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 11/11/25, we discuss the decline in volunteering with firefighters and explore what volunteering means to them and their communities. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 11/11/25, we explore what Zohran Mamdani's historic mayoral win means for the Muslim community. -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 11/10/25, our guests discuss "third places" that feature menus without alcohol and the reasons for their new popularity. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 11/10/25, we discuss the rise in misinformation or disinformation regarding health care and a new program meant to combat it. -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 11/7/25, we talk with Rochester native Mimi Kennedy about her path to Hollywood success and her start with the Rochester Community Players. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 11/7/25, we talk with the former federal chief environmental justice officer for the Biden White House after the dismantling of the department. -
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. -
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.
