Connections: 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...
View ArticleWeekend Connections: Week of October 8
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: Recovery from opioid addiction; Male...
View ArticleConnections: candidates in the 133rd Assembly District discuss the issues
We welcome the Democrat and Republican running in the 133rd Assembly district race. In studio: Barbara Baer (D) Marjorie Byrnes (R)
View ArticleConnections: 'elder law' and the LGBTQ community
The term "elder law" can be a misnomer when it comes to the LGBTQ community. For example, does a 22-year-old trans person think the Elder Law Fair is relevant to them? Probably not -- but it can be if...
View ArticleConnections: Girl Scouts discuss the Boy Scouts welcoming girls
Starting in February, the Boy Scouts will welcome older girls into the organization and will drop the word “boy” from its namesake program. Cub Scouts began welcoming girls this past summer. So what do...
View ArticleConnections: Why younger adults are better than older adults at discerning...
A new study by the Pew Research Center shows Americans over the age of 50 are worse than younger people at discerning facts from opinions. The research challenges ideas that younger people who are...
View ArticleConnections: Sexual assault in the military
Heath Phillips is a military sexual assault survivor who travels the country to share his story. He joined the military when he was 17. Phillips was repeatedly sexually assaulted and bullied, only to...
View ArticleConnections: How a younger generation decides to dole out charitable donations
Research finds that American adults under the age of 30 are generous with their money, but more discerning than previous generations when it comes to where to give. We'll examine how to use charitable...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Thursday, November 15
First hour: What are the impacts and remedies for polarization? Second hour: Discussing women's empowerment across the globe
View ArticleConnections: What are the impacts and remedies for polarization?
The terms “bubbles,” “silos,” and “echo chambers” are common in our current political dialogue, and they all relate to the broader concept of polarization. Philosopher Robert Talisse says while...
View ArticleConnections: Discussing women's empowerment across the globe
The Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence and the University of Rochester are hosting several speakers as part of Rochester’s inaugural International Education Week. They join us in our studio to discuss a...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Friday, November 16
First hour: Activist Jeremy Tjhung Second hour: Discussing the film, "The Good Mind," and Native American land rights
View ArticleConnections: Activist Jeremy Tjhung
What does it mean to devote yourself to a life of activism? We talk to a local activist who uprooted himself from New York City and left everything behind to help promote causes he cares about in...
View ArticleConnections: Discussing the film, "The Good Mind," and Native American land...
We discuss a documentary called "The Good Mind.” It explores Native American land rights through a look the Onondaga Nation’s battle with the U.S. government. We discuss treaties, what sovereignty...
View ArticleWeekend Connections: Week of November 12
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: Polarization and its impact on...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Monday, November 19
First hour: The ethics and laws surrounding crowdfunding Second hour: Special rebroadcast - Local immigrants react to the Trump administration's policies
View ArticleConnections: The ethics and laws surrounding crowdfunding
A woman raises thousands of dollars crowdfunding, but it turns out, her story is a lie. We talk about the ethics of crowdfunding and what the law says about honesty and dishonesty. In studio: Scott...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Tuesday, November 20
First hour: Discussing Amazon's HQ2 coming to New York State Second hour: Exploring tactics for creating effective climate change policy
View ArticleConnections: Discussing Amazon's HQ2 coming to New York State
Governor Cuomo has come out swinging on Amazon, defending the incentives offered by New York State, and blasting critics as "extreme conservatives and socialists." But the critics contend that New York...
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