Leah Stacy

Three smiling people sit at a table in a radio talk studio wearing headphones and holding up a magazine with an orange cover; a man at right has dark hair and a dark mustache and is wearing glasses and a pink t-shirt; a man at center has curly brown hair and a brown mustache and is wearing a pink tie-dyed t-shirt; a woman at right has long red hair and is wearing a black and white patterned blouse and black pants.

Connections

Leah Stacy

In the first hour of "Connections" on August 5, 2025, guest host Leah Stacy and her colleagues take us through the making of CITY Magazine's annual "Rochester Ten" issue.

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Connections

CITY's ROC 10

Leah Stacy

During "Connections" on 08/05/25, guest host Leah Stacy and her crew discuss the making of CITY's annual "Rochester Ten" issue . Then, a rebroadcast of our talk on how to discuss serious health problems.

Five people wearing headphones sit at a table in a radio talk studio: a man front left has dark curly hair and is wearing a black shirt with white collar and white lettering, black pants, and black sneakers; a woman front right has long red hair and is wearing a white t-shirt, denim vest, short brown miniskirt, and over-the-knee black boots; a man back left has a brown beard and is wearing a white baseball cap and beige t-shirt; a woman back right has long purple hair and is wearing glasses and a black sleeveless shirt; a man at right has short dark hair and is wearing a bright blue button-down shirt with plaid cuffs, jeans, blue striped socks, and brown shoes.

Connections

The 2025 Rochester Cocktail Revival

Evan Dawson

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on May 9, 2025, we discuss current trends in alcohol consumption and preview the upcoming Rochester Cocktail Revival.

Five people wearing headphones sit at a table in a radio talk studio: a woman front left has short grey hair and is wearing a white cardigan, pink turtleneck, and purple floral pants; a woman front right has long red hair and is wearing a white t-shirt, denim vest, brown plaid mini skirt, and knee-high black boots; a man back left has short dark hair and a grey beard and is wearing a green cardigan over a beige t-shirt; a woman back right has short brown hair and is wearing glasses and a denim button-down shirt; a man at right has short dark hair and is wearing a bright blue button-down shirt with plaid cuffs, jeans, blue striped socks, and brown shoes.

Connections

Federal funding cuts hit the arts community

Evan Dawson

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on May 9, 2025, Evan and co-host Leah Stacy talk with members of the local arts community about the impact of Trump administration funding cuts.

Connections

Federal funding cuts hit the arts community

Evan Dawson

During "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 5/9/25, Evan and co-host Leah Stacy talk with leaders of local arts organizations affected by NEA cuts. Then, a preview of the 2025 Rochester Cocktail Revival.

Four smiling people wearing headphones sit around a table in a radio talk studio: a woman front left has long dark hair and is wearing a green flannel jacket, a black t-shirt, jeans, white socks, and black sneakers; a man back left has dark hair, a dark mustache and beard, and is wearing glasses, a black hat, a red sweatshirt, and a black vest; a woman back center has long red hair and is wearing black glasses, and a black and white dress; a man at right has short dark hair and is wearing a long-sleeved white shirt, a blue vest, jeans, and brown shoes

Connections

CITY Magazine's 'Earth Issue'

Evan Dawson

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 4/4/25, co-host Leah Stacy joins Evan for a discussion about this month's edition of CITY Magazine, the "Earth Issue."

Cover of CITY Magazine. The word "CITY" is in black text over an illustration of the sun. "The Earth Issue" is in white text over an illustration of the earth over grass.

Connections

CITY Magazine's 'Earth Issue'; Gateways Music Festival returns

Evan Dawson

During "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 4/4/25, co-host Leah Stacy explores CITY's "Earth Issue," focusing on climate. Then, co-host Patrick Hosken discusses the upcoming Gateways Music Festival.

Three people sit at a table in a radio talk studio: a man at left has brown curly hair, a brown beard and is wearing glasses, a mustard yellow button-down shirt and white t-shirt; a man at center has a dark goatee and is wearing a black knit cap and green sweatshirt; a woman at right has long red hair and is wearing a black and white striped button-down shirt.

Connections

Celebrating 10 years of Explore Rochester

Leah Stacy

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on March 7, 2025, guest host Leah Stacy leads a discussion with creators and contributors of Explore Rochester for the project's 10th anniversary.

Connections

Celebrating 10 years of Explore Rochester; Visual Studies Workshop enters a new era

Leah Stacy

During "Connections" on 3/7/24, guest host Leah Stacy and the Explore Rochester team celebrate 10 years of work. Then, guest host Patrick Hosken talks with VSW staff about entering a new era.

Five smiling people wearing headphones sit at a table in a radio talk studio: a man at left in foreground has short brown hair and a brown beard and is wearing glasses, a navy sweater and black pants; a man at right in foreground has short brown hair and a brown beard and is wearing a blue button-down shirt, blue and yellow t-shirt, black pants and white sneakers; a man at left in background has curly dark hair and is wearing a black t-shirt; a man at right in background has short dark hair and a dark beard and is wearing glasses and a grey sweatshirt; a woman at center has long red hair and is wearing a green sweatshirt, grey jeans and sneakers.

Connections

Fresh off a huge Best of Rochester night, CITY Magazine looks ahead

Leah Stacy

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Jan. 17, 2025, guest host Leah Stacy and the CITY team reflect on the past year and look ahead to the future.

Leah Stacy

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