Short interviews with people doing interesting things to expand broadband networks that put community needs first.
Community Broadband Bits
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Short interviews with people doing interesting things to expand broadband networks that put community needs first.
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Publishing Since
6/19/2012
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Recent Episodes
March 17, 2026
Reading the Signals: What Broadband Policy Shifts Mean on the Ground - Episode 680 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast
<p>Doug Dawson returns to break down the latest shifts in broadband policy and what they mean on the ground. From funding uncertainty to real deployment challenges, this episode cuts through the noise to focus on what communities should actually be paying attention to</p> <strong> <a href="https://ilsr.org/donate/" rel="payment" title="★ Support this podcast ★">★ Support this podcast ★</a> </strong>
March 10, 2026
Government Power, Media Empires, and the Fight for an Informed Public - Episode 679 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast
<p>As telecom companies and billionaires consolidate control over media outlets and platforms, what does that mean for journalism and democracy? Chris and Karl Bode unpack the long arc of media consolidation, the decline of local news, and why rebuilding informed communities may require both policy reform and stronger local connections</p> <strong> <a href="https://ilsr.org/donate/" rel="payment" title="★ Support this podcast ★">★ Support this podcast ★</a> </strong>
March 2, 2026
Big Brother is Watching You - Episode 678 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast
<p>As communities invest in broadband infrastructure, a bigger question looms: who controls the data flowing through those networks? Sascha Meinrath joins us to unpack the growing intersection of connectivity, surveillance, and civil liberties</p> <strong> <a href="https://ilsr.org/donate/" rel="payment" title="★ Support this podcast ★">★ Support this podcast ★</a> </strong>
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