Evan Dawson
'Connections' hostEvan Dawson is the host of "Connections with Evan Dawson." He joined WXXI in January 2014 after working at 13WHAM-TV, where he served as morning news anchor. He was hired as a reporter for 13WHAM-TV in 2003 before being promoted to anchor in 2007.
Evan is also the author of Summer in a Glass: The Coming Age of Winemaking in the Finger Lakes and is the managing editor/Finger Lakes editor for the New York Cork Report, a website that offers independent news, reviews, and commentary about the New York wine industry.
He has written freelance articles on topics including politics, wine, travel, and Major League Baseball.
Reach him at edawson@wxxi.org.
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ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 4/3/26, our weekly news roundup covers auto insurance in NYS, changes in and around the Red Wings' stadium and an update from Jamie Romeo. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 41/3/26, our guests debate former first lady Michelle Obama's comments about America's readiness for a female president. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections" on 4/3/26, guests explore how a woman would fare in the race for president. Then, our weekly news roundup includes auto insurance, the Red Wings' stadium, and the Monroe Co. Clerk. -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 4/2/26, our guests discuss the state of the nonviolence movement and how it has been impacted by recent events. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 4/2/26, we discuss President Trump's address with Iranian Americans and explore their feelings on the effects of the war on their home country. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections" on 4/2/26, local Iranian Americans react to President Trump's threats to Iran. Then, the state of the nonviolence movement during a time of war. -
ConnectionsIn this episode of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 4/1/26, astrophysicist Adam Frank discusses "Project Hail Mary" and why the film has helped renew interest in the search for alien life. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 4/1/26, have you seen "Project Hail Mary?" Astrophysicist Adam Frank shares his take on the hit film. But first, NPR's coverage of Trump vs. Barbara. -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 3/31/26, survivors of childhood sexual abuse share their stories and discuss how the Survivor's Art Project has helped them heal. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 3/31/26, our guests explain surveillance pricing and why governments at different levels are working to curb it.
