Connections Podcast

A local woman says the staff at Highland Hospital saved her life after they recognized she had sepsis. Lynn Lubecki says she was feeling fine after a night out with friends, but then started experiencing symptoms she and her family didn't understand. Doctors at Highland recognized immediately that she had sepsis. Lubecki says without their training and expertise, she would not be alive today. This hour, she joins us to share her story, and the medical staff who treated her help us understand the

Local cyclist Bryan Agnello was hit by a car in early January, and now the driver of that car is suing him for damaging the vehicle. As reported by CITY Newspaper , the driver, Jovonte Cook, struck Agnello from behind and propelled him onto the car's hood. Agnello was taken to the hospital, but did not have serious injuries. Now, Cook is suing Agnello and seeking $700 in damages. He says Agnello was riding his bike on 490 at around 60 miles per hour. According to CITY reporter Jeremy Moule, the

Joe Biden dominated in South Carolina based on the strength of his support with African American voters. Can that translate nationally? Pete Buttigieg dropped out of the race after failing to build a diverse coalition of voters. Our guests discuss the need for political leaders to address the needs of Black voters: Bill Johnson, former mayor of the city of Rochester Vince Felder , minority leader of the Monroe County legislature Natalie Sheppard , commissioner for the Rochester City School Board

The City of Rochester’s Comprehensive Plan, “ Rochester 2034 ,” provides an extensive outline of principles that could shape the city’s growth over the next 15 years. A key piece of the plan is zoning laws. This hour, we get into the weeds with zoning experts to address how to update zoning and land use regulations to create a more equitable city. Our guests: Matthew Denker, developer with LBLD Living Amber Powers, co-founder of Taproot Collective , and zoning enthusiast Jason Haremza , planner

Weekend Connections is a collection of some of the most noteworthy moments from the week on Connections with Evan Dawson. This episode includes conversations about: The gift of anger, with Arun Gandhi; The Harvey Weinstein verdict and what it means for the #MeToo movement; Intersectionality; Are radio waves coming from deep space being sent by aliens?

We sit down with Patricia Wright, a woman sometimes described as the Jane Goodall of lemurs. Wright’s work in Madagascar has led to a massive change in public understanding, conservation, and preservation. She’s had a long partnership with the Seneca Park Zoo, and this week she’s back in Rochester. We discuss how much has changed since the 1980s, and what the world can do next to preserve habitats, understand the impact of climate change, and more. In studio: Patricia Wright , American

There’s been a rise in Americans who identify as atheist – or non-religious. But there’s also a rise in non-denominational Christians – many in their 20s and 30s. If you’re building a music playlist, you can now find curated lists under the title “Hipster Coffee Christians.” So what does that mean? What does it mean for denominational Christianity? Gallup finds that the number of Christians who identify as “nondenominational” has doubled since 2000. We explore the trends. In studio: Davis Craig

The first-ever Festival of Inclusion kicks off on Sunday. The community-based event organized by the Golisano Foundation, Best Buddies, and Special Olympics will promote equality and respect, and include activities accessible to people of all different abilities. Our guests this hour preview the festival and discuss their ideas for how to create a more inclusive community. Our guests: Jacob Booher-Babcock, Athlete Congress member for Special Olympics Nic Daemen, Best Buddies participant and

Do you compost? According to the EPA, nearly 30 percent of what we throw away is made up of food scraps and yard waste. Nationally, composting is on the rise, and the practice is becoming more accessible to people who live in different settings – from apartments to houses, from cities to suburbs. This hour, we continue our ongoing discussions about composting with local composters who share their methods. In studio: Robert Putney, co-founder of Impact Earth Brent Arnold, co-founder of Community

Scientists say they don’t know what to make of a pattern of fast radio bursts that’s coming from space every 16 days. While it’s known that the signal is coming from a spiral galaxy 500 million light-years away, the exact source is a mystery. Some researchers speculate that the bursts could be sent by aliens. Meanwhile, a massive asteroid that could have caused planet-wide devastation came close to Earth earlier this month. While scientists say there was no danger and that they know the asteroid