Emmarae Stein

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, what options do New Yorkers have for end-of-life care if they have serious illnesses? We discuss the current state of medical aid in dying.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, how can Americans show solidarity with Iranian protestors, especially during the World Cup? We talk with local Iranians about that question and more.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, we talk with the staff at Person Centered Housing Options (PCHO) about a new permanent housing project and about their outreach to local people in need of homes.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, November 28, 2022, local religion experts and game designers are using games as a way to teach people about religious legal codes and philosophies. How does it work? We explore it with our guests.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, November 28, 2022, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to handle customer service issues is on the rise. What are the benefits and drawbacks? And what does it mean for the future of the industry? We discuss these questions and more with our guests.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, November 18, 2022, former University of Rochester President Joel Seligman discusses his new book, "12 Great Years."

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, November 18, 2022, Rochester City School Board Commissioner James Patterson says it's time for him to speak out against a number of issues related to the City School District and the Board. We sit down with Patterson to discuss all of this and more.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, a new report from Greenpeace is creating buzz about a so-called "myth" of plastics recycling. We discuss the report with our guests, who help us understand recycling standards, technology, and what needs to be done to improve the plastic recycling system.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, we discuss a political race in Ohio that has led to broader conversations about campaign strategy. Democrat Marcy Kaptur of Ohio defeated a Republican candidate who had called for red states to secede from the union. We talk with the Kaptur campaign's political director as well as a local Democratic leader about campaign strategy and what other campaigns (representing any party) can learn from Kaptur's race.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, November 14, 2022, we hear updates on Ukraine from natives living in Rochester and our WXXI colleague, Mikhail Gershteyn, who is currently in the country to assist with relief efforts and document the war.