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.
In the second hour each day, we'll bring back some of our and your favorite conversations from the show.
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ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections" on July 10, 2025, guest host Gino Fanelli speaks with Assemblymember Stephen Hawley about Medicaid, school lunches and other issues in the New York State budget. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections" on July 10, 2025, guest host Gino Fanelli sits down with Mayor Malik Evans and City Council members to discuss facets of the recently passed city budget. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 7/10/25, Gino Fanelli hosts Rochester Mayor Malik Evans and city council leaders to discuss the recent city budget. Then in our second hour, Assemblymember Stephen Hawley shares his takeaways from the 2025-2026 NYS budget. -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on July 9, 2025, we talk with author Steve Jordan and homeowners about what you need to keep in mind when rehabbing old homes. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on July 9, 2025, we sit down with Assemblymember Harry Bronson to get his take on the NYS budget and what issues he thinks need to be addressed. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 7/9/25, Assemblymember Harry Bronson shares his takeaways from the 2025-2026 NYS budget. Then in our second hour, a guide to restoring old and historic homes.
