Coming Up On Connections: Wednesday, August 10th
First hour: Understanding Hillary Clinton's college plan Second hour: Vaccine awareness
View ArticleConnections: Understanding Hillary Clinton's College Plan
Hillary Clinton - in a nod to Bernie Sanders - is proposing free tuition at public colleges and universities for roughly 80% of American students. Politico reports that the plan is already under sharp...
View ArticleConnections: Vaccine Awareness
Green Party presidential candidate Dr. Jill Stein sparked a wave of headlines about vaccines when she praised vaccines, but then said that Americans no longer trust regulatory agencies that approve...
View ArticleHillary Clinton to Outline Her Economic Plan Today at 1 p.m., Connections...
WARREN, Mich. (AP) Hillary Clinton is expected to play up her focus on job development, public works projects and tax policy when she outlines her economic plan during a visit to a manufacturing...
View ArticleComing Up On Connections: Thursday, August 11th
First hour: Summer of Food - New York Food & Wine Classic Second hour: NPR's coverage of Hillary Clinton's speech on her economic plan
View ArticleConnections: Summer of Food - New York Food & Wine Classic
Our Summer of Food Series turns its attention to the most significant competition of the year for New York winemakers: the New York Food & Wine Classic. We talk to the winemakers behind the Wine of...
View ArticleComing Up On Connections: Friday, August 12th
First hour: Second Opinion Live examines postpartum depression Second hour: The latest in diagnosing and understanding concussion
View ArticleConnections: Second Opinion Live Examines Postpartum Depression
Second Opinion Live examines postpartum depression, from the latest studies, to prevalence and treatment. Our guests: Dr. Ellen Poleshuck, associate professor of psychiatry and OBGYN at the University...
View ArticleConnections: The Latest In Diagnosing And Understanding Concussion
To detect concussion, how about wearable technology? We examine the latest developments aimed at helping users avoid extended risk after brain injury. How does it work? Who's using it now? Our guests:...
View ArticleWeekend Connections: Week of August 8th
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: Hillary Clinton's college...
View ArticleComing Up On Connections: Monday, August 15th
First hour: Increasing diversity in the PD and FD Second hour: Sexism at the Olympics?
View ArticleConnections: Increasing Diversity In Rochester's Public Safety Departments
A new program aims to increase the diversity in the Rochester Police Department, the Rochester Fire Department, and other areas related to public safety. We explore the Career Pathways to Public Safety...
View ArticleConnections: Sexism At The Olympics?
There's been a public debate about sexist language used by broadcasters and print reporters at the Olympic Games. From descriptions of gymnasts who look so calm they "could be at the mall," to...
View ArticleComing Up On Connections: Tuesday, August 16th
First hour: Exploring the options for Parcel 5 Second hour: Building younger public radio audiences
View ArticleConnections: Exploring The Options For Parcel 5
What should Rochester do with Parcel 5? That's the name for the site of the former Midtown Plaza, currently sitting vacant, in the heart of the city. Developers are submitting proposals, but one group...
View ArticleConnections: Building Younger Public Radio Audiences
How can public radio attract younger audiences that will stay with the medium for...well, for life? That's a question with no single, easy answer, but addressing it is vital to public radio's future....
View ArticleComing Up On Connections: Wednesday, August 17th
First hour: Marking one year since the Genesee Street mass shooting Second hour: Rochester as a city for adult learning
View ArticleConnections: Marking One Year Since The Genesee Street Mass Shooting
One year ago this week, three men were killed in a drive-by shooting outside the Boys & Girls Club of Rochester. The organization will host a remembrance ceremony and plaque dedication in honor of...
View ArticleConnections: Rochester As A City For Adult Learning
Maybe you've given up on learning to speak French, or fix a car, or identify a wine just by smelling it. Maybe you don't think you have time to learn how to pick out which bird is at your feeder, or...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Thursday, August 18th
First hour: NPR is eliminating online comments Second hour: Summer of Food looks at the decline of cereal
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