Conexion
Conexión is our flagship community affairs segment that highlights local nonprofits and cultural initiatives that connect and uplift Utah’s diverse communities. Hosted by Avanza 88.3 Program Director Edgar Zúñiga.
Conexión es nuestro espacio insignia de asuntos comunitarios que destaca organizaciones locales e iniciativas culturales que unen y elevan a las diversas comunidades de Utah. Conducido por Edgar Zúñiga, director de programación de Avanza 88.3.
Executive Producer: Edgar Zúñiga
Digital Producer: Carina Linares
Audio Producer: Elle Cowley
Latest Episodes
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Carina Linares speaks with Dr. Omi Salas-SantaCruz and Mar Romero about AJAAS, a national gathering exploring queer Latinx art, activism, and scholarship. -
Edgar Zúñiga entrevista a la concejala de Salt Lake City Erika Carlsen sobre el Distrito 5, vivienda asequible, seguridad comunitaria y cómo sus raíces mexicanas marcaron su servicio público. -
Edgar Zúñiga interviews Salt Lake City Councilmember Erika Carlsen about District 5, housing affordability, community safety, and how her Mexican heritage shaped her path to public service.
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We speak with Samoana Matagi, Cameron Silva, and Brianna Esaw about the final tianguis of the season, its deep traditions and the vendors continuing after the swap meet closure. -
Edgar Zúñiga speaks with Salt Lake City Public Utilities about lead risks, how residents can test their water, available no-cost replacements, and steps to stay safe. -
NPR White House correspondent Tamara Keith sat down with Avanza 88.3's Edgar Zúñiga in Salt Lake City for a conversation on Washington, 2026 and the power of local news. -
Jill McCluskey, mother of University of Utah athlete Lauren McCluskey, joins Avanza 88.3 Program Director Edgar Zúñiga to discuss turning grief into advocacy and saving lives. -
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 -
Edgar Zúñiga conversa con Brian Parrott sobre el primer viaje de Go Learn de la Universidad de Utah a Colombia, una experiencia educativa y cultural sin precedentes. -
Edgar Zúñiga talks with Brian Parrott about the University of Utah’s first-ever Go Learn trip to Colombia in April 2026.
