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Connections: Discussing the UN's new climate change report

The new report from the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change says that climate change is already further down the road that we had hoped, and without dramatic and quick changes, bad things are...

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Connections: The dangers faced by law enforcement and the media when...

Last week in Rochester, police chased a suspect in multiple shootings as he drove a U-Haul through the city streets. The public watched the suspect and law enforcement exchange gunfire through videos...

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Coming up on Connections: Tuesday, October 16

First hour: How can the Port of Rochester become a year-round destination? Second hour: Discussing U.S.- South Asian foreign policy with Bharath Gopalaswamy

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Connections: How can the Port of Rochester become a year-round destination?

The City of Rochester has issued a new Request for Proposals (RFP) to develop a 2.8 acre site at the Port of Rochester. The RFP comes more than two years after a controversial plan to build a hotel and...

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Connections: Discussing U.S.-South Asian foreign policy with Bharath...

We sit down with Bharath Gopalaswamy , director of the South Asia Center at the Atlantic Council. He’s in town as a guest of the Rochester chapter of the World Affairs Council. We talk with Gopalaswamy...

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Coming up on Connections: Wednesday, October 17

First hour: Understanding the FBI investigation involving Assemblyman Joe Errigo Second hour: Discussing Native American identity

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Connections: Understanding the FBI investigation involving Assemblyman Joe...

When Assemblyman Joe Errigo was charged with taking a bribe, it offered more questions than answers. Who else was involved? Who created the scheme in the first place? What was Errigo's role? Our guests...

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Connections: Discussing Native American identity

Senator Elizabeth Warren released a DNA test in an attempt to confirm her Native American ancestry. The Cherokee Nation responded by condemning the test and explaining that it does not prove that...

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Coming up on Connections: Thursday, October 18

First hour: State Senate candidates Jen Lunsford and Jeremy Cooney Second hour: The new documentary, "Dialogue in Metal"

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Connections: Jen Lunsford, candidate for State Senate, District 55

This hour, we hear from Jen Lunsford . She's a lawyer and a mother, and she's running for State Senate in the 55th District as a Democrat. We talk to Lunsford about her platform, her priorities for the...

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Connections: Jeremy Cooney, candidate for State Senate, District 56

This hour, we hear from Jeremy Cooney . He’s a lawyer and he’s running for State Senate in the 56th District as a Democrat. We talk to Cooney about his platform, his priorities for the district, and...

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Connections: The new documentary, "Dialogue in Metal"

WXXI has produced a new documentary that unites master fabricator Jesse James with one of his heroes, the great metal sculptor Albert Paley. The two men collaborated on pieces of art, and the...

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Coming up on Connections: Friday, October 19

First hour: Discussing issues faced by local children and families Second hour: The new play, "Thurgood," at Geva Theatre, and the legacy of Thurgood Marshall

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Connections: Discussing issues faced by local children and families

What are the most important issues facing children and families in our community? A local nonprofit -- The Children's Agenda -- has a list of legislative priorities for candidates this election season....

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Connections: The new play, "Thurgood," at Geva Theatre, and the legacy of...

A remarkable performance at Geva Theatre explores the life and career of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. We talk with the team behind the show about Marshall's legacy and his impact on civil...

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Weekend Connections: Week of October 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: How Native Americans feel about...

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Connections: Celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day

The City of Rochester is getting ready to celebrate its inaugural Indigenous Peoples' Day on October 8. The holiday will coincide with Columbus Day, which has long been controversial. Our guests...

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Coming up on Connections: Friday, October 5

First hour: Local attorneys discuss the Kavanaugh hearings Second hour: Discussing sexual health and the new play, "Becoming Dr. Ruth," at the JCC

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Connections: Local attorneys discuss the Kavanaugh hearings

We welcome a panel of attorneys to discuss the primary, and sometimes hidden, legal questions at play in the Kavanaugh hearings. We find that when attorneys from all ideological backgrounds discuss the...

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Connections: Discussing sexual health and the new play, "Becoming Dr. Ruth,"...

A new play at the JCC CenterStage Theatre explores the life and work of Dr. Ruth Westheimer. The radio and television sex therapist has helped change the way America talks about sexual health. We’re...

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