20 episodes
Connections Podcast WXXI News
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WXXI's Evan Dawson talks about what matters to Rochester and the Finger Lakes on Connections, Every weekday from Noon-2 p.m. on WXXI-AM 1370, WRUR FM 88.5, and online at WXXINews.org.
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Are we out of ideas or do we just love and respect the classics?
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, April 25, 2024, we talk with members of the local theater community about the recent boom of reboots.
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Discussing efforts in the literary world to bring authors from all backgrounds into the foreground
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, we talk with authors and other members of the literary community about efforts to increase diversity in publishing. We also preview Writers & Books' upcoming literary conference and National Black Authors Day.
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How business owners and the public can support and grow minority and women-owned businesses
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, we speak with women business owners and the City of Rochester's director of purchasing about the upcoming Upstate MWBE Conference and how minority and women business owners can best compete for government contracts.
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"Newtown," and the 2024/2025 season at Geva Theatre
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, we discuss what's on stage now and during the 2024/2025 season at Geva Theatre.
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Understanding the warning signs of abuse when children are most vulnerable
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, a survivor of child abuse and sexual violence shares her story with the hope of preventing other children from experiencing abuse. We also hear from the president and CEO of Bivona Child Advocacy Center, who discusses the center's work helping children.
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How you can help increase the number of trees planted in your community and combat climate change
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, April 22, 2024, we talk with the City of Rochester's forester and members of the local chapter of the Sierra Club about efforts to plant more trees in the community and how residents can get involved in that effort.