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In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, March 2, 2023, our guests discuss how a looming teacher shortage in New York State is affecting local school districts.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, March 2, 2023, our guests discuss the dangers of the rise of religious nationalism.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, we talk with a history professor about proposed legislation in other states that would restrict what can be taught at public universities.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, we welcome some of the unofficial winners from this year's election. We discuss the results and what they mean for the region and New York State.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, we discuss a political race in Ohio that has led to broader conversations about campaign strategy. Democrat Marcy Kaptur of Ohio defeated a Republican candidate who had called for red states to secede from the union. We talk with the Kaptur campaign's political director as well as a local Democratic leader about campaign strategy and what other campaigns (representing any party) can learn from Kaptur's race.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, a new report from Greenpeace is creating buzz about a so-called "myth" of plastics recycling. We discuss the report with our guests, who help us understand recycling standards, technology, and what needs to be done to improve the plastic recycling system.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, we talk with the candidates for New York State Assembly in District 133. Republican Marjorie Byrnes is running for reelection against Democratic challenger Sara Spezzano.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, October 24, 2022, we talk with Paula Poundstone about her comedy, about how the pandemic has affected her work, about politics, and about how her performances have evolved over the years.

In the first half of the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, October 24, 2022, we sit down Harry Bronson, a Democrat who is running for reelection in the New York State Assembly, District 138.

In the second half of the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, October 24, 2022,we talk with Kenan Baldridge, who is running for New York State Senate in District 54.