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.
Reach him at edawson@wxxi.org.
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ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 4/8/26, what are the consequences to America for their involvement in the war in Iran? Then, a new documentary highlights the child care crisis. -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 4/7/26, the team from CITY Magazine joins us to break down the different forms of growth represented in their new April issue. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 4/7/26, comedian Paula Poundstone shares her views on using humor to make social commentary and what she currently finds funny. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 4/7/26, comedian Paula Poundstone previews her Rochester performance and discusses comedy as a form of civil disobedience. Then, CITY Magazine's "Growth" issue. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 4/6/26, Drew Warshaw, a Democratic challenger in the June primary for New York State comptroller, discusses his priorities for the position. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 4/6/26, we're joined by Drew Warsaw, a Democratic challenger for NYS comptroller. Then, NPR's live coverage of President Trump's remarks on the Iran war. -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 4/3/26, our weekly news roundup covers auto insurance in NYS, changes in and around the Red Wings' stadium and an update from Jamie Romeo. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 41/3/26, our guests debate former first lady Michelle Obama's comments about America's readiness for a female president. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections" on 4/3/26, guests explore how a woman would fare in the race for president. Then, our weekly news roundup includes auto insurance, the Red Wings' stadium, and the Monroe Co. Clerk. -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 4/2/26, our guests discuss the state of the nonviolence movement and how it has been impacted by recent events.
