Connections With Evan Dawson
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- Narrator: Vários
- Publisher: Podcast
- Duration: 17:12:27
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Synopsis
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.
Episodes
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Examining craft beer's challenging landscape and previewing the Rochester Real Beer Expo
28/05/2024 Duration: 51minIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, we preview the upcoming Rochester Real Beer Expo and discuss the changes and challenges facing the craft brewing industry.
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What does it take to become a scientist, part 3?
28/05/2024 Duration: 51minIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, we continue our series of conversations with higher education students who have chosen to pursue careers in the sciences.
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Joywave lead singer Daniel Armbruster on the band's new album, "Permanent Pleasure"
24/05/2024 Duration: 51minIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, May 24, 2024, we sit down with Joywave's Daniel Armbruster to discuss the band's new album, "Permanent Pleasure," and what's next for the band.
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Assemblymember Sarah Clark on the 2024-2025 state budget
24/05/2024 Duration: 51minIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, May 24, 2024, Assemblymember Sarah Clark discusses her takeaways from the 2024-2025 New York state budget.
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Problems with the American child welfare system
23/05/2024 Duration: 52minIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, May 23, 2024, we discuss the American child welfare system and what can be done to improve it.
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Discussing the role and image of CSAs for farmers and community members
23/05/2024 Duration: 51minIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, May 23. 2023, we talk with farmers about how CSAs can help with food insecurity and the challenges of running a farm in 2024.
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How Rochester's music scene is becoming more collaborative
22/05/2024 Duration: 52minIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, we preview the annual “If All Rochester Wrote the Same Song” contest and discuss how our guests want to grow the local music scene.
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Palestinian perspectives on Gaza
22/05/2024 Duration: 51minIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, we sit down with community members with Palestinian roots about the current situation in Gaza and their hopes for the future.
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Reel Mind Film Series: how to improve mental health care for people with disabilities; when police kill a person with a mental illness
21/05/2024 Duration: 51minIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, we preview the Reel Mind Film Series and discuss how to improve mental health care for people of all backgrounds.
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Sebastian Maroundit on the value of education and the latest with Building Minds in South Sudan
21/05/2024 Duration: 51minIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, Sebastian Maroundit joins us to discuss the work of his non-profit — Building Minds in South Sudan — and how it is creating pathways to education for Sudanese children.
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Longtime local and USA Basketball coach Scott Fitch on the influence of money in youth sports
20/05/2024 Duration: 51minIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, May 20, 2024, we sit down with longtime Fairport High School and Team USA basketball coach Scott Fitch to discuss the influence of expensive private travel youth sports programs,
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Understanding the challenges facing volunteer fire and EMS departments
20/05/2024 Duration: 51minIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, May 20, 2024, members of the Branchport Keuka Park Fire Department discuss challenges faced by volunteer EMS and fire departments, and how those issues affect the communities in which they are based.
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Previewing the 2024 Rochester Cocktail Revival
17/05/2024 Duration: 51minIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, May 17, 2024, we sit down with organizers of the 2024 Rochester Cocktail Revival and local businessowners to discuss the upcoming festival and the Rochester cocktail scene.
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Rochester City School Board Commissioner Amy Maloy on the latest with the board and the district
17/05/2024 Duration: 51minIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, May 17, 2024, we continue our series of discussions about the current state of the Rochester City School District, its search for a new superintendent, and what to prioritize moving forward. Our guest is RCSD Commissioner Amy Maloy.
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How a new pediatric urgent care is expected to address the mental health needs of local youth
16/05/2024 Duration: 51minIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, May 16, 2024, our guests discuss the state of pediatric mental health care in the region and how they think a new urgent care opening in July will help bridge gaps in treatment.
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University of Rochester Professor Randy Stone analyzes the state of Russia's war on Ukraine
16/05/2024 Duration: 51minIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, May 16, 2024, we talk with University of Rochester Professor Randy Stone about the state of Russia's war on Ukraine, the latest with discussions about U.S. aid, and more.
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How can we measure the economy in a way that assesses the well-being of everyday Americans?
15/05/2024 Duration: 51minIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, we talk with economist Eric Morris about the current state of the economy and how it affects everyday Americans.
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Exploring comedian Jerry Seinfeld's advice for Gen Z
15/05/2024 Duration: 50minIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, we discuss advice Jerry Seinfeld offered to Gen Z during his recent commencement address at Duke University. Seinfeld discussed love, work, and having a sense of humor.
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How "greenlining" can address the effects of redlining
14/05/2024 Duration: 51minIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, we talk to representatives from Action for a Better Community (ABC) and additional community leaders about ABC's Greenlining Coalition. The coalition is designed to help more first-time homebuyers of color access housing.
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Discussing the potential impact of the Topgolf project
14/05/2024 Duration: 51minIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, we discuss a plan to bring Topgolf to CityGate. The news has sparked debate over if the company should receive tax breaks and what kind of impact the project could have on the community.