Connections Podcast

WXXI News is your source for election coverage.In this episode, we sit down with the candidates for New York State Assembly District 136.Democratic incumbent Sarah Clark and Republican challenger Clianda Florence discuss their platforms, their perspectives on state issues, and what they'd prioritize for the district, if elected. They also answer your questions throughout the hour.Our guests: Sarah Clark (D, WF), candidate for New York State Assembly District 136 Clianda Florence (R, C), candidate for New York State Assembly District 136 *Note: Candidates are listed in the order in which they appear on the Monroe County Board of Elections Certification of Candidates list.---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

What do you want to know about signing up for Medicare Advantage?Open enrollment is in full swing, and if you or someone you know has questions about the process, we have answers.During this annual discussion, we're joined by experts who discuss how it works. We also hear from a local woman who shares her enrollment experience.In studio: Dave Kamholz, lead licensed Medicare agent for AAA Western and Central New York Andy Napierala, vice president of Medicare and individual market sales for Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Cindy McDaid, Medicare Advantage enrollee ---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

WXXI News is your source for election coverage.This hour, we bring you a conversation with the candidates for New York State Assembly District 134. Republican incumbent Josh Jensen and Democratic challenger Kurt VanWuyckhuyse discuss their policy ideas, their priorities for the district, where they agree, and where they differ. We also welcome your questions throughout the hour. In studio: Kurt VanWuyckhuyse (D, WF), candidate for New York State Assembly District 134 Josh Jensen (R, C), candidate for New York State Assembly District 134 *Note: Candidates are listed in the order in which they appear on the Monroe County Board of Elections Certification of Candidates list.

We welcome a live audience at The Little Theatre for a conversation about student mental health on college and university campuses.Are colleges doing enough to support students? The issue is a growing concern, leading higher education institutions to establish new programs, services, and — in some cases — new grading and evaluation criteria to meet students' needs.WXXI has gathered data from more than 20 colleges and universities in the Rochester and Finger Lakes region related to how they are supporting students. You can access that data below.Our panelists discuss what works, where they see gaps, and what students say they need.Our guests: Becca Morris, Ed.D., vice president for campus life and dean of students at Hobart and William Smith Colleges Darlene Schmitt, MSEd, LMHC, director of the Counseling Center at SUNY Brockport Giulianna Volpe, psychology major at Finger Lakes Community College ---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

We continue our series of conversations with candidates running for office.This hour, we talk with the candidates for New York State Assembly District 135.Democratic incumbent Jen Lunsford and Republican challenger Kalinda Washington join us in the studio to discuss their priorities for the district, if elected. We ask them your questions throughout the hour.In studio: Jen Lunsford (D, WF), candidate for New York State Assembly District 135 Kalinda Washington (R, C), candidate for New York State Assembly District 135 ---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.