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 9/17/25, 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. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Sept. 15, 2025, we sit down with the CEO of Greenspark Solar to discuss the impact of the Trump administration on solar energy. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 9/15/25, we explore the impact of the Trump administration on solar energy. Then in our second hour, we discuss the role of AI in songwriting. -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Sept. 12, 2025, we discuss how to process the assassination of Charlie Kirk and other violence.
