Connections Podcast

Nov 04 2024 20 ep. 49 mins 197
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Evan Dawson talks about what matters to you on Connections. Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections. For transcripts, please email our Move to Include team with a link to the episode.

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New tool designed to help inform undecided voters

Nov 04 2024 51 mins  
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Nov. 4, 2024, we talk with the creators of BallotWise, a new tool designed to help voters learn more about the candidates on their ballots.

Teaching elections on campus

Nov 04 2024 51 mins  
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Nov. 4, 2024, we explore what students at Hobart and William Smith Colleges are learning about how politicians run their campaigns.

Previewing Anomaly, Rochester’s genre film festival

Nov 01 2024 51 mins  
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Nov. 1, 2024, guest host Scott Pukos and his guests explain what a genre film is and preview the upcoming Anomaly film festival.

20 years later, the legacy of “Lost”

Nov 01 2024 51 mins  
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Nov. 1, 2024, guest host Scott Pukos talks with fans of "Lost" about iconic moments of the show and the impact it has had 20 years later.

Growing the skilled trades

Oct 31 2024 51 mins  
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Oct. 31, 2024, we talk with staff and students about a program designed to increase the number of people learning skilled trades.

A local solar industry perspective on election outcome possibilities

Oct 31 2024 52 mins  
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Oct. 31, 2024, we sit down with Kevin Schulte of GreenSpark Solar to discuss how possible election outcomes could impact climate legislation.

How local pet rescue groups are handling the shelter crisis

Oct 30 2024 50 mins  
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Oct. 30, 2024, we talk with local pet rescues about the decline in pet ownership, the shelter crisis, and challenges faced by animal nonprofits.

Reactions to a comedian's comment about Puerto Rico at a recent Trump rally

Oct 30 2024 51 mins  
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Oct. 30, 2024, we discuss comments a comedian made about Puerto Rico during a recent Trump rally, and where the line is when it comes to comedy.

Understanding gene therapy for babies and young children

Oct 29 2024 52 mins  
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Oct. 29, 2024, we talk with parents and experts about the challenges and benefits of the use of gene therapy for newborns and young children

How are migrants adjusting to life in Rochester?

Oct 29 2024 51 mins  
In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Oct. 29, 2024, we discuss Ibero's Migrant Relocation Assistance Program and the stories of the families who have come to Rochester.