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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ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 3/16/26, "Burned By Billionaires" author Chuck Collins joins us to explain why he feels progressives need to clamp down on the extremely wealthy. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 3/16/26, Gerald Gamm recalls what Governor Josh Shapiro was like as a student at UR and shares what could impact Shapiro's run for president. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 3/16/26, UR faculty members discuss graduate Josh Shapiro as a U.S. presidential contender. Then, author Chuck Collins takes aim at the super wealthy. -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 3/13/26, our weekly wrap up covers changes in the kosher food community, the status of the NYS budget and the importance of music in schools. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 3/13/26, we explore the prevalence of misogynistic material young men are exposed to and talk with teens about what masculinity means to them. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 3/13/26, what modern masculinity means to young men. Then, our weekly news roundup covers Jewish food hubs, the NYS budget, and the value of music in schools. -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 3/12/26, we explore the Landmark Society of Western New York's 2026 "Five to Revive" and learn about the current state of preservation work. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 3/12/26, we explore the reasons why Gen Z and millennials are drinking less than their older counterparts and preview a new play about addiction. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 3/12/26, a new play based on true events addresses living with addiction. Our guests discuss paths to recovery. Then, the Landmark Society's 2026 Five to Revive. -
ConnectionsDuring the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 3/11/26, our guests explain how a statewide program focused on addressing home-health concerns saves lives — but is at risk of being cut.
