Coming up on Connections: Wednesday, June 7th
First hour: First-generation college students Second hour: News from the autism community
View ArticleConnections: First-generation college students
We loved the recent New York Times interviews with first-generation college students, who carve their own path. This is our chance to hear the experiences of first-generation students in our area: how...
View ArticleConnections: News from the autism community
There's a lot going on in the local autism community: The U of R has the brand-new Levine Autism Clinic . On South Avenue, there are plans for the new Golisano Autism Center . And this weekend,...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Thursday, June 8th
First hour: NPR's live coverage of the Comey hearing Second hour: NASA's plan to "touch the sun"
View ArticleConnections: NASA's plan to "touch the sun"
NASA says it's time to "touch the sun." In 2018, the agency will send a spacecraft close to the sun's surface. NASA says the mission could help us understand some of the mysteries involving the star:...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Friday, June 9th
First hour: Hobart and William Smith Colleges President Mark Gearan Second hour: Grass-roots activism in Geneva
View ArticleConnections: Hobart and William Smith Colleges President Mark Gearan
Hobart and William Smith Colleges President Mark Gearan is retiring. Gearan is the former director of the Peace Corps, and we ask for his thoughts on both the Clintons, and the current political...
View ArticleConnections: Grass-roots activism in Geneva
Grass-roots activism is gaining in popularity, particularly since last fall's elections. In Geneva, we meet the Geneva Women's Assembly and Tools for Social Change , which are engaged in a wide range...
View ArticleWeekend Connections: Week of June 5th
Weekend Connections is a collection of some of the most noteworthy moments from the week on Connections with Evan Dawson. This episode includes conversations about: Challenges faced by first-generation...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Monday, June 12th
First hour: Exploring Upstate, and perceptions of our region Second hour: Understanding the work of settlement houses
View ArticleConnections: Exploring Upstate, and perceptions of our region
Why do so many of us have a negative perception about the town we grew up in? What could make that change? Studies show that negative self-image is a risk to our health. That extends to our view of our...
View ArticleConnections: Understanding the work of settlement houses
You've probably heard the term "settlement house," but do you know what it really means? Three Rochester settlement houses have teamed up to create a foundation , aimed at making their work stronger...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Tuesday, June 13th
First hour: Rochester mayoral candidate Rachel Barnhart, part two Second hour: Combating the stigma of mental illness
View ArticleConnections: Rochester mayoral candidate Rachel Barnhart, part two
We continue our series of conversations with candidates for Rochester mayor. Former journalist Rachel Barnhart is in studio to kick off round two of these discussions. Barnhart recently filed an ethics...
View ArticleConnections: Combating the stigma of mental illness
How can we combat the stigma of mental illness? Negative perceptions of mental health issues can have deleterious effects for patients: the stigma often inhibits them from seeking treatment and can...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Wednesday, June 14th
First hour: Reactions to Ben Carson’s comments about poverty Second hour: The impact of withdrawing from the Paris Agreement
View ArticleConnections: Reactions to Ben Carson’s comments about poverty
In an interview last month, Housing and Urban Development Secretary Dr. Ben Carson made some comments about poverty that have led to intense backlash. Carson called poverty “a state of mind,” saying...
View ArticleConnections: The impact of withdrawing from the Paris Agreement
It has been almost two weeks since President Trump announced his decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement. What will it mean for our country? Our guests weigh in on how the...
View ArticleConnections: The impact of withdrawing from the Paris Agreement
It has been almost two weeks since President Trump announced his decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement. What will it mean for our country? Our guests weigh in on how the...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Thursday, June 15th
First hour: Chidike Okeem on black conservatism Second hour: Lori Thomas, candidate for Rochester mayor
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