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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ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 6/18/26, the team from Freedom Walk joins us to discuss upcoming events and what we can learn from our city's place on the Underground Railroad. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 6/18/26, we hear Rochester native Danielle Ponder's new song, "Power," and discuss her craft, her career, and her role as an artist in 2026. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 6/18/26, Rochester native and music star Danielle Ponder discusses her new song, "Power." Then, what can we learn from walking an Underground Railroad route? -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 6/17/26, social psychologist Ron Friedman discusses his book, "Superteams," and what the science says about successful collaboration at work. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 6/17/26, Iranian Americans discuss their differing views about the deal that ended the war — and how they expect it will shape Iran's future. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 6/17/26, local Iranian Americans discuss the deal to end the war and what it will mean for Iran. Then, a new book on the science of improving team performance. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 6/16/26, we sit down with the team behind "Antiques Roadshow" to discuss the show's enduring popularity and its upcoming taping in Mumford. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 6/16/26, we go behind the scenes of "Antiques Roadshow" in advance of the show's local event. Then, a special rebroadcast about the value of studying history. -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 6/15/26, we discuss how comedy has impacted our culture throughout history with Journey Gunderson of the National Comedy Center. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 6/15/26, did you know that Rochester is a hotbed for microplastics research? Experts explain what they've learned to help us protect our health.
