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In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, we talk with the CEO of JCC Krakow about how his organization is assisting refugees from Ukraine. We also hear from Rabbi Peter Stein, who shares his perspective after a recent trip to the Middle East. In addition, we hear about an art exhibit that features the work of student refugees, and a musical production that shares the story of a Holocaust survivor who was displaced during World War II.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, our guests discuss the state of the electric vehicle market and how to increase mainstream enthusiasm for EVs.

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.

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.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, we talk with authors and other members of the literary community about efforts to increase diversity in publishing. We also preview Writers & Books' upcoming literary conference and National Black Authors Day.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, we speak with women business owners and the City of Rochester's director of purchasing about the upcoming Upstate MWBE Conference and how minority and women business owners can best compete for government contracts.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, April 29, 2024, we discuss the latest with the controversy surrounding Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley and the legal ethics involved.

Our panel will discuss the practical applications of rewilding — from large-scale wilderness projects to initiatives in urban green spaces — and how we can engage in these efforts to support environmental sustainability.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, we preview the annual “If All Rochester Wrote the Same Song” contest and discuss how our guests want to grow the local music scene.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, May 23. 2023, we talk with farmers about how CSAs can help with food insecurity and the challenges of running a farm in 2024.