Connections Podcast
WXXI
Evan Dawson talks about what matters to you on Connections. Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections. For transcripts, please email our Move to Include team with a link to the episode.
Location:
Rochester, NY
Networks:
WXXI
Description:
Evan Dawson talks about what matters to you on Connections. Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections. For transcripts, please email our Move to Include team with a link to the episode.
Language:
English
Episodes
As DEI is targeted by Trump, practitioners discuss their approach
1/28/2025
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 1/28/25, we discuss the future of DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) under President Trump's administration.
Duration:00:51:33
Amid buzz about ICE deportations, a new film spotlights migrants
1/28/2025
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 1/28/25, the creators of "Running to Stand Still: Migrants Search for Hope in the Promised Land" discuss the film and U.S. immigration policies.
Duration:00:51:28
While new Trump cabinet calls for work requirements for SNAP benefits, a look at programs addressing food insecurity
1/27/2025
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Jan. 27, 2025, community advocates discuss programs designed to aid childhood poverty and food insecurity.
Duration:00:51:06
Amid book bans and new technologies, pondering the future of libraries
1/27/2025
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Jan. 27, 2025, we discuss the banning of books and the impact it will have on librarians and public libraries.
Duration:00:51:37
How we can make the local hospitality scene more inclusive for travelers with disabilities
1/24/2025
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Jan. 24, 2025, guest host Sarah Abbamonte leads a discussion on ways to make travel more accessible for those with disabilities.
Duration:00:51:52
How locally developed AI tools are helping parents of Deaf children learn ASL
1/24/2025
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Jan. 24, 2025, guest host Sarah Abbamonte and local educators discuss new technology to assist parents of Deaf children with learning ASL.
Duration:00:51:05
The story of Rochester civil rights legend Constance Mitchell
1/23/2025
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Jan. 23, 2025, the authors and illustrator of "Constance Mitchell Stands Up" join us to share the story of the local civil rights pioneer.
Duration:00:51:56
The local population is getting older; what's next?
1/23/2025
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, January 23, 2025, our guests discuss how to best support the growing population of older people.
Duration:00:51:26
Trump cancels flights for hundreds of refugees
1/22/2025
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Jan. 22, 2025, our guests discuss the impact of President Trump's executive order suspending the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program.
Duration:00:50:18
Reacting to a busy first week for the new Trump administration
1/22/2025
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Jan. 22, 2025, Richard Dollinger and Luis Martínez join us to discuss what they expect from Trump's new administration.
Duration:00:51:28
A local leader's "life-changing" trip to Ghana
1/21/2025
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Jan. 21, 2025, Shaun Nelms joins us to share his profound experiences during his recent trip to Ghana.
Duration:00:51:23
Following the deadly beating of Robert Brooks Sr., prison reform advocates renew calls for change
1/21/2025
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Jan. 21, 2025, we talk with advocates for prison reform about their hopes for the justice system following the fatal beating of an inmate.
Duration:00:51:39
Previewing the new presidential administration
1/20/2025
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 1/20/25, Richard Dollinger and Luis Martínez share their thoughts on the inauguration and the incoming presidential administration.
Duration:00:06:36
Legal marijuana – where it has been and where it’s headed
1/17/2025
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Jan. 17, 2025, guest host Gino Fanelli and his panel discuss what has happened since NYS legalized cannabis and where the industry goes from here.
Duration:00:51:54
Fresh off a huge Best of Rochester night, CITY Magazine looks ahead
1/17/2025
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Jan. 17, 2025, guest host Leah Stacy and the CITY team reflect on the past year and look ahead to the future.
Duration:00:51:22
Dialogue on Disability – Local photojournalists and Special Olympians take sports journalism beyond the stats
1/16/2025
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Jan. 16, 2025, we explore how sports photojournalism can better tell the stories of Special Olympics athletes.
Duration:00:52:09
Under the Desk News, a massively popular source for news on TikTok, comes to Connections
1/16/2025
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Jan. 16, 2025, we talk with V Spehar, creator of Under the Desk News, to discuss their popularity on TikTok and the potential ban of the platform.
Duration:00:51:21
Dialogue on Disability: Disaster preparedness often excludes people with disabilities; how do we prevent tragedies?
1/15/2025
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Jan. 15, 2025, we speak with experts in inclusive disaster preparedness about how to incorporate those with disabilities in emergency planning.
Duration:00:51:46
Ten years later, a doctor who left Rochester to practice in Canada reflects on the decision
1/15/2025
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Jan. 15, 2025, we check in with Dr. Emily Queenan ten years after she moved her practice and family from Rochester to Canada.
Duration:00:51:10
How local organizations are supporting Rochester’s children from cradle to career
1/14/2025
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Jan. 14, 2025, our guests discuss community efforts to support children from prenatal care through adult employment.
Duration:00:50:57