In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, February 5, 2024, our guests discuss the possible impact of extending the permit for the Seneca Meadows Landfill to 2040.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, February 5, 2024, our guests discuss historic sites in Rochester and preview the Rochester Public Library's new Archive of Black History & Culture.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, February 2, 2024, our guests debate if a national campaign to destigmatize drugs was a mistake. They also share their perspectives on the most effective way to deal with America’s drug problem.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, February 2, 2024, we talk with Assemblymember Demond Meeks about his takeaways from the 2024 State of the State address and the state budget.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, February 1, 2024, we talk with the new president of the Monroe County Legislature, Yversha Roman; new majority leader, Legislator Michael Yudelson; and the newly re-elected president of Rochester City Council, Miguel Meléndez.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, February 1, 2024, Assemblymember Stephen Hawley discusses his takeaways from the 2024 State of the State and state budget.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, we discuss what makes a good podcast with guests from the new Lunchador Podcast Network. We also explore some of their creative work.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, we talk with representatives from the Rochester Police Department about its current recruitment efforts.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, we're joined by author and sociologist Matthew Desmond and representatives from the Rochester-Monroe Anti-Poverty Initiative, who discuss systemic approaches to addressing poverty in America.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, January 29, 2024, our guests discuss the value of associate/junior boards and how to build the next coalition of leaders.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, January 29, 2024, our guests from BLOOM Roc discuss their strategies for ensuring the legal cannabis industry is open to everyone.

In the second hour of "Environmental Connections" with Jasmin Singer — a new monthly series exploring climate change — we delve into the realm of climate-friendly food sector practices.

In the first hour of "Environmental Connections" on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, we delved into a topic that has a lot of buzz: electrification, a significant element in combating climate change.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, January 25, 2024, we're joined by WBFO journalist Emyle Watkins, who discusses what we need to know about the language surrounding disability issues and how we can become more inclusive thinkers and communicators.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, January 25, 2024, we sit down with Assemblymember Josh Jensen to discuss New York's 2024 State of the State address and the state budget.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, our guests discuss the sometimes overlooked daily obstacles faced by people with disabilities when it comes to housing and transportation.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, our guests — all local Democrats — discuss the state of their party and the latest with the presidential race.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, we talk with local Bills fans about their heartbreak over Sunday's game, and the ups and downs of being part of the Bills Mafia.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, our guests discuss the GOP primaries and their expectations for the party going forward.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, January 22, 2024, our guests discuss how they view the world and their art as creators with autism and a traumatic brain injury. It's part of a preview of the docuseries, "Inside Our Autistic Minds."

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, January 22, 2024, our guests discuss why data shows Americans' confidence in higher education has dropped, and what that means for the future of post-secondary education.

In this hour of "Connections" on Friday, January 19, 2024, guest host Gino Fanelli focuses on the investigative process, and the impact that an unsolved homicide has on those left behind.

In the second hour of "Connections" on Thursday, January 18, 2024, guest host Leah Stacy talks with millennials about their experiences coming of age during the rise of the internet and social media.

In the first hour of "Connections" on Thursday, January 18, 2024, guest host Leah Stacy leads a conversation about wellness — from education and nutrition to movement and mindset.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, we sit down with experts in back pain management and prevention to discuss the latest in treatment.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, our guests discuss the state of Rochester's children when it comes to education, housing, health and more, and what can be done to mitigate the challenges they face.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, our guests preview the short film, "Under the Lights," and share their experiences living with epilepsy. They also discuss the need to reduce the stigmatization of the condition.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, our guests discuss how smartphones and social media have caused student test scores and reading rates to drop globally, and what can be done to reverse that trend.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, January 11, 2024, Assemblymember Jen Lunsford shares her takeaways from the 2024 New York State of the State address.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, January 11, 2024, we sit down with Assemblymember Sarah Clark to discuss her takeaways from the 2024 New York State of the State address.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, we sit down with Rev. Stephen Cady, senior minister at Asbury First United Methodist Church. Cady is leaving Rochester to lead a divinity school in Texas. He talks with us about the state of the Methodist Church and his work in Rochester.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, our guests discuss criticisms of Generation Z (people born between 1997 and 2012) and if those perspectives hold truth or are stereotypes.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, we talk with researcher Valery Perry about how corruption in governments around the world affects global security and democracy in the United States.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, January 8, 2024, our guests discuss the City of Rochester's lead service replacement line project and what homeowners need to know.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, January 8, 2024, we're joined by Gary Craig and Justin Murphy from the Democrat and Chronicle, who explain the state of the newspaper industry and their conversations with parent company, Gannett.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, January 5, 2024, we share the winners of CITY Magazine's "Best of Rochester" awards.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, January 5, 2024, our guests preview an upcoming conference organized by Action for a Better Community. The theme is "Beyond Trauma...A Journey to Wellness."

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, January 4, 2024, we preview the 2024 MLK Living the Dream Series set for this month in Pittsford.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, January 4, 2024, we're joined by longtime activist Justin Morris to discuss how to curb gun violence in Rochester.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, we sit down with a local pediatrician to discuss her nonprofit's most recent efforts to send medical relief to Ukraine.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, we discuss how artificial intelligence can help patients navigate medical costs.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, our guests discuss the impact of fast fashion on the environment.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, we talk with author Candacy Taylor about the history of the Green Book. Her book, "Overground Railroad," explores the Green Book's history and its impact on Black travel in America.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, December 29, 2023, experts in astronomy, podcasts, urbanism, comedy, and books share the biggest stories from their fields in 2023.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, December 29, 2023, experts in climate, AI, business ethics, wine, and beer share the biggest stories from their fields in 2023.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, December 28, 2023, we discuss the ethics of sports fandom, and what long-suffering fans of the Bills and the Browns think about their franchises.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson," we sit down with Andraé Evans, the newly-elected supervisor of the town of Irondequoit. Evans is the first Black person elected to a supervisor position in a Monroe County suburb. He discusses his background and his goals for the town.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, guest host Jasmin Singer hosts a discussion on navigating personal growth in a transforming world.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, we discuss lessons learned from the labor movement in 2023.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, December 22, 2023, guest host Leah Stacy leads a discussion about the local dive bar scene and what makes a dive bar "great."

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, December 22, 2023, guest host Daniel Kushner leads a discussion about the best of the local music scene in 2023.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, December 21, 2023, guest host Mona Seghatoleslami discusses the new film, "Maestro," and the work of composer Leonard Bernstein.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, December 21, 2023, guest host Scott Fybush asks his panel and listeners what they are reading right now and what's next on their reading lists.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, guest host Eric Logan discusses caring for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer's disease.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, guest host Eric Logan sits down with doctors to discuss what we should know about diagnosis and symptoms for dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, guest host Jasmin Singer and panelists address the high suicide rates among older men, what contributes to this troubling issue, and how to curb it.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, guest host Jamsin Singer sits down with representatives from Monroe County's Department of Environmental Services to answer your holiday recycling questions.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, December 18, 2023, guest host Jasmin Singer leads a discussion about how members of Generation X shaped culture.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, December 18, 2023, guest host Jasmin Singer sits down with clinical psychologist JoAnne Pedro-Carroll, Ph.D., to discuss how to help children thrive after their parents divorce.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, December 15, 2023, guest host Gino Fanelli leads a discussion about the state of overdoses in Monroe County and how to curb the local opioid crisis.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, December 15, 2023, guest host Gino Fanelli sits down with Linda Kingsley, the top lawyer for the City of Rochester, who is retiring from her position. She discusses her work in the city and the changes she's seen throughout her long career.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, December 14, 2023, we discuss if "Love Actually" the ultimate romantic comedy or...awful, actually?

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, December 14, 2023, we provide an update on the Birds and Bees Protection Act.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, December 14, 2023, we discuss math curriculum in the United States — what works, what doesn't, and what researchers say should change.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, we discuss how to design streets differently in order to make them safer for pedestrians.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, we discuss how Rochester can better support local filmmaking.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, we talk with former U.S. Ambassador Michael Polt on improving the state of American diplomacy.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, December 11, 2023, we discuss how AI developers should be addressing ethical issues as they create new technology.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, December 11, 2023, we talk to researcher Valery Perry about why democracy promotes security.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, December 8, 2023, our guests discuss how the Rochester chapter of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library is helping some of the city's youngest readers improve their literacy skills, school readiness, and love of reading.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, December 7, 2023, we sit down with Breast Cancer Coalition executive director Holly Anderson to discuss building bridges and her 22 years at the Coalition.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, December 7, 2023, we discuss AI and human relationships, and how kids born today could grow up to have AI friends.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, guest host Jasmin Singer talks with psychologist Melanie Joy, author of "How to End Injustice Everywhere."

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, guest host Jasmin Singer sits down with tech experts to answer your questions about technology challenges and updates.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, we talk about CITY Magazine's December 2023 issue.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, we discuss how the Telesca Center is making justice more accessible to people of all backgrounds.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, December 4, 2023, we talk about what to expect with the stock market and the economy as 2023 comes to a close.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, December 4, 2023, we discuss the state of ride-sharing with local Uber and Lyft drivers.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, December 1, 2023, we talk to Claire Stanford, author of "Happy for You." The novel explores themes of finding meaning and happiness, big tech and its impact on users, and more.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, December 1, 2023, we discuss a proposed bill in the New York State Legislature that would move some elections from odd-numbered years to even-numbered years. Proponents say consolidating elections would increase voter turnout and save money. Opponents say the move would make it more difficult for local candidates’ voices to be heard.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, November 30, 2023, guest host Scott Fybush talks to Alonzo Bodden and Emmy Blotnick from "Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!"

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, November 30, 2023, guest host Scott Fybush talks to Alonzo Bodden and Emmy Blotnick from "Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!"

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, November 30, 2023, we talk to artist Zahyia Rolle about Afrofuturism, the state of the music industry, and more.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, we discuss the City of Rochester's draft zoning plan and how communities create a vision for future development.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, we discuss how to stay grounded and grateful during the holiday season.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, we discuss what young Democrats want from their party.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, we talk about what communities and schools can do to help improve literacy rates among kids.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, November 27, we preview the Baden Street Settlement and Temple B'rith Kodesh 2023 holiday event.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, November 27, we discuss how St. Joseph's Neighborhood Center is helping patients who are uninsured or underinsured.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, we highlight local people and organizations making positive change in the community.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, we talk with chef and author Calvin Eaton about his new gluten-free cookbook, "Just Desserts!"

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, we discuss the ballot counting process during elections — especially when races are too close to call.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, we sit down with young conservatives, who discuss what they want to see from the Republican Party.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, November 20, 2023, we discuss how style changes and ask if pants are..."out?"

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, November 20, 2023, we talk with local veterinarians working to establish a new emergency clinic in Rochester.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, November 17, 2023, our guests discuss Presidential candidate Nikki Haley's comments about banning anonymity online.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, November 17, 2023, we talk with journalist Jessica Nordell, author of "The End of Bias."

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, November 16, 2023, we explore the region's food and beverage scene through CITY Magazine's November issue.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, November 16, 2023, our guests assess the stalemate in Ukraine, and what's next for Russia's war on that country.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, our guests discuss their favorite movies of the year and why they think 2023 was a strong year for films.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, our guests discuss how local teenagers are gaining a better understanding of their social/emotional health and how to care for it.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, we talk with the chairs of the Monroe County Republican Committee and the Monroe County Democratic Committee about the results of last week's election.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, our guests help us understand the role of a medical legal partnership and how it can help patients improve their health outcomes.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, November 13, 2023, we talk about how the Neighborhood Collaborative Project is providing Rochestarians with essential services.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, November 13, 2023, we discuss the impact of storytelling through photojournalism with international photojournalist Tamir Kalifa, and former journalist Kimberly Rubio, who lost her daughter in the Robb Elementary School shooting.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, November 10, 2023, we examine significant election results in Geneva and Canandaigua.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, November 10, 2023, we provide an update on the SIV program and the state of resettlement efforts for Afghans who served the U.S. military.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, November 9, 2023, we talk with astrophysicist Adam Frank about his new book, "The Little Book of Aliens."

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, November 9, 2023, we talk with Rochester City School Board Commissioners-elect about their vision for the district in the coming year.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, we discuss if local teacher residency programs are helping to build a teacher pipeline.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, we talk to candidates who were successful in Tuesday night's election.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, News 8's Adam Chodak shares his story of living with Stargardt disease, a rare eye condition that leads to blindness.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, we discuss the so-called "solar backlash" and what the current state of solar looks like for New York State residents.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, November 6, 2023, we discuss if the Bankman-Fried guilty verdict will change the cryptocurrency industry.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, November 6, 2023, our guests discuss what states can do to curb the opioid epidemic.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, November 3, 2023, we talk with retiring journalist and prolific writer Jeff Spevak about his 44 years in journalism.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, November 3, 2023, we discuss what the upcoming elections can teach us about national politics.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, November 2, 2023, we preview this year's "If All Rochester Wrote the Same Song" event, and discuss the art of songwriting.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, November 2, 2023, we talk about why some people view X (the former Twitter) as bad, and why some users have left the platform.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, our guests discuss banned book movements and representation in children's literature. We also preview the Rochester Children's Book Festival.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, we talk with novelist Ellen Hopkins, who PEN America reports is the "most banned author" in America. She discusses her work and an unsuccessful push to ban one of her books at a local school library.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, we bring you a behind-the-scenes look at the WXXI newsroom, and we discuss the state of journalism.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, we discuss a range of topics with Rochester Mayor Malik Evans, including public safety, youth interventions, housing, and more.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, October 30, 2023, we talk with singer-songwriter A.J. Croce, who is on tour performing his music and the music of his father, the late Jim Croce.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, October 30, 2023, we discuss the Geneva 2030 initiative and how it's helping kids learn, graduate, and thrive.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, October 27, 2023, we recap Thursday night's Voice of the Voter debate between Mark Assini and Adam Bello, candidates for Monroe County Executive.

In the second half hour of the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, October 27, 2023, we talk with Mike Yudelson, a candidate for Monroe County Legislature in District 13.

In the first half of the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, October 27, 2023, we talk with Terry Daniele, a candidate for Monroe County Legislature in District 5.

In the second half of the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, October 26, 2023, we discuss what local voters need to know in advance of Election Day.

In the first half of the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, October 26, 2023, we talk with Howard Maffucci, a candidate for Monroe County Legislature in District 10.

In the second half of the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, October 26, 2023, we talk with Lystra McCoy, a candidate for Monroe County Legislature in District 18.

In the first half of the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, October 26, 2023, we talk with Rose Bonnick, a candidate for Monroe County Legislature in District 27.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, we preview this year's Rochester Reads program, and WXXI Classical music director, host, and producer Mona Seghatoleslami talks with author N.K. Jemisin about her book, "The City We Became."

In the second half of the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, we talk with Mel Callan, a candidate for Monroe County Legislature in District 9. She discusses her platform and priorities for office.

In the first half of the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, we talk with Marvin Stepherson, a candidate for Monroe County Legislature in District 3. He discusses his platform and priorities for office.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, we talk with investigative reporter and author Zeke Faux about cryptocurrency and his book, "Number Go Up."

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, we discuss the activities and findings of the Rochester Police Accountability Board, according to its inaugural annual report.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, October 23, 2023, our guests discuss pregnancy loss, their experiences, and why they think educating the community about this issue is more important than ever.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, October 23, 2023, we sit down with J. Russell Hawkins, author of “The Bible Told Them So: How Southern Evangelicals Fought to Preserve White Supremacy."

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, October 20, 2023, we talk with the two candidates for Geneva City Mayor: Jan Regan and Stephen Valentino.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, October 20, 2023, we sit down with Monroe County Executive Adam Bello, who is running for re-election.

In the second half of the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, October 19, 2023, we talk with Dave Long, a candidate for Monroe County Legislature in District 16.

In the first half hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, October 19, 2023, we talk with Sue Hughes-Smith, a candidate for Monroe County Legislature in District 14.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, October 19, 2023, we discuss how an act of kindness helped a former Marine abandon his plan to bomb an Islamic center.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, we explore how to have more open conversations about mental illness, including suicidal ideation. It's a theme of this year's Reel Mind Film Festival.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, we sit down with Stefano Napolitano, the new Rochester fire chief, to discuss is goals for the department.

In the second hour of Connections with Evan Dawson on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, we discuss the discovery of unmarked graves in Highland Park and how mental health stigma is a long-fought battle.

In the first hour of Connections with Evan Dawson on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 author Michael O'Hanlon discusses current debates in geopolitics.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, October 16, 2023, we discuss new words added to the dictionary in September of this year, and we talk about how language evolves.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, October 16, 2023, we discuss adaptive technologies and how workplaces can better support employees with disabilities.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, October 13, 2023, we preview the partial eclipse happening on October 14 and we look ahead to the total solar eclipse in April 2024.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, October 13, 2023, we discuss the latest in screening recommendations and risk assessment for breast cancer.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, October 12, 2023, we discuss how religious organizations are talking about their carbon footprints and how to reduce them.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, October 12, 2023, we discuss the benefits and healing properties of music, and how the arts can influence our lives as we age.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, we preview a local gentrification conference and discuss how gentrification has affected Rochester and beyond.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, we discuss the process of enrolling in Medicare and what enrollees need to know.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, we discuss the cultural impact of concert films and how audiences experience them.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, October 9, 2023, we weigh the pros and cons of school choice.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, October 9, 2023, we discuss the Big Tree Treaty of 1797 and the Canandaigua Treaty of 1794.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, October 6, 2023, we explore the October 2023 issue of CITY Magazine.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, October 6, 2023, we sit down with two Ukrainian journalists to discuss the latest on Russia's war on their country.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, October 5, 2023, we talk about the latest in programming and services from the Center for Youth, and we and preview this year's Fashion Week Rochester event.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, October 5, 2023, we discuss why the global rate of domestic violence has increased and how to reverse it.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, we talk with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Assemblymember Sarah Clark.

In the first hour of "Connections of Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, we discuss how to make energy efficiency projects more accessible to all homeowners.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, we preview the documentary, "UnCharitable," and discuss if we are holding charities back by making them play by different rules.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, October 2, 2023, we talk with musician Don Potter, who was one of the people behind the famous “Friends and Love” concert.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, October 2, 2023, we discuss how to increase access to programs for local people who are unhoused.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, September 29, 2023, we

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, September 29, 2023, our guests discuss the art and value of letter writing, and if it can make a comeback.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, September 28, 2023, we discuss storytelling and how Hollywood and the publishing industry are addressing the wrongdoings of the past.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, September 28, 2023, we discuss a push to ordain women in the Catholic Church.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, we talk with Melissa Kearney, author of "The Two-Parent Privilege: How Americans Stopped Getting Married and Started Falling Behind."

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, we discuss local Indigenous Peoples' Day and Italian Heritage Day celebrations.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, we discuss how the redlining of Rochester's past is still affecting communities today.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, we're joined by former WNBA all-star and mental health advocate Chamique Holdsclaw to discuss how communities can better support people with mental health challenges.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, September 25, 2023, our guests discuss how communication and communication etiquette have changed over the last number of years.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, September 25, 2023, University of Rochester professor Hein Goemans discusses how wars end, and the latest with Russia's war on Ukraine.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson," on Friday, September 22, 2023, we talk with the 2024 New York State Teacher of the Year, Zachary Arenz of the Rochester City School District.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, September 22, 2023, our guests discuss restorative practices, including the process of Restorative Circles, created by Dominic Barter.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, we discuss why teens with mental health challenges are not getting the care they need.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, September 2, 2023, we discuss the latest with the UAW, WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson," we talk with Mark Assini, Republican candidate for Monroe County Executive.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, our guests discuss if it's okay for comedians to lie about their lives as part of their act.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, September 18, 2023, we talk with RTA President Adam Urbanski about the proposed RCSD Reconfiguration Plan.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, September 18, 2023, we talk with RPO trumpeter Herb Smith about how music can break down barriers.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, September 15, 2023, we talk about 100 years of the Eastman School of Music, and a new documentary, "Eastman at 100: A Centennial Celebration."

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, September 15, 2023, we discuss the RCSD's Comprehensive School Reconfiguration Plan.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, September 14, 2023, we discuss the life and legacy of William Jacob Knox, Jr.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, September 14, 2023, we talk to Monroe County Democratic Committee Executive Vice Chair Anthony Plonczynski-Figueroa about the state of the Democratic party.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, our guests react to recent comments

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, we talk with experimental psychologist Adam Mastroianni about the "illusion of moral decline."

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, our guests discuss the past, present, and future of the Gateways Music Festival.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, our guests discuss when and why art is censored, and they highlight a previously censored exhibit, "Unconditional Care: Listening to People’s Health Needs.”

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, September 11, 2023, we talk about the impact of two decades of work by the nonprofit organization, Water for South Sudan.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, September 11, 2023, we discuss how the climate action movement can win more hearts and minds.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, September 8, 2023, we discuss what's featured in the September 2023 issue of CITY Magazine.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, September 8, 2023, our guests discuss current phone scams involving humans and AI, and what community members need to know.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, September 7, 2023, we talk with astrophysicist Adam Frank about what we are learning from the James Webb Space Telescope.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, September 7, 2023, we discuss the best books written in the past decade.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, we discuss the current state of COVID-19.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, we discuss the threat of climate change.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, our guests — Teen Empowerment youth organizers and Clarissa Street elders — discuss what we can learn about history and each other by having intergenerational conversations.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, we talk with Larry Staub, new acting chair of the Monroe County Republican Committee.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, September 1, 2023, our guests discuss the state of the local labor movement and organizing efforts.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, September 1, 2023, our guests discuss the past, present, and future of the Lockwood-Alhart House — the last cobblestone house in the City of Rochester.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, August 31, 2023, we discuss how lawmakers, law enforcement and the community can work to reduce crime and violence among young people in Rochester.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, August 31, 2023, we talk with youth organizers from Teen Empowerment about what they think causes hopelessness or lack of direction.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, we talk with local Republicans about the current GOP Presidential field and the state of the party.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, we discuss how philanthropic efforts can better support underserved communities in rural areas.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, we talk with UFO investigator Mick West.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, we talk with leadership consultant Shaun Nelms about his new book, "Leading with Purpose."

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, August 28, 2023, we discuss postpartum depression and how to treat it.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, August 28, 2023, we discuss recent controversy surrounding billing at URMC urgent care facilities.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, August 25, 2023, we talk with the producer and performers in this year's Rochester Fringe Festival.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, August 25, 2023, we talk with representatives from the Children's Agenda about a new report that analyzes the impact of housing instability among Rochester children.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, August 24, 2023, our guests discuss how money from New York State's mobile sports betting program is being spent, and what it means for youth sports programs.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, August 24, 2023, we talk with local Afghan refugees about the state of the Special Immigrant Visa process two years since the fall of Kabul.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, we talk with theologian Ilia Delio about why she says AI needs religion.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, our guests discuss RMAPI's new Unity Agenda and what it will mean for addressing poverty in the Greater Rochester area.