Connections: Investigative Journalist David Cay Johnston On Wage Growth
What has the narrative been about wage growth and the wage gap in this country? The narrative has reflected the reality, which is that for decades now, we've seen wage stagnation and money concentrated...
View ArticleComing Up On Connections: Thursday, October 27th
First hour: Why we believe things that are obviously untrue Second hour: Meet the candidates competing to fill Bill Nojay's Assembly seat
View ArticleConnections: Meet The Candidates Competing To Fill Bill Nojay's Assembly Seat
The death of Assemblyman Bill Nojay has opened up his seat for the November election. We sit down with both candidates: Republican Joe Errigo and Democrat Barbara Baer.
View ArticleConnections: Why We Believe Things That Are Obviously Untrue
Why do people believe irrational things? Why do people believe things that are demonstrably untrue? For example, This American Life's Ira Glass recently interviewed his uncle, who didn't believe that...
View ArticleComing Up On Connections: Friday, October 28th
First hour: The youth vote Second hour: New screen time recommendations for children
View ArticleConnections: The Youth Vote
Election Day is less than two weeks away, and while much is in question, one thing is indisputable: millennials could be a deciding factor in this year’s presidential race…if they vote. A Gallup poll...
View ArticleConnections: New Screen Time Recommendations For Children
We're living in an evolving technology landscape where it may sometimes seem like you can’t escape the glow of a screen. What does this mean for children? More than 92 percent of kids have used a...
View ArticleWeekend Connections: Week of October 24th
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: Why more young people do not seek...
View ArticleComing Up On Connections: Monday, October 31st
First hour: The challenges of coming out of the closet Second hour: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark turns 35
View ArticleConnections: The Challenges Of Coming Out Of The Closet
Despite recent progress, it's still very challenging for some gay Americans to come out of the closet. That's particularly true for African Americans of faith. We sit down with Pastor Malik...
View ArticleConnections: Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark Turns 35
Halloween is the perfect day to focus on one of the most controversial book series of all time -- and perhaps the most banned. Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark turns 35 years old. The books remain...
View ArticleComing Up On Connections: Tuesday, November 1st
First hour: Racism on Halloween...is it protected speech? Second hour: The presidential debates asked zero questions about climate change
View ArticleConnections: Racism on Halloween...Is It Protected Speech?
Halloween is, sadly, an excuse for racists to put some awful imagery out in the public sphere. Two fans at a Wisconsin Badgers football game dressed up as Trump holding a noose, with the noose around...
View ArticleConnections: The Presidential Debates Asked Zero Questions About Climate Change
The presidential debates included exactly zero questions about climate change. So if the debate panelists won't ask about climate change, we will. Our panel examines the kinds of questions they would...
View ArticleComing Up On Connections: Wednesday, November 2nd
First hour: Are open offices and coworking trends or the future of business? Second hour: Second Opinion LIVE - Down Syndrome
View ArticleConnections: Are Open Offices And Coworking Trends Or The Future Of Business?
Are we moving into an office-less future? The rise of coworking and open office spaces has raised questions about productivity in the work place. Are the concepts the latest trends or do they define...
View ArticleConnections: Second Opinion LIVE - Down Syndrome
In this special episode of Second Opinion LIVE, we talk about Down Syndrome. One in every 691 babies in the U.S. is born with Down Syndrome, making it the most common genetic condition. Approximately...
View ArticleComing Up On Connections: Thursday, November 3rd
First hour: The Supreme Court takes on a case regarding bathroom rules for transgender students Second hour: Writers & Books' Debut Novel Series welcomes Garth Greenwell and Hannah Tennant-Moore
View ArticleConnections: Supreme Court Takes On Case Regarding Bathroom Rules For...
The Supreme Court decided late last week that it will take on a case regarding the right of transgender students in public schools to use bathrooms that align with their gender identity. The case...
View ArticleConnections: Writers & Books' Debut Novel Series Welcomes Garth Greenwell And...
We talk to the two authors selected for this year’s Debut Novel Series at Writers & Books. Garth Greenwell and Hannah Tennant-Moore have both crafted stories around protagonists with...
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