Connections: Marvin McMickle on the Trump Administration
On November 9, one of the first published commentaries about the election of Donald Trump was by Marvin McMickle, president of Colgate Divinity School. McMickle offered some comfort for those concerned...
View ArticleConnections: La Cumbre
La Cumbre is an organization working to help Latinos become more engaged in civics, have a greater voice in local policy, and gain more educational opportunities for children of color. We'll preview La...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Thursday, December 15th
First hour: Understanding and debating a Universal Basic Income Second hour: County Clerk Adam Bello and legislature Majority Leader Brian Marianetti discuss the recent budget
View ArticleConnections: Is it time for a Universal Basic Income?
Elon Musk recently said that it might be time for a UBI, a Universal Basic Income. He said that mechanization has made it difficult to replace lost jobs, and there might be no other recourse to help...
View ArticleConnections: Bello, Marianetti spar over budget decisions
Monroe County Clerk Adam Bello is not happy that the Republican-led county legislature stripped out funding for a proposed downtown DMV location. Bello says the anti-poverty initiative has shown how...
View ArticleConnections: Homeopathic remedies
The FTC recently adopted a new policy on homeopathic remedies. The makers of such products will have to provide reliable evidence for any health claims, if they want to sell them in American markets....
View ArticleConnections: Unleashed - Emergency pet care
Caring for a pet in an emergency can be frightening and stressful, but the Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Services practice in Henrietta is open 24/7 to handle everything from ear infections to...
View ArticleWeekend Connections: Week of December 12
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: The challenges for young Latino...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Monday, December 19th
First hour: Predictions for the Electoral College vote Second hour: The year in social media
View ArticleConnections: Predictions for the Electoral College vote
Members of the Electoral College are scheduled to formally cast their votes on Monday. We explore the history of the Electoral College, along with the debate over whether the electors should consider...
View ArticleConnections: The year in social media
A year ago at this time, Snapchat was certainly a thing, but not nearly the sensation it has become. These days, younger technology users gravitate to Snapchat, and NPR is using it to connect with a...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Tuesday, December 20th
First hour: Why are white supremacist flyers protected speech? Second hour: Visions and challenges of public libraries in the 21st century
View ArticleConnections: Why are white supremacist flyers protected speech?
Last week, police identified the man responsible for distributing flyers that promoted white nationalism throughout Pittsford and Brighton. After an investigation, the Monroe County District Attorney's...
View ArticleConnections: Visions and challenges of public libraries in the 21st century
When you hear the word “library,” your first thought may be of books, but 21st century libraries are transforming into learning labs, technology centers, and community gathering places, where building...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Wednesday, December 21st
First hour: The resurgence of donor milk banks Second hour: Environmental and climate issues under the Trump administration
View ArticleConnections: The resurgence of donor milk banks
Breast milk is considered the gold standard for protective nutrients fed to newborn babies, especially premature infants. But what if mothers aren't able to produce enough milk? The American Academy of...
View ArticleConnections: Environmental and climate issues under the Trump administration
What might we expect regarding environmental and climate issues under the Trump administration? We discuss the President-elect's appointments for Secretary of State and head of the EPA, their views on...
View ArticleComing up on Connections: Thursday, December 22nd
First and second hours: Rochester and Western New York's favorite books
View ArticleConnections: Rochester and Western New York's favorite books - Part 1
We continue our annual Connections tradition by talking to community leaders about their favorite books of the year. We also get insight into how they think, what they read, and why. Our guests: Marvin...
View ArticleConnections: Rochester and Western New York's favorite books - Part 2
We continue our annual Connections tradition by talking to community leaders about their favorite books of the year. We also get insight into how they think, what they read, and why. Our guests:...
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