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A high-pitched squealing sound coming from a church on Pleasant Street in downtown Rochester has divided a neighborhood. Some call it a nuisance, while others say it's necessary to prevent loitering. Plus: After a year on hiatus, the food truck rodeo is back. Navigating the pandemic has been quite the journey for some local food trucks.

Without the proper support, spousal caregivers can suffer from high rates of depression caused by loneliness and isolation. Plus: Artists are installing "Earth Altars" as a way to help people process the last sixteen months of the pandemic. And Governor Andrew Cuomo declared a new state of emergency for New York -- this time over rising gun violence. But not everyone thinks that's a good idea.

Local Haudenosaunee people are seeking justice for thousands of indigenous children who were forced into boarding schools. Plus: For women under 40, getting a breast cancer diagnosis -- and the proper treatment -- can be challenging. And a relic from the civil rights era emerges in Rochester, painting one of the most famous leaders of the movement in a different light.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, March 11, 2022, our guests help us understand how to process stressors, thoughts, and emotions during times of international crisis.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, April 29, 2022, guests discuss changes to how Rochester Police Department officers can respond to protests and mass gatherings.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, April 29, 2022, guests discuss how trees can help meet climate action goals.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, April 28, 2022, author Justin Martin discusses the life and work of landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted.

A local environmentalist is trying to convince people to let go of their perfectly manicured lawns. And plans are in the works for a large pavilion in Highland Park. Plus, A particularly deadly strain of bird flu is spreading through New York, from wild birds to chicken farms.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, April 28, 2022, guests discuss the different approaches various countries have taken to mitigate the spread of the virus, and the impact those strategies have had on their people.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, guests discuss how a new documentary about the history of autism can help audiences better understand the condition and create communities that fully include people with autism.