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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ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 5/12/25, astrophysicist Adam Frank discusses a signature of life on a distant planet. Then, the latest in research and treatment for Type 2 diabetes. -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on May 9, 2025, we discuss current trends in alcohol consumption and preview the upcoming Rochester Cocktail Revival -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on May 9, 2025, we speak with members of the local arts community about the impact of the Trump administration's cuts to arts funding. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 5/9/25, Evan and co-host Leah Stacy talk with leaders of local arts organizations affected by NEA cuts. Then, a preview of the 2025 Rochester Cocktail Revival. -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 5/8/25, we talk with Astro Teller, “Captain of Moonshots” at X, the Moonshot Factory for Alphabet. He discusses how tech affects human life.
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ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 5/8/25, mayoral candidate and current Rochester City Councilmember Mary Lupien discusses her platform and priorities for office.
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ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 5/8/25, Rochester mayoral candidate Mary Lupien discusses her platform and priorities. Then, Astro Teller, “Captain of Moonshots” at X, on tech and human life. -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 5/7/25, our guests discuss the rise of e-bikes, bike culture in Rochester, and what's coming up in Rochester's Bike Week. -
ConnectionsDuring the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 5/7/25, our guests discuss how their citizen assembly model can help more people become involved in the democratic process in tangible ways.
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ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 5/7/25, our guests discuss a new way to involve citizens in developing public policy. Then, the popularity of e-bikes and a preview of Rochester Bike Week.
