Conexion

Avanza

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 ZúñigaDigital Producer: Carina LinaresAudio Producer: Elle Cowley

  1. 1D AGO

    AJAAS Conference centers queer Latinx voices in Utah

    Carina Linares speaks with Dr. Omi Salas-SantaCruz and Mar Romero about AJAAS, a national gathering exploring queer Latinx art, activism, and scholarship.

    12 min

  2. 4D AGO

    La concejala Erika Carlsen sobre raíces mexicanas y Distrito 5

    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.

    6 min

  3. 4D AGO

    Councilmember Erika Carlsen on Mexican heritage and District 5

    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.

    9 min

  4. MAR 13

    Final Tianguis of the Season This Sunday at Pia Okwai

    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.

    8 min

  5. MAR 13

    Salt Lake City provides free lead inspections and water safety testing

    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.

    7 min

  6. 11/22/2025

    NPR’s Tamara Keith: Washington and Why Local Journalism Still Matters

    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.

    8 min

  7. 10/30/2025

    Honoring Lauren McCluskey: Jill McCluskey on safety and change

    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.

    5 min

  8. 10/30/2025

    Veteran Journalist Nick Valencia: Latino Utah Faces Fear, Shows Strength

    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

    25 min
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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 ZúñigaDigital Producer: Carina LinaresAudio Producer: Elle Cowley

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  • Creator
    Avanza
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Conexion