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Edgar Zúñiga of Avanza 88.3 interviews Nick Valencia on his immigration reporting in Utah, from fear in classrooms to small businesses fighting to survive -
Mexican-American singer-songwriter DETZANY kicks off the first-ever Avanza Sessions in Salt Lake City, Utah with an intimate performance and interview. Hosted by Carina Linares, DETZANY opens up about her journey as a Latina artist and bilingual storyteller. DETZANY previews the Unity Block Party where she'll perform on August 30th.
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En una edición especial de Conexión, Edgar Zúñiga, director de programación de Avanza 88.3 y conductor habitual del espacio, fue entrevistado por Carina Linares, productora de participación comunitaria, para explicar el impacto de los históricos cortes federales a los medios públicos. Subrayó el compromiso continuo de la Universidad de Utah y de las estaciones hermanas de Avanza, KUER y PBS Utah, con este nuevo servicio comunitario, que no se detiene. -
Avanza 88.3 Program Director and Conexión host Edgar Zúñiga speaks with Maria O’Mara, Executive Director of Avanza, KUER, and PBS Utah, about the recent congressional cuts to public media funding. They discuss what the loss means for local stations and why Avanza isn’t going anywhere. -
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WHAT YOU CAN DO—LO QUE PUEDES HACER: El Congreso eliminó $1,100 millones ya aprobados para NPR, PBS y medios locales. Act now to protect public media. -
Mexican Consul Eduardo Baca tells Avanza 88.3: “Fear is rising again... There’s so much uncertainty and uncertainty breeds fear.” Full interview airs soon. -
Tiny Desk.... on the radio? You can hear Tiny Desk Radio every Friday at 6pm on Avanza 88.3! On an episode of Conexión on Avanza 88.3 right before the launch of Tiny Desk Radio, Avanza 88.3 Program Director and Conexión host Edgar Zúñiga interviewed Anamaria Sayre, co-host of NPR’s Alt.Latino and curator for the iconic Tiny Desk series, to talk about the new show.
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Durante una transmisión especial de Línea Abierta desde los estudios de Avanza 88.3 FM, Edgar Zúñiga, director de programación, compartió con la audiencia nacional —más de 100 estaciones públicas en todo el país— la misión de esta nueva señal en Utah:“Ofrecemos un formato diferente: radio pública sin interrupción comercial”, explicó. “Transmitimos programación de alta calidad de Radio Bilingüe, además de contenidos locales sobre asuntos comunitarios y temas públicos, en inglés y español, para una audiencia bicultural, bilingüe, de diferentes generaciones y de toda la comunidad latina, sea mexicana, venezolana o de donde sea que vengamos”.
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"Avanza is more than a radio station, it’s a community service dedicated to amplifying and uplifting Utah’s bilingual communities," Avanza 88.3 Program Director Edgar Zúñiga said. "Our name was chosen by people just like you, la comunidad." The name was selected at the inaugural Voces en Bloom concert in Salt Lake City in the fall. -
You can now listen to our first La Placita interview online! Mexican-American entrepreneur and community leader Eric Kraan talks with former Salt Lake City council member, entrepreneur, and urban planner Ana Valdemoros. The interview focuses on the true meaning of community—how plazas, parks, and shared spaces strengthen the social fabric, and the role urban planning plays in bringing people together. The interview is in Spanish. -
Our hearts are with everyone affected by the recent tragedies in Salt Lake, including the family of 8-month-old Anderson García who lost his life—an unimaginable and heartbreaking loss. Over the weekend, two separate shootings shook our community—one at WestFest in West Valley and another during the “No Kings” protest in downtown Salt Lake.
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