Connections: Professor Randy Curren and his new book, "Patriotic Education in...
Should schools cultivate patriotism? It's one question among many about patriotism in schools and society addressed in a new book called “Patriotic Education in a Global Age.” The co-author is...
View ArticleConnections: Discussing Native American food culture
An upcoming festival at Ganondagan explores Native American food and culture. We get a preview and discuss traditional and contemporary indigenous culinary experiences. Our guests: Chef Arlie Doxtator,...
View ArticleWeekend Connections: Week of September 3
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: Why many women fear running in the...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Monday, September 10
First hour: Discussing the standards for using anonymous sources in journalism Second hour: New words added to the dictionary, part 3
View ArticleConnections: Discussing the standards for using anonymous sources in journalism
The New York Times made serious news last week with the publication of an op-ed by an anonymous writer – a senior official in the White House. Should the Times have published a piece by an anonymous...
View ArticleConnections: New words added to the dictionary, part 3
Isn't it adorbs when we use words so frequently they officially get added to the dictionary? Maybe you read some of them this weekend when you gorged on guac with a rando because you were both hangry....
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Tuesday, September 11
First hour: How to heal divides between men and women Second hour: Discussing 21st century policing
View ArticleConnections: How to heal divides between men and women
The Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence is bringing experts in gender reconciliation to Rochester. Cynthia Brix and Will Keepin will give a presentation at Nazareth College and a retreat at the Clover...
View ArticleConnections: Discussing 21st century policing
The Irondequoit Police Department will be hosting its Police Community Relations Forum next week. The goal is to build community engagement and identify a two-year strategic plan for the police...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Wednesday, September 12
First hour: Discussing satire, and the controversy surrounding the political cartoon depicting Serena Williams Second hour: Local activist Miriam Zinter on the impact of institutional racism
View ArticleConnections: Discussing satire, and the controversy surrounding the cartoon...
When tennis superstar Serena Williams was penalized multiple times during the U.S. Open final on Saturday, her reaction led to controversy. Williams told the chair umpire at the match that a man would...
View ArticleConnections: Local activist Miriam Zinter on the impact of institutional racism
Local activist Miriam Zinter recently posted a Twitter thread about her family's personal struggle with institutional racism. The thread went viral. Zinter joins us to share the challenges her father...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Thursday, September 13
First hour: Author Daniel Koretz and his book, "The Testing Charade: Pretending to Make Schools Better" Second hour: The state of workforce development in Rochester and the Finger Lakes
View ArticleConnections: Author Daniel Koretz and his book, "The Testing Charade"
With the start of the school year, we have a conversation standardized testing. Daniel Koretz is the author of "The Testing Charade: Pretending to Make Schools Better." He joins us to discuss why he...
View ArticleConnections: The state of workforce development in Rochester and the Finger...
We discuss workforce development in Rochester and the Finger Lakes. A local program has been highlighted by a statewide non-profit for its efforts to help young people gain valuable skills. We discuss...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Friday, September 14
First hour: Brockport education leaders launch diversity certification program Second hour: Gubernatorial candidate Larry Sharpe
View ArticleConnections: Brockport education leaders launch diversity certification program
The College at Brockport is rolling out a new program alongside the Brockport Central School District, and it comes with a message: understanding how to teach and live in diverse communities is not...
View ArticleConnections: Gubernatorial candidate Larry Sharpe
On the heels of primary night, we continue our conversations about New York State politics. Larry Sharpe, the libertarian candidate for governor, is in Rochester for a series of events. Sharpe has been...
View ArticleWeekend Connections: Week of September 10
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: One family's experience with...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Monday, September 17
First hour: Is there a civil war within the Catholic church? Second hour: Why more Americans are choosing wine and spirits over beer
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