Connections: Are we headed towards world peace?
Is war simply part of the human condition? In other words, is world peace - true world peace - possible? Iraq War veteran Paul Chappell says yes. He speaks to crowds about peace literacy, and he says...
View ArticleConnections: Previewing the Vietnam War series
Filmmakers Ken Burns and Lynn Novick believe now is the time to turn back to the Vietnam War. They say to understand war, we need the passage of time. Their forthcoming 10-episode series called The...
View ArticleConnections: Summer of Food - Rochester's food identity
Our Summer of Food series continues with a conversation about Rochester's food identity. If someone was visiting Rochester from abroad or even out of town and wanted to learn about Rochester's food...
View ArticleConnections: Is "Made in America" what you think?
When you see a label that says, "Made in America," it may not mean what you think it does. A recent piece in the conservative publication, the National Review, argued that "buying American" has little...
View ArticleConnections: Lee Koonce and the Gateways Music Festival
The Gateways Music Festival is not only coming back next week, but there are big plans to grow it. The festival, which begins August 8, celebrates diversity in classical music. We talk with Lee Koonce...
View ArticleWeekend Connections: Week of July 31st
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: How violence and war are not...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Monday, August 7th
First hour: Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Program Second hour: Parent Leadership Training Institute
View ArticleConnections: Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Program
A n international exchange program with big goals is being held in Rochester for the first time. Rochester Global Connections is partnering with Allendale Columbia School to host the Iraqi Young...
View ArticleParent Leadership Training Institute
A local organization is helping parents get involved in their communities in various ways. It's called the Parent Leadership Training Institute . Trainees have already tackled a number of local...
View ArticleConnections: An update on ride-hailing in Rochester
Have you used Uber or Lyft? We take a look at ride-hailing in Rochester since it came to New York State in late June. Thousands of people have used the services; are they delivering? We talk to drivers...
View ArticleConnections: A vision for re-developing the Inner Loop land
The Strong Museum of Play has big plans for expansion; the museum has a vision for an entire neighborhood of play. The plan would include part of the old eastern third of the Inner Loop that has been...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Wednesday, August 9th
First hour: The debate over RBTL's proposal for a downtown performing arts center Second hour: The value of travel and cultural immersion
View ArticleConnections: The debate over RBTL's proposal for a downtown performing arts...
The debate over Parcel 5 in Rochester has heated up, with arts groups calling on City Council to more fully vet the proposal for a Broadway theater. Our guests discuss it: Arnie Rothschild, chairman of...
View ArticleConnections: The value of travel and cultural immersion
Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse is making waves with his new book, offering advice on how to raise children to become responsible adults. One of his ideas is to have kids travel more often, and not...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Thursday, August 10th
First hour: The debate over full-day kindergarten Second hour: Summer of Food - Headwater Food Hub
View ArticleConnections: The debate over full-day kindergarten
Only five school districts in New York State do not have full day kindergarten. Pittsford remains one of those districts, despite the efforts of teachers and administrators to convince voters. Brighton...
View ArticleConnections: Summer of Food - Headwater Food Hub
The Summer of Food on Connections continues with a look at our food system, from the farmers to our plate. Our guest is the founder of the Headwater Food Hub , which is working toward a fully...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Friday, August 11th
First hour: Should Upstate New Yorkers move to find jobs? Second hour: Candidates for Rochester City School Board, group one
View ArticleConnections: Should Upstate New Yorkers move to find jobs?
In a Wall Street Journal interview last week, President Trump made comments about Upstate New York that have led to a debate about the state of the job market and the economy in our region. He said...
View ArticleConnections: Candidates for Rochester City School Board, group one
Six candidates are vying for three seats on the Rochester City School Board, and they all say it’s time for change. We sit down with the candidates in groups of three to learn why they are running, to...
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