Connections: Where are all the female film directors?
The top grossing films over the last 10 years have had a total of 1,114 directors. 45 were women. Why aren’t there more female directors in Hollywood? The question is the subject of a new film called...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Tuesday, July 10
First hour: Urbanism across the globe Second hour: Celebrating the World Cup
View ArticleConnections: Urbanism across the globe
When we talk about urbanism, we often discuss walkability and connected neighborhoods. That movement is not just happening here in the United States; efforts toward developing complete streets are...
View ArticleConnections: Celebrating the World Cup
The World Cup semifinals begin on Tuesday, with Belgium taking on France. Saturday's match broke viewership records when Croatia defeated Russia. In addition to the games themselves, the pride among...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Wednesday, July 11
First hour: Local immigrants react to the Trump administration's policies Second hour: Is using CGI in advertising ethical?
View ArticleConnections: Local immigrants react to the Trump administration's policies
About half of the children under the age of five separated from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border were reunited with their parents by Tuesday’s deadline, but the Trump administration says it was...
View ArticleConnections: Is using CGI in advertising ethical?
Some brands are using CGI in their advertising, and consumers can’t tell that the images are not real humans. Is that ethical? Will CGI define the future of advertising? We talk to experts about this...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Wednesday, July 4
First hour: Special rebroadcast - Olympic gold medalist and LGBTQ activist Greg Louganis Second hour: Capitol Steps - Politics Takes a Holiday, July 4th Edition
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First hour: Will we see living dinosaurs in our lifetime? Second hour: Summer of Food - The modern food movement and the legacy of Anthony Bourdain
View ArticleConnections: Will we see living dinosaurs in our lifetime?
The latest film in the “Jurassic Park” series, “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom,” is number one at the box office. It goes to show that even decades after the first film was made, people still love...
View ArticleConnections: Summer of Food - The modern food movement and the legacy of...
It’s the kickoff of our annual Summer of Food series. We’re joined by local chefs who discuss the modern food movement, what’s “hot” in the culinary scene, and the legacy of Anthony Bourdain. Our...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Friday, July 6
First hour: Director John Landis discusses "Animal House" Second hour: Is marching enough as a form of protest?
View ArticleConnections: Director John Landis discusses "Animal House"
If you’ve seen the film “Animal House,” you probably remember a few iconic scenes: the toga party, the parade, and basically anything featuring John Belushi. The film is turning 40, and director John...
View ArticleConnections: Is marching enough as a form of protest?
In a recent op-ed for the Guardian, writer LA Kauffman warned activists protesting the Trump administration’s policies that marching is not enough. Kauffman writes that while the number of marches...
View ArticleWeekend Connections: Week of July 2
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: Voter turnout and access to voting;...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Monday, July 9
First hour: 25th Congressional District Candidate Dr. Jim Maxwell Second hour: Where are all the female film directors?
View ArticleConnections: 25th Congressional District Candidate Dr. Jim Maxwell
We continue our series of interviews with the candidates running to fill the Congressional seat of the late Louise Slaughter. This hour, we’re joined by GOP candidate Dr. Jim Maxwell .
View ArticleConnections: Where are all the female film directors?
The top grossing films over the last 10 years have had a total of 1,114 directors. 45 were women. Why aren’t there more female directors in Hollywood? The question is the subject of a new film called...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Tuesday, July 10
First hour: Urbanism across the globe Second hour: Celebrating the World Cup
View ArticleConnections: Urbanism across the globe
When we talk about urbanism, we often discuss walkability and connected neighborhoods. That movement is not just happening here in the United States; efforts toward developing complete streets are...
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