Community Broadband Bits
Short interviews with people doing interesting things to expand broadband networks that put community needs first.
Show episodes
Free Speech, AI Slop, and Media Power - Episode 661 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast
In this episode of the podcast, Chris speaks with Karl Bode and Jordan Pittman to dig into free speech, media consolidation, and the flood of low-quality “AI slop” shaping how we experience the Internet today. ★ Support this podcast ★
How Rural America Gets Left Behind - Episode 660 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast
Jonathan Chambers joins us to talk fiber, satellites, and the messy truth of federal broadband policy—and why evidence, not politics, should drive how we connect rural America. ★ Support this podcast ★
How Federal Changes Could Derail BEAD - Episode 659 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast
Sarah Morris joins us to talk about the Trump administration’s push toward satellite, what it means for states on the frontlines, and why Congress’s original vision for closing the digital divide is at risk. ★ Support this podcast ★
Gibson Connect's Rural Cooperative Model - Episode 658 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast
Scott Goff of Gibson Connect joins the show to share how an electric co-op in Tennessee is transforming rural communities with reliable, affordable fiber broadband. He and Chris discuss overcoming state barriers, building trust, and why community-first models are key to closing the digital divide ★ Support this podcast
Sky High Promises: The Limits of Starlink - Episode 657 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast
Sascha Meinrath returns to break down what Starlink gets right—and wrong—about solving the digital divide. He and the CBN Team take a hard look at the hype, the reality, and why magic-bullet solutions often distract from real, community-driven infrastructure. ★ Support this podcast ★
Sascha Meinrath returns for a wide-ranging conversation on "Abundance" and what it gets right and wrong about broadband and public policy. He and Chris unpack the dangers of corporate-led infrastructure and why real abundance must center the public good. ★ Support this podcast ★