During "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 7/21/26, Assemblymember Josh Jensen and the NYS budget. Then, in "Connections Summer Sessions," our guests discuss the connection between love and happiness.

In today's headlines:Severe weather will roll through the Greater-Rochester area, so WXXI shares those warnings to prepare you.A New York State senator visits Rochester to address rising grocery prices.Car thefts go up during the summer, so a local expert tells you how to get ahead of the thieves.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 7/20/26, sociology professor Kyle Green joins us to explore the reasons why people can be so eager to embrace conspiracy theories these days.

Mary Lupien will not seek a third term representing the East District. County Legislator Rachel Barnhart and Senior Deputy County Attorney Alissa Brennan plan to run for her seat.

During "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 7/20/26, how conspiracy theories flourish in modern culture. Then, in "Connections Summer Sessions," we explore the future of human/AI relationships.

In today's headlines:A government watchdog examines Governor Hochul's re-election campaign pulling ahead of her Republican competitor, thanks to a major financing boost from the Bills.Octavia Spencer steps from the Hollywood carpet to a stop in Rochester, hinting at a new project in the Flower City.WXXI's Capitol correspondents will break down the major back and forth on data centers in New York and the wariness around A.I.

The Black Culture Festival is returning downtown for its seventh year. Organizers say that festival goers can expect fun, food and fashion at the two-day event.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 7/17/26, "Recipes for the Melting Pot" author Nora L. Rubel tells us what lessons food can teach us about culture and assimilation.

Convicted abusers will be prohibited from owning an animal for 15 years.