12:00: Jonna Mendez, former chief of disguise in the CIA
1:00: Previewing the 2024 CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival
Jonna Mendez was elevated to chief of disguise for the CIA during a career that took her to some of the world’s most dangerous places. She has often been compared to the character “Q” from the James Bond series. Mendez has told her stories in print – both in nonfiction and in fiction, including the book, “Argo.” She is in Rochester as a guest of the World Affairs Council, but first, she joins us on "Connections." In studio:
- Jonna Mendez, former chief of the disguise in the CIA
Then in our second hour, the 21st edition of the CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival kicks off this week. This year’s fest includes more than 325 shows. We talk with the event’s co-producers and two of the featured artists about what audiences can expect, the festival’s impact on the local community, and more. Our guests:
- John Nugent, co-producer of the CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival
- Christie Dashiell, vocalist and composer for the Christie Dashiell Quartet
- Joe Locke, vibraphonist
*Note: Marc Iacona, executive director and co-producer of the CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival, was originally scheduled to join this discussion, but had to cancel his appearance Tuesday morning.
