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Connections Podcast
Weekdays Noon-2:00 p.m. on WXXI-AM 1370, FM 107.5, and WRUR 88.5 FM in Rochester, WEOS 89.5 FM in Geneva
Hosted by Evan Dawson

WXXI's Evan Dawson talks about what matters to Rochester and the Finger Lakes on Connections, Every weekday from Noon-2 p.m. on WXXI-AM 1370, WRUR FM 88.5, and online at WXXINews.org.

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  • Three men sit at a table in a radio talk studio: A man front left has short brown hair and a beard and is wearing a dark sweater and light-colored pants; a man back left has short grey hair and a mustache and is wearing a white shirt with a tie; a man back right has short dark hair and a beard and is wearing dark glasses and a light-colored shirt.
    After the BID: What's next?
    In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, April 19, 2024, we talk with local community members about the failed proposal for a Business Improvement District (BID) in Rochester and what kind of BID they would like to see in the future.
  • Five smiling people wearing headphones sit at a table in a radio talk studio: A man front left has short dark hair and is wearing a multi-colored checked button-down shirt; a man front right has short blonde hair, a beard, and is wearing a blue t-shirt that says "elevate humanity through business;" a woman back left has short blonde hair and is wearing a black top; a woman back right has short brown hair and is wearing a floral top; a man at right has short dark hair and is wearing a blue button-down shirt.
    Can the B Corp model help create a more ethical business landscape?
    In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, April 18, 2024, our guests discuss their companies' business practices as certified B Corps, and how they think the B Corp model contributes to creating a more ethical business landscape.
  • Two smiling men wearing headphones sit at a table in a radio talk studio: The man in the background has short dark hair and is wearing a dark suit and gold tie; the man in the foreground has short dark hair and is wearing a blue button-down shirt, a checked blazer, and jeans.
    Rochester Mayor Malik Evans on the 2024 State of the City
    In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, April 18, 2024, we sit down with Rochester Mayor Malik Evans to discuss his 2024 State of the City address and his ongoing goals and vision for the city.
  • Three people wearing headphones smile as they sit around a table in a radio talk studio: A woman at left has long blonde hair and is wearing an orange print dress; a man, center, is bald and is wearing a long-sleeved blue shirt; a man with short dark hair at right is wearing a purple button-down shirt.
    How can schools better meet the needs of high-ability students?
    In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, we sit down with Jonathan Plucker to discuss his research on how public schools can better meet the needs of gifted students.
  • Three people wearing headphones smile while sitting around a table in a radio talk studio: A woman at left with short blonde hair and dark glasses is wearing a black top and black jacket; a man, center, with short white hair is wearing a blue and white checked button-down shirt; a man at right with short dark hair is wearing a purple checked button-down shirt.
    What should be included in a future High Falls State Park?
    In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, we discuss the latest with the High Falls State Park project and how community members can submit their ideas.
  • Five people wearing headphones sit at a table in a radio talk studio: A woman front left with long brown hair is wearing blue/green glasses and a blue dress with a white pattern; a man front right has white hair and a white beard and is wearing black glasses, a red, white, and blue plaid shirt and yellow pants; a woman back left has long dirty blonde hair and is wearing a dark dress with a red design; a woman back right has long dark hair and is wearing a floral print red/orange dress; and a man at right with short dark hair is wearing jeans and a blue hoodie that says "WXXI."
    Understanding the state of adolescent and young adult cancers and how to support patients and survivors
    In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, April 15, 2024, we host a discussion on the impact adolescent and young adult cancers have on mental health and speak with experts about the best way to provide support to patients and survivors.
  • A smiling man with short dark hair, wearing a pink shirt, striped tie, and dark jacket
    Discussing Drug Recognition Experts and the effectiveness of the program
    In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, April 15, 2024, we're joined by an attorney, a law enforcement officer, and a medical expert about the effectiveness of Drug Recognition Expert programs. There's been a recent push to expand funding and staffing for the programs in New York State due, in part, to the legalization of marijuana.
  • Three people wearing headphones sit at a table in a radio talk studio: A woman at left has long dark hair and is wearing a black top; a man, center, has short brown hair, a brown mustache and beard, and is wearing glasses and a blue button-down shirt; a man at right has short dark hair and is wearing a grey button-down shirt with small white dots.
    Exploring proposals for how to lift children out of poverty
    In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, April 12, 2024, we discuss state and federal initiatives designed to help lift children out of poverty.
  • A woman and a man wearing headphones sit at a table in a radio talk studio. The woman, at left, has short grey/white hair and is wearing a blue jacket and white blouse. The man, at right, has short dark hair and is wearing a long-sleeved grey button-down shirt with small white dots.
    Dr. Jill Stein, presumptive Green Party candidate for U.S. President
    In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, April 12, 2024, we sit down with Dr. Jill Stein, the presumptive Green Party candidate for U.S. President, to discuss her platforms and priorities for office.
  • Two women wearing headphones smile as they sit in front of microphones that say "WXXI." The woman at left has her brown hair in a ponytail and is wearing a black sweatshirt that says "Climate Solutions Accelerator" in green. The woman at right has short blonde hair and is wearing a blue shirt and dark blazer. She is making the "peace sign" with her hand.
    How can climate action affect health outcomes?
    In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, April 11, 2024, we explore how climate change affects health outcomes, and our guests share their recommendations for how to implement positive change.
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