Connections: What happens when we blend politics, journalism, and entertainment?
What happens when we blend politics, journalism, and entertainment? In one sense, we get appearances like Sean Spicer at the Emmys this past weekend. We also see such blending at Geva's Summer Curtain...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Thursday, September 21st
First hour: Celebrating new inductees to the National Women's Hall of Fame Second hour: Revitalizing the music scene in the Finger Lakes
View ArticleConnections: Celebrating new inductees to the National Women's Hall of Fame
We're broadcasting from WEOS, Finger Lakes Public Radio in Geneva, and we're talking to the co-presidents of the National Women's Hall of Fame in Seneca Falls. On September 16, ten new women were...
View ArticleConnections: Revitalizing the music scene in the Finger Lakes
We're broadcasting from WEOS, Finger Lakes Public Radio, and we're talking about efforts to revitalize the music scene in downtown Geneva. The Smith Center for the Arts recently brought in a new...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Friday, September 22nd
First hour: Grandchildren of Gandhi and Dorothy Day Second hour: Theater of War
View ArticleConnections: Grandchildren of Gandhi and Dorothy Day
The grandchildren of two of the most prominent world figures will come together in Rochester for one night -- but first, they're on Connections. Gandhi and Dorothy Day worked for social justice through...
View ArticleConnections: Theater of War
Since ancient times, combat veterans have suffered from war stress, PTSD, and suicidal urges. The Veterans Outreach Center is bringing Theater of War to Rochester to examine those issues. The classic...
View ArticleWeekend Connections: Week of September 18th
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: The debate over punching Nazis; The...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Monday, September 25th
First hour: Discussing ROC the Future's "State of Our Children" reports Second hour: Sonia Manzano discusses playing "Maria" on Sesame Street
View ArticleConnections: Discussing ROC the Future's "State of Our Children" reports
ROC the Future is gearing up to release its 2017 State of Our Children report. The document tracks how Rochester's children are faring "from cradle to career." The 2016 report highlighted progress in...
View ArticleConnections: Sonia Manzano discusses playing "Maria" on Sesame Street
For 44 years, you could find actress Sonia Manzano on Sesame Street playing the iconic character, "Maria." While loyal Sesame Street viewers knew her as a cheerful and supportive friend to Big Bird,...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Tuesday, September 26th
First hour: Rochester Street Films explores the connection between poverty and transportation Second hour: Dr. Willie Parker on reproductive rights and his book, Life’s Work
View ArticleConnections: Rochester Street Films explores the connection between poverty...
If you own a car, think about how easy it is to get in, drive yourself to work, and park near your building each day. It’s something you may take for granted. Yet, for thousands of people living in...
View ArticleConnections: Dr. Willie Parker on reproductive rights and his book, Life’s Work
Dr. Willie Parker is an outspoken abortion provider and a man of faith. In his new memoir, Life’s Work , he writes, “I believe that as an abortion provider, I am doing God’s work. I am protecting...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Wednesday, September 27th
First hour: Updates from the Puerto Rican community after the devastation of Hurricane Maria Second hour: The legacy of Will & Grace and how LGBTQ characters are portrayed on TV
View ArticleConnections: Updates from the Puerto Rican community after the devastation of...
We sit down with members of the Puerto Rican community to discuss what is needed most after Hurricane Maria. They share their stories of trying to reach family and friends on the island. We also...
View ArticleConnections: The legacy of Will & Grace and how LGBTQ characters are...
The sitcom Will and Grace is making its return to the airwaves on Thursday, after finishing an eight year run in 2006. Former Vice President Joe Biden credited the show with educating Americans about...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Thursday, September 28th
First hour: Winners of the Democratic primary for Rochester City Council Second hour: Examining the “Rochester accent” and the evolution of language
View ArticleConnections: Winners of the Democratic primary for Rochester City Council
We sit down with four of the winners in the recent Democratic primary for Rochester City Council. If history is any guide, these candidates will be members of City Council in 2018, and they will have a...
View ArticleConnections: Examining the “Rochester accent” and the evolution of language
What exactly is the Rochester accent? Can you spot it when you hear it? Do you think you have a Rochester accent? A University of Rochester professor is studying the accent to further explain what it...
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