Evan Dawson
'Connections' hostEvan 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.
Evan is also the author of Summer in a Glass: The Coming Age of Winemaking in the Finger Lakes and is the managing editor/Finger Lakes editor for the New York Cork Report, a website that offers independent news, reviews, and commentary about the New York wine industry.
He has written freelance articles on topics including politics, wine, travel, and Major League Baseball.
Reach him at edawson@wxxi.org.
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ConnectionsWill red-light cameras return to Rochester? Residents say they want safer streets. During "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Nov. 6, 2026, we explore an automated traffic enforcement strategy. -
ConnectionsMany Muslims are rejecting the GOP. What has lead to the decline in support? During "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Nov. 5, 2026, our guests discuss what caused the change and what's next. -
ConnectionsAfter one of the most success nights in decades for Democrats across the country, host Evan Dawson talks with projected winners during "Connections" on Nov. 4, 2026. -
During "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Nov. 3, 2026, our guests explore the legal questions and the moral and ethical implications of how allegations of rape were handled at Cornell University. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Nov. 2, 2026, experts from a new Rochester-based national hub for laser science and development explain what the technology will mean for the region. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Oct. 30, 2026, journalist Greg O'Brien shares his story of living with Alzheimer's. URMC's Dr. David Gill also discusses the latest in research and treatment. -
ConnectionsThe Oct. 29, 2026 news roundup on "Connections with Evan Dawson" explores the latest with Rochester hotel projects, the work of longtime "Open Tunings" host Scott Regan, and the buzz about a new film. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Oct. 28, 2026, healthcare professionals in recovery discuss the barriers people in their profession face when seeking treatment. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Oct. 27, 2026, the candidates for NYS Assembly District 136 join us to discuss issues facing the district and their priorities, if elected. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 10/26/26, Medicare experts answer your questions about enrolling in Medicare Advantage. A local enrollee also shares her experience signing up for coverage.
