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.
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ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 2/2/26, we speak to local faith leaders about how to best break down barriers between Black and Jewish Americans. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 2/2/26, Assemblymember Demond Meeks joins us to share his thoughts on the recent State of the State address and what should be done about ICE. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 2/2/26, Assemblymember Demond Meeks and his priorities for the state. Then, the history between Black and Jewish Americans. -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 1/30/26, we learn about a major road project in Brighton, the barriers international nurses face and what it is like to be an Olympic champion. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 1/30/26, we discuss the state of human trafficking in a post-Epstein world and learn how to best help survivors. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 1/30/26, how to recognize human trafficking. Then, a news roundup: redesigning Monroe Ave.; how visa fees are affecting nursing; and Olympian Chris Lillis. -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 1/29/26, several local business owners tell us if they plan to participate in Friday's anti-ICE protest and how they came to that decision. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 1/29/26, Assemblymember Sarah Clark joins us to discuss child care, economic development and more issues facing New York State. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 1/29/26, Assemblymember Sarah Clark joins us to discuss the recent State of the State address. Then, how local business owners are protesting ICE. -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 1/28/26, we learn about late Rochester Urbanarium founder Gene DePrez and preview an upcoming symposium dedicated to his legacy.
