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
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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In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, a survivor of child abuse and sexual violence shares her story with the hope of preventing other children from experiencing abuse. We also hear from the president and CEO of Bivona Child Advocacy Center, who discusses the center's work helping children.
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In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, April 22, 2024, we talk with the City of Rochester's forester and members of the local chapter of the Sierra Club about efforts to plant more trees in the community and how residents can get involved in that effort.
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In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, April 22, 2024, we sit down with local researchers to discuss how they plan to use a new multi-million dollar grant to study how plastic particles enter our ecosystems and bodies and what can be done to stop it.
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In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, April 19, 2024, we explore urban agriculture: it’s benefits, the challenges, and what Rochester can learn from the work being done in New York City.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, April 15, 2024, we discuss the impact adolescent and young adult cancers have on patients' mental health, and we talk about the best way to support those patients and their families.