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 9/15/25, we explore the impact of the Trump administration on solar energy. Then in our second hour, we discuss the role of AI in songwriting. -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Sept. 12, 2025, we discuss how to process the assassination of Charlie Kirk and other violence. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Sept. 12, 2025, we discuss the impact of the possibility of free public transportation for anyone who wants it. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 9/12/25, we discuss what would happen if cities offered free public transit. Then in our second hour, we explore how to process the assassination of Charlie Kirk. -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Sept. 11, 2025, Evan and co-host Raquel Stephen continue our look at historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and their legacy. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Sept. 11, 2025, we're joined by retired judges for a debate on the power of the courts under the current presidential administration. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 9/11/25, we discuss if the courts are still an equal branch of government. Then in our second hour, we continue our look at HBCUs and their legacy. -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Sept. 10, 2025, we talk with a local real estate expert about the challenges facing Rochester home buyers. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections" on Sept. 10, 2025, we discuss school cell phone bans and the best way to get teenagers to decrease their dependence on devices. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 9/10/25, we discuss what will decrease teenage dependency on phones. Then in our second hour, we explore the current state of real estate in Rochester.
