Connections: The Pope and Climate Issues
We examine the meaning of Pope Francis' new encyclical on climate change. What does it mean for the Catholic Church? More broadly, what does it mean when an organized religion wades into climate...
View ArticleConnections: Summer Boat Safety
It's summer boating season, which brings with it a strange set of rules on the lakes. In fact, there are far fewer rules than many people would prefer. For example: no one can walk into a car...
View ArticleConnections: County Clerk and County Executive Candidate Cheryl Dinolfo
We sit down with Monroe County Clerk Cheryl Dinolfo, the Republican candidate for Monroe County Executive. She's running to take the seat of the outgoing Maggie Brooks. She's being challenged by...
View ArticleConnections: Musicians Kenny Werner and Steve Gadd
We'll talk to two towering figures in music. NPR says that pianist, composer and author Kenny Werner is known for his 1996 book Effortless Mastery: Liberating the Master Musician Within, which has...
View ArticleConnections: Solar Energy Campaign
We keep hearing about the benefits of using solar energy; so why don't we see more solar panels on homes? That could soon change, thanks to a new campaign aiming to "Solarize the Flower City." We'll...
View ArticleConnections: Can We Slow Down Aging?
We go looking for the fountain of youth based on the latest research on aging. As the Rochester Museum and Science Center says, everybody wants to live a long and healthy life. Understanding the...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Thursday, June 25th
First hour: Return of Clergy on PatrolSecond hour: SentrySafe sending local jobs to Mexico
View ArticleConnections: Clergy on Patrol
The City of Rochester is launching their summer series of Clergy on Patrol events on June 29th. The first event will have a focus on youth, with the goal of shaping a positive image of law enforcement...
View ArticleConnections: The Impact of SentrySafe Leaving Rochester
SentrySafe is closing its local plant within a year, moving 350 jobs from the Rochester area to Wisconsin and Mexico. Business leaders and the former owner says this comes as a shock. How did it...
View ArticleConnections: SCOTUS Ruling on Same Sex Marriage
The Supreme Court ruled Friday morning that same-sex marriages are legal in all 50 states. We gathered reaction from those on both sides of the ruling for this hour of 'Connections'.Assemblyman Harry...
View ArticleConnections: Innovation Friday - Solving World Problems Locally
Attempts to solve problems around the world are happening right here in Rochester. Examples include a new app that could help in how we respond to epidemics, the ability to better map disasters, and...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Monday, June 29th
First hour: What do the low SAFE Act registration numbers mean?Second hour: Nonviolence, from South Africa to Rochester
View ArticleConnections: No Changes to the NY SAFE Act
The New York State legislature decided to do nothing to change the SAFE Act in this recent legislative session. Gun rights advocates feel betrayed. Meanwhile, new numbers seem to show that very few New...
View ArticleConnections: Lessons of Nonviolence
Two Rochester residents recently returned after sixteen days of study in South Africa. Both are employed as interns at the M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence and, among other responsibilities, share...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Tuesday, June 30th
First hour: After same-sex marriage, what's next?Second hour: The revitalization of Geneva
View ArticleConnections: Other Gay Rights Issues
Gay rights advocates are already turning their attention to other legislative battles in the wake of the massive Supreme Court ruling on Friday. Tuesday night, Monroe County Young Democrats will hold a...
View ArticleConnections: What is an All-America City?
Have you ever found yourself driving to Buffalo, and you see the sign that says, "Welcome to Buffalo, an All America City?" And perhaps you've wondered, "Isn't it supposed to say 'All-American?'"Turns...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Wednesday, July 1st
First hour: Ethics in photojournalismSecond hour: Assembly Majority Leader Joe Morelle
View ArticleConnections: Is It Ok to Manipulate a Photograph?
When is it okay for a photojournalist to manipulate a photograph, and how? A new exhibit shows dozens of famous photographs that were altered before publication. We'll talk to veterans in the field...
View ArticleConnections: Assembly Majority Leader Joe Morelle
The recent legislative session has closed in Albany and we bring in Assembly Majority Leader Joe Morelle (D) to reflect on the session.
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