
Jasmin Singer
Weekend Edition and Environmental Connections hostJasmin Singer is the host of WXXI’s Weekend Edition and Environmental Connections, as well as a guest host for Morning Edition, All Things Considered, and Connections. She’s the author of the books “The VegNews Guide to Being a Fabulous Vegan” (Hachette, 2020) and “Always Too Much and Never Enough” (Berkley, 2016). Jasmin is the co-host of the Webby-recognized podcast, Our Hen House, and the VegNews podcast. When she was under 40, she was named a “40 Under 40” by The Advocate. After living in New York City for nearly 20 years, then trying out West Hollywood for size, Jasmin and her wife found their way to Rochester for climate-related reasons.
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ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Environmental Connections" on 1/31/25, we discuss efforts to improve sustainability practices in hospitals and health care facilities.
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ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Environmental Connections" on 1/31/25, we learn how a local nonprofit is addressing climate change through reforestation.
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ConnectionsDuring "Environmental Connections" on 1/31/25, host Jasmin Singer explores how hospitals are addressing their environmental impact.
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ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 12/27/24, it's a special rebroadcast of Environmental Connections about tree equity. Then, a documentary on the revival of Jewish music from the Holocaust.
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The grave site at Mount Hope Cemetery has become a gathering place for Election Day reflection, honoring Anthony’s legacy and the fight for voting rights.
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ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Environmental Connections" on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, we explore why Americans continue to move to regions susceptible to climate disasters.
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ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Environmental Connections" on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, we discuss how natural areas are struggling with over-visitation and degradation and what can be done to lessen the impact.
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ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Environmental Connections" on Oct. 25, 2024, we explore the delicate balance of eco-tourism. Then, we discuss why people are still moving to high-risk areas like Florida.
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ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Environmental Connections" on Friday, September 27, 2024, we examine the rising trend of civil disobedience in the climate movement, featuring legal experts discussing the impact of climate-related arrests in the fight for environmental justice
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ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Environmental Connections" on Friday, September 27, 2024, we explore the hidden health risks of microplastics, as experts discuss how these tiny pollutants are infiltrating our bodies and what it means for our future.