Connections: What Should We Do With Rochester's Abandoned Subway Station?
What should we do with Rochester's abandoned subway station? The station is located in the area adjacent to South Avenue, behind Dinosaur Bar-B-Que. Two passionate community members join us to discuss...
View ArticleConnections: The Bronze Collective Theatre Fest
Organizers and participants in the Bronze Collective Theatre Fest discuss their upcoming performances. Our guests:Grace Flores, playwright Kevin Hicks, public relations coordinator for the...
View ArticleConnections: Guitarist Kaki King
Kaki King is one of the most extraordinary guitarists in the world today. She will perform at The Little Theatre on Thursday, February 25 at 8:00 p.m. She joins us to talk about her body of work.
View ArticleConnections: New Rochester Rhinos' Owners David And Wendy Dworkin
The Rochester Rhinos have new owners who are determined to restore the franchise to its past glory. That means success on the field, but also more fans in the stadium.We ask about plans to improve the...
View ArticleComing Up On Connections: Tuesday, February 16th
First hour: New Rochester Rhinos' owners David and Wendy DworkinSecond hour: Grassroots efforts to fight poverty
View ArticleConnections: Grass Roots Efforts To Fight Poverty in Rochester
Fighting poverty is not only about splashy government initiatives. This hour, we see the true definition of "grass roots." These are people who have chosen to address problems in their own unique ways....
View ArticleComing Up On Connections: Wednesday, February 17th
First hour: Looking at Scalia's legacySecond hour: 11 signs a city will succeed
View ArticleConnections: The Legacy of Antonin Scalia
In the last several days, you might have heard a local defense attorney or two talking reverently about the career of late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia.This hour, we explore how Scalia's...
View ArticleConnections: 11 Signs A City Will Succeed
Journalist James Fallows recently toured America in a single-engine plane. One of the results of the trip is a list titled, "11 Signs a City Will Succeed." The article is sparking conversation about...
View ArticleComing Up On Connections: Thursday, February 18th
First hour: Meteorologist Scott Hetsko on his remarkable recoverySecond hour: Ed Boland shares what it was like to teach in a New York City public school for a year
View ArticleConnections: Meteorologist Scott Hetsko
Meteorologist Scott Hetsko joins us in studio to talk about his remarkable road back to the airwaves. With a new heart, and new energy, Hetsko returned on the night of the Super Bowl. He talks about...
View ArticleConnections: Author Ed Boland
Ed Boland was a teacher for exactly one year in one of the toughest schools in New York City. He walked away from a cushy job to pursue teaching, only to feel like a failure when he couldn't maintain...
View ArticleComing Up On Connections: Friday, February 19th
First hour: Unleashed: The Pet ShowSecond hour: Breast cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment
View ArticleConnections: Unleashed - All About Cats
This episode of Unleashed is all about cats: we talk about feline health, behavior, and personalities.Dr. Peggy Staderman of All Cats Care Center, and Dr. Elizabeth Ferderbar of Greece Animal Hospital...
View ArticleConnections: Breast Cancer Screening, Diagnosis And Treatment
We discuss the new recommendations for breast cancer screening and the debate surrounding the impact of false-positive results. Our panelists also answer listeners' questions about breast cancer...
View ArticleWeekend Connections: Week of February 15th
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:
View ArticleComing Up On Connections: Monday, February 22nd
First hour: Slowing climate change through new policies and legislationSecond hour: How should climate change be taught in high schools?
View ArticleConnections: New Policies To Slow Climate Change
If we're going to try to slow climate change, or mitigate its effects, what are our options?On Monday, February 22 at 7 p.m., the local chapter of the League of Women Voters will host a panel on New...
View ArticleConnections: How Should Climate Change Be Taught In High Schools?
Why are high schools so ineffective at teaching climate change? A new survey in the journal Science found that teachers spent very little time on climate change in the classroom. Many teachers say they...
View ArticleComing Up On Connections: Tuesday, February 23rd
First hour: Food deserts and the failure of Constantino'sSecond hour: Peter Read, father who lost a daughter in the Virginia Tech mass shooting
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