Connections: What's the State of Labor in 2015?
With Labor Day approaching, and an election year approaching, we sit down with local labor leaders to discuss the issues most pressing to them. What is the state of labor in 2015? AFL-CIO president...
View ArticleConnections: Curbing Obesity With a New Program
It's one thing for American kids to be overweight; it's another for parents to confront that fact. It can be very difficult for parents to admit their children are obese, particularly before the...
View ArticleConnections: Why Should We Care About Black Holes?
Stephen Hawking says he has solved the information paradox regarding black holes. Wait, what? He figured out black holes? Hawking has yet to release a formal paper on the subject, and of course his...
View ArticleConnections: Legacy and Impact of David Foster Wallace
What is the legacy and impact of David Foster Wallace? It's a timely question, with the summer biopic The End of the Tour starting Jason Segel as Wallace. Our wide-ranging panel discusses Wallace's...
View ArticleConnections: Tom Parrish and Geva Theatre
Geva Theatre Center made news when, after 15 years, executive director Tom Parrish announced he's leaving. We'll sit down with Parrish to talk about his work, Geva's place in our community, and we'll...
View ArticleConnections: What is "At-will Employment?"; Making a Healthier Community
We start the hour following up on a listener question we got in regards to a show from last week. A listener wanted to know who could get fired and how. What does “at-will employment” really mean? I...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Tuesday, September 8th
First hour: Squaring climate action with religious faithSecond hour: Telling the story of the excommunication of a church
View ArticleConnections: How Do Religious Beliefs Tie To Climate Change?
Major religions are trying to come together to address ecological issues, and a number of upcoming events in the Rochester area will target people of various faiths to respond to climate change. We'll...
View ArticleConnections: Matt Spaull and Spiritus
Local filmmaker Matt Spaull joins us to talk about his documentary called Spiritus. It's a look at the excommunication of Corpus Christi Church in 1998. The film is a finalist in the Student Academy...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Wednesday, September 9th
First hour: Understanding FASDSecond hour: Previewing the Fringe
View ArticleConnections: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
The newest research indicates that as many as 2 to 5 percent of children in elementary school have fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, a much higher number than many parents and doctors once believed. Are...
View ArticleConnections: 2015 Fringe Festival Preview
The Fringe is ready to roll, with more than 500 shows in more than 25 venues. You know: venues like a Spiegeltent, which is not the kind you camped out in in your back yard, or a parked car, or major...
View ArticleConnections: Why Can't Your Doctor Tell You How Much It Costs?
Why can’t you just call up your doctor and ask for a price list? We’re talking about everything from prescription drugs to hip replacements. Our panel examines the question of pricing transparency in...
View ArticleConnections: Why Have Their Been So Many Data Breaches?
We’re looking at security breaches, following the Excellus/Lifetime Health Companies data breach that affected millions. Why have so many breaches occurred in recent years? What would change that? Our...
View ArticleConnections: Upstate Latino Summit Preview Part 1
The Upstate Latino Summit is on September 16, and will foster communications around the issues affecting the growing Latino population. We preview some of the conversations in this hour that will focus...
View ArticleConnections: Upstate Latino Summit Preview Part 2
We continue our preview of the Upstate Latino Summit that is coming on September 16. This hour we'll preview some of the conversations that will focus on education, health, and business with our...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Monday, September 14th
First hour: Making climate an issue in local electionsSecond hour: Monthly Science Roundtable
View ArticleConnections: Do Local Candidates Care About Climate Change?
Is climate change a local issue when it comes to elections? Typically, we talk about climate change policy on the national level. But a growing list of local communities are adopting policies in...
View ArticleConnections: Science Roundtable on Grants
In our Monthly Science Roundtable, we examine the state of science funding in the United States. NPR reports that labs across the country are grappling with a boom-and-bust cycle, and scientists can...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Tuesday, September 15th
First hour: How much homework is too much?Second hour: Temple Grandin visiting to talk animal husbandry, autism
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