Community Broadband Bits

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Short interviews with people doing interesting things to expand broadband networks that put community needs first.

  1. NOV 11

    Speed Tests and Why BEAD Keeps Getting Messier - Episode 665 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast

    Doug Dawson joins Chris to break down the latest shakeups in broadband policy, from ISPs gaming the data to NTIA’s controversial BEAD changes and what it all means for communities trying to connect. ★ Support this podcast ★

    28 min

  2. NOV 5

    Follow the Money: Comcast, Starlink, and the BEAD Backslide - Episode 664 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast

    Chris Mitchell, Karl Bode, and Sean Gonsalves break down the politics, corruption, and power plays shaping the broadband landscape—and what it all means for communities fighting for real Internet choice ★ Support this podcast ★

    28 min

  3. OCT 15

    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 ★

    40 min

  4. OCT 7

    Don’t Break the Internet - Episode 662 of the Community Broadband Bits 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 ★

    35 min

  5. OCT 3

    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 ★

    32 min

  6. SEP 23

    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 ★

    48 min

  7. SEP 16

    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 ★

    41 min

  8. AUG 19

    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 ★

    27 min
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Short interviews with people doing interesting things to expand broadband networks that put community needs first.

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    Institute for Local Self-Reliance
  • Years Active
    2012 - 2025
  • Episodes
    689
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