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51:29

The Mobile Museum of Tolerance is rolling into...

Connections Podcast ·

2025/10/30

How can we help students learn empathy? The new Mobile Museum of Tolerance is a traveling classroom that uses immersive technology to help students confront hate. It will make its debut during an event next week, where organizers of a “state of hate” survey will share what they learned. We discuss how people in the region are experiencing hate, bias, and antisemitism, and what we can do to counter it. In studio:Monica Gebell, executive director of the Levine Center to End Hate at Jewish

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50:56

It’s here to stay, so how do we play nice with AI?

Connections Podcast ·

2025/10/30

What questions do you have about the future of AI and how it could affect your life? An upcoming conference explores AI from a number of angles – from how it could impact jobs to what it can mean for the future of health care. As we’ve learned throughout different conversations on this program, what we think of AI can be nuanced. This hour, the founder of the upcoming Flower City AI conference helps us explore some of the good, the bad, and the ugly of artificial intelligence. Our guest:Max

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51:37

SNAP cuts loom for millions

Connections Podcast ·

2025/10/29

“The well has run dry,” says the USDA. If the government shutdown continues into November 1, some 42 million Americans who rely on SNAP will not receive their benefits. As reported by WXXI's Jeremy Moule, that number includes more than 104,000 people in Monroe County. This hour, we discuss the future of food assistance payments — from possible short-term relief, to new work requirements, and more. In studio:Julia Tedesco, president and CEO of Foodlink Mitch Gruber, senior vice president

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50:42

New York State sued for E.I. failures

Connections Podcast ·

2025/10/29

New York State is being sued for failing to fully support early intervention services for children. The lawsuit is new, but the issue is not. A bipartisan coalition of lawmakers has been saying for years that the state is falling short in this area. We talk about what the lawsuit might accomplish, and how many kids are being affected. Our guests: Brigit Hurley, chief program officer at The Children's Agenda Rachel Bonsignore, director of Liftoff WNY Zareen Kamal, policy specialist at Start

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51:26

Investigative journalist David Cay Johnston on...

Connections Podcast ·

2025/10/28

Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter David Cay Johnston says the judge in the James Comey trial should not throw the case. Comey says it’s clearly vindictive and the judge can dismiss it. Johnston agrees with the first part… but he says the judge should do something else entirely. We discuss the legal targeting of President Trump’s enemies, the way journalists are covering these stories, and more. In studio:David Cay Johnston, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and

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51:01

Does hurting universities hurt America?

Connections Podcast ·

2025/10/28

Alfred University President Mark Zupan says it’s a mistake to attack higher education. He writes, “A century ago, it would have been folly to invest in an outdated agricultural economy at the expense of the then-roaring manufacturing sector. It’s just as foolhardy today to attempt to resuscitate a manufacturing sector that’s been in decline for half a century when knowledge-based services power today’s global economy and the labor market is undergoing dramatic changes brought on by advanced

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51:39

Open Door Mission draws lines

Connections Podcast ·

2025/10/27

For much of the past year, the Open Door Mission has been operating at nearly double capacity. The mission serves the local homeless population, and its leadership is looking for new ways of doing things. That includes a partnership with another local shelter. It also includes setting boundaries on what it can and cannot do for people in need. We discuss it all with the mission's executive director. In studio:Anna Valeria, chief executive officer of Open Door Mission Kaylin Searight, VP of

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51:21

In the age of Ozempic, who gets it and who pays?

Connections Podcast ·

2025/10/27

Millions of adults take popular drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro to treat chronic conditions and/or lose weight. The GLP-1 medications have made headlines for their effectiveness, and new studies have shown that some of them can also curb alcohol and drug consumption and lower the risk of a heart attack. But not everyone has equal access to the medications. While some patients are able to obtain them through their health care providers, others have turned to online platforms that

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51:19

Envisioning the forthcoming High Falls State Park

Connections Podcast ·

2025/10/24

As WXXI's Brian Sharp reports, the vision for a new state park in downtown Rochester is gaining focus. The state recently released renderings of the planned High Falls State Park. Construction will begin late next year. The 40-acre space will include restored green space, playgrounds and seating areas, overlooks, and more. This hour, our guests discuss the plans for the new park. In studio:Vincent Esposito, senior vice president for regional economic development at Empire State

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51:16

Candidates for Pittsford town supervisor

Connections Podcast ·

2025/10/24

We conclude our conversations leading up to the general election with the candidates for Pittsford town supervisor. Democrat Cathy Koshykar is challenging Republican incumbent Bill Smith. We talk with them about their priorities for the town, as well as a number of issues, including housing, development, and more. Our guests: Cathy Koshykar, candidate for Pittsford town supervisor Bill Smith, candidate for Pittsford town supervisor *Notes: Candidates are listed in the order in which they

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51:20

Louis Sabo, candidate for Rochester mayor

Connections Podcast ·

2025/10/23

We talk with the Conservative Party candidate for Rochester mayor: Louis Sabo. Sabo is a small business owner who says he wants to bring change to leadership to help families, neighborhoods, and businesses thrive. He answers our questions and yours about public safety, housing, education, and more. In studio:Louis Sabo, candidate for Rochester mayor--Listen to our interview with incumbent Mayor Malik Evans ahead of election day.---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our

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25:44

Candidates for Penfield town supervisor race

Connections Podcast ·

2025/10/23

We sit down with Kevin Berry*, the Democratic candidate for Penfield town supervisor. The current town council member discusses his platform and priorities for Penfield and answers our questions and yours about a range of issues. Our guest:Kevin Berry, candidate for Penfield town supervisor*Note: Kevin Berry's opponent in the Penfield town supervisor race is Republican Jeffrey Leenhouts. He did not respond to multiple invitations to join the program.--Connections is supported by listeners

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24:10

Candidates for Monroe County Legislature

Connections Podcast ·

2025/10/23

What are the issues top of mind for people in Monroe County? We explore the question with candidates for Monroe County Legislature in the first half of this hour. Voters in Districts 3 (Chili) and 12 (Riga, Wheatland, and Henrietta) will make their choices at the polls this election season. The Democratic candidates* on the ballot join us to discuss their backgrounds and priorities for office.Marvin Stepherson, candidate for Monroe County Legislature, District 3 Nazish Jeffery, candidate

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51:40

Malik Evans, incumbent candidate for Rochester mayor

Connections Podcast ·

2025/10/22

Rochester Mayor Malik Evans is seeking another term. He joins us to discuss his re-election campaign and his priorities for the city. He also answers our questions and yours about public safety, housing, education, and more. In studio:Malik Evans, incumbent candidate for Rochester mayor*Note: Evans' opponent, Louis Sabo, is scheduled to be on "Connections" on Thursday, October 23, from 1:00-2:00.--Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI

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50:35

Candidates for Irondequoit town supervisor

Connections Podcast ·

2025/10/22

We continue our series of conversations with candidates running for town leadership positions. This hour, we talk with the candidates on the ballot for Irondequoit town supervisor: Anthony Costanza and John Perticone. The race has been roiled by allegations of official misconduct against Constanza, the Republican candidate. Constanza has denied any wrongdoing. We talk with the candidates about their priorities for office and the most pressing issues in their town. Our guests:Anthony

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51:21

Russian dissident, released in the 2024 prisoner...

Connections Podcast ·

2025/10/21

Vladimir Kara-Murza is visiting Rochester to talk about his work as a Russian dissident. Kara-Murza was a protege of Boris Nemtsov, a leading Russian opposition leader who was assassinated in 2015. He was imprisoned in April of 2022 for criticizing the invasion of Ukraine and then was released in August of 2024 during the prisoner swap arranged by the Biden administration. Kara-Murza now works in exile for Open Russia. Our guests:Vladimir Kara-Murza, Russian dissident, journalist, and

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51:20

The dangers of over-bidding on a house

Connections Podcast ·

2025/10/21

An RIT professor has compiled research on what happens when buying a house requires large overbids. He refers to the "winner's curse" and finds that overbidding tends to lead to bad future outcomes. The Greater Rochester market has seen an explosion of overbids in the past several years. We discuss what the data says — and what realtors are seeing on the market today. In studio: Soon Hyeok (Steve) Choi, Ph.D., assistant professor of real estate finance in the Saunders College of Business at

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51:22

Candidates for Perinton town supervisor

Connections Podcast ·

2025/10/20

We sit down with the candidates for Perinton town supervisor: Democrat Jenn Townsend and Republican Ciaran Hanna. It's our first in a series of conversations about local races for town supervisor positions. We discuss the issues facing Perinton — many of which are relevant to towns across the area. Our guests*: Jenn Townsend, candidate for Perinton town supervisor Ciaran Hanna, candidate for Perinton town supervisor *Note: Candidates are listed in the order in which they appear on the

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50:30

Conservative and Green Party candidates for Rochester...

Connections Podcast ·

2025/10/20

Voters in the city of Rochester will see nine candidates on the ballot for Rochester City Council in the general election. We spoke with seven of the candidates in advance of the Democratic primary. This hour, we hear from the Conservative Party candidate, Marcus C. Williams, and the Green Party candidate, Dave Sutliff-Atias. We talk with them about their platforms, experience, and priorities for Rochester. In studio*: Marcus C. Williams, candidate for Rochester City Council Dave

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51:25

Veterans on local war memorials

Connections Podcast ·

2025/10/17

During the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 10/17/25, our guests discuss the state of local war memorials and why they want the community to be more involved in honoring veterans.

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