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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More than 80 percent of public school teachers in the U.S. are white, and a WXXI News investigation has found that the disparity is much more severe in the Rochester, NY and Finger Lakes regions. Degrees of Diversity takes an in-depth look at diversity among local teaching staffs, and the steps, if any, the districts are taking to making their staffs better reflect their student population.
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Have you ever wanted to sit down with your favorite artists and talk about what happens behind the scenes? Have you wanted to hear the crazy stories about recording, touring, and creating art that we all know exist? Performance Anxiety gets those stories for you.
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Imagine if you could overhear intimate, unfiltered conversations between the world’s most influential women? In season one of Dare I Say, the first podcast from HarpersBAZAAR.com, host Olivia Wilde allows us to do just that. The actress and activist takes us inside the sometimes heated, sometimes vulnerable, and always animated discussions that happen when two women—those unafraid to challenge the status quo—sit down to tackle the most pressing issues we’re facing today.
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Learn how to build a better sign and print shop from a few crusty sign guys who've made more mistakes than they care to admit. Conversations and advice on sales, marketing, pricing, growth, and more. Co-hosted by Peter Kourounis, Michael Riley, and Bryant Gillespie.
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Scott Comegys, candidate for NYS Senate, District 54
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In the second half of the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Oct. 3, 2024, we talk with Scott Comegys, candidate for NYS Senate, about his priorities for District 54 if elected.By Evan Dawson, Megan Mack, Julie Williams
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Demond Meeks, candidate for NYS Assembly District 137
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In the first half of the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Oct. 3, 2024, we talk with Demond Meeks, candidate for NYS Assembly, about his priorities for District 137 if re-elected.By Evan Dawson, Megan Mack, Julie Williams
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How local nonprofits are affected by a downturn in charitable giving
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In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Oct. 3, 2024, we talk with local nonprofit leaders about how changes with United Way funding and charitable giving will affect their services.By Evan Dawson, Megan Mack, Julie Williams
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How to make college more accessible to all students
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In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, we speak with members of the Rochester Education Foundation about how their efforts can turn the tide of declining college enrollment.By Evan Dawson, Megan Mack, Julie Williams
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Libertarians on the current state of their party
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In the second half of the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Oct. 2, 2024, we talk with a local Libertarian about the current state of the party and his take on the presidential election.By Evan Dawson, Megan Mack, Julie Williams
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Harry Bronson, candidate for New York State Assembly, District 138
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In the first half of the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Oct. 2, 2024, we talk with Harry Bronson, candidate for NYS Assembly, about his priorities for District 138 if re-elected.By Evan Dawson, Megan Mack, Julie Williams
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Author Kyle Semmel on his debut novel, “The Book of Losman”
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In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, we sit down with local author and translator Kyle Semmel to discuss his debut novel and how it was inspired by events in his life.By Evan Dawson, Megan Mack, Julie Williams
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Discussing new guidelines for breast cancer screening
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In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, we speak with a local doctor about the new guidelines for breast cancer screening, hear a local survivor's breast cancer story and explore what community resources are available to patients dealing with the disease.By Evan Dawson, Megan Mack, Julie Williams
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Sitting down with one of Rochester’s first same-sex married couples
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In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Sept. 30, 2024, we talk with one of Rochester's first same-sex married couples about their journey and what changes they've seen since their marriage.By Evan Dawson, Megan Mack, Julie Williams
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In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Sept. 30, 2024, we sit down with civic-minded college students to discuss what is important to young voters.By Evan Dawson, Megan Mack, Julie Williams
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Climate activism and arrests: civil disobedience in the fight for the planet
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In the second hour of "Environmental Connections" on Friday, September 27, 2024, we examine the rising trend of civil disobedience in the climate movement, featuring legal experts discussing the impact of climate-related arrests in the fight for environmental justiceBy Jasmin Singer
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Microplastics in the human body: the hidden threat
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In the first hour of "Environmental Connections" on Friday, September 27, 2024, we explore the hidden health risks of microplastics, as experts discuss how these tiny pollutants are infiltrating our bodies and what it means for our future.By Jasmin Singer
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Side Projects: Bernie Worrell (w/Evan Taylor)
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This episode of Side Projects honors the legacy of the late, great, legendary keyboardist Bernie Worrell. His friend and colleague Evan Taylor talks about the posthumous album he produced called Wave From The WOOniverse. It contains 12 previously unfinished Bernie Worrell compositions and 1 unreleased Funkadelic song. It’s been a two year labor of …
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Analyzing the biggest (non-presidential) races in the country
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In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Sept. 26, 2024, we talk with data analyst Joseph Burgess about the most important (non-presidential) races in the election cycle.By Evan Dawson, Megan Mack, Julie Williams
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