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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ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, we sit down with Jonathan Plucker to discuss his research on how public schools can better meet the needs of gifted students.
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ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, we discuss the latest with the High Falls State Park project and how community members can submit their ideas.
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ConnectionsHere's what's coming up on "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.
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ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, April 15, 2024, we host a discussion on the impact adolescent and young adult cancers have on mental health and speak with experts about the best way to provide support to patients and survivors.
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ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, April 15, 2024, we're joined by an attorney, a law enforcement officer, and a medical expert about the effectiveness of Drug Recognition Expert programs. There's been a recent push to expand funding and staffing for the programs in New York State due, in part, to the legalization of marijuana.
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ConnectionsHere's what's coming up on "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, April 15, 2024.
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ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, April 12, 2024, we discuss state and federal initiatives designed to help lift children out of poverty.
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ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, April 12, 2024, we sit down with Dr. Jill Stein, the presumptive Green Party candidate for U.S. President, to discuss her platforms and priorities for office.
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ConnectionsHere's what's coming up on "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, April 12, 2024.
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ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, April 11, 2024, we explore how climate change affects health outcomes, and our guests share their recommendations for how to implement positive change.