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Connections
Weekdays, noon-2 p.m. on WXXI-FM 105.9, WXXI-AM 1370 in Rochester and WEOS 89.5 FM in Geneva
Hosted by Evan Dawson

Evan Dawson talks about what matters to you on Connections every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. 

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    Connections
    The politics of toxic waste
    Jasmin Singer
    During "Environmental Connections" on June 27, 2025, host Jasmin Singer explores the heated debate over sewage sludge on New York farmland — and why environmental coalitions matter now more than ever. Then, author and activist Eileen Flanagan on building unlikely alliances for climate justice.
  • Two smiling people wearing headphones sit at a table in a radio talk studio: a man at left has short brown hair and is wearing a pink button-down shirt; a woman at right has short blonde hair and is wearing a green blazer, leopard-print shirt and jeans.
    Connections
    Cannabis use for chronic conditions
    Racquel Stephen
    In the second hour of "Connections" on June 26, 2025, guest host Racquel Stephen leads a discussion on the use of cannabis to treat chronic conditions among older adults.
  • Five people wearing headphones sit at a table in a radio talk studio: a woman front left has long dark hair and is wearing a black t-shirt with red and white writing and a short black t-shirt; a bald man front right has a dark beard and is wearing a long-sleeved orange t-shirt, black pants and work boots; a man back left is wearing a black baseball cap and a beige hooded sweatshirt with yellow writing and has his arm around a young boy who is standing next to him; a bald man back right has a dark beard and is wearing a black button-down shirt; a woman at center has short blonde hair and is wearing a green blazer, a leopard-print shirt, jeans and black heels.
    Connections
    Men's mental health
    Racquel Stephen
    In the first hour of "Connections" on June 26, 2025, guest host Racquel Stephen and her panel discuss the stigma surrounding mental health for men and explore new ways to provide assistance.
  • This stock photo shows a person's hands.
    Connections
    Men's mental health
    Racquel Stephen
    During "Connections" on 6/26/25, guest host Racquel Stephen explores why men are often underdiagnosed when it comes to mental health issues. Then, how cannabis is used to treat chronic conditions.
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    Winners of the Democratic primary for Rochester City School Board
    Gino Fanelli
    In the second hour of "Connections" on June 25, 2025, guest host Gino Fanelli talks with winners of the Democratic primary for Rochester City School Board about their priorities for the district.
  • Four smiling people wearing headphones sit at a table in a radio talk studio: a man front left has short dark hair, a dark mustache and beard, and is wearing a dark blue shirt, dark blue shorts, and black sneakers; a woman back left has curly red hair in a ponytail and is wearing glasses and a maroon t-shirt; a man back left has short brown hair and a brown mustache and beard and is wearing a white polo shirt; a man at right has short brown hair, a brown mustache and beard, and is wearing a green baseball hat, a patterned green button-down shirt, jeans, and sneakers
    Connections
    Winners of the Democratic primary for Rochester City Council
    Gino Fanelli
    In the first hour of "Connections" on June 25, 2025, guest host Gino Fanelli talks with winners of the Democratic primary for Rochester City Council about their priorities for office.