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 4/24/26, our weekly roundup covers a farmworker rights advocate facing deportation, climate instability at Chimney Bluffs and tree planting. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 4/24/26, we're joined by members of Rochester City Council for a discussion on housing and green space needs in the community. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 4/23/26, a proposed city housing project that has been the subject of debate. Then, our news roundup covers an ICE detainee, Chimney Bluffs, and tree planting. -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 4/23/26, Senator Jeremy Cooney joins us to discuss what he would like to accomplish as chair of the Senate Transportation Committee. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 4/23/26, guests from both sides of the aisle share their views on the practice of gerrymandering and how it can impact our government. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 4/23/26, state Sen. Jeremy Cooney talks transportation. But first, do you know what gerrymandering could mean for the future of government? Our guests explain. -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 4/22/26, our environmental experts return to tell of the latest advances in recycling and answer your questions about what can go in your bin. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 4/22/26, we talk with retired U.S. Army Major General Jami Shawley on how the handling of foreign affairs has changed under the Trump administration. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 4/22/26, how Trump has changed handling of foreign affairs in Africa. Then, do you know what belongs in your recycling bin? Our experts answer your questions. -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 4/21/26, we're broadcasting live from Common Ground Health in Rochester for a discussion on disparities with maternal health for women of color.
