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
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
Dialogue on Disability: The crisis in New York State's early intervention model
1/13/2025
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Jan. 13, 2025, we begin our Dialogue on Disability Week with a conversation on the problems facing early intervention in New York State.
Duration:00:51:08
Why is poverty still so entrenched in Rochester?
1/13/2025
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Jan. 13, 2025, we speak with community leaders about how to finally curb the poverty epidemic in Rochester.
Duration:00:51:16
How local neighborhood associations are building community
1/10/2025
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Jan. 10, 2025, we talk with leaders of neighborhood groups about efforts to better their communities and foster a sense of engagement.
Duration:00:51:33
How can we better support U.S. veterans?
1/10/2025
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Jan. 10, 2025, we discuss advocacy efforts to address the epidemic of veteran suicide and help veterans adjust after service.
Duration:00:51:05
The latest on the Los Angeles wildfires
1/9/2025
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Jan. 9, 2025, we speak with people experiencing the wildfires in Los Angeles and discuss the impact of climate change on the fires.
Duration:00:51:53
Remembering former President Jimmy Carter
1/9/2025
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on January 9, 2025, we continue our conversation on President Carter’s life and legacy following his state funeral service.
Duration:00:50:21
Which modern artists would be considered voices of their generation?
1/8/2025
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 1/8/25, our guests discuss the legacies of Bob Dylan and Peter Yarrow, while exploring which modern artists could be voices of their generation.
Duration:00:50:24
What's next for Syria? Syrian immigrants share their perspectives
1/8/2025
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 1/8/25, Syrian immigrants discuss what's next for their home country after the collapse of the Assad regime.
Duration:00:47:49
Leadership Rochester and how to train the next generation of leaders
1/7/2025
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 1/7/25, graduates from Leadership Rochester discuss the benefits and challenges of leadership and how to train the next generation of leaders.
Duration:00:52:00
The legacy of President Jimmy Carter
1/7/2025
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 1/7/25, our guests discuss the legacy and political impact of former President Jimmy Carter.
Duration:00:52:11