Connections: Student Loan Relief?
We take a look at Senator Elizabeth Warren's proposal to alleviate student loan debt. Can it work? Our panel includes expertise from education, finance, and an economist. Senator Warren notes that the...
View ArticleConnections: When the News is Really an Ad
What are the new hidden messages in your news supply? How can you discern an ad that is made to look like news? Is it ethical? Also, we look at the "message makers" -- the people in public relations...
View ArticleConnections: Parental Punishment
We look at corporal punishment in light of the Adrian Peterson case. What is appropriate and what is not? What do the studies show about long-term impact? We discuss this with our panel: Deb Rosen,...
View ArticleConnections: Women in Journalism; Teddy Roosevelt Documentary
We start the hour with a look at how women in journalism have seen their opportunities and contributions change for the better. But in some ways, not enough has changed. Joining us is Leah Stacy (also...
View ArticleConnections: Teachout Helps State Senate; Poisoning the Most Expensive Wine
Last week Zephyr Teachout lost to Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic gubernatorial primary, but not without taking 34 percent of the vote, more than what most people thought she’d get. Teachout has not...
View ArticleConnections: ISIS Recruiting in ROC; 5k to Honor Teacher
In the first part of the show, new charges were filed against Mufid Elfgeeh, he’s accused of recruiting for ISIS. It’s believed he may be the first person in the U.S. to be charged with recruiting for...
View ArticleConnections: How Do You Want to Die?
Here's a question you may not think about until you're asked, "How do you want to die?" Answers usually range from "peacefully", "in our sleep", to "surrounded by my family." Some use treatments to...
View ArticleConnections: Latinos in the Media and the Latino Film Festival
In this hour we discuss if the media is serving a diverse population, specifically the Hispanic population. We convened a panel to dive into this issue and discuss the Latino Film Festival:Jesus Vega,...
View ArticleConnections: Healthy Friday - Domestic Violence
The national conversation about domestic violence has been dominating the headlines since the release of the video of NFL player Ray Rice punching and knocking out his then fiance, Janay Palmer, in a...
View ArticleConnections: Healthy Friday - Substance Abuse; Affordable care Act
This hour we touch on addiction and substance abuse. First we talk with Judy Collins and her challenges with substance abuse. Then we talk with Greg Soehner from East House. Then we talk about the...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Monday, September 22nd
First hour: Understanding ISIS in the broader context of the Muslim worldSecond hour: Should we trust Yelp for restaurant reviews?
View ArticleConnections: Responding to Violence In the Name of Religion
In this hour, we look at ISIS in the broader context of the Muslim world. We examine the question of how peaceful Muslims – and people of all faiths – can respond to violence in the name of religion....
View ArticleConnections: Can We Trust Online Reviews?
In this hour, we ask if we can trust online review sites like Yelp? We examine the democratization of reviews for restaurants with the following:Kristen Flores-Fratto, owner of The Gate House and...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Tuesday, September 23rd
First hour: Neal Conan; a "prehistory of robots"Second hour: Pastor Marlowe Washington
View ArticleConnections: Neal Conan; Lecture on Robots
We open the hour with a conversation with Neal Conan. Conan is coming to Rochester on Sunday alongside Ken Rudin for their Political Junkie traveling roadshow. We'll talk about his plans for the show,...
View ArticleConnections: Pastor Marlowe Washington
We sit down with pastor Marlowe Washington of Christ Community Church. During the memorial service for Officer Daryl Pierson, Washington was praised for his recent sermons on the value of life. He'll...
View ArticleConnections: The State Parole System
Our guest this hour is State Senator Joe Robach. He's here to talk with us about the State's parole system. Is it staffed sufficiently? What's working in the system, and what is not? We look to answer...
View ArticleConnections: 2014-15 RBTL Season
The upcoming season for the Rochester Broadway Theatre League opens on October 7, with the Return of "The Book of Mormon". We sit down with RBTL presenter Albert Nocciolino to talk about the shows...
View ArticleConnections: Assembly Candidate Gary Pudup
Democrat Gary Pudup joins us for this show. He is running against Republican Peter Lawrence for the vacant 134th Assembly District seat. That seat was vacated when Bill Reilich left the Assembly to...
View ArticleConnections: Celebrating Led Zeppelin; Illnesses Affecting Kids
In the first part of the show, we highlight the band Led Zeppelin. They’re the focus of a celebration hosted by the Institute for Popular Music this weekend. We talk with the institute’s director, John...
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