In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, May 3, 2024, guest host Daniel Kushner talks with YouTube star and Rochester Music Hall of Fame inductee Rick Beato.

YouTube star and Rochester Music Hall of Fame inductee Rick Beato

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In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, May 17, 2024, we sit down with organizers of the 2024 Rochester Cocktail Revival and local businessowners to discuss the upcoming festival and the Rochester cocktail scene.

Previewing the 2024 Rochester Cocktail Revival

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, May 17, 2024, we continue our series of discussions about the current state of the Rochester City School District, its search for a new superintendent, and what to prioritize moving forward. Our guest is RCSD Commissioner Amy Maloy.

Rochester City School Board Commissioner Amy Maloy on the latest with the board and the district

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, May 16, 2024, our guests discuss the state of pediatric mental health care in the region and how they think a new urgent care opening in July will help bridge gaps in treatment.

How a new pediatric urgent care is expected to address the mental health needs of local youth

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, May 16, 2024, we talk with University of Rochester Professor Randy Stone about the state of Russia's war on Ukraine, the latest with discussions about U.S. aid, and more.

University of Rochester Professor Randy Stone analyzes the state of Russia's war on Ukraine

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, we talk with economist Eric Morris about the current state of the economy and how it affects everyday Americans.

YouTube star and Rochester Music Hall of Fame inductee Rick Beato

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