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 11/14/25, we preview the new PBS documentary series, "The American Revolution." Then, the winners of local elections who broke glass ceilings. -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 11/13/25, we talk with podcast producer Zachary Mack about how he tried to help his father move away from conspiratorial thinking. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 11/13/25, we talk with local Democrats about their push for centrism and why they think it can help the Democratic Party make gains. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 11/13/25, Democrats explain why they think the party should move to the middle. Then, producer Zach Mack on trying to save his dad from conspiracy theories. -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 11/12/25, we learn about a local program offering free genetic testing and what it could mean to health care in the future. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 11/12/25, we explore how young women are causing a shift to the left in American politics. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 11/12/25, we discuss the impact of genetic testing on health care. But first, we explore how Gen Z women are changing the political landscape. -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 11/11/25, we discuss the decline in volunteering with firefighters and explore what volunteering means to them and their communities. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 11/11/25, we explore what Zohran Mamdani's historic mayoral win means for the Muslim community. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 11/11/25, we discuss the significance of Zohran Mamdani's victory for Muslims. Then, we talk about the shortage of volunteer firefighters.
