortage in New York State is affecting local school districts.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, we talk with representatives from Keeping Our Promise, a local non-profit organization that helps refugees who served with the U.S. military in Afghanistan and Iraq come to the United States on Special Immigrant Visas (SIV). We discuss the current state of the SIV program, and how the earthquake in Turkey has affected SIV applicants there.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, our guests discuss proposed regulations on advertising for sports betting in New York State.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, our guests discuss if authors' estates should rewrite their work to account for modern readers.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, February 27, 2023, we talk with researcher Valery Perry about the implications Russia's war on Ukraine has on the international community.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, February 27, 2023, our guests discuss the state of U.S. and international support for Ukraine.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, February 24, 2023, our guests share their picks for this year's Oscar winners.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, February 24, 2023, our guests discuss the impact of the Democratic Party changing its presidential primary calendar.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, February 23, 2023, we discuss the value of mentorship with representatives from the Disability EmpowHer Network.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, February 23, 2023, our guests discuss upcoming celebrations for Geneva's 125th birthday, and how the city at the center of the Finger Lakes incorporates its past into an uncertain future.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, our guests discuss the debate over the New York Health Act and a single payer system for New York.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, we discuss strategies for how to lift children out of poverty.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, we talk with James Blount, longtime co-publisher of ABOUT...TIME Magazine. The magazine is celebrating 50 years in print.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, representatives from the City of Rochester's Law Department discuss the city’s housing enforcement actions.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, February 17, 2023, our guests discuss the commodification of Black History Month.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, February 17, 2023, representatives from the City of Rochester's Housing Quality Task Force discuss the group's progress.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, February 16, 2023, we talk with Jeff Tyzik and James Barry from the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra about the 2023-2024 season.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, February 16, 2023, we talk with remote workers who relocated to Rochester through the Greater ROC Remote program.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, our guests discuss the dangers and prevalence of fentanyl in Monroe County.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, our guests discuss the toxic influence of people like Andrew Tate, and how to talk to young people about misogyny and violence.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, our guests discuss recent weather trends and how they relate to climate change.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson," we sit down with Paul Vick, a Rochester resident who survived a plane crash as a one-year-old child. Vick has written a memoir entitled, "Where the Cotton Grows."
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, February 13, 2023, representatives from local non-profit organizations that support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities discuss the wage crisis they say their staff members are facing.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, February 10, 2023, we hear from representatives of four local Black-led organizations about how they plan to use grant money to transform their neighborhoods.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, February 10, 2023, our guests discuss the impact of company-wide holidays and how they can prevent employee burnout.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, February 9, 2023, our guests discuss suburban retrofits.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, February 9, 2023, our guests discuss the possible impact of the proposed "Birds and Bees Protection Act" in the New York State Legislature.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, we hear from mental health professionals about how to help
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, University of Rochester professor Randy Stone analyzes America's Russia-Ukraine policies.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, we talk with historian Brent Glass about the value of place-based education and how it applies to the Susan B. Anthony House and Museum.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, February 4, 2023, we talk with former chief economist at the Center for Governmental Research, Kent Gardner, who helps us understand a new federal tax proposal.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, February 6, 2023, our guests discuss what makes a song a hit, and the political and cultural factors that shape music.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, February 6, 2023, we're joined by housing providers who discuss strategies to mitigate the housing crisis.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, February 3, 2023, we talk with representatives from Teen Empowerment about their new capital project and the impact of their work in the community, especially as Rochester sees an increase in divestment and violence.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, February 3, 2023, we talk with Vietnam veteran Paul Gardner about his memoir, "Once a Boy."
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, February 2, 2023, guests discuss local efforts to help SNAP beneficiaries after emergency benefits end.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, February 2, 2023, we talk with Eric Morris, staff economist for Alesco Advisors, about what defines a recession.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, housing justice advocates share their perspectives on Governor Hochul's proposals to address the housing crisis in New York.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, we broadcast Governor Kathy Hochul's state budget address.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, we talk with local nursing home representatives and New York State Assemblymember Jen Lunsford about a push to increase the state's Medicaid reimbursement rate for nursing homes by 20 percent.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, we sit down with Mark Assini, Republican candidate for Monroe County Executive.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, January 30, 2023, our guests explore the impact of the FTC's proposed ban on non-compete clauses.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, January 30, 2023, our guests preview an upcoming St. John Fisher University conference about diversity in the workplace, and they discuss a program aimed at increasing the number of teachers of color at the K-12 level.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, January 27, 2023, our guests discuss the results of a broadband feasibility study for Monroe County.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, January 27, 2023, our guests discuss Governor Kathy Hochul's New York Housing Compact, which aims to address the state's housing crisis.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, January 26, 2023, we sit down with Scott Wallace and Doug Curry, hosts of "Rejuvenation" and "Blacks & Blues," respectively, about their 40 years on the air.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, January 26, 2023, we talk with Steve Peacock, a survivor of childhood sexual abuse. He travels the country sharing his story, with the goal of helping fellow survivors.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, we discuss the Landmark Society of Western New York's 2022-2023 "Five to Revive."
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, we discuss the debate over the extension of the Seneca Meadows landfill contract.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, our guests explore the latest news from space.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, we're joined by two South African leaders who worked to end the dictatorship of apartheid. They help us explore the lessons Americans can learn about moving beyond polarization.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, January 23, 2023, we talk with Dr. David Nash about his book, ""How COVID Crashed the System: A Guide to Fixing American Healthcare"
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, January 23, 2023, we talk with Gitanjali Rao, a scientist and innovator who was TIME Magazine's first-ever Kid of the Year.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, January 20, 2023, we discuss how music professionals think AI will impact their work. What are the possible pros? What is the pushback?
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, January 19, 2023, we preview the performances and discuss the emotions behind them. Plus, we’ll hear about the latest in local efforts to help the people of Ukraine.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, January 18th, 2023, we're joined by local chaplains who help us understand how to have caring and supportive conversations about grief.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, January 18th, 2023, our guests discuss the accessibility of 24/7 public restrooms, address pushback, and share what's happening in other cities across the country that have navigated this issue.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, we're joined by leaders and staff and Coffee Connection to discuss their work, their stories, and what they'd like to see when it comes to broader efforts to help people in recovery.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, according to the vice president of the Rochester City School Board, gangs in Rochester are recruiting kids as young as third grade. We discuss efforts to intervene and prevent kids from going down that path with anti-violence leader Justin Morris.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, January 12, 2023, there is an effort underway to support local gun violence survivors, but it's not easy. We discuss the impact with our guests as part of our Dialogue on Disability series.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, January 12, 2023, two City Council members join the program to discuss violence and public safety, the Police Accountability Board, housing and more.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, we're joined by local caregivers, who share their stories and discuss the supports they need to better care for their loved ones with disabilities and their entire families.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, we're joined by Cynthia Elliot and Beatriz LeBron, the president and vice president of the Rochester City School Board. They discuss how the board can unify and do the work needed to help students across the district.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, we have a conversation about self-direction services. With self-direction, people who have physical or developmental disabilities choose the supports and staff that work best for them to live independent lifestyles.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, January 9, 2023, why is mental health getting worse over time? We discuss the question with mental health professionals and hear about how they evaluate mental health challenges.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, January 9, 2023, our guests discuss the impact of local journalism. A small newspaper figured out that George Santos' resume was fraudulent before the Congressional election. How did he get away with so many outright lies and obvious fabrications? Our guests discuss the state of journalism, how it is viewed by consumers, and how it impacts civic education.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, January 5, 2022, we discuss Pope Benedict's legacy and his impact on Catholics around the world.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, January 5, 2022, world traveler Rick Steves joins us to look ahead at the 2023 travel season. Plus, he shares his travel tips and stories.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, the Town of Pittsford is commemorating the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. As part of a series of events this month, organizers are offering a community discussion on anti-racism.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered a life-threatening heart-related incident on the field earlier this week. That has reinvigorated conversations about CPR and training. Our guests guide us through what everyone should know.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, economists, analysts, and real estate brokers told the New York Times that that the local housing market seemed to have run out of gas in the fall, with sales dropping, but prices holding. What about the local real estate market? Our guests discuss.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, January 3, 2022, our guests look beyond just costs and debt and examine college completion rates and underemployment.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, December 30, 2022, guests discuss their favorite books that they read in 2022.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, December 30, 2022, guests discuss their favorite books that they read in 2022.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, December 29, 2022, guests discuss their picks for the best music by regional artists in 2022.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, December 29, 2022, we talk with local educators about the impact artificial intelligence writing programs may have on students' writing and learning process.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, we talk with atheists about the evolution of views about morality and organized religion.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, we discuss the work and impact of Rochester SAFE Court, the area's human trafficking intervention court.
In the first hour of Connections with Evan Dawson on Tuesday December 27, 2022 we speak to Willa Powell, one of the longest serving members of the Rochester City School Board and discuss the unanimous vote to hire Dr. Carmine Peluso as the new permanent superintendent.
In the second hour of Connections with Evan Dawson on Tuesday December 27, 2022 we talk to BreathDeep, Inc., a program founded during Covid to provide restorative wellness resources to marginalized groups.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, what can we learn about the Latin American world through art? Guest host Mona Seghatoleslami leads a conversation about the work of Grupo Cultural Latinos En Rochester and the value of immersing ourselves in other cultures.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, December 16, 2022, guest host Gino Fanelli and the team behind a new documentary about Kwanzaa help us gain a deeper understanding of the cultural celebration.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, December 16, 2022, guest host Gino Fanelli and a panel of gamers and video game experts explore how games can be used to tell unique stories and even teach students about difficult subjects that aren’t easily translated to other media.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, December 15, 2022, Bills fans react to the sexist comments made by sports journalist Jerry Sullivan.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, December 15, 2022, experts in finance talk about protecting your money and their outlook on 2023.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, we talk with female hikers about their adventures, stereotypes, and safety when it comes to life on the trail.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, we're joined by former deputy U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Robert Ford, who discusses the state of the country.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, leaders from the Monroe County Department of Environmental Services discuss recycling tips for the holiday season.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, December 12, 2022, we discuss holiday tipping etiquette with guests from different industries.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, December 12, 2022, guests from Metro Justice discuss why they want Rochester Gas & Electric to become a public utility.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, December 9, 2022, artists discuss issues surrounding the Lensa AI app, and the future of art.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, December 9, 2022, journalist David Brown discusses what he learned during his trip to the "Doomsday Glacier."
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, December 8, 2022, our guests discuss why made-for-TV holiday movies are so popular.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, December 8, 2022, journalist David Cay Johnston discusses the tax fraud convictions against the Trump Organization.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, we talk with renowned conservationist Patricia Wright about her work to preserve lemur populations and biodiversity around the world.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, we talk with our colleague Mikhail Gershteyn about his trip to Ukraine to visit family and document the war.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, guests discuss how to make soccer accessible to all children.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, we discuss challenges faced by people re-entering the community after being incarcerated.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, December 5, 2022, our guests discuss how to respond to antisemitism.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, December 5, 2022, our guests preview the world premiere of "How Bright the Sunlight," a first of its kind symphonic work written and performed by Indigenous artists.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, December 2, 2022, we host this year's final monthly spotlight on people and organizations making positive change in our region.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, December 2, 2022, we talk with former white supremacist Christian Picciolini about how to help people disengage from extremist movements.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, December 1, 2022, our guests help us answer questions about buying hearing aids over the counter.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, December 1, 2022, we talk with hospital doctors and leaders about the impact of flu, RSV and COVID on the hospital system and what they want to share with the community.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, what options do New Yorkers have for end-of-life care if they have serious illnesses? We discuss the current state of medical aid in dying.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, how can Americans show solidarity with Iranian protestors, especially during the World Cup? We talk with local Iranians about that question and more.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, we talk with the staff at Person Centered Housing Options (PCHO) about a new permanent housing project and about their outreach to local people in need of homes.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, November 28, 2022, local religion experts and game designers are using games as a way to teach people about religious legal codes and philosophies. How does it work? We explore it with our guests.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, November 28, 2022, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to handle customer service issues is on the rise. What are the benefits and drawbacks? And what does it mean for the future of the industry? We discuss these questions and more with our guests.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, guests discuss new words added to the Merriam-Webster and Oxford English Dictionaries in 2022.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, the team from a company called NeuroGenesis discusses a developing therapy that may be able to treat neurodegenerative diseases like MS and ALS.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, Rochester City Council Vice President Mary Lupien, a member of Metro Justice, and listeners weigh in on controversy surrounding Rochester Gas & Electric.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, we get an update from Ukraine from our WXXI colleague, Mikhail Gershteyn, who is visiting family in his home country and documenting the war.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, November 21, 2022, ethicists discuss what to consider when it comes to sportswashing, especially in the context of the World Cup.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, November 21, 2022, our guest discusses why he thinks crypto has had its worst year ever, and what he expects for the future of the industry.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, November 18, 2022, former University of Rochester President Joel Seligman discusses his new book, "12 Great Years."
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, November 18, 2022, Rochester City School Board Commissioner James Patterson says it's time for him to speak out against a number of issues related to the City School District and the Board. We sit down with Patterson to discuss all of this and more.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, November 17, 2022, we sit down with Rev. Lewis Stewart and his colleagues to discuss Stewart's work in the community and his legacy, in advance of his retirement.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, November 17, 2022, we talk with Erin Gruwell, a California-based English teacher who initiated the Freedom Writers project.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, Haiti continues to reel from a presidential assassination and the growing control of gangs, but grassroots efforts are helping residents cope with a number of challenges. We hear from the team at H.O.P.E. Haiti, a partnership designed to improve healthcare and create educational opportunities in Haiti.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, Haiti continues to reel from a presidential assassination and the growing control of gangs, but grassroots efforts are helping residents cope with a number of challenges. We hear from the team at H.O.P.E. Haiti, a partnership designed to improve healthcare and create educational opportunities in Haiti.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, we talk with local Republicans about what's motivating their voters and where the party should go next.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, a new report from Greenpeace is creating buzz about a so-called "myth" of plastics recycling. We discuss the report with our guests, who help us understand recycling standards, technology, and what needs to be done to improve the plastic recycling system.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, we discuss a political race in Ohio that has led to broader conversations about campaign strategy. Democrat Marcy Kaptur of Ohio defeated a Republican candidate who had called for red states to secede from the union. We talk with the Kaptur campaign's political director as well as a local Democratic leader about campaign strategy and what other campaigns (representing any party) can learn from Kaptur's race.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, November 14, 2022, we hear updates on Ukraine from natives living in Rochester and our WXXI colleague, Mikhail Gershteyn, who is currently in the country to assist with relief efforts and document the war.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, November 11, 2022, it's our monthly discussion highlighting people and organizations making positive change in the region. We put a special focus on efforts to help people during the Thanksgiving holiday.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, November 11, 2022, we preview a workshop highlighting geothermal energy, tax credits, and more.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, November 10, 2022, it's Medicare open enrollment time. We're joined by an expert who helps us understand how it works, and we hear from a local woman who shares her enrollment experience.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, November 10, 2022, we talk with the team from ROC the Future about this year's "State of Our Children" report.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, we continue our conversation about this year's election results and their impact. We're joined by local party chairs and two unofficial winners.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, we welcome some of the unofficial winners from this year's election. We discuss the results and what they mean for the region and New York State.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, we take a look at early voting turnout -- who voted, who didn’t. There are some early indications for what that could mean for major parties in New York.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, our guests discuss the reemergence of polio in the United States, and the impact the pandemic has had on vaccination rates.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, November 7, 2022, the Webster Central School District has reached out to students and parents after several white students showed up to a recent football game wearing blackface. Our guests discuss how to handle blackface in 2022.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, November 7, 2022, our guests discuss the uphill battle to convince more of their peers to go without Amazon.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, November 4, 2022, journalists at the Democrat and Chronicle discuss their one-day strike. We talk to them about what they're seeking, and how they view the future of the newspaper industry.
In the second half of the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, November 4, 2022, Monroe County Board of Elections Commissioners Lisa Nicolay and Jackie Ortiz join us to answer questions about voting in the upcoming election.
In the first half of the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, November 4, 2022, Democrat Jeremy Cooney joins us to discuss his candidacy for re-election to the New York State Senate.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, November 3, 2022, we focus on one of the races that could determine the balance of power in the Monroe County Legislature: the 8th District. We talk with candidates Mark Johns and Mike DiTullio.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, November 3, 2022, former governor Andrew Cuomo helped push through changes that make it much more difficult for third parties to get on -- or stay on -- the ballot. We discuss the new rules, and what that means for parties not named Republican or Democratic.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, we talk with the candidates for New York State Supreme Court in the 7th Judicial District about their priorities and experience.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, we sit down with the candidates for Monroe County Family Court Judge to hear about their priorities and experience.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, guests discuss how to create more patient-centered experiences during cancer treatment.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, guests discuss how to create more patient-centered experiences during cancer treatment.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, guests discuss the "Solutions Not Suspensions" bill in the New York State Legislature, and what research shows about how students are impacted by suspensions.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, guests discuss the "Solutions Not Suspensions" bill in the New York State Legislature, and what research shows about how students are impacted by suspensions.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, October 31, 2022, the team behind the new PBS show "Opportunity Knock$" discusses how to help Americans overcome systemic financial barriers.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, October 31, 2022, the team behind the new PBS show "Opportunity Knock$" discusses how to help Americans overcome systemic financial barriers.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, October 28, 2022, we preview the Anomaly Film Festivaland discuss why horror, sci-fi, fantasy, action, and dark comedy films resonate with audiences.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, October 28, 2022, we preview the Anomaly Film Festivaland discuss why horror, sci-fi, fantasy, action, and dark comedy films resonate with audiences.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, October 28, 2022, we sit down with returned Peace Corps volunteers to discuss their work and the Peace Corps Reauthorization Act.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, October 28, 2022, we sit down with returned Peace Corps volunteers to discuss their work and the Peace Corps Reauthorization Act.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, October 27, Sam Rind and Jerry Elman discuss their families' remarkable stories of surviving the Holocaust.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, October 27, Sam Rind and Jerry Elman discuss their families' remarkable stories of surviving the Holocaust.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, we hear from the candidates for New York State Assembly in District 139 — Republican Stephen Hawley and Democrat Jennifer Keys.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, we hear from the candidates for New York State Assembly in District 139 — Republican Stephen Hawley and Democrat Jennifer Keys.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, Democrat Joe Morelle is running for re-election in the U.S. House of Representatives. His opponent is Republican La'Ron Singletary. We talk with Morelle about his platform and priorities for New York's 25th District.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, Democrat Joe Morelle is running for re-election in the U.S. House of Representatives. His opponent is Republican La'Ron Singletary. We talk with Morelle about his platform and priorities for New York's 25th District.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, we talk with the candidates for New York State Assembly in District 133. Republican Marjorie Byrnes is running for reelection against Democratic challenger Sara Spezzano.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, we talk with the candidates for New York State Assembly in District 133. Republican Marjorie Byrnes is running for reelection against Democratic challenger Sara Spezzano.
In the second half of the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, October 24, 2022,we talk with Kenan Baldridge, who is running for New York State Senate in District 54.
In the first half of the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, October 24, 2022, we sit down Harry Bronson, a Democrat who is running for reelection in the New York State Assembly, District 138.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, October 24, 2022, we talk with Paula Poundstone about her comedy, about how the pandemic has affected her work, about politics, and about how her performances have evolved over the years.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, October 21, 2022, Steven Holden is a Democrat running for U.S. Congress. His district covers Cayuga, Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming, and Yates Counties, along with parts of Jefferson, Niagara, Orleans and Oswego Counties. We talk with him about his platform and priorities for office.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, October 21, 2022, Demond Meeks is a Democrat running for reelection in the New York State Assembly. We talk with Meeks about his platform and priorities for office.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, October 20, 2022, we talk with Jason Mott, author of the novel, "Hell of a Book," this year's Rochester Reads selection at Writers & Books.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, October 20, 2022, we talk with master traveler, Rick Steves.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul signed a legislation package that will strengthen protections for survivors of domestic violence. We talk with representatives from Willow Domestic Violence Center about what the new legislation means for survivors.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, we talk with Joe Pinion and DianeSare about their platforms and priorities for office.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, we talk with Danielle Ponder before she comes back for a hometown concert.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, we preview the film, "Utica: The Last Refuge," we hear one family's remarkable story, and we discuss the state of refugee resettlement in the current political and social climate.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, October 17, 2022, we preview Reconnect Rochester's Rochester Street Films and talk about how to build better bike infrastructure in Rochester.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, October 17, 2022, we discuss the state of the local restaurant and bar industry with our guests.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, October 14, 2022, we talk about the latest guidelines for breast cancer screening, and how to increase access to screening and treatment for all patients, especially those in underrepresented groups.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, October 14, 2022, we talk with Marcus C. Williams about his platform and priorities as a candidate for New York's 137th Assembly District.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, October 13, 2022, we talk with an Iranian-American woman about the protests led by women in Iran.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, J.R. Harris joins us on Connections to discuss his travels, what he has learned from nature, and what he calls "the art of being afraid."
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, Marilyn Mayo of the Anti-Defamation League joins us to discuss the rise and normalization of white supremacy.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, author Tracey Gendron joins us to discuss her research and how to combat ageism.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, we discuss the state of the direct support industry and what it will take to improve conditions for workers and clients.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, we talk about the life and legacy of Fannie Barrier Williams with her biographer, Wanda Hendricks.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, we hear from the candidates for New York State Assembly in District 136 — Sarah Clark and Orlando Rivera.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, we talk with Assemblymember Brian Manktelow, who is running for re-election in District 130.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, October 3, 2022, Fashion Week Rochester is back! We discuss the designers, shops, businesses, and artists showcased in this year's event.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, October 3rd, 2022, our guests discuss recent elections in Europe, questions about demagoguery, and how demagoguery can impact democracy.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, September 30, 2022, are there still bars where "everybody knows your name"? What's the legacy of "Cheers?"
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, September 30, 2022, are there still bars where "everybody knows your name"? What's the legacy of "Cheers?"
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, September 30, 2022, our guests discuss Monroe County's first plan to address climate change.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, September 30, 2022, our guests discuss Monroe County's first plan to address climate change.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, September 29, 2022, our guests share local folklore and discuss why audiences are drawn to spiritualism and ghost stories.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, September 29, 2022, our guests share local folklore and discuss why audiences are drawn to spiritualism and ghost stories.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, September 29, 2022, we talk with mental health practitioners who discuss what anti-racist, culturally competent mental health care looks like, and why it's important.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, September 29, 2022, we talk with mental health practitioners who discuss what anti-racist, culturally competent mental health care looks like, and why it's important.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, experts help us understand NASA's DART Mission, a test to see if crashing a spacecraft into an asteroid could deflect its course.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, experts help us understand NASA's DART Mission, a test to see if crashing a spacecraft into an asteroid could deflect its course.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, we talk with Scott Comegys, who is running for New York State Assembly, District 130, on the Democrat and Working Party lines.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, we talk with Scott Comegys, who is running for New York State Assembly, District 130, on the Democrat and Working Party lines.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Cay Johnston discusses New York State Attorney General Letitia James's civil suit against Donald Trump and his family members.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Cay Johnston discusses New York State Attorney General Letitia James's civil suit against Donald Trump and his family members.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, September 26, 2022, we talk with author Stephen J. West about his new memoir, "Soft-Boiled: An Investigation Of Masculinity and the Writer’s Life."
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, September 26, 2022, we talk with author Stephen J. West about his new memoir, "Soft-Boiled: An Investigation Of Masculinity and the Writer’s Life."
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, September 26, 2022, a physician and dietitian discuss the impact that dietary imbalances have on depression diagnoses in women.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, September 26, 2022, a physician and dietitian discuss the impact that dietary imbalances have on depression diagnoses in women.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, September 23, 2022, we talk with John Ingle, one of the founding members of the Finger Lakes wine industry. Ingle is celebrating 50 years as the owner of Heron Hill Winery.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, September 23, 2022, we talk with John Ingle, one of the founding members of the Finger Lakes wine industry. Ingle is celebrating 50 years as the owner of Heron Hill Winery.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, September 23, 2022, alumni from the Charles Finney School discuss the school's new policies regarding LGBTQ students.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, September 23, 2022, alumni from the Charles Finney School discuss the school's new policies regarding LGBTQ students.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, September 22, 2022, award-winning actor Gabourey Sidibe previews her talk at East House's upcoming annual Hope and Recovery Luncheon.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, September 22, 2022, award-winning actor Gabourey Sidibe previews her talk at East House's upcoming annual Hope and Recovery Luncheon.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, September 22, 2022, local human resource professionals discuss "quiet quitting" and its impact on the workforce.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, September 22, 2022, local human resource professionals discuss "quiet quitting" and its impact on the workforce.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, our guests examine the state of affordable housing in Rochester and Monroe County.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, our guests examine the state of affordable housing in Rochester and Monroe County.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, Pulitzer-prize winning author Andrea Elliott discusses her book, "Invisible Child," and issues surrounding homelessness, poverty, racism, and more.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, Pulitzer-prize winning author Andrea Elliott discusses her book, "Invisible Child," and issues surrounding homelessness, poverty, racism, and more.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, members of the Rochester Union of Nurses and Allied Professionals discuss their new union.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, members of the Rochester Union of Nurses and Allied Professionals discuss their new union.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, a local Holocaust survivor, Lea Malek, tells her story and discusses why it's important to teach younger generations about the atrocities of the past.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, a local Holocaust survivor, Lea Malek, tells her story and discusses why it's important to teach younger generations about the atrocities of the past.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, September 19, 2022, local doctors discuss how they are incorporating lifestyle medicine practices in their work with patients.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, September 19, 2022, local doctors discuss how they are incorporating lifestyle medicine practices in their work with patients.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, September 19, 2022, we're joined by local union organizers to talk about the state of the labor movement.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, September 19, 2022, we're joined by local union organizers to talk about the state of the labor movement.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, September 16, 2022, New York Times reporter John Leland discusses his book, "Happiness Is a Choice You Make: Lessons from a Year Among the Oldest Old," along with local senior citizens.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, September 16, 2022, New York Times reporter John Leland discusses his book, "Happiness Is a Choice You Make: Lessons from a Year Among the Oldest Old," along with local senior citizens.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, September 16, 2022, New York State Assemblymember Jen Lunsford discusses her re-election campaign.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, September 16, 2022, New York State Assemblymember Jen Lunsford discusses her re-election campaign.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, September 15, 2022, guests discuss the state of early intervention services in Monroe County — including funding and staffing shortages — and how issues with the system impact families.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, September 15, 2022, guests discuss the state of early intervention services in Monroe County — including funding and staffing shortages — and how issues with the system impact families.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, September 1, 2022, WXXI and CITY Magazine reporter Gino Fanelli previews the local craft beer scene this fall.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, guest host Gino Fanelli discusses New York State's new Conditional Adult-Use Recreational Dispensary (CAURD) licenses, which will determine who in New York will be first to sell pot legally.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, our guests examine and debate President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, guests discuss the state of the electric vehicle (EV) market, EV infrastructure, and the latest with tax credits for EVs.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, August 29, 2022, Afghan refugees discuss their situations one year after the fall of Kabul.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, August 29, 2022, data steward Joseph Burgess discusses what we can learn from the special elections across the United States.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, August 26, 2022, the producer of the Rochester Fringe Festival, along with a number of performers at this year's event, preview this year's show.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, August 25, 2022, guests discuss the national nursing shortage and efforts to address it.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, August 25, 2022, former Rochester Police Chief La'Ron Singletary discusses his platform and priorities for his run for U.S. Congress.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, guests discuss how the spotted lanternfly and the spongy moth are affecting homeowners and farmers in the region.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, guests react to the party on East Avenue that has made national news.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" Tuesday, August 23, 2022, guests discuss how to spot, address, and counter toxic masculinity in sports and sports fandom.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, guests discuss the deep dive CITY Magazine reporter Gino Fanelli did into Rochester Police Department's overtime staffing and pay, and the broader issues surrounding it.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, August 22, 2022, representatives from Rochester Ecology Partners discuss their upcoming nature symposium and how to maintain interest in nature-based learning among K-12 students.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, August 22, 2022, recipients of ESL's Black/Latino equity grant program discuss the value of supporting minority-owned businesses.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, August 19, 2022, Gen Zers and Millennials discuss why they've embraced social media culture or why they've decided to leave it.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, August 19, 2022, youth sports coaches discuss the values, pressures, and pitfalls of youth sports.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, August 18, 2022, local vegans discuss their reasons for not consuming animal products.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, August 18, 2022, guests discuss the impact of Congresswoman Liz Cheney losing her primary race, and what's next for her political career.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, guests discuss how to improve broadband access and affordability for residents in Monroe County.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, August 15, 2022, writers and members of the literary community discuss the attack on author Salman Rushdie.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, August 15, 2022, clean energy activists discuss the impact the Inflation Reduction Act will have on climate change mitigation.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, August 11, 2022, guests discuss how local young people are working to promote peace in the community through the Gandhi Institute's Youth Healing Hate grants.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, August 11, 2022, guests discuss what being "pro-life" means in the U.S. after abortion is banned in many states.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, Congressman Joe Morelle discusses a number of issues and updates from Washington, including the overturning of Roe v. Wade, gun reform, funding for Ukraine, and more.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, philanthropist and Paychex founder Tom Golisano discusses his new book, "The Italian Kid Did It: How I Turned $3K into $44B and Achieved the American Dream."
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, journalist and author Nancy French discusses the value of empathy and forgiveness.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, guests discuss the new 988 hotline for mental health crises.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, August 8, 2022, we feature a group of people and organizations making positive change in the region.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, August 8, 2022, guests discuss how businesses in Innovation Square are bringing new life to the old Xerox Tower.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, August 5, 2022, guests discuss the television show, "The Jetsons," and its impact on Americans' views of the future.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, August 5, 2022, returning Hobart and William Smith Colleges President Mark Gearan and former President Joyce Jacobsen discuss the state of the colleges.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, August 4, 2022, restaurant staff discuss different models for paying and tipping workers.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, August 4, 2022, we talk all things trees with Democrat and Chronicle reporter Justin Murphy and tree experts.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, pastors from two churches in Greece, discuss why the Greece Ecumenical Leadership Team disagrees with the SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, guests discuss the newly formed Forward Party and its political goals.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, retired police sergeant Marv Stepherson discusses policing and how to improve police-community relations.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, July 29, 2022, guests discuss the current debate over who should lead the Monroe County Public Defender's Office.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, July 29, 2022, our guests make their case for delaying school start times.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, guests discuss proposed state legislation that would require major apparel and footwear retailers to comply with certain ethical standards.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, Joni Mitchell fans discuss the impact of her music, following her surprise performance at the Newport Folk Festival on Sunday.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, guests discuss how the SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe v. Wade will impact abortion services in this country.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, July 25, 2022, former Monroe County Public Defender Jill Paperno discusses how charges work in the criminal justice system. The conversation comes on the heels of a man causing a disturbance onstage with gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, July 25, 2022, gun violence prevention activist Justin Morris shares his insight on the violence in Rochester and what should be done to curb it.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, July 22, 2022, guests discuss the Thursday night shooting in Rochester that killed an RPD officer.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, July 22, 2022, guests discuss the costs and benefits of peace deals for Ukraine.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, July 21, 2022, Western New York natives share what brought them back to the region after living elsewhere.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, July 21, 2022, two local meteorologists discuss how they communicate with the public about climate change.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, Dr. Angela Branche and Dr. Ed Walsh discuss the current state of coronavirus infectivity.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, Monroe County Legislators and community members discuss their thoughts on the now-cancelled ReAwaken America tour stop in Rochester, as well as active shooter preparedness training.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, guests preview the documentary, "Outta the Muck," which tells the story of one Florida family's journey of rising above tragedy to create their own narrative of Black achievement.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, guests discuss the state of standardized testing in New York and how the pandemic changed conversations about it.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, July 18, 2022, we preview Wall\Therapy's upcoming events and discuss the impact of public art with our guests.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, July 18, 2022, local realtors discuss the state of the Rochester housing market and respond to questions from prospective homeowners.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, July 15, 2022, guests describe the new images captured by NASA's James Webb Telescope.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, July 15, 2022, guests discuss the work of the organization Leadership Rochester and its impact in the community.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, July 14, 2022, guests discuss how to protect farmland so it remains farmland forever.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, July 14, 2022, friends and former colleagues of LGBTQ activist Evelyn Bailey remember her life and work. Bailey died July 13, 2022 from pancreatic cancer.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, the owners of a new local restaurant, Crisp Rochester, share their story.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, candidates for Rochester City Court Judge discuss their candidacy prior to the Monroe County Democratic Committee's special nomination meeting.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on July 12, 2022, guests discuss the state of the Special Immigrant Visa program one year since the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, and a local refugee shares his remarkable story.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, July 11, 2022, guests discuss racial disparities in access to mental health care.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, July 11, 2022, local Ukrainians discuss the latest in their home country and if they feel the U.S. media and public have 'moved on' from the war.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, July 8, 2022, Monroe County Clerk Jamie Romeo discusses updates for local gun owners.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, local teachers discuss the stress and burnout they felt during recent academic years.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, Assemblymember Jen Lunsford and NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Dereth Glance discuss New York State's efforts to reduce waste.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, June 27, 2022, young voters discuss the importance of encouraging their peers to vote and the impact it may have.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, June 27, 2022, local pediatricians discuss vaccine availability and safety for children under five.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, June 27, 2022, local pediatricians discuss vaccine availability and safety for children under five.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, June 24, 2022, guests preview the film, "A Good Life," and discuss the challenges people with disabilities face, especially as they age.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, June 24, 2022, guests share an update on the state of nursing home care.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, June 23, 2022, guests discuss the challenges facing the Rochester region, as identified by ACT Rochester's 2022 report card.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, June 23, 2022, the authors of the book, "Policing Black Bodies," discuss their work.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, Assemblymember Stephen Hawley discusses gun rights legislation, gun violence prevention, and issues related to the New York State Budget.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, local farmers and craft spirits distillers discuss their collaborative work and the state of their industries.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, Mayor Malik Evans and members of Rochester City Council discuss the city's recently passed budget.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, June 17, 2022, guest host Scott Fybush discusses efforts to help refugees fleeing the civil war in Ethiopia.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, June 17, 2022, guests discuss recent and upcoming musical theater shows.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, guests discuss how to make the Rochester region more accessible to pedestrians, bicyclists, and public transit users.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, guest host April Franklin sits down with nurse Theresa Bowick to discuss the impact of the Conkey Cruisers bike program over the last decade.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, June 10, 2022, CITY Magazine reporter Gino Fanelli hosts a conversation about the Rochester Police Accountability Board. Rochester Police Locust Club President Mike Mazzeo joined to talk about police accountability.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, June 10, 2022, CITY Magazine reporter Gino Fanelli hosts a conversation about the Rochester Police Accountability Board. Rochester Police Locust Club President Mike Mazzeo joined to talk about police accountability.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, June 9, 2022, candidates for Rochester City Court Judge share their background, experience, and priorities for the the judgeship.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, June 9, 2022, Assemblymembers Harry Bronson and Josh Jensen weigh in on the New York State budget, gun violence prevention, and more.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, Assemblymember Demond Meeks discusses gun violence prevention, the New York State budget, and other recent news.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, Republican candidate for New York Governor, Rob Astorino, discusses his campaign, priorities, and platform.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, Rochester International Jazz Festival producer John Nugent discusses bringing the festival back after a pandemic hiatus.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, June 6, 2022, guests discuss the new "Top Gun: Maverick" film and why some critics say it amounts to military propaganda.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, June 6, 2022, guests discuss how to better support single mothers, and they preview an upcoming event designed to
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, June 3, 2022, we highlight people and organizations in the community that are making positive change.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, June 3, 2022, our guests discuss the story of Rochester's Clarissa Street neighborhood— and share the message behind a new exhibit at RIT City Arts Space.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, June 2, 2022, community members share their hopes for reconnecting neighborhoods following the 2024 fill-in of Inner Loop North.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, June 2, 2022, it's been one year since Juneteenth became a federal holiday. Our guests discuss the significance of the day and how it should be celebrated.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, our guests give us a preview of the 2022 Rochester Cocktail Revival and discuss the art behind craft cocktails.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, our guests discuss effective ways to recycle glass products from wine bottles to window panes — and the latest innovations in glass recycling research.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, Assemblymember Sarah Clark shares her take on the state budget and discusses issues related to gun violence and abortion rights.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, guests discuss the impact of the El Camino Trail, which celebrates its ten-year anniversary this year.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, May 27, 2022, guests discuss what sex education should look like for elementary school children.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, May 27, 2022, Assemblymember Jen Lunsford discusses gun violence and recent mass shootings, and issues related to the state budget.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, May 26, 2022, guests discuss what can — and should — be recycled in Monroe County.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, May 26, 2022, local parents share their worries and how they are coping, following the mass shooting in Texas.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, Jeremy Richman — the late father of Sandy Hook shooting victim, Avielle Richman — discusses preventing violence and building compassion.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, freelance journalist, academic, and author Patrick Blanchfield discusses gun violence in America, following two recent mass shootings.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, guests discuss the challenges faced by children in the foster care system, and what can be done to better support kids' needs.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, guests discuss what Rochester can learn about Ithaca's Green New Deal and decarbonization.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, May 23, 2022, recent local school board winners discuss their goals for their new role and their take on issues pertaining to local schools.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, May 20, 2022, guest host and CITY Magazine editor Gino Fanelli leads a conversation about the state of the local craft beer industry.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, May 20, 2022, guest host CITY Magazine reporter Gino Fanelli leads a conversation about a new proposal to transform High Falls in a state park.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, May 19, 2022, East High School Superintendent and Buffalo Native Shaun Nelms discusses the mass shooting in his hometown.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, May 19, 2022, guests from NAMI Rochester discuss the problem with conflating racism with mental illness.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, researcher Valery Perry, based in Bosnia, discusses trends in political violence and extremism across the globe.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, guests discuss local relief efforts for Ukraine.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson: on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, guests discuss the "Complete Streets Makeover Project" in the JOSANA neighborhood.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, May 13, 2022, guests discuss the latest on ATV and dirt bike laws and use in Rochester.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, May 13, 2022, guests debate the impact of the cryptocurrency crash.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on May 12, 2022, guests discuss the state of bike infrastructure in Rochester, and they preview Rochester Bike Week.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, May 12, 2022, guests discuss the costs — transparent and hidden — of prenatal care, giving birth, and maternal care in the U.S.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, guests discuss at what age children should get smartphones, and how to assess their use of the devices.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, guests discuss what culturally-sensitive curricula look like, following the School of the Arts slavery lesson that went viral.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, guests discuss how burn injuries have changed their lives, and how they are using their personal experiences to help other survivors. *This conversation may be triggering to some listeners.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, guests discuss what the leaked Supreme Court draft decision about Roe v. Wade could mean for equal marriage rights.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, May 9, 2022, guests discuss what teachers-in-training are learning from local high school students when it comes to how they feel about violence in schools, mental health issues, LGBTQ issues, politics, and more.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, May 9, 2022, guests discuss the current state of coworking.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, May 6, 2022, we highlight people and organizations in the community that are making positive change.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, May 6, 2022, social media attorney Scott Malouf discusses new proposals designed to change how Americans think about information.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, 5, 2022, guests discuss "polluted media currents" and how to identify misinformation online.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, May 5, 2022, guests discuss the latest wave of violence in Rochester and efforts to stop it.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, guests discuss the commitment to DEI work in the Town of Brighton.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, RIT economics professor Amit Batabyal analyzes the wealth gap in the pandemic housing market.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, Biden supporters discuss his presidency, his handling of Russia's war in Ukraine, Roe v. Wade, and more.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, guests discuss what it takes to become a scientist in 2022.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, April 2, 2022, our guests preview the annual "Listen to Your Mother" storytelling performance about mothers and motherhood.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, May 2, 2022, guests discuss Congressional and Senate districts in New York State.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, April 22, 2022, our guests discuss pandemic-related grief, the forms it may take, and how local artists and creative professionals are working to help people process grief.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, April 22, 2022, the Parent Leadership Training Institute and the National Parents Union are teaming up for a conference geared at helping parents learn how use their organizing power to reform policies. We discuss current challenges they'd like to address.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, April 21, 2022, visual artist Joshua Rashaad McFadden discusses his new exhibit at the George Eastman Museum. "I Believe I'll Run On" explores race, masculinity, sexuality, and gender in the U.S.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, April 21, 2022, local K-12 educators share their stressors and successes during this stage of the pandemic.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, we talk with the authors of a new white paper entitled "La Avenida and Latinos in Recovery." They discuss how the opioid epidemic has impacted communities of color.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, we're joined by Congressman Tom Suozzi to discuss his gubernatorial campaign in New York State. Suozzi answers our questions and yours.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, guests debate a gas tax holiday that will be instituted in June 2022.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, guests discuss how to make Rochester's food system more equitable.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, April 18, 2022, two representatives from Guardians of Hope, a local disaster relief organization, discuss their latest volunteer efforts in Ukraine.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, April 18, 2022, our guests discuss Monroe County's search for a new public defender.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, April 15, 2022, guests from the local food and beverage industry discuss the factors behind the early closure times of bars and restaurants in the region.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, April 15, 2022, Senator Jeremy Cooney discusses details of the New York State budget.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, April 14, 2022, guests preview the May 1 induction ceremony for the Rochester Music Hall of Fame's Class of 2022.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, April 14, 2022, directors of overnight summer camps share expectations for the summer camping season, especially during this stage of the pandemic.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, Monroe County Health Commissioner Dr. Michael Mendoza joins us in the studio for a conversation about the state of COVID in the county.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, local writers push back on the argument that poetry is a dying art. They read their poems, discuss their process, share their strategies for engaging new audiences and students, and more.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, April 2, 2022, we're joined by local farmers to hear how they're hoping to restore public trust in the concepts of "sustainable" and "organic."
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, new data from Pew Research suggests that Latin Americans emphasize some issues more strongly than non-Latino adults. State leaders from across New York are meeting in Rochester to create an agenda that prioritizes the needs of the Latin American community. We hear about their work.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, April 11, 2022, guests discuss what game shows tell us about life, society, and culture.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, April 11, 2022, guests discuss how social media has impacted individuals' opinions about their bodies and their body image.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, March 17, 2022, our guests help us understand the latest in proposed legislation -- including the Equality Act and a number of anti-trans bills -- and we discuss how these measures would affect daily life for LGBTQ+ people, if passed.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, March 17, 2022, we talk with the author of an extensive new biography on Salmon P. Chase, a Lincoln-appointed Chief Justice that represented fugitive enslaved people in his Ohio law practice during the 1860s.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, March 17, 2022, we talk with the author of an extensive new biography on Salmon P. Chase, a Lincoln-appointed Chief Justice that represented fugitive enslaved people in his Ohio law practice during the 1860s.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, guests discuss why Black-owned homes are under-appraised.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, a young Afghan couple describes their escape from the Taliban. They came to Rochester with the support of the local nonprofit organization, Keeping Our Promise.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, a former RCSD principal and an RCSD graduate weigh in on their experiences with school integration as part of a discussion about journalist Justin Murphy's new book, "Your Children are Very Greatly in Danger."
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, journalist Justin Murphy discusses his new book, "Your Children are Very Greatly in Danger: School Segregation in Rochester, New York."
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, March 14, 2022, representatives from the Children's Agenda discuss key findings from a recent poll
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, March 14, 2022, economist Kent Gardner discusses the primary causes of the recent surge in gas prices.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, March 11, 2022, our guests share their thoughts on friendships: those they've lost, those they've kept, and what makes friendships stay strong.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, March 11, 2022, our guests help us understand how to process stressors, thoughts, and emotions during times of international crisis.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, March 10, 2022, non-profit leader and former television journalist Steve Majors discusses his new memoir, "High Yella."
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, March 10, 2022, our guests discuss "Commons," a new data tool from Measures for Justice that aims to make the criminal justice system more transparent.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, guests discuss why reality TV shows are so popular.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, local state lawmakers discuss the gaps in maternal mental health care in New York State.
During the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, guests discuss how they think a universal basic income program could help alleviate poverty in Rochester.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, our guests discuss "sportswashing," a term that refers to powerful individuals, companies, or governments that use sports to burnish their otherwise negative images.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, March 7, 2022, members of the ROC Wordle League discuss why the game has become so galvanizing.
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, March 7, 2022, professors from the University of Rochester discuss the latest updates on Russia's war in Ukraine.
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, March 4, 2022, we feature a number of the people and organizations making positive change and helping others in the Rochester community.
This is the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, February 3, 2022.
This is the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, February 3, 2022.
This is the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, February 2, 2022.
This is the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, February 2, 2022.