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 11/7/25, we discuss the future of environmental justice under the Trump administration. Then, we sit down with actor, author and Rochester native Mimi Kennedy. -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 11/6/25, we talk with local authors and booksellers about trends in child literacy and preview the Rochester Children and Teens Book Festival. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 11/6/25, we discuss a recent Pittsford anti-Democrats ad that featured AI actors and debate the appropriate use of AI in politics. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 11/6/25, we explore the use of AI in political videos. Then, we turn our focus to the current state of children's literacy and books. -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 11/5/25, we're joined by young scientists to discuss the scientific method and why they think everyone can benefit from learning about it. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 11/5/25, our WXXI news team breaks down the results of the local elections and what they mean for the political landscape going forward. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 11/5/25, we discuss Tuesday's election results and what they mean for the area. Then, Ph.D. students on the process of becoming a scientist in today's climate. -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 11/4/25, Alliance for Securing Democracy’s Bret Schafer joins us to discuss how to recognize AI-generated disinformation. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 11/4/25, we delve into the end-of-life issues facing older adults and how to best assist them ahead of the upcoming Empowered Aging Forum. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 11/4/25, we explore ways to assist older adults in making better plans for end-of-life. Then, we talk with an expert in AI-generated disinformation.
