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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ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 12/5/25, our guests discuss Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's statement that he wants Americans to "dress up a little bit" for air travel. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 12/5/25, Emmy and Peabody Award-winning TV host, comedian, filmmaker, and author W. Kamau Bell joins us to talk comedy, politics and life. -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 12/4/25, local immigration advocates discuss several recent ICE raids in the Rochester area and the consequences these raids have on families. -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 12/4/25, retired judges join us to discuss if they feel changes are needed to the pardon process after a slew of pardons from Biden and Trump. -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 12/3/25, the gang from CITY Magazine joins us to talk about their Winter Guide and how we can stay entertained during the chilly months. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 12/3/25, we discuss the high rate of self-harm among young people and how to best support their emotional and mental health. -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 12/2/25, PEN America's Karin Deutsch Karlekar joins us to discuss threats to free speech and her work advocating for writers around the world. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 12/2/25, we explore the popularity of predictive AI and discuss the many ways it can impact our daily lives. -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 12/1/25, we talk with Reconnect Rochester about how to make Rochester a more walkable city and preview their Rochester Street Films event. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 12/1/25, experts explain their efforts to destigmatize lung cancer and increase screening for the disease.
