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 11/6/25, we talk with local authors and booksellers about trends in child literacy and preview the Rochester Children and Teens Book Festival. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 11/6/25, we discuss a recent Pittsford anti-Democrats ad that featured AI actors and debate the appropriate use of AI in politics. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 11/6/25, we explore the use of AI in political videos. Then, we turn our focus to the current state of children's literacy and books. -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 11/5/25, we're joined by young scientists to discuss the scientific method and why they think everyone can benefit from learning about it. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 11/5/25, our WXXI news team breaks down the results of the local elections and what they mean for the political landscape going forward. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 11/5/25, we discuss Tuesday's election results and what they mean for the area. Then, Ph.D. students on the process of becoming a scientist in today's climate. -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 11/4/25, Alliance for Securing Democracy’s Bret Schafer joins us to discuss how to recognize AI-generated disinformation. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 11/4/25, we delve into the end-of-life issues facing older adults and how to best assist them ahead of the upcoming Empowered Aging Forum. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 11/4/25, we explore ways to assist older adults in making better plans for end-of-life. Then, we talk with an expert in AI-generated disinformation. -
ConnectionsIn the first half of the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 11/3/25, we talk with indie filmmakers with local roots. Then, we preview the upcoming Anomaly Film Festival.
