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    Fighting veterans' loneliness epidemic
    Evan Dawson
    In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 11/20/25, we explore the issues of loneliness and mental health for veterans and discuss ways to alleviate the isolation they experience.
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    Fighting veterans' loneliness epidemic
    Evan Dawson
    During "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 11/20/25, we discuss how to support veterans who are struggling with social isolation. Then, exploring a push to bring more affordable homes to Rochester.
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    Gov. Hochul frustrates clean energy advocates
    Evan Dawson
    In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 11/19/25, clean energy policy advocates explain why they think Gov. Hochul's plan to scale back clean energy initiatives is a mistake.
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    Fallout from fatherless homes
    Evan Dawson
    In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 11/19/25, we speak with mentors who are trying to fill the gap left by absent fathers.
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    Fallout from fatherless homes
    Evan Dawson
    During "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 11/19/25, the implications of a high level of local homes without active fathers. Then, advocates push back on Gov. Hochul's shift away from clean energy.
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    "Saving lives by saving trees"
    Evan Dawson
    In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 11/18/25, ahead of receiving the Conservation Warrior Award, Kinari Webb joins us to share her theory of "saving lives by saving trees."
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    What if political parties can’t save us?
    Evan Dawson
    In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 11/18/25, political scientist Lauren Hall joins us to share her idea of a coalition against authoritarianism to help heal the political divide.
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    What if political parties can’t save us?
    Evan Dawson
    During "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 11/18/25, professor Lauren Hall explores her theory that civil society — not political parties — can unite Americans. Then, how saving lives can save trees.
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    The Route's Dave Kane and Maureen Rich on speaking through songs
    Evan Dawson
    In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 11/17/25, we talk with the Route's recently retired Dave Kane and Maureen Rich about the changing ways we access and listen to music.
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    Americans are losing their faith
    Evan Dawson
    In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 11/17/25, we sit down with local faith leaders to discuss why more Americans are turning away from religion.

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