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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ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 5/7/26, RCSD leaders discuss the district's proposed budget. Then, do you suffer from allergies? Our guests explain triggers and treatments. -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 5/6/26, the CITY Magazine team discusses this month's issue — the "Festival Guide" — Zweigle's hot dogs, and some sage advice. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 5/6/26, our guests discuss why they support selling two vacant RCSD school buildings to charter schools — an idea that has been met with pushback. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 5/6/26, what will the city of Rochester do with two vacant RCSD buildings? Proposed plans have sparked debate. Then, CITY Magazine's "Festival Guide." -
ConnectionsWe bring you two special rebroadcasts during "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 5/5/26. First, social media and the law. Then, how to mitigate disparities in Black maternal health. -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 5/4/26, our guests share stories about mothers and the influence of maternal figures. It's a preview of the "Listen to Your Mother" performance. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 5/4/26, our guests explore the state of U.S.-British relations, the implications of King Charles' visit to U.S., and the future of the monarchy. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 5/4/26, we examine the state of U.S.-British relations and the monarchy. Then, previewing the "Listen to Your Mother" event — a celebration of maternal figures. -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 5/1/26, our news roundup covers what to do about ticks, treating "chemo brain," and a preview of events marking 55 years of Garth Fagan Dance. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 5/1/26, retired judges explain the value of judicial independence, as politics become a defining feature in how Americans view the judiciary.
