Connections Podcast
Weekdays, noon-2 p.m. on WXXI-FM 105.9, WXXI-AM 1370 in Rochester and WEOS 89.5 FM in Geneva
As “Connections” host Evan Dawson steps away for a break this summer, WXXI Health, Equity and Community reporter Racquel Stephen will be hosting the first hour of the show over the summer. She'll bring you the same long-form conversations, in-depth exploration of issues, and variety of content that you're used to hearing.
Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter.
Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.
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Latest Episodes
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ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 12/15/25, we explore a new collaboration between a local ministry and the RPD that aims to monitor the use of body worn cameras. -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 12/12/25, we discuss the state of local Airbnbs, learn about the prevalence of the flu and have fun with Hall of Fame toys! -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 12/12, 2025, the founder of Leaving MAGA joins us to share his journey of his evolving political beliefs. -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 12/11/25, guest host Megan Mack previews the Little Theatre's One Take Documentary series with the creator and filmmakers. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 12/11/25, guest host Veronica Volk talks with disability rights activist Stephanie Woodward about her family and her TikTok fame. -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 12/10/25, our expert panel returns to take our annual new words quiz and have some fun decoding words added to dictionaries this year. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 12/10/25, we sit down with local election night winners to discuss their narrow victories and the importance of voting. -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 12/9/25, local pediatricians join us to help explain what the changes in CDC guidelines for vaccines really mean. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 12/9/25, we speak with a professor about what he learned when he designed a way to check if students were using ChatGPT to write their papers. -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 12/8/25, our guests reflect on their pasts and discuss why we tend to look back on our teenage years so fondly.
