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 7/2/25, Assemblymember Josh Jensen discusses his takeaways from the new NYS budget. But first, local labor leaders on lessons from recent elections. -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on July 1, 2025, we speak with members of the Patient Clinician Alliance about the survey they created to identify problems faced by patients. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on July 1, 2025, we sit down with an Iranian-American to get her viewpoint on Iranian-American relations and her hopes and fears for the future. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 7/1/25, we explore what local Iranians think about the future of Iranian society. Then, how a group of patients and doctors is working to improve health care. -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on June 30, 2025, we preview Rochester Tiki Week and discuss what tiki culture is and why it has become so popular. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on June 30, 2025, Assemblymember Jen Lunsford joins us to share her thoughts on the 2025-2026 NYS budget. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 6/30/25, Assemblymember Jen Lunsford explains her takeaways from the new state budget. Then, tiki culture: the drinks; the vibes; and the debate. -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on June 20, 2025, we sit down with Congressman Joe Morelle to discuss the details of President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill.” -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on June 20, 2025, we speak with an Army veteran about the growing "no more wars" movement and how his military experience influenced his position. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 6/20/25, we talk with U.S. Amy veteran Jose Peo about the “no more wars” camp. But first, we sit down with Rep. Joe Morelle to discuss the budget and more.
