Community Broadband Bits
Short interviews with people doing interesting things to expand broadband networks that put community needs first.
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After BEAD: The Future of Broadband and Accountability - Episode 663 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast
Chris Mitchell and Jordan Pittman dig into what federal broadband funding missed, why affordability still looms as the biggest barrier, and how communities can keep pushing for real accountability and digital equity. ★ Support this podcast ★
Mike Masnick of Techdirt joins us to unpack the myths around Section 230, how reform efforts could backfire, and why protecting free speech online requires more nuance than most policymakers are willing to give. ★ Support this podcast ★
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 ★