Connections Podcast
1,231 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★★ - 95 ratingsWXXI'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.
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
Exploring proposals for how to lift children out of poverty
April 12, 2024 20:48 - 52 minutes - 71.7 MBIn 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.
Dr. Jill Stein, presumptive Green Party candidate for U.S. President
April 12, 2024 20:39 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MBIn 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.
How can climate action affect health outcomes?
April 11, 2024 22:39 - 52 minutes - 71.8 MBIn 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.
Discussing advancements in Parkinson's disease treatment, including those made in the Rochester-Finger Lakes region
April 11, 2024 22:07 - 51 minutes - 70.6 MBIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, April 11, 2024, we discuss the latest in research and treatment for Parkinson's disease, including studies and new treatment methods being used in the Rochester-Finger Lakes region.
Are electric vehicles too...boring?
April 10, 2024 19:38 - 52 minutes - 71.5 MBIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, our guests discuss the state of the electric vehicle market and how to increase mainstream enthusiasm for EVs.
How an organization in Poland is helping Ukrainian refugees
April 10, 2024 19:29 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MBIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, we talk with the CEO of JCC Krakow about how his organization is assisting refugees from Ukraine. We also hear from Rabbi Peter Stein, who shares his perspective after a recent trip to the Middle East. In addition, we hear about an art exhibit that features the work of student refugees, and a musical production that shares the story of a Holocaust survivor who was displaced during World War II.
D&C journalists on the latest with their strike
April 09, 2024 19:55 - 52 minutes - 71.6 MBIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, we talk with Democrat and Chronicle journalists who are on strike. The D&C staff is protesting what they describe as "bad faith" bargaining by parent company, Gannett.
Reactions to the total solar eclipse
April 09, 2024 19:27 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MBIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, our guests share their experiences with Monday's total solar eclipse.
Special Programming - Connections during totality
April 08, 2024 22:20 - 52 minutes - 72 MBIn this special episode of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, April 8, 2024, Evan Dawson hosts a discussion during the total solar eclipse, broadcasting live from the roof of the WXXI studios.
Eclipse Day preview, part 2
April 08, 2024 22:00 - 51 minutes - 70.8 MBIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, April 8, 2024, our guests — eclipse chasers, journalists, and a business owner — preview the eclipse.
Eclipse Day preview, part 1
April 08, 2024 21:23 - 51 minutes - 70.4 MBIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, April 8, 2024, Evan and eclipse enthusiasts from around the area preview this afternoon's event.
Previewing Indigenous celebrations of the eclipse
April 05, 2024 18:34 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MBIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday April 5, 2024, our guests discuss Indigenous culture and traditions related to the eclipse.
Journalist Victor Luckerson on his book, "Built from Fire: The Epic Story of Tulsa's Greenwood District, America's Black Wall Street"
April 05, 2024 18:29 - 51 minutes - 70.5 MBIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, April 5, 2024, we talk with journalist Victor Luckerson about his book, "Built from Fire," and the evolution of the Greenwood district after the Tulsa race massacre.
Discussing CITY Magazine's April 2024 issue
April 04, 2024 19:28 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MBIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, April 4, 2024, our guests explore the latest issue of CITY Magazine. The theme this month is cannabis.
What can we learn about the labor movement from the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.?
April 04, 2024 18:59 - 51 minutes - 70.6 MBIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, April 4, 2024, our guests discuss the current state of the labor movement and what we can learn about that movement from the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Salsa music pioneer Johnny Vega
April 03, 2024 18:14 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MBIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, we talk with international recording artist and salsa music pioneer, Johnny Vega.
Afghan teacher on fleeing her home country and the Taliban's restrictions, and starting a new life in Rochester
April 03, 2024 18:13 - 51 minutes - 70.4 MBIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, we talk with representatives from the local nonprofit, Keeping Our Promise, about the state of the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) process. We also hear the story of an Afghan teacher who fled her home country and resettled in Rochester on an SIV. She discusses the challenges faced by women and girls in Afghanistan under Taliban rule.
Do the Buffalo Bills have an obligation to make their games more accessible?
April 02, 2024 19:11 - 51 minutes - 71 MBIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, our guests discuss the new personal seat licenses for the Buffalo Bills' new stadium and what they mean for fans.
What challenges with the new FAFSA process mean for students and higher ed
April 02, 2024 19:10 - 51 minutes - 70.6 MBIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, our guests discuss the issues with the recent rollout of the FAFSA online portal and how those challenges have affected students and higher education institutions.
What do you need to know one week before the eclipse?
April 01, 2024 20:09 - 50 minutes - 69.6 MBIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, April 1, 2024, our guests share information about eclipse viewing, events, traffic, and more one week before the main event.
Don’t throw that out! The reuse movement and environmental sustainability
March 29, 2024 20:11 - 51 minutes - 70.7 MBThe reuse movement is a critical effort to curb our environmental impact through innovative community engagement and personal habit shifts.
Rochester City School Board President Cynthia Elliott and Vice President Beatriz LeBron on the future of the district
March 28, 2024 19:18 - 52 minutes - 72.1 MBIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, March 28, 2024, Rochester City School Board President Cynthia Elliott and Vice President Beatriz LeBron discuss the future of the district following the news of Superintendent Carmine Peluso's June departure.
Jerri Lynn Sparks on her new podcast, "Sparks of Love"
March 25, 2024 18:42 - 52 minutes - 71.7 MBIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, March 25, 2024, our guest discusses love, dating, sex, and the culture surrounding those topics. She's the host of a new podcast called "Sparks of Love."
Wayne County political party chairs on the priorities of rural voters
March 25, 2024 18:36 - 51 minutes - 70.4 MBIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, March 25, 2024, the chairs of the Wayne County Republican and Democratic Committees discuss the values of rural voters and the challenges they see in encouraging them to become politically engaged.
Why small cannabis farmers are in crisis
March 22, 2024 19:28 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MBIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, March 22, 2024, small cannabis farmers discuss why New York State's rollout of the has put them in crisis mode.
Should RG&E be replaced with a public-owned utility?
March 22, 2024 19:24 - 52 minutes - 71.5 MBIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, March 22, 2024, guest host Gino Fanelli hosts a conversation about whether Rochester Gas & Electric should be replaced by a public utility.
How can AI enhance — rather than replace — the workplace?
March 21, 2024 21:15 - 51 minutes - 70.9 MBIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, March 21, 2024, our guests discuss how developers of artificial intelligence can work with AI responsibly, and what the evolving technology means for the future of human jobs.
How does the work of authoritarian leaders influence the state of U.S. democracy?
March 21, 2024 21:10 - 51 minutes - 70.6 MBIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, March 21, 2024, democratization policy expert Valery Perry joins us to discuss how the work of authoritarian leaders in other parts of the would can affect U.S. democracy.
Author Michael Zweig on his book, "Class, Race, and Gender: Challenging the Injuries and Divisions of Capitalism”
March 20, 2024 20:46 - 52 minutes - 71.6 MBIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, we talk with Michael Zweig, author of "Class, Race, and Gender: Challenging the Injuries and Divisions of Capitalism." He's in town for an event with the Rochester Poor People's Campaign.
How to help children in Ukraine
March 20, 2024 20:40 - 51 minutes - 70.7 MBIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, we speak with delegates from Ukraine about their work helping children, especially Ukrainian children traumatized by Russia's war.
Exploring challenges and opportunities for women in business
March 19, 2024 20:10 - 51 minutes - 70.6 MBIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, we talk with representatives from two upcoming conferences aimed at elevating women in business. They share their stories, and we explore opportunities and challenges faced by female business owners.
Understanding frontotemporal dementia
March 19, 2024 19:33 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MBIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, our guests help us understand a group of brain disorders called frontotemporal dementia. The condition made headlines in recent years after celebrities like Bruce Willis and Wendy Williams announced their diagnoses.
How to make your home more energy efficient
March 18, 2024 19:34 - 52 minutes - 72.1 MBIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, March 18, 2024, our guests discuss various incentives available through the IRA and NYSERDA aimed at making homes and businesses more energy efficient.
Are we witnessing the end of the monarchy?
March 18, 2024 19:21 - 50 minutes - 69.8 MBIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, March 18, 2024, our guests discuss recent controversies surrounding the British royal family, and if the issues could signify the end of the monarchy.
CITY Magazine's March 2024 issue
March 15, 2024 23:05 - 52 minutes - 71.6 MBIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, March 15, 2024, our guests discuss all things eclipse — the theme of the March 2024 issue of CITY Magazine.
What does it mean to have positive masculinity?
March 15, 2024 22:40 - 51 minutes - 71.3 MBIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, March 15, 2024, we talk with former NFL quarterback Don McPherson and the team from "I Have A Right To" about how to teach young people — specifically, young men — about healthy relationships and positive masculinity.
How can companies be sustainable and profitable?
March 14, 2024 19:45 - 51 minutes - 71.3 MBIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, March 14, 2024, our guests discuss how companies can be both sustainable and profitable as they work to address climate change.
Local party chairs on the petitioning process, designating candidates, and more
March 14, 2024 19:44 - 51 minutes - 70.8 MBIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, March 14, 2024, the chairs of the Monroe County Democratic and Republican Parties discuss the petitioning process, the designation process, and what else voters should understand during campaign season.
Rochester Music Hall of Fame Class of 2024
March 13, 2024 19:58 - 52 minutes - 71.7 MBIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, we talk to inductees to the 2024 class of the Rochester Music Hall of Fame: Johnny Vega, Jen Cody, Rick Beato, John Ellison, and Scott Mayo.
Discussing the restaurant recovery with local industry professionals
March 13, 2024 19:57 - 51 minutes - 70.8 MBIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, our guests — local restaurant professionals — discuss the state of the industry and how the restaurant recovery post-COVID has played out in the Rochester area.
How to parse data from presidential polling
March 13, 2024 01:16 - 51 minutes - 70.8 MBIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, Joseph Burgess, team leader at the Social Sciences Data Lab at the University of Copenhagen, discusses what we can learn from presidential polling.
Has sports media made us dumber?
March 12, 2024 19:28 - 52 minutes - 72.1 MBIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, our guests
Local FIRST Robotics competitors on the future of their field
March 11, 2024 19:00 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MBIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, March 11, 2024, local students and mentors discuss their work as FIRST Robotics competitors and what they see for the future of their field.
How are Democrats feeling about President Biden's campaign?
March 11, 2024 18:44 - 52 minutes - 71.7 MBIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, March 11, 2024, local Democrats discuss their thoughts about President Biden's campaign at this stage of the election season.
Why are fewer young American adults choosing to go to college?
March 07, 2024 19:30 - 51 minutes - 71 MBIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, March 7, 2024, our guests discuss why they — like a growing number of young American adults — chose not to go to college.
Will Xolair be a miracle drug for people with severe food allergies?
March 07, 2024 19:21 - 51 minutes - 70.5 MBIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, March 7, 2024, we talk with Dr. Shahzad Mustafa about the drug Xolair, which could change the lives of people with severe food allergies – particularly kids.
Discussing the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, and previewing the documentary, "War in Ukraine: A View from Inside"
February 20, 2024 19:46 - 51 minutes - 71.2 MBIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, our guests discuss the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, and they preview an upcoming documentary about the war on Ukraine.
Discussing CITY Magazine's February 2024 issue
February 16, 2024 20:08 - 51 minutes - 71.4 MBIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, February 16, 2024, our guests discuss local "duos," and explore the stories in the February 2024 issue of CITY Magazine.
How the Medicaid reimbursement rate for nursing home affects patient care
February 16, 2024 20:00 - 52 minutes - 71.6 MBIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, February 16, 2024, our guests discuss how the state's Medicaid reimbursement rate is affecting nursing homes.
Retired OB-GYN Dr. Victor Poleshuck on abortion care pre- and post-Roe v. Wade
February 15, 2024 19:34 - 51 minutes - 71.3 MBIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, February 15, 2024, we talk with retired OB-GYN Dr. Victor Poleshuck about abortion care pre- and post-Roe v. Wade.