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.
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ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 5/5/25, WXXI CEO Chris Hastings, Rep. Joe Morelle, and media scholar Tom Proietti discuss the value of public media. Then, why Americans are moving abroad. -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on May 2, 2025, we speak with local autism awareness advocates about their feelings on RFK's recent comments on autism. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on May 2, 2025, we discuss a local program that is aimed at helping young people with disabilities transition to life after high school. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections" on 5/2/25, Evan Dawson, co-host Sarah Murphy Abbamonte, and autism awareness advocates discuss RFK's comments. But first, young adults with disabilities on life post-graduation.
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ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on May 1, 2025, we sit down with Shashi Sinha to discuss his goals if elected as Rochester mayor. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on May 1, 2025, we speak with Canadians about the results of their recent election and how it may impact Canada's relationship with the US. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 5/1/25, our guests discuss Canada's historic election and what it means for U.S.-Canada relations. Then, Shashi Sinha, candidate for Rochester mayor. -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on April 30, 2025, we explore the impact of cannabis tax revenue on the town of Henrietta. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on April 30, 2025, author Josephine Ensign joins us to share her personal story of homelessness and what policies she thinks can help or hurt. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 4/30/25, Josephine Ensign, a leading voice in solutions to homelessness, shares her lived experience. Then, how Henrietta put cannabis tax revenue to work.
