Connections Podcast

One of the forefathers of veganism does not like the term "vegan." T. Colin Campbell is the author of the seminal China Study, and over the decades, he's become a leading voice, challenging "nutritionism." Campbell has written a new manuscript that offers a new way to define nutrition. Campbell is back in Rochester for a sold out event titled Nutritionism vs. Wholism: The Case for a New Medical Paradigm. We get a preview. Our guests: T. Colin Campbell, professor emeritus of nutritional

Human trafficking is a form of modern slavery, and it exists in Western New York. Earlier this month, WROC-TV's Adam Chodak told the story of two women who were stolen away and trafficked by the same man, Kenneth White. White is serving a 13-year prison sentence while his survivors are telling their stories. We talk to one of them, who hopes that by sharing her story, she can save lives. In studio: Caitlin, human trafficking survivor Adam Chodak , WROC-TV anchor and managing editor

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: Climate change, with Living on Earth host, Steve Curwood; The financial crisis and director Steve James' film, Abacus; Restorative circles; Going zero waste.

The College of Collectible Knowledge is back, just in time for WXXI's fifth annual Antiques Appraisal event on Saturday. The College of Collectible Knowledge is our version of Antiques Roadshow...on the radio. Our guests answer listeners' questions about their treasures, we preview the upcoming event, and we talk about what's hot and trending in the antiques world. In studio: Jack Wanderman, owner of Jack Wanderman and Associates Nikolaus Wanderman, Jack’s son and partner in Jack Wanderman and

During this month's episode of Unleashed, we focus on two themes: animal advocacy and animal safety. Proposed legislation in Albany would make it a felony to kill or cause serious physical injury to a police work dog or police work horse. We hear from State Senator Catharine Young on why she sponsored "Mitchell's Law," and what she hopes it will accomplish. Then, an estimated 40,000 to 150,000 pets die in fires each year, with most succumbing to smoke inhalation. Some local fire departments are

You've heard of Too Big to Fail, the concept on Wall Street that banks were too massive to be allowed to go under. A new film looks at the opposite. It's called Abacus: Small Enough to Jail , and the man behind it is Steve James of Hoop Dreams fame. James tells the story of the Chinese immigrant Sung family, owners of Abacus Federal Savings in Chinatown. Abacus became the only U.S. bank to face criminal charges in the wake of the 2008 financial collapse. James will be in Rochester on Sunday as

2017 marks the sesquicentennial of Seward's Folly, aka the purchase of the Alaskan Territory from Russia. The Seward House Museum is celebrating by purchasing all of Siberia. Just kidding. But they've got a lot going on: a new Seward statue; museum tours; and a visit from the author of a new book about Seward's Folly. And it's a timely subject: the folly was known as the "deal done in the dark." That applies to any number of governmental actions in recent years. Our guests: Jeff Ludwig, director

Dating violence is a widespread issue, and many teens who are victims of violence in relationships do not report their experiences out of fear. According to a 2011 survey conducted by the CDC, "23 percent of females and 14 percent of males who ever experienced rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner, first experienced some form of partner violence between 11 and 17 years of age." We'll discuss teen dating abuse and new initiatives that address barriers faced by survivors.

You may have heard the phrase "zero waste" being used a lot lately. What does it actually mean? A few local entities are taking on this sustainability initiative, including CMAC and the Brighton School District. Brighton hopes to be the first district in Monroe County to recycle most of its waste. The initial goal is to divert 80 percent of the district's waste from landfills, and reach 90 percent landfill diversion in three years. Our guests explain what it means to go zero waste in 2017.

Steve Curwood is the host and executive producer of Living on Earth . His pilot of the show aired in the 1990, and now, 27 years later, he says the majority of the climate issues that he addressed on that first program -- the state of the oceans, energy choices, environmental justice -- have become more significant problems. Curwood says the only issue that has improved is the public understanding of climate change. This hour, Curwood joins us for a conversation about social equity, climate