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
What do we misunderstand about homelessness and how to end it?
2/26/2025
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Feb. 26, 2025, local experts discuss the misconceptions about homelessness and preview a new film on the topic.
Duration:00:51:38
Libertarian reacts to DOGE cuts and discusses how to reduce the size of government
2/26/2025
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Feb. 26, 2025, Libertarian Kevin Wilson joins us to discuss if the cuts DOGE has made to federal jobs and programs are a win for his party.
Duration:00:51:14
Who will win? Who should win? Previewing the 2025 Oscars
2/25/2025
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 2/25/25, we sit down with film experts and fans to discuss their predictions for the 2025 Academy Awards.
Duration:00:51:42
Legislator alleges lack of transparency from her party's leadership
2/25/2025
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Feb. 25, 2025, Monroe County Legislator Rachel Barnhart discusses her concerns about what she says is a lack of transparency from the Bello administration.
Duration:00:51:34
Democratization Policy Council's Valery Perry on Europe's reaction to Trump
2/24/2025
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Feb. 24, 2025, we're joined by Valery Perry from the Democratization Policy Council for a discussion on Europe's relationship with the U.S.
Duration:00:52:09
Three years since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Trump sides with Russia
2/24/2025
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 2/24/25, we explore the state of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine — and the implications for the U.S. and Europe.
Duration:00:51:34
Why is the job market so challenging for Gen Z?
2/21/2025
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Feb. 21, 2025, guest host Kseniya Kalaur and her guests explore the state of the job market for Gen Z applicants.
Duration:00:51:52
AI, free speech, and the future
2/21/2025
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Feb. 21, 2025, guest host Kseniya Kalaur leads a discussion on the ethics involved in the recent developments of AI.
Duration:00:51:24
Can new statewide recommendations cut child poverty by 50 percent in 10 years?
2/20/2025
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Fri. 20, 2025, we talk with members of the Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council about their plans to reduce child poverty.
Duration:00:51:42
University of Rochester graduate students prepare to strike
2/20/2025
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Feb. 20, 2025, graduate student workers from the U of R join us to share what they need for compensation in order to avoid a strike.
Duration:00:50:46
The story of Irish-American brothers who became Rochester music legends
2/19/2025
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 2/19/25, local musician John Dady and author Christopher Shannon join us to discuss a new book about the Dady Brothers' musical legacy.
Duration:00:51:52
How to regain our attention span and resist "attention fracking"
2/19/2025
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 2/19/25, our guests explain how technology has led to "attention fracking," and what experts recommend we do to rebuild our attention span.
Duration:00:51:01
Swooning for Valentine's Day movies
2/14/2025
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Feb. 14, 2025, guest host Scott Pukos and his guests debate what makes the perfect Valentine's Day movie.
Duration:00:52:15
The arts scene and the Hungerford Building
2/14/2025
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Feb. 14, 2025, guest host Patrick Hosken leads a discussion on the history and future of the Hungerford Building.
Duration:00:50:45
Is it okay for kids to become friends with AI?
2/13/2025
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Feb. 13, 2025, our guests discuss the mental health ramifications of AI programs that befriend children.
Duration:00:51:48
Investigative journalist David Cay Johnston on the first month of Trump 2.0
2/13/2025
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Feb. 13, 2025, investigative journalist David Cay Johnston joins us to share his thoughts on the beginning of President Trump's second term.
Duration:00:51:16
Business incubator program puts more plant-based food into the marketplace
2/12/2025
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Feb. 12, 2025, we speak with owners of plant-based and vegan businesses and explore the plant-based food marketplace.
Duration:00:51:40
With DEI under siege, a look at representation in the local family court system
2/12/2025
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Feb. 12, 2025, Monroe County Family Court Judge Fatimat Reid joins us to discuss the issues of representation in the court system.
Duration:00:51:11
Vision Zero: How can we reduce injuries and deaths on Rochester's streets?
2/11/2025
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 2/11/25, our guests discuss Rochester's Vision Zero initiative, which aims to eliminate traffic fatalities and severe injuries.
Duration:00:51:47
As poverty worsens, more turn to 211
2/11/2025
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 2/11/25, our guests discuss how 211 helps people in crisis, and how their work may increase as programs face possible federal funding cuts.
Duration:00:51:23