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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ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 10/31/25, we delve into the issues with the troubled payroll system being used by the Rochester City School District. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 10/31/25, we talk with college Republicans about the recently leaked racist and bigoted messages from numerous leaders of Young Republicans. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 10/31/25, we discuss the issues with the RCSD's new paycheck system. But first, we speak with young Republicans about recently leaked racially charged texts. -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 10/30/25, we talk about a recent “state of hate” survey, how people are experiencing hate, bias, and antisemitism, and how we can improve it. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 10/30/25, we discuss the future of artificial intelligence with Max Irwin, founder of the upcoming Flower City AI conference. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 10/30/25, we preview the upcoming Flower City AI conference. Then, we explore the new Mobile Museum of Tolerance and a recent “state of hate” survey. -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 10/29/25, our guests discuss the ramifications of cuts to SNAP, the food assistance program used by 42 million Americans. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 10/29/25, we discuss the failure of NYS to fully support early intervention services for children and what that means for families. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 10/29/25, our guests explain upcoming cuts to food assistance payments. But first, we discuss a lawsuit brought against NYS for failing to fully support E.I. services. -
ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 10/28/25, we talk with journalist David Cay Johnston about how President Trump is using the justice system to target political enemies.
