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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ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 8/14/26, are statewide efforts to address child poverty working? We discuss the challenges families face. Then, "Connections Summer Sessions" visits Ithaca. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 8/13/26, our guests help us understand behaviors of both abusers and survivors, and what questions we should ask about the Max Miller story. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 8/13/26, allegations against Rep. Max Miller have led to conversations about the behavior of abusers. Then, "Connections Summer Sessions" visits Seneca Falls. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 8/12/26, our guests preview Fashion Week Rochester and discuss how it helps support local young people struggling with homelessness. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 8/12/26, previewing Fashion Week Rochester, which helps young people struggling with homelessness. Then, in "Connections Summer Sessions," exploring Geneva. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 8/11/26, we host a live discussion from the Ibero-American Action League's Community Resource Center on challenges facing poorer neighborhoods. -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 8/11/26, we're live at Ibero-American Action League discussing how to make neighborhoods healthier. Then, in "Connections Summer Sessions," visiting Keuka Lake. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 8/10/26, author Jonathan Graziano and Milton the pug join us to discuss the benefits of animal rescue and their new book, "Milton Makes a Move." -
ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 8/10/26, influencer Jonathan Graziano and his dog, Milton, join us to discuss their new book. Then, in "Connections Summer Sessions," a tour of Canandaigua. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 8/7/26, Rochester City Councilmember Mitch Gruber joins us to explore the ramifications of the recent cuts to SNAP benefits.
