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Weekend Connections: Weeks of August 6 and 13

WXXI News | By Evan Dawson,
Megan Mack
Published August 17, 2018 at 3:16 PM EDT

Weekend Connections is a collection of some of the most noteworthy moments from the week on Connections with Evan Dawson. This episode includes conversations about:

  • Pope Francis calling for a worldwide abolition of the death penalty;
  • The Violence Against Women Act, and how to recognize signs of abuse;
  • LGBTQ representation in television and film;
  • The legacy of Fred Rogers.

Evan Dawson talks about what matters to you on Connections, every weekday from noon-2 p.m. You can listen to the program on WXXI-AM 1370 and WRUR-FM 88.5 in Rochester, WEOS 89.5 FM in Geneva, and online. Be part of the program with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255), email, Facebook, or Twitter. 
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Evan Dawson
Evan Dawson is the host of "Connections with Evan Dawson." He joined WXXI in January 2014 after working at 13WHAM-TV, where he served as morning news anchor. He was hired as a reporter for 13WHAM-TV in 2003 before being promoted to anchor in 2007.
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Megan Mack
Megan Mack is the executive producer of "Connections with Evan Dawson" and live/televised engagement programming.
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