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 9/18/25, we sit down with the curators of the upcoming Presente Latin Film Series to discuss the importance of representation in film. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 9/18/25, we sit down with some longtime activists to discuss the decline in nuclear war protesters. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 9/18/25, we discuss how the threat of nuclear war has changed over the years. Then in our second hour, we preview the Latin film series at the Dryden Theater. -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 9/17/25, we sit down with local financial experts to discuss the tax implications of President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill." -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 9/17/25, we sit down with visiting Ukrainians to discuss the state of their nation and their hopes for the future. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 9/17/25, we're joined by Ukrainians to discuss the state of their country. Then in our second hour, we explore the tax implications of the "Big Beautiful Bill." -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 9/16/25, we talk with Buffalo Bills fans about the possibility of a Super Bowl win to cap off their last season at the current stadium. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 9/16/25, we discuss how higher ed is responding to the decline in college enrollment. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 9/16/25, we explore the impact of declining college enrollment. Then in our second hour, we discuss the possibility of a Buffalo Bills Super Bowl victory. -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Sept. 15, 2025, we talk with local songwriters about the debate surrounding the use of AI in songwriting.
