Connections Podcast

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: Recovery from opioid addiction; Male violence and acceptable standards of behavior; Social protest and understanding opposing idea

We welcome the Democrat and Republican running in the 133rd Assembly district race. In studio: Barbara Baer (D) Marjorie Byrnes (R)

The term "elder law" can be a misnomer when it comes to the LGBTQ community. For example, does a 22-year-old trans person think the Elder Law Fair is relevant to them? Probably not -- but it can be if the person's family is hostile toward their gender identity. There are all kinds of legal pitfalls for the LGBTQ community, and we'll explore them in advance of the 2018 Elder Law Fair. Our guests: Katie Adamides, Staff Attorney at Legal Assistance of Western New York. Milo Primeaux, LGBTQ+ Civil

The Landmark Society has announced its 2018 "Five to Revive" -- a list of five historic properties and locations in the region that are in need of investment. We're joined by members of the Landmark Society, who will discuss why these sites were chosen, what they see for their future, and how reviving historic sites can help rejuvenate parts of the community. We'll also get an update on the progress made with last year's selections. In studio: Wayne Goodman, executive director of the Landmark

A Buffalo News editorial is making the case for substantial taxpayer support for a new Buffalo Bills stadium. The editorial claims that this will be the price for Western New York to keep a professional football franchise. Our panels responds to the editorial and discusses what taxpayers should and should not do for the team. Our guests: Scott Pitoniak, longtime Rochester sports columnist and author Dennis O'Brien, longtime Buffalo Bills fan (phone) Matt Warren, chief of "Buffalo Rumblings"

In this special edition of Connections, we address the opioid epidemic in New York State. The conversation took place in front of a live studio audience at the WXXI studios. You can watch video of the broadcast here . This hour, local leaders in healthcare and law enforcement provide an update on the state of the crisis in the Rochester and Finger Lakes region. Our guests: Dr. Michael Mendoza , M.D., Monroe County Commissioner of Public Health Jennifer Faringer , director of DePaul's National

In this special edition of Connections, we address the opioid epidemic in New York State. The conversation took place in front of a live studio audience at the WXXI studios. You can watch video of the broadcast here . This hour, local individuals living in recovery share their journeys of hope and the challenges they've faced battling addiction. Our guests: Brandon Scott, living in recovery for one year Yana Khasper, co-founder of ROCovery Fitness , who is living in recovery Sean Smith, co

One of the most fluid and changing careers is advertising. It's an industry that has seen tremendous pressure coming from the disruptive forces of new technology. Ad execs hoped that we would all love those pop-up ads, but nope -- they have to get more creative to reach consumers. Last week, 19 RIT students went to New York City for 2018 Advertising Week. We asked them to join us to discuss what they learned, and what we can expect in our own consuming future. Our guests: Barry Strauber ,

The Brett Kavanaugh investigation produced something unexpected last week: a debate about whether it's normal and natural for men to get into physical altercations. Namely, bar fights. Some of Judge Kavanaugh's staunchest defenders argued that his past, which included a fight at a bar during his college years at Yale, is only indicative of typical male behavior. Newsmax commentator John Cardillo wrote, "I don't know one guy, including myself, who wasn't in a bar fight." Our panel discusses male

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: Fashion Week of Rochester, and the story of a young designer, Christopher Washington; Employment for people with disabilities, with former Senator Tom Harkin; Indigenous Peoples' Day; Gentrification.