Connections: Healthy Friday - Fecal Transplants & C. diff
Clostridium difficile (C. diff) is a bacterium that causes diarrhea and more serious intestinal conditions. While C. diff can be debilitating, people are embarrassed to talk about it. But we're NOT!...
View ArticleConnections: The Benefits of Integrated Activities
We start our week-long "Dialogue on Disability" with a look at integrated activities and the benefits they offer, especially for “typically developing” children. We’ll also look at early intervention...
View ArticleConnections: Considering A More Plant-Based Diet
We're post-holidays, and everyone is joining gyms... and some people are doing "juice cleansing."
View ArticleConnections: Dealing With The Aftermath Of A Brain Injury
Our series of shows on Dialogue on Disability continues with a look at the importance of staying active after a brain injury.
View ArticleConnections: Employment Access For All
We wrap up our "Dialogue on Disability" with a conversation about employment access for all. With us to discuss: •Bill McDonald, executive director, Medical Motor Service •Dee Mascari, programs and...
View ArticleConnections: Innovation Friday - Reviewing the State Budget and State of the...
The think tank Truth in Accounting calculates that New York state has quite a bit of 'hidden debt' (roughly $78 billion) which puts an interesting spin on the notion of budgetary windfalls the Governor...
View ArticleConnections: Innovation Friday - Access to Broadband, Older Entrepreneurs
Both Governor Andrew Cuomo and President Barack Obama talked about connectivity and access to broadband in their addresses this week. We’ll talk with Doug Brake who gets paid to think about this stuff...
View ArticleConnections: Why Do Some Parents Skip Vaccinations?
We're following the news of the Measles outbreak at Disneyland. The number of cases has grown to 81. Doctors are concerned about parents who are choosing not to vaccinate their children in particular....
View ArticleConnections: Susan B. Anthony Birthday Luncheon With Lynn Sherr
The annual Susan B. Anthony birthday luncheon is coming up, and their guest speaker, Lynn Sherr, joins us. Sherr is a journalist and author, both of a book about Sally Ride, and a biography about Susan...
View ArticleConnections: New Theory on Autism
A new theory on autism suggests that the fundamental problem in autism-spectrum disorders is not a social deficiency - or a lack of empathy or reliability - but instead a super-sensitivity to...
View ArticleConnections: Drones!
Drones! One nearly crashed a White House party. There are questions about drone law as drones become an important asset for more companies. What limits should we see? What's next? We discuss this with...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Wednesday, January 28th
First hour: Do whistleblower laws work?Second hour: Understanding Pope Francis
View ArticleConnections: Protecting Whistleblowers
New rules are designed to protect whistleblowers. But are they working? Bill Lloyd's story suggests they are. The NY Times reported in August that Lloyd is one of the first whistleblowers under new...
View ArticleConnections: The Significance of Pope Francis
We examine the significance of Pope Francis to the Catholic Church. His public statements appear to be significantly further left on social issues than his predecessor. But is that reflected in actual...
View ArticleConnections: Senator Rich Funke; Soledad O'Brien
We start the show talking with State Senator Rich Funke (R), who represents the 55th State Senate District. Then, we air a pre-recorded interview with Soledad O'Brien who was speaking at RIT today.
View ArticleConnections: Experiencing How the Poor Live
We push ahead to tonight’s Need to Know (8 p.m. tonight and 11:30 a.m. Sunday on WXXI-TV), and focus on the recent poverty simulation event. It’s a good concept: give people the actual experience of...
View ArticleConnections: The Impact Of Youth Sports
We start with a brief discussion of developing news about the NYS Assembly Speaker. Then we talk why participation in youth sports is declining, and what is the impact on at-risk children? Rochester...
View ArticleConnections: Gender Based Oppression
We base our discussion around A Path Appears, the film that uncovers gender-based oppression here and around the world, searching for solutions. We'll have audio from our special presentation and...
View ArticleConnections: Notable UR Scientists Under The Age Of 30
It's our monthly science roundtable, and we'll meet two scientists earning accolades for their impressive work before the age of 30. One studies the way infants learn to speak; the other works in the...
View ArticleConnections: William Cala Talks About School Reform
Fairport superintendent Bill Cala in studio. Cala is always an interesting conversation, but he's been even more prominently vocal lately: Cala has been sharply critical of the governor's plans for...
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