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 3/12/26, we explore the Landmark Society of Western New York's 2026 "Five to Revive" and learn about the current state of preservation work. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 3/12/26, we explore the reasons why Gen Z and millennials are drinking less than their older counterparts and preview a new play about addiction. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 3/12/26, a new play based on true events addresses living with addiction. Our guests discuss paths to recovery. Then, the Landmark Society's 2026 Five to Revive. -
ConnectionsDuring the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 3/11/26, our guests explain how a statewide program focused on addressing home-health concerns saves lives — but is at risk of being cut. -
ConnectionsDuring the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 3/11/26, statewide union leaders attack a state law that restricts pensions for workers under the age of 63. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 3/11/26, union leaders attack a state law that restricts pensions. Then, a NYS program that helps families address home-related health concerns is at risk. -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 3/10/26, we learn of a local education program designed to combat the overuse of technology by giving kids hands-on learning experiences. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 3/10/26, local Iranian Americans explain the history of Iran and how it has impacted their resistance to the current conflict in the country. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 3/10/26, why some Iranian Americans disagree with the current war in their home country. Then, how advances in technology are negatively impacting education. -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 3/9/26, our guests debate what could be considered a successful end to the conflict in Iran.
