Coming 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...
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: Hemp 101
How much do you know about hemp? The variety of the Cannabis sativa species is often mistaken for marijuana, but it’s very different. Researchers say hemp is among the world’s most useful plants, with...
View ArticleConnections: Fatimat Reid, Monroe County Family Court Judge-elect
We sit down with Fatimat Reid , the first African American candidate in decades to win a Monroe County Family Court judgeship. Four candidates were in line for two seats on the Family Court bench, and...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Thursday, November 22
First and second hours: The Splendid Table's Turkey Confidential
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Friday, November 23
First and second hours: Best of the Best -- The 2018 Third Coast Festival Broadcast
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Monday, November 26
First hour: Great Schools for All on how to create socioeconomic diversity in schools Second hour: Discussing mindful eating for the holidays
View ArticleConnections: Great Schools for All on how to create socioeconomic diversity...
A local nonprofit group is speaking out about how to create more socioeconomic diversity in schools. This comes after a state grant largely failed to bring more suburban students into the Rochester...
View ArticleConnections: Discussing mindful eating for the holidays
The Thanksgiving holiday is over, so what did you eat? Do you regret it? This hour, we sit down with experts in the nutrition field to discuss how to stay healthy, manage your diet, and engage in...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Tuesday, November 27
First hour: How are world events impacting travel abroad? Second hour: The film, "Back to Natural," and the natural hair movement
View ArticleConnections: How are world events impacting travel abroad?
How are world events impacting travel and study abroad? The current political and social climate have led to calls for universities to stop sending students to countries like Iran. These critics say...
View ArticleConnections: The film, "Back to Natural," and the natural hair movement
A documentary called "Back to Natural" explores the relationship between politics, hair, and racial identity in black communities. It will be screened later this week at The Little Theatre as part of...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Wednesday, November 28
First hour: Discussing stereotypes of modern college students Second hour: Was Oumuamua created by aliens?!
View ArticleConnections: Discussing stereotypes of modern college students
There's a lot of talk about whether college students are too "coddled" these days. Our panel discusses whether the stereotypes match the reality, and whether a change in the culture of classrooms can...
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