Connections: 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...
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 ArticleComing up on Connections: Wednesday, December 26
First hour: Professor Mark Brummitt on understanding Christianity Second hour: "A Season's Griot 2018"
View ArticleConnections: Professor Mark Brummitt on understanding Christianity
Pew Research indicates that non-religious Americans tend to know more about the specific traditions of Christianity than Christians themselves do. On this day after Christmas, we sit down with a...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Thursday, December 27
First hour: Discussing workplace trainings in the era of #MeToo Second hour: The year in television
View ArticleConnections: Discussing workplace trainings in the era of #MeToo
Earlier this year, New York State updated its sexual harassment laws. Now, the state mandates that all employers must adopt a sexual harassment prevention policy and training that meets the law’s...
View ArticleConnections: The year in television
We talk TV! Our guests discuss the year in television: the successes, the failures, the reboots and revivals, and how television consumption continued to change in 2018. What were your favorite shows?...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Friday, December 28
First hour: Discussing challenges faced by students of color in local suburban schools Second hour: How mobile and online dating apps have changed dating culture
View ArticleConnections: Discussing challenges faced by students of color in local...
Local students of color are speaking out about the challenges they say they face in suburban schools. Reporters Georgie Silvarole and Justin Murphy from the Democrat & Chronicle recently sat down...
View ArticleConnections: How mobile and online dating apps have changed dating culture
Tinder debuted in 2012, and since then, it – and other mobile and online dating apps – has revolutionized dating culture. Research on the subject is still in its early stages, but scientists say the...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Monday, December 31
First hour: Rochester and Western New York's favorite books of 2018, part 1 Second hour: Rochester and Western New York's favorite books of 2018, part 2
View ArticleConnections: Rochester and Western New York's favorite books of 2018, part 1
We continue an annual Connections tradition by talking to community leaders about their favorite books of the year. We also get insight into how they think, what they read, and why. Our guests: Leslie...
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