Connections: The film, "The Limits of My World"
A film called "The Limits of My World" tells the story of a nonverbal young man with autism as he transitions from high school to adulthood. It will be screened at The Little Theatre on Monday,...
View ArticleConnections: Musician and humanitarian Ayman Jarjour
Ayman Jarjour is a musician and humanitarian who is using his skills and talents to help refugees in camps around the world. He's in Rochester for a benefit performance on November 10. We sit down with...
View ArticleWeekend Connections: Week of November 5
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: Susan B. Anthony's illegal vote, and...
View ArticleConnections: 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...
View ArticleComing 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
View ArticleConnections: 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...
View ArticleConnections: 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...
View ArticleWeekend Connections: Week of October 1
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: Fashion Week of Rochester, and the...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Monday, October 8
First hour: Discussing male violence and acceptable standards of behavior Second hour: What to expect for the future of advertising
View ArticleConnections: Discussing male violence and acceptable standards of behavior
The Brett Kavanaugh investigation produced something unexpected last week: a debate about whether it's normal and natural for men to get into physical altercations. Namely, bar fights. Some of Judge...
View ArticleConnections: What to expect for the future of advertising
One of the most fluid and changing careers is advertising. It's an industry that has seen tremendous pressure coming from the disruptive forces of new technology. Ad execs hoped that we would all love...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Tuesday, October 9
First hour: Special broadcast on the opioid epidemic - Local individuals in recovery discuss their battles with addiction Second hour: Special broadcast on the opioid epidemic - An update on the...
View ArticleWATCH: Connections Live on the opioid epidemic across New York
https://youtu.be/I70jhWwt_zY In this special edition of Connections, we address the opioid epidemic in New York State. The conversation will take place in front of a live studio audience at the WXXI...
View ArticleConnections: Local individuals in recovery discuss their battles with addiction
In this special edition of Connections, we address the opioid epidemic in New York State. The conversation took place in front of a live studio audience at the WXXI studios. You can watch video of the...
View ArticleConnections: An update on the community response to the opioid crisis
In this special edition of Connections, we address the opioid epidemic in New York State. The conversation took place in front of a live studio audience at the WXXI studios. You can watch video of the...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Wednesday, October 10
First hour: Should taxpayers pay for a new Buffalo Bills stadium? Second hour: The Landmark Society's 2018 "Five to Revive"
View ArticleConnections: Should the Bills get a new stadium?
A Buffalo News editorial is making the case for substantial taxpayer support for a new Buffalo Bills stadium. The editorial claims that this will be the price for Western New York to keep a...
View ArticleConnections: the latest list from the Landmark Society of "Five to Revive"...
The Landmark Society has announced its 2018 "Five to Revive" -- a list of five historic properties and locations in the region that are in need of investment. We're joined by members of the Landmark...
View ArticleConnections: Upstate Latino Summit
The Upstate Latino Summit is coming to Rochester for 2018. The event features leaders from around the state in the Latino community; it's designed to highlight issues most pertinent to Latinos. So what...
View ArticleConnections: a new RIT photojournalism exhibit: "Whose Streets? Our Streets!"
Photojournalism has captured some of the most profound images of social and protest movements. RIT Press is hosting an upcoming exhibition titled "Whose Streets? Our Streets!" It's a look at the images...
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