Megan Mack
Executive producer of 'Connections' and live/televised engagement programmingMegan Mack is the executive producer of "Connections with Evan Dawson" and live/televised engagement programming.
She joined the WXXI News team from WHEC-TV, where she produced newscasts and "The Olympic Zone," and from the University of Rochester, where she served as an assistant director of public relations. Her background extends to television sports and entertainment, and to communications and social media management for nonprofits.
Megan earned her bachelor's degree in Television-Radio-Film from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, and her bachelor's degree in Italian Language, Literature, and Culture from the College of Arts and Sciences at Syracuse University. She is also a graduate of The Second City’s Conservatory program.
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ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 3/16/26, what was it like to teach a future governor? Then, Chuck Collins takes aim at the super wealthy with his new book, "Burned by Billionaires."
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ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 3/13/26, our weekly wrap up covers changes in the kosher food community, the status of the NYS budget and the importance of music in schools.
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ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 3/13/26, we explore the prevalence of misogynistic material young men are exposed to and talk with teens about what masculinity means to them.
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ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 3/13/26, what modern masculinity means to young men. Then, our weekly news roundup covers Jewish food hubs, the NYS budget, and the value of music in schools.
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ConnectionsIn the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 3/12/26, we explore the Landmark Society of Western New York's 2026 "Five to Revive" and learn about the current state of preservation work.
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ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 3/12/26, we explore the reasons why Gen Z and millennials are drinking less than their older counterparts and preview a new play about addiction.
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ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 3/12/26, a new play based on true events addresses living with addiction. Our guests discuss paths to recovery. Then, the Landmark Society's 2026 Five to Revive.
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ConnectionsDuring the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 3/11/26, our guests explain how a statewide program focused on addressing home-health concerns saves lives — but is at risk of being cut.
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ConnectionsDuring the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 3/11/26, statewide union leaders attack a state law that restricts pensions for workers under the age of 63.
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ConnectionsDuring "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 3/11/26, union leaders attack a state law that restricts pensions. Then, a NYS program that helps families address home-related health concerns is at risk.