Coming up on Connections: Wednesday, November 15th
First hour: The benefits of birth control as medication Second hour: The possible impacts of eliminating the federal historic tax credit
View ArticleConnections: The benefits of birth control as medication
A family doctor in Washington, D.C. recently wrote a piece for the Federalist entitled "Stop Denying Science, Birth Control Isn't Necessary for Women's Health." The piece has led to backlash among the...
View ArticleConnections: The possible impacts of eliminating the federal historic tax credit
The Trump administration's proposed tax plan would eliminate the federal historical tax credit, and this has many local preservationists concerned about the future of saving historic buildings in our...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Thursday, November 16th
First hour: Monroe County Sheriff-elect Todd Baxter Second hour: Author and historian Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
View ArticleConnections: Monroe County Sheriff-elect Todd Baxter
There's a new sheriff in town. Todd Baxter won a resounding victory over longtime incumbent Patrick O'Flynn in Monroe County. Sheriff-elect Baxter joins us to talk about his priorities going forward.
View ArticleConnections: Author and historian Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
Laurel Thatcher Ulrich is the author of many books, and she coined the phrase "Well behaved women seldom make history." She's a feminist historian who is the 300th Anniversary University Professor at...
View ArticleConnections: How the media covers the murders of people with disabilities by...
We discuss a difficult, often grim, but vital issue this hour: when people with disabilities are murdered by their caregivers or family members. According to the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, more...
View ArticleConnections: The costs and benefits of charter schools
What are your thoughts on charter schools? That question garners many different answers, and it is one of the most polarizing subjects we can discuss on the program. This hour, we preview a documentary...
View ArticleWeekend Connections: Week of November 13th
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: Black Lives Matter and sanctuary...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Monday, November 20th
First hour: What could derail the #MeToo movement? Second hour: Homelessness as a death sentence
View ArticleConnections: What could derail the #MeToo movement?
As more women across the country feel empowered to share their experiences of being sexual harassed or sexually assaulted -- often in the workplace -- some people are asking the question, "What could...
View ArticleConnections: Homelessness as a death sentence
New research shows that the average life expectancy of homeless men and women in Rochester is more than two decades shorter than that of men and women who are not homeless. There's also a significant...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Tuesday, November 21st
First hour: What is Rochester's future as a city for a minor league sports? Second hour: How racist flyers impacted a local election
View ArticleConnections: What is Rochester's future as a city for a minor league sports?
From the Red Wings to the Flash to the Rhinos, Rochester was once considered a hub for minor league sports, but the landscape has changed in recent years -- especially in the last week. The owners of...
View ArticleConnections: How racist flyers impacted a local election
When white supremacists posted racist flyers around the town of Pittsford, residents rallied against racism and pushed for change. They formed a group called PittsForward , and one of its members --...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Wednesday, November 22nd
First hour: How to discuss politics without damaging relationships Second hour: Helping refugees in Rochester
View ArticleConnections: How to discuss politics without damaging relationships
Here's a question for you: As you prepare to enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday, are you dreading discussions about politics with friends and family? According to a new PBS NewsHour poll, 58 percent of...
View ArticleConnections: Helping refugees in Rochester
Nearly 85,000 refugees were admitted into the United States in fiscal year 2016, and New York was one of three states that helped settle more than a quarter of them. We're joined by refugees living in...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Thursday, November 23rd
Holiday programming: The Splendid Table’s Turkey Confidential
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Friday, November 24th
Holiday programming: Best of the Best - The 2017 Third Coast Festival Broadcast
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