
Megan Mack
Executive producer of 'Connections' and live/televised engagement programmingMegan Mack is the executive producer of "Connections with Evan Dawson" and live/televised engagement programming.
She joined the WXXI News team from WHEC-TV, where she produced newscasts and "The Olympic Zone," and from the University of Rochester, where she served as an assistant director of public relations. Her background extends to television sports and entertainment, and to communications and social media management for nonprofits.
Megan earned her bachelor's degree in Television-Radio-Film from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, and her bachelor's degree in Italian Language, Literature, and Culture from the College of Arts and Sciences at Syracuse University. She is also a graduate of The Second City’s Conservatory program.
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ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 7/1/25, we explore what local Iranians think about the future of Iranian society. Then, how a group of patients and doctors is working to improve health care.
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ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on June 30, 2025, we preview Rochester Tiki Week and discuss what tiki culture is and why it has become so popular.
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ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on June 30, 2025, Assemblymember Jen Lunsford joins us to share her thoughts on the 2025-2026 NYS budget.
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ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 6/30/25, Assemblymember Jen Lunsford explains her takeaways from the new state budget. Then, tiki culture: the drinks; the vibes; and the debate.
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ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Environmental Connections" on June 27, 2025, we talk to "Common Ground" author Eileen Flanagan about her new book and her history of climate activism.
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ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Environmental Connections" on June 27, 2025, our guests discuss a recently failed Senate bill that would have banned the use of sewage sludge as fertilizer on New York farmland.
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ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections" on June 26, 2025, guest host Racquel Stephen leads a discussion on the use of cannabis to treat chronic conditions among older adults.
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ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections" on June 26, 2025, guest host Racquel Stephen and her panel discuss the stigma surrounding mental health for men and explore new ways to provide assistance.
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ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections" on June 25, 2025, guest host Gino Fanelli talks with winners of the Democratic primary for Rochester City School Board about their priorities for the district.
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ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections" on June 25, 2025, guest host Gino Fanelli talks with winners of the Democratic primary for Rochester City Council about their priorities for office.