Connections Podcast

Our Move to Include conversation expands on the recent headline: Lifetime Assistance is Expanding Independent Housing Opportunities for People with Developmental Disabilities with New Approach that will Improve Quality of Life and Cost Less . So what exactly is changing? We'll meet the people involved : -Cori Piels , moving into the Frances Apartment in August. - Karalee Piels , Cori’s mother. - Luther St. Joy , resident of the Frances Apartment. - Whitney MacIntyre , housing transition

Ivanka Trump has reportedly expressed frustration regarding her lack of success in getting a federal paid leave bill passed. Republicans don't want a mandate for employers; Democrats don't want to limit paid leave to new mothers. That leaves an opening for states to make their own decisions about what paid leave should look like, and they're doing that. New York State's new law will take effect in 2018, and local attorneys are closely watching. They believe New York's success or failure will

When James Beard set out to write the definitive book on the American food scene, he didn't anticipate the book swelling to 600 pages and 450 recipes. But he was forced to confront some massive culinary questions, such as: Does the Sloppy Joe deserve a recipe in this book? Is that part of American food culture? Beard determined that yes, it was, and broken down by region, American food is diverse and sprawling. Today, he might have included Rochester's garbage plate. So what about the Finger

Vox warns that "net neutrality is dying with a whimper." So remind us again: what exactly is net neutrality? How does it relate to internet freedom, download speeds, competition, and the public good? And why is Congress divided on such partisan lines over this issue? Our guests will explain: Josephine Wolff , assistant professor in the Department of Public Policy, and member of the extended faculty in the Department of Computing Security at RIT. Jeremy Sarachan, Chair of the Media and

Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren joins us in studio. It's our second round of interviews with the candidates for mayor. We discuss the recent questions that arose surrounding her campaign finances, as well as the proposed downtown performing arts center, economic development and other city issues.

When the BBC announced last week that the next Doctor Who will be played by a woman, the news sparked backlash among some devoted fans. But why can't Doctor Who be a woman? Why can't James Bond be black? Why do we argue over the race of Santa Clause or the gender of the Ghostbusters? This hour, we discuss diversity in casting for fictional characters and franchises. In studio: Eileen Daly-Boas , outreach librarian for the River Campus Libraries at the University of Rochester, and a Doctor Who

"C.R.A.P" is not the most appealing name for a test, but it is memorable. C.R.A.P. stands for Currency, Reliability/Relevance, Authority, and Purpose/Point of View. With all the talk of fake news, you might think that the test is new, but it was created about a decade ago and now teachers and librarians nationwide are using it to help students identify reliable sources of information. Are we raising a generation that is better able to evaluate sources? Or are we in a permanent age of fake news?

We discuss the challenges faced by the trans community of color, which suffers disproportionately when it comes to violence and other issues. In studio: Jahnell Butler, community health specialist at the MOCHA Center, and LGBTQ advocate Jazelle Bonilla, community liaison for the Victory Alliance at Strong Hospital Rudy Lott, community liaison Bionka Castro, LGBTQ advocate

We sit down with Frank Liberti and Cheryl Hayward from the Center for Dispute Settlement , focusing on police accountability in Rochester. The CDS currently evaluates cases that stem from civilian complaints. A recent report from local activists alleges that the system is broken, and that civilian complaints are almost never sustained. CDS disagrees; however, CDS has made its own recommendations for how to improve the system. Our guests explain: Frank Liberti, president and CEO of the Center for

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: Affirmative action at universities, with Hobart and William Smith Colleges President Gregory Vincent; How Native American history and culture are taught in schools; Diversity in high school reading lists; Intimate partner violence.