*BONUS* Welcome back Evan Dawson
Evan Dawson is back, and he has big plans for Connections in the coming weeks.
He's diving into public policy, the free range kid movement, and... aliens?
He sat down with Senior Producer Veronica Volk to talk about what audiences can expect.
CITY Magazine’s October issue: “Home”
What does "home" mean to you?
In her October editor's letter, CITY Magazine's Leah Stacy writes:
"Editing this issue has solidified my belief that home is a state of mind; a state of being. A person's arms around us. A voice on the phone, even if it's miles away. A good meal around a table full of …
Zombie shopping malls: a look at modern retail
Boscov’s recently opened at Greece Ridge Mall, prompting all kinds of fascination and even some confusion. How is a chain store opening in the year 2025, when so many other stores are closing? Black Friday used to include long lines of people waiting out in the cold, rushing in when the doors opene…
The year in podcasts
More than a decade after “Serial” pulled mainstream Americans into the world of podcasts, what are the genuinely new and interesting podcasts on the scene? Our panelists share their picks, and we take audience submissions for the top podcasts of 2025. Our guests:
Carl Nellis, senior producer and …
How local parents in wheelchairs are making it work with five kids
A local woman and her family have made national news several times this year. Stephanie Woodward is a disability rights activist whose TikTok videos have gone viral and whose family's story has been featured in People Magazine. She and her husband have been vocal about their growing family, for how…
EP401: The Power of Hypnosis in Mitigating Emotional Challenges with Veronica Volk
Pause to reflect on your subconscious health with Veronica Volk as we explore ways to develop a proactive relationship with your emotions and habits through hypnosis. Tune in now to gain insights into your subconscious mind and learn how to make positive changes in your life so you can live the vib…
Dialogue on Disability — The Move to Include podcast
It's WXXI's annual Dialogue on Disability Week. We begin our coverage with a new podcast that puts the voices of people with disabilities front and center. The Move to Include podcast launches Monday. Produced by WXXI's Veronica Volk and hosted by education reporter/producer Noelle E. C. Evans, it …
Is radio still relevant? Trust, access, and the future of news
In advance of World Radio Day, we take a hard look at the future of radio: from its role in building public trust; its value to underrepresented communities; and its unique power as one of the last free, accessible news platforms. We also explore radio’s role in music discoverability and a shared s…
Local Olympians win gold; new book on Bach; drag queen Aggy Dune
It's our weekly news roundup. First, a gold for Team USA means a gold for Rochester! Rochester native Haley Winn and her USA women's hockey teammates beat Canada Thursday for the top spot on the podium. Winn and several of her teammates are graduates of Bishop Kearney and its select hockey program.…
ICE detains local advocate; erosion of the Chimney Bluffs; plant trees!
It's our weekly news roundup. We begin with the latest on a local farmworker rights advocate who has been detained by ICE and faces deportation to her native Mexico. WXXI's Brian Sharp and Veronica Volk explain. Then, a conversation about climate and change. As Veronica Volk reports, erosion at the…
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