Connections: Oprah for president?
Oprah mania swept the Democratic Party in the past week -- but not everyone feels the same way about it. Some polling indicates that if Oprah Winfrey jumped into the presidential race, she'd instantly...
View ArticleConnections: Discussing Governor Cuomo's proposed plan to end the tip credit
Governor Andrew Cuomo wants to banish tips. The governor has argued workers who rely on tips have a harder time coming forward with concerns, and consequently are more vulnerable to exploitation and...
View ArticleConnections: Understanding the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act
We talk about the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act -- it's gun legislation, and it stands a good chance of going forward. The NRA has been calling for it for a long time. Essentially, the act says that...
View ArticleConnections: Tom Golisano on "Tax My Property Fairly" campaign
Do you feel your property tax assessment is fair? Do you understand how the process works? Maybe more importantly, if you want to challenge your assessment, do you know how to do it? Our guest is...
View ArticleConnections: "John Henryism" and mental health in the African American community
This hour, we have a conversation about mental health in the African American community, with a focus on the psychic cost of racism. According to the Health and Human Services Office of Minority...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Thursday, January 18
First hour: Discussing antidepressants and approaches to treating depression Second hour: Kate Lee O'Connor and Forrest O'Connor of the O'Connor Band
View ArticleConnections: Discussing antidepressants and approaches to treating depression
The British writer Johann Hari has just released a new book about how to treat depression. It's a book that makes a case for a much different approach -- but that's not what is sparking the most...
View ArticleConnections: Kate Lee O'Connor and Forrest O'Connor of the O'Connor Band
Webster native Kate Lee won a Grammy award in 2017 as part of the O'Connor Band , which won for Best Bluegrass Album. Lee has become a standout lead vocalist and violinist, and she plays alongside her...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Friday, January 19
First hour: What's next for Rochester after the failed Amazon proposal? Second hour: Challenges faced by women in comedy
View ArticleConnections: What's next for Rochester after the failed Amazon proposal?
Rochester did not make the cut for Amazon's HQ2. The final 20 cities were revealed on Thursday. It's a disappointment for the team that put together Rochester's proposal, but they point out that all of...
View ArticleConnections: Challenges faced by women in comedy
A recent article in (585) Magazine aimed to cover the Rochester comedy landscape. The article was bolstered by many photos, and yet it featured almost entirely men. Why? Women in comedy responded,...
View ArticleWeekend Connections: Week of January 15
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 Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act;...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Monday, January 22
First hour: Discussing the Women's March, one year later Second hour: Remembering artist Wendell Castle
View ArticleConnections: Discussing the Women's March, one year later
One year after worldwide women's marches, thousands more took to the streets in western New York and across the country. We discuss the issues central to the movement. We also discuss what it means to...
View ArticleConnections: Remembering artist Wendell Castle
Wendell Castle, an icon in the furniture design movement, has died. Castle had deep roots in the Rochester community, and leaves a storied career and legacy. We discuss it with our guests: Jonathan...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Tuesday, January 23
First hour: Churches Combating Addiction Conference Second hour: The effects of spanking and corporal punishment on children
View ArticleConnections: Churches Combating Addiction Conference
Drug overdose is the leading cause of accidental death in the United States, and the CDC says that growing crisis is caused by opioids. Local leaders are joining together to help combat the epidemic....
View ArticleConnections: The effects of spanking and corporal punishment on children
Research shows that spanking and other forms of corporal punishment for children do not improve behavior. Instead, the data indicates that physical punishment can lead to aggression, problems at...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Wednesday, January 24
First hour: Understanding State and Local Taxes (SALT) Second hour: New City Cafe
View ArticleConnections: Understanding State and Local Taxes (SALT)
The new federal tax bill was advertised as a way to cut taxes for most Americans, but what about SALT? It stands for State and Local Taxes, and it has been a big deduction for many taxpayers. The...
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