Sinopsis
WXXI's Evan Dawson talks about what matters to Rochester and the Finger Lakes on Connections, Every weekday from Noon-2 p.m. on WXXI-AM 1370, WRUR FM 88.5, and online at WXXINews.org.
Episodios
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Election night winners, part 2
06/11/2024 Duración: 51minIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Nov. 6, 2024, we continue our conversations with local election winners.
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Election night winners, part 1
06/11/2024 Duración: 51minIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Nov. 6, 2024, we speak with election winners and party leaders about the results of last night's elections.
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Interventions that can reduce political polarization and violence
05/11/2024 Duración: 51minIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Nov. 5, 2024, we learn about 23 interventions that research shows can reduce political polarization and decrease the risk of political violence.
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How should we react to early election results?
05/11/2024 Duración: 49minIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Nov. 5, 2024, data analyst Joseph Burgess explains poll herding and how to react to early vote counts.
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New tool designed to help inform undecided voters
04/11/2024 Duración: 51minIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Nov. 4, 2024, we talk with the creators of BallotWise, a new tool designed to help voters learn more about the candidates on their ballots.
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Teaching elections on campus
04/11/2024 Duración: 51minIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Nov. 4, 2024, we explore what students at Hobart and William Smith Colleges are learning about how politicians run their campaigns.
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Previewing Anomaly, Rochester’s genre film festival
01/11/2024 Duración: 51minIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Nov. 1, 2024, guest host Scott Pukos and his guests explain what a genre film is and preview the upcoming Anomaly film festival.
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20 years later, the legacy of “Lost”
01/11/2024 Duración: 51minIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Nov. 1, 2024, guest host Scott Pukos talks with fans of "Lost" about iconic moments of the show and the impact it has had 20 years later.
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Growing the skilled trades
31/10/2024 Duración: 51minIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Oct. 31, 2024, we talk with staff and students about a program designed to increase the number of people learning skilled trades.
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A local solar industry perspective on election outcome possibilities
31/10/2024 Duración: 52minIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Oct. 31, 2024, we sit down with Kevin Schulte of GreenSpark Solar to discuss how possible election outcomes could impact climate legislation.
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How local pet rescue groups are handling the shelter crisis
30/10/2024 Duración: 50minIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Oct. 30, 2024, we talk with local pet rescues about the decline in pet ownership, the shelter crisis, and challenges faced by animal nonprofits.
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Reactions to a comedian's comment about Puerto Rico at a recent Trump rally
30/10/2024 Duración: 51minIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Oct. 30, 2024, we discuss comments a comedian made about Puerto Rico during a recent Trump rally, and where the line is when it comes to comedy.
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Understanding gene therapy for babies and young children
29/10/2024 Duración: 52minIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Oct. 29, 2024, we talk with parents and experts about the challenges and benefits of the use of gene therapy for newborns and young children
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How are migrants adjusting to life in Rochester?
29/10/2024 Duración: 51minIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Oct. 29, 2024, we discuss Ibero's Migrant Relocation Assistance Program and the stories of the families who have come to Rochester.
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Why did climate groups give Governor Hochul a D- on her climate action work?
28/10/2024 Duración: 52minIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Oct. 28, 2024, we discuss why climate action groups recently gave Governor Hochul an unfavorable report card.
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How to strengthen your “dialogue muscles”
28/10/2024 Duración: 51minIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Oct. 28, 2024, guests from the Center for Dispute Settlement discuss how to better communicate with those who do not share your political views.
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Why are people still moving to high-risk climate areas?
25/10/2024 Duración: 52minIn the second hour of "Environmental Connections" on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, we explore why Americans continue to move to regions susceptible to climate disasters.
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The dark side of eco-tourism: balancing conservation and travel
25/10/2024 Duración: 51minIn the first hour of "Environmental Connections" on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, we discuss how natural areas are struggling with over-visitation and degradation and what can be done to lessen the impact.
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Gregg Sadwick, candidate for NY's 25th Congressional District
24/10/2024 Duración: 51minIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Oct. 24, 2024, we sit down with Gregg Sadwick, candidate for NY's 25th Congressional District, to discuss his priorities, if elected.
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Ye Chun, author of “Straw Dogs of the Universe”
23/10/2024 Duración: 51minIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Oct. 23, 2024, we talk with Ye Chun, author of "Straw Dogs of the Universe." The novel is a multi-generational story about a Chinese family.