Connected Nation (Jessica Denson)

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	09 Feb 2022	Closing the skills gap: how a leader in ed tech says we can fill in-demand, high-paying jobs now	00:30:59
On this episode of Connected Nation we talk with the Founder and CEO of Core Learning Exchange—a national organization focused on CTE and STEM training. Learn how the company is creating more diverse and equitable online learning models WHILE at the same time pivoting training to respond to major surges in the job market – that make those who finish the program *in-demand.* Related links: Core Learning exchange website: https://www.corelearningexchange.com/ Check this out: 1-minute product demo Review the Core Learning Exchange course catalog (email required): https://docsend.com/view/89gt3p677qtvb5s5 A Rural and Small Schools Grant Program details: https://www.corelearningexchange.com/blog/announcing-the-core-rural-and-small-schools-career-technical-education-grant-phase-ii
	11 Feb 2022	This award-winning startup provides innovative support for Black culture and events	00:23:13
On this episode of Connected Nation we talk with the co-founder and CEO of Eventnoire – a premiere ticketing platform for events that embrace black culture. The company recently won a national startup competition for its innovative work. Learn how the company supports event organizers and business leaders within the black community in a unique way – that both celebrates black culture AND provides a new path to success - and find out why the CEO calls internet access "the great equalizer." Related links: Company website - https://eventnoire.com/ Create an event - https://eventnoire.com/sign-up/ In the news - Eventnoire wins national startup competition Follow Eventnoire on social media - Twitter at @eventnoire AND Facebook at EventNoire
	14 Feb 2022	What new data tells us about internet access in the nation's second largest state	00:24:44
On this episode of Connected Nation, we take a deep dive with those behind efforts to improve high-speed internet coverage across all areas of Texas – which is not an easy task when you consider how large the Lone Star State is. We’ll discuss what it has taken to develop better broadband coverage data for a whopping 254 counties – we’ll ask why that’s so important and explore the reason 2022 is a critical time not for just Texas but for every state in the union. Related links: Interactive broadband coverage map: https://connectednation.org/texas/interactivemap State Maps Link: https://connectednation.org/texas/state-maps County Maps Link: https://connectednation.org/texas/county-maps/ The Connected Nation Texas website: connectednation.org/texas
	21 Feb 2022	Why the need for universal broadband is a civil rights issue	00:25:13
On this episode of Connected Nation, we explore the important work being done by the Black Churches 4 Broadband Coalition. Learn how the group is working to better connect black communities, what resources each of us can share to help others, AND why the Coalition calls the need for universal broadband "a civil rights issue." Related links: Black Churches 4 Broadband Coalition website - https://www.blackchurches4broadband.org/ Multicultural Media, Telecom, and Internet Council website - https://www.mmtconline.org/ Twitter - @blackchurchpacand @mmtconline
	21 Feb 2022	Prophecies for Black tech in America	00:40:06
On this episode of Connected Nation, we talk with Dr. Fallon Wilson, who is the co-founder and CEO of Black Tech Futures Research institute. We’ll discuss her work for equal access and representation in tech, media, and telecommunications AND learn more about her prophecies for Black tech in America. Related links: Multicultural Media, Telecom, and Internet Council website - https://www.mmtconline.org/ #BlackTechFutures Black Institute website - https://www.blacktechfutures.com/ Twitter: @sistahwilson and @mmtconline TEDx Talk from Dr. Fallon Wilson - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNkWdZoqcMk
	23 Feb 2022	From Alabama to the Arctic Circle: how to build the internet for everyone, everywhere	00:32:26
On this episode of Connected Nation, we discuss the idea of building an internet for everyone in every corner of the globe. We’ll talk with the man who serves as the regional Vice President for North America for the Internet Society – a nonprofit working to not only *extend* the internet’s reach but also *protect* its long-term well-being. Related links: Internet society website: https://www.internetsociety.org/ The Internet Society’s Action Plan 2022 (pdf) - https://www.internetsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2022-ISOC-Action-Plan-EN.pdf Learn more about Community Networks: https://www.internetsociety.org/issues/community-networks/ Follow the Internet Society on social media - Twitter at @internetsociety and Facebook at Internet Society
	07 Mar 2022	The forecast for consumer tech and the woman-owned company that’s predicting what’s coming next	00:33:44
On this episode of Connected Nation, we talk with the President and CMO for Parks Associates - a national market and research consulting firm. Learn how this woman and family-owned firm became one of the most trusted companies in tech research and find out what emerging consumer tech trends leadership sees on the horizon. Related links: Parks Associates website - https://www.parksassociates.com/ Twitter: @elizparks and @ParksAssociates LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/parksassociates/ Parks Associates events page - https://www.parksassociates.com/events Recent press releases: 25% of US broadband households intend to purchase a smart appliance in the next six months Parks Associates estimates that almost 114 million US households access the internet at home Health at home is entering the mainstream
	23 Mar 2022	"It's as fast as it can get." How Kentucky is becoming one of the best connected states in the country	00:20:58
On this episode of Connected Nation, we talk with those behind Accelecom – a company created specifically to manage commercial access to Kentucky’s *newly created* state-owned, fiber optic network. We ask how the company is helping private and nonprofit organizations tap into the new, high-speed network, why it’s a good business model, and what mistakes - and victories - were made along the way that other states can learn from. Related links: Company website: https://accelecom.net/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/accelecom/ NOTE: In the podcast, we discuss the founder of Connected Nation but did not name the professor. In 2001, Dr. Linda Ellis Johnson joined the staff of the Kentucky Governor’s office as Chief IT Strategist in the Office for the New Economy and simultaneously started a non-profit corporation committed to building technology public-private partnerships. Dr. Johnson began her career as an academic at Western Kentucky University where in 1991 she joined the faculty as a Professor of Information Systems in the Gordon Ford College of Business. She became Chair of the Department in 1996 providing leadership for the unit until 2001.
	18 Apr 2022	Europe vs. the US: which countries and cities have the fastest internet speeds	00:28:33
On this episode of Connected Nation, we discuss the "need for speed" when it comes to internet connectivity – specifically how the U-S is doing in comparison to the E-U. The Fair Internet Report has been tracking international broadband performance for years. The report’s lead researcher shares when there was a “transformational change” in download speeds, how the US approaches upgrades differently than European countries, and where the fastest internet speeds can be found. Related Links: Compare broadband providers near you at https://fairinternetreport.com/ Read the full study at https://fairinternetreport.com/research/usa-vs-europe-internet-speed-analysis
	25 Apr 2022	The company that invites you to own the internet, empower your community	00:31:06
On this episode of Connected Nation, we talk with the COO of Patriot Broadband – a company with a mission to “bring reliable, fast, affordable, and secure internet connections to underserved rural communities.” The company is fulfilling its goal by asking if YOU want to own the internet and empower your own community. We’ll explore how that could work. Related links: Company website: https://patriotbroadband.com/ Details on becoming a franchisee: https://franchise.patriotbroadband.com/
	02 May 2022	How a new network brings the federal government directly to the front porch of rural America	00:27:39
On this episode of Connected Nation, we talk with leadership at the USDA about the recently launched Rural Partners Network which promises to bring “the federal government [directly] to rural America.” We find out how this approach will work, which remote areas will immediately benefit, and how other small towns across the US can take advantage of this new opportunity. Related links: Get the factsheet about the Rural Partners Network - https://www.rural.gov/ Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Rural Playbook: A roadmap for delivering opportunities and investments in rural America - https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/BIL-Rural-Playbook-.pdf From the White House: Press release announcing the Rural Partners Network (RPN) About USDA Rural Development - https://www.rd.usda.gov/ Learn what else the USDA is doing to connect rural America – Connected Nation podcast, season 2, episode 14
	31 May 2022	Big data is needed to access big dollars. Why this is a once-in-a-generation chance to expand broadband.	00:19:21
On this episode of Connected Nation, we're talking big data and big dollars with Faster Internet Oregon – a group working to ensure that billions of dollars in federal funding for improving internet access and speeds is distributed equitably Learn what the grassroots organization is asking residents, community organizations, and businesses to do AND find out why it's probably something that should also be happening in YOUR state. Related links: Test your at-home speeds - https://www.fasterinternetoregon.org/ Free materials - Get free promotional materials by clicking here Press release - Press release about statewide broadband speed testing Season 2, Episode 23 - What wildfires taught Link Oregon’s leaders about expanding broadband access
	20 Jun 2022	Internet for All: How the Biden-Harris Administration plans to bring high-speed internet to everyone in America	00:34:51
On this episode of Connected Nation, the focus is on the federal “Internet for All” initiative recently launched by the Biden-Harris Administration. We talk with the man who’s been named “Special Representative of Broadband” about what YOUR state and community leaders should be doing NOW to access the billions of dollars in broadband-related funding. Plus, we examine next steps in getting more Americans connected, discuss why that’s so important, and ask how those behind the initiative define success. Related links: Website - https://www.internetforall.gov/ Overview of funded programs - https://www.internetforall.gov/programs Informational webinars - https://www.internetforall.gov/webinars BEAD Program - https://www.internetforall.gov/program/broadband-equity-access-and-deployment-bead-program Digital Equity Act Programs - https://www.internetforall.gov/program/digital-equity-act-programs Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Program - https://www.internetforall.gov/program/enabling-middle-mile-broadband-infrastructure-program
	26 Jul 2022	7 years, 700 affiliates and counting: Why this national group says NOW is digital equity’s moment	00:35:44
On this episode of Connected Nation, we focus on one of the largest organizations in the country that’s advocating for digital inclusion— the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA). The organization just released its first impact report since its founding in 2015. Find what steps it’s taken to narrow the Digital Divide, what success NDIA has seen as a result, and why the group calls this “digital equity’s moment.” Related links: NDIA website - https://www.digitalinclusion.org/ NDIA Twitter - @netinclusion 2022 NDIA Impact Report - https://www.digitalinclusion.org/impact-report-2022/?mc_cid=66c96a38d1&mc_eid=f1a132c63a Details on the 2022 Digital Inclusion Week - digitalinclusion.org/diw22
	22 Aug 2022	Examining the future of telehealth in America: what a White House report recommends	00:41:49
On this episode of Connected Nation, we examine a report from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, which issued new guidance and recommendations for making some telehealth access measures permanent when treating substance use disorders. Hear from two health care legal experts about what the report uncovers regarding treatment options and what’s at risk if the country uilaterally rolls back changes made to telemedicine during the pandemic. Related links: Official White House Office of National Drug Control Polic review and recommendations - https://aboutblaw.com/3Bk Mintz article: White House issues telehealth guidance on substance use disorder services Mintz Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mintz_Law Mintz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MintzLaw/ Mintz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mintz-law/ Lara Compton LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lara-compton Jean Krebs Mintz Biography: https://www.mintz.com/our-people/jean-d-krebs
	06 Sep 2022	Coping with the traumas of war: why more veterans need access to telehealth now	00:33:32
"[Veterans] should not have to march into a clinical sterile setting to try to explain the horrors of war.” ~Dr. Ronald Boyd On this episode of Connected Nation, we ask our audience to consider a serious question. "How do you believe your world view would shift once you’ve been shot at or been asked to shoot others?” Hear from one therapist, who is also a disabled combat veteran, about how the country can better leverage broadband access is to help more of the nation's veterans—who often struggle to adjust to the normalcy of life at home after experiencing traumatic and dangerous scenarios. Related links: Serenity Care Counseling - https://serenitycarecounseling.com/about/ Serenity Care Podcast - https://serenitycarecounseling.com/category/resources/podcast/ Stop Veteran Suicide website - https://stopsoldiersuicide.org/
	04 Oct 2022	How you can help create a more digitally inclusive world	00:40:05
On this episode of Connected Nation, we’re focusing on an issue of equity within the broadband space—specifically digital inclusion. We talk with a thought leader on the issue – who has both decades of experience helping vulnerable populations AND who now chairs a Federal Communications Committee that’s providing guidance to national leaders on closing the Digital Divide for those most directly impacted. Related links: Follow our guest, Heather Gate, on Twitter at @hgate2 Digital Inclusion Week resources - https://www.digitalinclusion.org/diw22/ Teens Teach Tech powered by AT&T - mentorship programs for teens Digital Literacy Workshops (at no cost to communities or organizations) – head here Drive: free digital learning platform and resources Connected: Creating a Community Technology Action Plan Free resources for students, parents, and teachers via Achievery REPORT: Bridging the Divide: Skills for Digital Financial Equity and Inclusion -
	01 Nov 2022	The resource your school district, state leader needs to advance digital equity for all	00:23:39
On this episode of Connected Nation, we talk with a representative within the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology about advancing digital equity within our schools and communities. Specifically, we’ll look at a new resource that provides a series of recommendations for developing plans to close the Digital Divide and enable technology-empowered learning for ALL. Related links: Free resource guide: https://tech.ed.gov/advancing-digital-equity-for-all/ Digital equity story engine: https://tech.ed.gov/stories/story_tag/digital-equity/
	04 Nov 2022	Internet provider point-of-view: the two tech trends that will change the internet	00:31:23
On this episode of Connected Nation, we talk with two top executives within the broadband industry about the billions of dollars in federal funding now on the table for expanding access to high-speed internet. Learn which subject matter experts they believe are being left out of the conversation, the measurable ways they’ve seen high-speed internet transform economies, AND where they believe tech innovations are taking us. Related links: Juniper Networks - https://www.juniper.net/us/en.html
	09 Nov 2022	The partnership that's helping create a more inclusive and effective educational system in the US	00:41:08
On this episode of Connected Nation, we talk with those behind a powerful new partnership aimed at helping school districts remove barriers to the use of technology within special education. We ask how the new partnership will work to support school leaders, what parents and teachers should know, and why this is a critical step in creating a more effective AND inclusive educational system within the US. Related links: CITES framework - https://cites.cast.org/get-started CoSN podcast - https://anchor.fm/cosn/episodes/Creating-A-Framework-For-Inclusive-Technology--S3E5-e1p48vu CoSN website - https://www.cosn.org/ CAST website - https://www.cast.org/ Press release on partnership - https://www.cosn.org/cosn-news/cosn-cast-partner-to-make-digital-learning-inclusive-effective/
	10 Nov 2022	NEW DATA: Connect K-12 report on school connectivity in 2022 is out	00:19:07
On today's espisode of Connected Nation, we talk with those behind a new report on school connectivity in America that finds more than 23.5 million students lack adequate internet speeds for digital learning in every classroom, every day. Find out how the newest data can be used to improve those numbers, how many school districts are already meeting or exceeding recommended bandwidth goals – AND why NOW is a critical time for more than 4-thousand school districts to upgrade. Related links: Click here to read the 2022 School Connectivity report Connect K-12 website - https://connectk12.org/ Additional free educational and digital litercy learning resources: Teens Teach Tech - https://connectednation.org/teensteachtech Achievery - https://www.theachievery.com/en?utm_source=Connected_Nation Digital Literacy and Learning Program - https://connectednation.org/digital-literacy-workshops/ Digital Works - https://digitalworksjobs.org/
	08 Feb 2023	Why a path to citizenship should include training in digital skills	00:28:07
Imagine starting a new life in a new country unable to speak the language and unable to navigate the resources and services that could help you – simply because they are online. That’s the challenge for many individuals and families who immigrate to the US. On this episode of Connected Nation, we talk with one man who works directly with Immigrant populations about what can be done to better help and support our nation’s newest residents. Related links: Migration policy data - https://www.migrationpolicy.org/article/digital-divide-hits-us-immigrant-households-during-covid-19 Ricky Santiago, Digital Inclusion Manager, Louisville Metro Government - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardosantiago787/
	09 Feb 2023	On the road with MIHI: 40 stops, thousands of miles, hundreds of opinions	00:13:13
On this episode of Connected Nation, we take you into the heart of Michigan where the Michigan High-Speed Internet Office (MIHI) recently launched an ambitious 40-stop broadband listening tour. For the first time on our show, we’re going into the field to hear what residents, business owners. teachers, and other local stakeholders have to say about the impact of being disconnected in America— and what can be done to fix it. Related links: MI Connected Future Tour Schedule - https://www.michigan.gov/leo/bureaus-agencies/mihi/miconnectedfuture/mi-connected-future-tour-schedule Michigan High-Speed Internet Office - https://www.michigan.gov/leo/bureaus-agencies/mihi
	10 Feb 2023	On the road with MIHI: hear from those who will help shape a statewide internet connectivity plan	00:12:12
On this episode of Connected Nation, we return to Michigan for part two of our look at the MI Connected Future Tour. It’s an ambitious 40-stop listening tour being conducted by the Michigan High-Speed Internet Office, which is developing a five-year internet connectivity plan for the state. In part two, you’ll hear directly from, local residents, business owners, school leaders, internet service providers, and others whose opinions are helping to shape that plan. Related links: MI Connected Future Tour Schedule - https://www.michigan.gov/leo/bureaus-agencies/mihi/miconnectedfuture/mi-connected-future-tour-schedule Michigan High-Speed Internet Office - https://www.michigan.gov/leo/bureaus-agencies/mihi Part 1 - On the road with MIHI: 40 stops, thousands of miles, hundreds of opinions
	17 Feb 2023	Pushing Tin: How one air traffic controller is helping introduce black youth to aviation	00:33:37
On this espisode of Connected Nation, we have a special guest in honor of Black History Month – Brelis Spiller, a man who must keep his cool in one of the most technologically advanced and stressful environments in the world as an air traffic controller. Learn how he handles all that pressure. Plus, we'll discuss his role in getting more black youth interested in the aviation industry AND ask why he believes equitable access to technology and the internet is critical for all children. pushing tin youtbue Related links: Website - https://obap.org/ Camps - https://obap.org/outreach-programs/ace-academy/#ACElist WAVE3-TV story - Aviation program really taking off WDRB-TV story - Summer program teaches kids about careers in aerospace Brelis Spiller’s LinkedIn account "Pushing Tin" scene (visualizing air traffic control) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drX435G0SZo
	27 Feb 2023	On the road with MIHI: Tackling the question of affordable access for all	00:10:08
On this episode of Connected Nation, we return to Michigan for part three of our look at the Michigan Connected Future Tour. It’s an ambitious 40-stop listening tour being conducted by the Michigan High-Speed Internet Office, which is developing a five-year internet connectivity plan for the state. You'll hear from two retirees about why senior citizens MUST be part of that plan and we’ll “eavesdrop” on the discussion group tasked with tackling affordable access for all. Related links: MI Connected Future Tour Schedule - https://www.michigan.gov/leo/bureaus-agencies/mihi/miconnectedfuture/mi-connected-future-tour-schedule Michigan High-Speed Internet Office - https://www.michigan.gov/leo/bureaus-agencies/mihi Part 1 - On the road with MIHI: 40 stops, thousands of miles, hundreds of opinions Part 2 - On the road with MIHI: hear from those who will help shape a statewide internet connectivity plan
	01 Mar 2023	On the road with MIHI: Why connecting America's farms, ranches is critical for us all	00:08:44
On this episode of Connected Nation, we wrap-up our look at the Michigan Connected Future Tour—an ambitious 40-stop listening tour focused on internet access in Michigan. You'll hear from two people in the ag industry about why internet connectivity on America’s ranches and farms is something every one of us should be concerned about. Related links: MI Connected Future Tour Schedule - https://www.michigan.gov/leo/bureaus-agencies/mihi/miconnectedfuture/mi-connected-future-tour-schedule Michigan High-Speed Internet Office - https://www.michigan.gov/leo/bureaus-agencies/mihi Part 1 - On the road with MIHI: 40 stops, thousands of miles, hundreds of opinions Part 2 - On the road with MIHI: Hear from those who will help shape a statewide internet connectivity plan Part 3 - On the road with MIHI: Tackling the question of affordable access for all
	06 Mar 2023	Faster speeds, lower costs: How IXPs can bring world-class internet to smaller cities, rural areas	00:55:10
On this episode of Connected Nation, we focus on the question of how to effectively bring world-class internet access to smaller cities and rural areas across the US. Learn how a new joint venture leveraging Internet Exchange Points may finally fill critical gaps in the system – that will not only speed up the internet in all corners of the country – but make it more affordable AND equitable. Related links: IXP site - https://connectednation.org/ixp/ The 125 “target” locations for IXPs - https://connectednation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/CNIXP_target_location_list.pdf
	13 Mar 2023	Google, Samsung, META: This organization gets some of the world's largest companies to work together	00:31:25
Google, Samsung, META, Cisco— big names that are all part of the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), which is a global organization that connects people with the latest Wi-Fi initiatives. On this episode of Connected Nation, we talk one-on-one with leader of the WBA to get an industry perspective on everything from connecting rural America to understanding the potential impact of a new Wi-Fi standard—not just in the US but around the world. Related links: website - https://wballiance.com/
	30 Mar 2023	From the vault: Lyft's new CEO on using technology to help others	00:24:47
The big business news this week is that Lyft's co-founders are resigning, and David Risher has been named as the new CEO. In light of these headlines, we're taking you into the vault of Connected Nation. In this one-on-one interview, recorded in November 2021, Risher shares details on how he found his way to becoming a Microsoft Executive and later an Amazon Senior Vice President. Plus, learn why he was moved to start a FREE program that uses technology to help one billion children around the world. Related links: Worldreader website Worldreader app: bebooksmart.com Follow Worldreader and its founder on Twitter @worldreaders and @davidrisherWR More about David Risher: https://www.worldreader.org/david-risher/ Pew Research study referenced in podcast - https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2021/06/22/digital-divide-persists-even-as-americans-with-lower-incomes-make-gains-in-tech-adoption/
	06 Apr 2023	From Baby Boomers to Gen Z: How teens are using their tech skills to help older adults	00:32:17
On this episode of Conneced Nation, we focus on a new program that’s flipping the script by asking teenagers to TEACH adults in their communities new skills. It's called Teens Teach Tech. Learn how the program uses technology to empower older adults, how the teens themselves benefit, and what you can do to get youth in your community involved. Related Links: Learn more on the Teens Teach Tech webpage Follow Teens Teach Tech on Instagram Additional free programs: Digital Literacy and Learning & Achievery
	24 Apr 2023	Gig City Goes Quantum: preparing for the next wave of education, jobs, business opportunities	00:42:25
On this episode of Connected Nation, we’re talking about what Albert Einstein called “spooky action at a distance” – quantum physics. Find out which southern city just went “Quantum;" how the “science of matter” will likely impact jobs, education, and new business opportunities for us all; AND how you can take part in a unique challenge that will have you easily explaining physics to your neighbors and friends. Related links: GigCityGoesQuantum.com Press release on event Qubitekk website - https://qubitekk.com/ EPB Chattanooga website - https://epb.com/
	03 May 2023	In their own words: Teens share how they're helping adults learn digital skills and why it's important	00:19:54
On this episode of Connected Nation, we talk with a group of teenagers who are helping adults in their community learn the digital skills they need to access important resources and opportunities. Find out how the teens who are part of the Adelante Hispanic Achievers are approaching this work; why it’s become a critical need within immigrant populations; and how youth in YOUR area can bring the program to the community to both help local adults AND themselves. Related Links: Adelante Hispanic Achievers website Check out the Teens Teach Tech website Follow the Teens Teach Tech Instagram Learn more about Teens Teach Tech in 2 minutes
	18 May 2023	Let's Get Digital: Why the pulse of America's Heartland depends on internet access	00:12:41
On this episode of Connected Nation, we head into the Heartland for the “Let’s Get Digital: Oklahoma Broadband Tour” – an 18-stop internet listening tour. You’ll hear from those in far eastern Oklahoma about their unique broadband needs AND find out what state officials with the Oklahoma Broadband Office plan to do with all that feedback. Related links: Oklahoma Broadband Office website - https://oklahoma.gov/broadband.html “Let’s Get Digital: Oklahoma Broadband Tour” - https://oklahoma.gov/broadband/outreach.html
	22 May 2023	"We will deliver!" The promise leadership in the Oklahoma Broadband Office just made	00:17:26
On this episode of Connected Nation, we check back in with the “Let’s Get Digital: Oklahoma Broadband Tour” as makes it’s way through the largest metropolitan area of the state – Oklahoma City. This time we talk with a provider about the role of small ISPs in connecting rural America; a member of the Connected Nation team who says this mission is “personal”; and the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Broadband Office who promises, “We will deliver!” Related links: Oklahoma Broadband Office website - https://oklahoma.gov/broadband.html “Let’s Get Digital: Oklahoma Broadband Tour” - https://oklahoma.gov/broadband/outreach.html
	24 May 2023	In their own words: A new perspective on internet access in America from Tribal Governments	00:22:50
On this espisode of Connected Nation, we get a new perspective on internet access in America – from the point-of-view of Tribal Governments. A group of Tribal respresentatives share what they’re already doing to connect reservations across Oklahoma AND what support is needed from federal and state governments.
	31 May 2023	The chicken or the egg: A workforce conundrum for America's broadband infrastructure	00:48:38
On this episode of Connected Nation, we focus on a critical need within the workforce – having more trained workers who can help expand and maintain America’s broadband infrastructure. Learn why those who are laser focused on this issue are concerned that the federal rules around grant monies are not keeping up with the need and how they’d like ISPs and workforce development groups to step in and help.
	01 Jun 2023	Internet for All: How groups are working together in Oklahoma to accelerate broadband expansion	00:13:14
On this episode of Connected Nation, we talk with two ISPs that provide broadband to a myriad of western states AND with a nonprofit looking for partners to help “accelerate” how quickly people without high-speed internet get it. Learn why these three organizations – two of them competitors – came together in Tulsa for an Internet for All event hosted by the Oklahoma Broadband Office. Related Links: Oklahoma Broadband Office website - https://oklahoma.gov/broadband.html “Let’s Get Digital: Oklahoma Broadband Tour” - https://oklahoma.gov/broadband/outreach.html
	26 Jun 2023	The customer and the co-op: Hear from both sides about why and how to better connect rural America	00:11:05
On this episode of Connected Nation, we head into America’s Heartland once more as the “Let’s Get Digital: Oklahoma Broadband Tour” makes its final stops. This time we sit down with a resident of Okmulgee, Oklahoma AND the local provider he came to see. Hear from both sides— the customer and the co-op— about what small towns really need when it comes to broadband access and how rural America can finally get better internet service. Related link: Oklahoma Broadband Office website - https://oklahoma.gov/broadband.html
	25 Jul 2023	Low latency is the new currency and DE-CIX wants to make sure rural America is rich with it	00:44:20
On this episode of Connected Nation, we talk one-on-one with the Chairman & CEO of the DE-CIX group - the world’s leading operator of Internet Exchanges. Learn how DE-CIX navigates operations across multiple continents, find out what “interconnection ecosystems” are and why they’re important, and explore the new partnership that’s focused on connecting rural communities across the US. Related links: DE-CIX - https://www.de-cix.net/ Newby Ventures - https://www.newby-ventures.com/ About Connected Nations IXPs - https://connectednation.org/ixp/ Global Interconnection Academy - find details here
	07 Aug 2023	What Texans say it will take to better connect the second largest state in the nation	00:13:39
On this episode of Connected Nation, we take you deep into the heart of Texas as the state’s Broadband Development Office hosts a series of public meetings in both large and small communities. Their goal is to collect input from local residents, business owners, community organizations, Internet Service Providers, and others to create a plan that will help expand and improve high-speed internet access across the state. Hear from apublic official, a retired couple, and a small provider who all attended a public meeting in Burnet about what it will take to better connect all Texans. Related Links: Broadband Development Office - https://comptroller.texas.gov/programs/broadband/ VIDEO: Why it’s important for Texan residents, business owners, and others to attend a BDO public meeting VIDEO: Why Texas was allocated more federal broadband money than any other state
	17 Aug 2023	Grizzly bears, extreme weather, frozen ground: How one ISP is connecting people in the nation's last frontier	00:31:39
On this episode of Connected Nation, we focus on the nation’s largest and most remote state – Alaska. Hear from leadership at MTA Solutions about the challenges of working across a massive frontier and learn about the historic terrestrial fiber connection to the "lower 48" that the company just completed. Related links: MTA Solutions website - https://www.mtasolutions.com/ Pres release: MTA Solutions creates historic terrestrial fiber connection from Alaska to Canada and Chicago
	25 Aug 2023	Research: How the Digital Divide and the connected home are changing in America	00:44:01
On this episode of Connected Nation, we talk with leadership from Amdocs about new research that shows a new kind of Digital Divide is surfacing in the U.S. Plus, we explore the future of connectivity including how to more easily manage all those high-tech, wifi-enabled devices we're adding to our offices, businesses, and homes. Related links: Amdocs website - https://www.amdocs.com/ Digital Divide Research - https://www.amdocs.com/insights/research/research-how-are-digital-divide-and-connected-home-changing
	06 Sep 2023	Three billion people worldwide don’t have internet access, this is how one company says we can fix it	00:39:23
On this episode of Connected Nation, we ask “what if we could bridge the Digital Divide around the world by 2030?” That means connecting more than three billion people who do not have internet access. The CEO and Founder of World Mobile says it’s doable but only if we make networks that are “by the people, for the people.” He explains what needs to be done, how it will work, and what this means for the future of broadband connectivity. Related links: \| International website - https://worldmobile.io/ US website - https://worldmobile.us/ World Mobile’s blog World Mobile secures license spectrum in the US - https://worldmobile.io/blog/post/world-mobile-secures-licensed-spectrum-in-the-usa Micky “Mr. Telecom” Watkins’ LinkedIn profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/micky-mr-telecom-watkins-a17b5b4b/ Twitter: World Mobile - https://twitter.com/WorldMobileTeam Micky Watkins - https://twitter.com/MrTelecoms Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorldMobileTeam/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/worldmobilegroup
	09 Oct 2023	New national research points to opportunities and action steps to shrink the Digital Divide	00:44:37
On this episode of Connected Nation, we discuss new research that focuses on who is directly impacted by the Digital Divide and WHY they are still not getting online – even if offered financial assistance. Learn what the new data shows about the challenges, opportunities, and attitudes for closing the digital equity gap. Plus, we’ll discuss what those findings mean for shifting how organizations and government agencies approach the problem moving forward. Related links: Mind the Gap: Closing the Digital Divide through affordability, access, and adoption AT&T Connected Learning AT&T ScreenReady National PTA: Ready, Tech, Go!
	16 Oct 2023	The nuts and bolts: How "dumb infrastructure" is the backbone of America's connectivity	00:22:05
Today, we speak with Tillman Infrastructure, a rapidly growing, carrier-trusted tower company that develops, owns, and operates assets providing connectivity infrastructure to communities across the United States. We discuss the challenges for expanding that critical infrastructure – find out what it really takes to connect small towns and farmlands. External Links: Website: https://www.tillmaninfrastructure.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tillman-infrastructure-llc/
	16 Oct 2023	Behind the company that's taking on cyberbullies and creating "smart towns" in rural America	00:36:56
On this episode of Connected Nation, we discuss what resources families can access to combat the harmful effects of social media on the mental health of America’s youth. It’s a problem that’s grown so large and so serious that the US Surgeon General recently issued a call for *urgent action* to policymakers, technology companies, researchers, families, and others to protect teenagers and children online. We’ll talk to two companies that are answering that call AND learn how they're working together to deliver access to critical technology in small towns. Related links: Surgeon General advisory on social media About Calix - https://www.calix.com/ About Tombigbee Fiber - https://www.tombigbeefiber.com/ Press release - https://www.calix.com/press-release/2023/august/tombigbee-fiber-prioritizes-protecting-children-from-social-media-dangers-launching-bark.html Press release - https://www.calix.com/press-release/2023/september/tombigbee-fiber-connects-9-school-football-fields-with-calix-smarttown.html
	17 Oct 2023	Women in telecom share why it's a great time to have more women working in broadband	00:19:48
The broadband space has traditionally been a male-dominated industry – but that’s changing and more and more women are filling positions in the industry at all levels from the C-Suite to entry. On this episode of Connected Nation, we go inside the 2023 Calix Connections conference to talk with some of those women about why they’re drawn to the broadband industry – and what they want us all to know.
	16 Oct 2023	100th Episode: Talking tribal broadband with the nation's first tribally owned telecommunications company	00:32:33
This marks Connected Nation's 100th episode. On this episode, we focus on the critical need to approach closing the Digital Divide on Native American lands with respect, humility, and long-term commitment. We'll discuss the issue Calix's senior engagement manager for tribal and indigenous communities and with a representative from the first tribally-owned telecommunications company in the U-S, which was founded more than 65 years ago. Related links: CRST Telephone Authority - https://www.crstta.com/ Tribal Broadband Bootcamps - https://www.tribalbroadbandbootcamp.com/
	18 Oct 2023	Small, smart towns: The company bringing smart technologies to rural America's schools, businesses, and towns	00:20:10
You’ve heard of smart tvs, smart phones, and smart homes – and even smart cities in urban areas. On this episode of Connected Nation, we explore similar ideas for rural America and it includes Smart Towns, Smart Education, and Smart Business. We talked with those leading these programs during the ConneXions 2023 Conference hosted by Calix and found out what exactly those offerings can do. Related Links: Calix website - https://www.calix.com/ SmartBiz - https://www.calix.com/press-release/2022/10--october-/calix-announces-smartbiz-ninth-managed-service.html
	06 Nov 2023	"Don't just talk about it. Be about it." Meet the Hall of Famer who is helping thousands of adults learn digital skills	00:37:31
On this episode of Connected Nation, we focus our attention on Teens Teach Tech - a program that's bridging generations by using the skills of teenagers to help adults take part in an increasingly digital world. Learn how one pastor, who is also in the Gospel Hall of Fame, leveraged the program to help thousands of adults and teens. Related link: Teens Teach Tech - https://connectednation.org/programs/teens-teach-tech
	15 Nov 2023	Improving connectivity across America: Go inside the Inaugural U.S. Broadband Summit	00:45:44
From industry insiders to government officials, many leaders in the broadband space believe we now have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to close the Digital Divide in America. That’s because there is finally a perfect storm – of sorts – with funding and understanding of why access and affordability to high-speed internet are critical. On this episode of Connected Nation, we take you inside the Inaugural U.S. Broadband Summit where internet service providers, nonprofits, customers, legislative leaders, and many others have come together to discuss how to finally make closing digital inequities across the US a reality. Related links: U.S. Broadband Summit website - https://www.usbroadbandsummit.com/
	16 Nov 2023	Broadband and Brews: Bringing together industry insiders	01:00:08
On this episode of Connected Nation, we talk with broadband leaders across the country including the founder of SHLB and those leading Puerto Rico’s Broadband Program. Topics ranged from solving the ‘people problem’ the broadband industry is having right now to changing how federal officials approach awarding billions of dollars in funding. And it all happened at a little event dubbed “Broadband and Brews.” Related links: U.S. Broadband Summit website - https://www.usbroadbandsummit.com/
	17 Nov 2023	U.S. Broadband Summit: Discussing State, Native, and Publicly-owned broadband solutions	01:07:22
On this episode of Connected Nation, we complete our coverage of the US Broadband Summit taking place in Washington, DC. Among our guests: Quinn Jordan, who founded the Mississippi Broadband Association; Donald Long Knife who built broadband access from the ground up for his tribe in Montana; and Gigi Sohn, who has a long history of public service, including with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), co-founding Public Knowledge, and now leading the American Association for Public Broadband as its Executive Director. Related links: U.S. Broadband Summit website - https://www.usbroadbandsummit.com/
	04 Dec 2023	Why some say access to the internet at home is more important than running water	00:23:49
On this episode of Connected Nation, we talk with the CEO of Fiber Fast Homes – a company that works directly with real estate developers and builders to connect homes and rental buildings to lightning-fast internet. Learn how the company approaches working with builders, what’s next when it comes to connectivity to the home, and why some say having internet access at home is more important than having water piped to the home. Related links: Fiber Fast Homes’ website - https://www.fiberfasthomes.com/ Listen to the Airebeam podcast featuring CEO Ben Elkins
	27 Nov 2023	"This is a once in a lifetime thing." A look into Arizona's fastest growing fiber to home and fixed wireless provider	00:35:13
On this episode of Connectede Nation, we are joined by Ben Elkins, CEO of AireBeam Internet. He shares his mission to bring fiber to the rural communities of Arizona with the capabilities of a massive ISP and the personality of a small-town organization. Ben speaks with our host, Jessica Denson, about the wide range of groups AireBeam serves, the unique challenges of focusing on rural communities, and the importance of serving the modular home market (RV parks). Recommended Links: Website - https://airebeam.com/ Twitter (X) - https://twitter.com/AireBeam LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/airebeam/ Ben's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-elkins-0b6b70/
	12 Dec 2023	Getting the word out: Simple ways nonprofits can use the internet to reach a wider audience	00:44:06
On this episode of Connected Nation, we talk with three Connected Nation communications team members: our Senior Communication Specialist, Lily McCoy; Senior Marketing Specialist, Ashley Pino; and Communications Social Media Specialist, Grant Ahlbrand. Get a behind-the-scenes look into how the communications staff spreads the word about CN's varied work – including it’s on-the-ground programs and projects that are tackling digital inequities. We’ll also look back on the greatest challenges and victories of 2023 when it comes to the team’s work within the broadband space. Related links - Connected Nation website - https://connectednation.org/ Connected Nation 1. Twitter 2. Facebook 3. Linkedin 4. Instagram 5. YouTube
	02 Jan 2024	Connecting continents: The Native Nation that's about to make broadband history	00:45:33
On this episode of Connected Nation, we talk with the Chairman of the Board and Head of Development for Toptana Technologies - the first Native American-owned company that is about to build a new cable landing station. Learn how the company is working to improve the quality of life for the Quinault Indian Nation and its neighbors by providing access to global internet connectivity and technologies. Related links: Toptana Technologies website - https://www.toptanatech.com/ Tyson Johnston, Chairman of the Board and Head of Development for Toptana Technologies and Self-Governance Director for Quinault Indian Nation - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyson-johnston/
	17 Jan 2024	From theory to action: What new data tell us about tracking digital equity milestones	00:56:02
In this episode of the Connected Nation Podcast, we explore a report addressing pivotal questions surrounding the digital equity landscape in the United States. As the nation invests billions of tax dollars to bridge the connectivity gap, our guests, the authors of "Developing Digital Equity Theory of Change with Tech Goes Home," provide valuable insights. Join us as we delve into the report and seek answers to the crucial question: "How do we measure progress?" Recommended Links: DERC Website: https://dercenter.org/ TGH Website: https://www.techgoeshome.org/ Sangha's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sangha-kang-le/ Colin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colinrhinesmith/
	29 Jan 2024	Could this be the "easy button" for ISP development?	00:57:48
On this episode of Connected Nation, we explore what it takes to connect some of the most rural areas across the country. You'll hear from leadership at Capcon Networks and Irby Utilities, who are not shy about calling themselves "The Dream Team" when it comes to helping smaller ISPs grow. Plus, we'll talk with a company that's benefitting from their guidance while doing the in-the-field, physical work daily to connect more Americans. Related Links: Capcon Networks - https://www.capconnetworks.com/ Cullman Electric Cooperative - https://cullmanec.com/sprout Irby Utilities - https://www.broadband.irbyutilities.com/
	06 Feb 2024	"If it doesn't exist, let's invent it." Discover the mindset of innovation with a Google insider.	00:45:19
On this episode, we are joined by an amazing guest that is a US Army Veteran, IT Adjunct Professor at South University and Technical Program Manager at Google. We discuss his time in Iraq, his 18 years of experience in the "Game of Thrones" world of telecommunications and what it is like to work at Google. As he is our first guest of Black History Month, Demarkus also shares his experience as an African-American in telecommunications and what can be done to provide more opportunities for African-Americans in tech. Recommended Links: Demarkus Pruitt LinkedIn
	13 Mar 2024	A technology-based model for mental health: How it's improving quality of care, expanding treatment options	00:41:41
In recognition of Women's History Month, we're putting a spotlight on women who are leaders in tech or leveraging technology in new ways. On this episode of Connected Nation, we're talking with the CEO and co-founder of Oria Health, Amanda Havard. Learn how the company is addressing the critical need for more mental health practitioners in rural America; why its approach is both improving quality of care and expanding treatment options; AND where Oria Health recently expanded its services. Related links: Oria Health - https://www.oria.health/ Oria Health Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/oria.health/ Oria Health Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/oriahealth Oria Health Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/oria-health/about/
	14 Feb 2024	A call to action for closing the digital access, design, and use divides	00:30:04
On Season 5 Episode 5, we walk through the 2024 National Educational Technology Plan. It examines how technologies can raise the bar for elementary and secondary students – and offers solutions already being utilized by schools, districts, and states to close digital inequities in learning. We are joined today by one of those who helped author that plan, Zac Chase, who is a Digital Equity Impact Fellow within the Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology. Recommended Links: Read the plan -> https://tech.ed.gov/NETP/ U.S. Department of Education Releases 2024 National Educational Technology Plan \| U.S. Department of Education Educator Preparation Programs for Digital Equity and Transformation - Office of Educational Technology Assistive Technology Devices and Services for Children With Disabilities Under the IDEA - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Myths and Facts Surrounding Assistive Technology Devices and Services (PDF) (ed.gov) Digital Safety \| Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools Technical Assistance Center (ed.gov)
	21 Feb 2024	Breaking barriers: Black tech leaders' vision for digital equity	01:23:14
On today's episode we celebrate and mark Black History Month by exploring issues important to African Americans relating to broadband, technology, and the Digital Divide. We welcome guests that are leaders in a variety of areas in tech for a round table discussion on everything from the misuse of the term “diversity” to the future of Black tech in America. Recommended Links: Sabrina Morton: Sabrina's LinkedIn Sabrina's Company Doug McCullough: Doug's LinkedIn Color Coded Labs Black Tech Columbus Heather Gate: Heather's LinkedIn Connected Nation’s Heather Gate earns spot in Women We Admire’s Top 50 Women Leaders of Kentucky for 2023 Dr. Fallon Wilson Fallon's LinkedIn Brookings article Code for America article
	20 Mar 2024	Lights! Camera! Action! Internet? One filmmaker shares how taking her craft online changed her work, opened new doors for moviemaking	00:47:20
In recognition of Women's History Month, we're putting a spotlight on women who are leaders in tech or leveraging technology in new ways. On this episode of Connected Nation, we talk with award-winning writer, producer, and director Jessica Mathis (aka Divinity Rose) about taking her craft online in the days of and following the pandemic. Learn how it changed her approach to making her critically acclaimed project titled “Triggered.” Plus, we explore how it’s informed her screenwriting work since, what challenges remain for filmmakers, and what she sees on the horizon for movie making outside of Hollywood’s normal channels. Related Links: Websites: https://divinityrose.com/ and shedreamscontent.com IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1550617/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Rxjt4qBTMvcDH-f8q94uA
	06 Mar 2024	Unveiling the hybrid network model: GeoLinks' vision for connectivity	00:34:19
On today's episode of the Connected Nation podcast, we welcome Ryan Adams, the President and Chief Operations Officer of GeoLinks, a California-based telecommunications company. Ryan shares what he believes in standing in the way of helping millions more Americans, AND we explore the hybrid network model he says can connect the hardest to reach communities in the U.S. Recommended Links: GeoLinks Website Ryan's LinkedIn
	17 Apr 2024	Nearly $43B for broadband: How CN helps states track broadband spending	00:39:06
On this episode of Connected Nation (CN), we explore how CN's Engineering and Technical Services team is helping states monitor broadband infrastructure builds and, most importantly, verifying that the billions of dollars set aside to help the most underconnected Americans are spent as promised. Related links: Learn more about CN's services by clicking here See the team in action here->watch the YouTube video Broadband Communities Summit 2024 - https://www.terrapinn.com/conference/broadband-communities/index.stm Book your ticket now! http://terrapinn.com/BBCSummit/CNation/Ticket Use the discount code NATION15
	03 Apr 2024	Unlocking telehealth potential: State policy spotlight	00:40:17
A recently released report examines how states are approaching reforms to telehealth laws – from allowing access to specialists across borders to creating more flexibility for innovation. On today's installment of the Connected Nation podcast, we’ll talk with one of the co-authors of the research project – which provides a report card of sorts on how states are doing. Find out if your state is among the top performers – or the lowest. Recommended Links: The Cicero Institute Website Agenda Report Data Report Josh Profile
	10 Apr 2024	Innovative solutions for underserved populations: A conversation with Kwikbit Internet's CEO	00:45:04
On today's two guest episode we are first joined by Joe Costello, the founder and CEO of Kwikbit Internet – an internet service provider with a mission to help some of the most underserved populations in the country. Learn how the company is focusing on bringing access to everyone from rural communities to inner city households – by using what it calls “flexible deployment.” BONUS: Following Joe, we are joined by Brad Randall of Terrapinn. Brad and Jessica preview the upcoming Broadband Communities conference in May! Recommended Links: Kwikbit website Joe Costello LinkedIn Brad Randall LinkedIn Broadband Communities summit Broadband Communities news
	01 May 2024	Empowering education: The role of assistive technology	00:46:34
On today’s episode of the Connected Nation Podcast, we focus on important guidance provided by the US Department of Education regarding the use of assistive technology devices and services for children with disabilities. We are joined by the woman who leads the office that provides that guidance – about the facts and the myths - that surround the use of these technologies within our public schools. Recommended Links: Myths and Facts PDF About Glenna Wright-Gallo A call to action for closing the digital access, design, and use divides (aired Feb. 14, 2024)
	08 May 2024	Inside the 2024 Broadband Communities Summit (Part One)	00:32:13
This week, the Connected Nation podcast is on the road covering the 2024 Broadband Communities Summit in The Woodlands, Texas. The event serves as a hub of collaboration and innovation for some of the biggest names in broadband, all working towards a shared mission of closing the Digital Divide. On today's episode, Jessica Denson welcomes on a variety of guests from varying backgrounds. From a company helping peers navigate red tape, another company helping ISP's scale up and skill up their workforce, a company pioneering mesh networking PLUS a surprise guest appearance from a Connected Nation employee. Recommended Links: Kendall Communications Cielo Systems eero Connected Nation teams up with eero to bring faster, more reliable internet to underserved homes Heather Gate's LinkedIn
	08 May 2024	Inside the 2024 Broadband Communities Summit (Part Two)	00:18:29
Today, the Connected Nation podcast is back covering the 2024 Broadband Communities Summit in The Woodlands, Texas. The event serves as a hub of collaboration and innovation for some of the biggest names in broadband, all working towards a shared mission of closing the Digital Divide. On today's episode, we talk with the head of the USDA's Rural Utilities Service, a small provider in Oklahoma who works with both tribal and state governments, and one of the nation's leading researchers in broadband. Recommended Links: Andrew Berke LinkedIn USDA's Rural Utilities Service Sachin Gupta LinkedIn Central Rural Electric Cooperative Dr. Christopher Ali LinkedIn Farm Fresh Broadband
	08 May 2024	Inside the 2024 Broadband Communities Summit (Part Three)	00:20:19
Today, the Connected Nation podcast is back covering the 2024 Broadband Communities Summit in The Woodlands, Texas. The event serves as a hub of collaboration and innovation for some of the biggest names in broadband, all working towards a shared mission of closing the Digital Divide. On today's second episode, you'll hear from one company that's helping to train skilled broadband workers. You'll hear from another that's helping ISPs improve and extend their networks, and you'll hear from a small provider that's been working on unserved areas since the beginning, thanks to a friendship between three men. Recommended Links: Martin Lee LinkedIn Light Brigade Ian McIntosh LinkedIn TAK Communications Inc. Pam Waggoner LinkedIn Resound Networks
	09 May 2024	Inside the 2024 Broadband Communities Summit (Part Four)	00:36:33
The Connected Nation podcast is back covering the 2024 Broadband Communities Summit in The Woodlands, Texas. The event serves as a hub of collaboration and innovation for some of the biggest names in broadband, all working towards a shared mission of closing the Digital Divide. In our final installment of the summit, Jessica is joined by leadership from Comcast Texas, leadership from DigitalC, and a tribal broadband manager from the Choctaw Nation. Recommended Links: Broadband Communities Summit West Toni Beck LinkedIn Comcast Texas Valerie Jerome LinkedIn DigitalC Rob Griffin LinkedIn
	22 May 2024	Discussing project management with the company "future-proofing" their customers	00:23:37
Today, we are joined by Sitetracker’s leadership about the delivery on that promise with what the company has dubbed a “future proof platform.” When it comes to building new telecommunications and internet infrastructure – there are a lot of moving parts. What if you could better predict when to scale up resources to complete jobs faster, more efficiently, and with more profitability? That’s what Sitetracker promises it can help organizations do. Recommended Links: Sitetracker Website Brant Carter LinkedIn
	11 Jun 2024	On the road: 2024 Govtech Digital Government Summit (Part 1)	00:20:20
The Connected Nation Podcast is back on the road today in Lexington, Kentucky at the 2024 Govtech Digital Government Summit. In this episode, our host, Jessica Denson, speaks with the Executive Director of State Programs at Connected Nation, the CIO of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, and an account executive at Dynatrace. Stay tuned to our socials this week to listen to parts 2 and 3 of the Digital Government Summit podcast coverage! Part 2 - click here Part 3 - click here Recommended Links: Tim LeDonne's LinkedIn Connected Nation Liz Rodgers' LinkedIn LFUCG Marjan Irannejad's LinkedIn Dynatrace Spurlock Seasonings
	11 Jun 2024	On the road: 2024 Govtech Digital Government Summit (Part 2)	00:19:47
The Connected Nation Podcast checking back in from Lexington, Kentucky at the 2024 Govtech Digital Government Summit. In today's second episode, Jessica Denson welcomes on a Editorial Director for Content Spaces for Govtech, a GIS Analyst with TechSystems, and the IT Director for the Louisville Metro Government. Check out our socials this week to listen to parts 1 and 3 of the Digital Government Summit podcast coverage! Part 1 - click here Part 3 - click here Recommended Links: Zach Patton's LinkedIn GovernmentTechnology (GovTech) - https://www.govtech.com/ Emily Bartee's LinkedIn Chris Seidt's LinkedIn Louisville Metro Government - https://louisvilleky.gov/
	12 Jun 2024	On the road: 2024 Govtech Digital Government Summit (Part 3)	00:38:59
The Connected Nation Podcast wrapping up from Lexington, Kentucky at the 2024 Govtech Digital Government Summit. In the final installment of our coverage, Jessica Denson speaks with the SLED East Director from Socure, a Kentucky State Senator, and the CIO of the Kentucky Department of Education. Visit the links below to listen to parts 1 and 2 of the Digital Government Summit podcast coverage! Part 1 - click here Part 2 - click here Recommended Links: Frank Snyder's LinkedIn Socure Sen. Gex Williams III Profile David Couch's LinkedIn
	25 Jun 2024	Tackling the Digital Divide in one of America's least digitally connected cities	00:36:06
In 2019, it was estimated that Detroit was the least connected city in the U.S. with greater than 100,000 households.* On this episode of Connected Nation, we take you to a special event held in the heart of Detroit that’s getting the city one step closer to changing that statistic for good. Related links: eero Nonprofit partners: Digitunity \| Human I-T \| E2D \| National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) Michigan High-speed Internet Office - main page \| MIchigan digital equity resources & MITTEN grant program More details: Click here for more details on the project 2019 American Community Survey*
	26 Jun 2024	Weathering the storm: How we can better protect our digital infrastructure	00:38:41
On today’s episode of the Connected Nation Podcast, we tackle what can be done to mitigate threats to our nation’s internet networks – during natural disasters including an increase in cyberthreats. We invite on leadership from Windstream Enterprise about the unique approach the company takes to stave off bad weather and bad actors during difficult times. Recommended Links: Windstream's Website Art Nichols' LinkedIn NOAA hurricane season predictions - https://www.noaa.gov/news-release/noaa-predicts-above-normal-2024-atlantic-hurricane-season
	10 Jul 2024	From copper to coax to fiber: The future is now for lightning-fast internet	00:27:51
On today’s podcast – we welcome back a great guest from Season 4, the CEO of Fiber Fast Homes, a company that works directly with real estate developers and builders to connect homes and rental buildings to lightning-fast internet. Learn about the importance of pre-wiring new homes, whether MDUs or single-family developments, and why it is becoming paramount. Hear about the peculiarities of this task, the role of the HOA, and how this will prepare infrastructure for the next generation of connectivity. Recommended Links: Fiber Fast Homes Website Scott Sampson's LinkedIn
	13 Jul 2024	Special series: Inside the National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual Conference	00:18:13
On this episode of Connected Nation, we kick off a special series that takes you inside NACo's annual conference and exposition. NACo stands for the National Association of Counties and there are representatives from all over the nation who attend. In this series, we'll talk to everybody from national black community leaders to those who are doing some innovative things with AI for county leaders. Related links: Meet Claudia Rico Finley Engineering, Inc. Agile Fleet Special series episodes list: Inside that National Association of Counties Annual Conference - Ep. 25 (current) Inside NACo - what Black leaders say their communities need - Ep. 26 Inside NACo - talking collaboration, counties, and...corgis? - Ep. 27 Inside NACo - two innovations that can make your life more stress free - Ep. 28 Inside NACo - how USDA Rural Development supports county leaders - Ep. 29 Inside NACo - from the "science of where" to casinos everywhere - Ep. 30 Inside NACo - covering what county leaders should know about AI, cybersecurity, and more - Ep. 31
	13 Jul 2024	Special series: Inside NACo - what Black leaders say their communities need	00:20:20
On this episode of Connected Nation, we continue our special coverage from the National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual Conference and Exposition. The event brings together county leaders from across the country share ideas, talk about challenges and what's next. In this episode, we talk with leaders in the black community, including representatives from the National Organization of Black County Officials (NOBCO) and a leader in one of the biggest counties in Tennessee. Related links: National Organization of Black County Officials (NOBCO) Shelby County, Tennessee Wayne County, Michigan Special series episodes list: Inside that National Association of Counties Annual Conference - Ep. 25 Inside NACo - what Black leaders say their communities need - Ep. 26 (current) Inside NACo - talking collaboration, counties, and...corgis? - Ep. 27 Inside NACo - two innovations that can make your life more stress free - Ep. 28 Inside NACo - how USDA Rural Development supports county leaders - Ep. 29 Inside NACo - from the "science of where" to casinos everywhere - Ep. 30 Inside NACo - covering what county leaders should know about AI, cybersecurity, and more - Ep. 31
	14 Jul 2024	Special series: Inside NACo - talking collaboration, counties, and...corgis?	00:16:17
On this episode of Connected Nation, we continue our coverage from the National Association of Counties Annual Conference and Exposition. We begin by posing a question to you. Do you know what a "nope rope" is? Well, you're about to find out in our interview with Lucid Software. Also, we talk with the county manager of Columbia County, Florida about the challenges his county is facing when it comes to broadband access... and some of it is pretty unique. Related links: Lucid Software Columbia County, Florida Special series episodes list: Inside that National Association of Counties Annual Conference - Ep. 25 Inside NACo - what Black leaders say their communities need - Ep. 26 Inside NACo - talking collaboration, counties, and...corgis? - Ep. 27 (current) Inside NACo - two innovations that can make your life more stress free - Ep. 28 Inside NACo - how USDA Rural Development supports county leaders - Ep. 29 Inside NACo - from the "science of where" to casinos everywhere - Ep. 30 Inside NACo - covering what county leaders should know about AI, cybersecurity, and more - Ep. 31
	14 Jul 2024	Special series: Inside NACo - two innovations that can make your life more stress free	00:19:48
On this episode of Connected Nation, we continue our coverage from the NACo conference. And you're going to love this episode. That's because we talked to two companies that are doing pretty innovative things to make your life more relaxed and stress-free. Related links: Daiwa massage chairs Advanced Robot Solutions NACo's Achievement Award winners for 2024 Special series episodes list: Inside that National Association of Counties Annual Conference - Ep. 25 Inside NACo - what Black leaders say their communities need - Ep. 26 Inside NACo - talking collaboration, counties, and...corgis? - Ep. 27 Inside NACo - two innovations that can make your life more stress free - Ep. 28 (current) Inside NACo - how USDA Rural Development supports county leaders - Ep. 29 Inside NACo - from the "science of where" to casinos everywhere - Ep. 30 Inside NACo - covering what county leaders should know about AI, cybersecurity, and more - Ep. 31
	14 Jul 2024	Special series: Inside NACo - how USDA Rural Development supports county leaders	00:18:21
On this episode of Connected Nation, we talk to the IT Director of Kent County, Delaware about what can be done to help transient populations. We also sit down with a representative from USDA Rural Development about what the organization can do to help rural areas do everything from improve their infrastructure to navigate the federal grant proces. Related links: USDA Rural Development Kent County, Delaware Special series episodes list: Inside that National Association of Counties Annual Conference - Ep. 25 Inside NACo - what Black leaders say their communities need - Ep. 26 Inside NACo - talking collaboration, counties, and...corgis? - Ep. 27 Inside NACo - two innovations that can make your life more stress free - Ep. 28 Inside NACo - how USDA Rural Development supports county leaders - Ep. 29 (current) Inside NACo - from the "science of where" to casinos everywhere - Ep. 30 Inside NACo - covering what county leaders should know about AI, cybersecurity, and more - Ep. 31
	15 Jul 2024	Special series: Inside NACo - from the "science of where" to casinos everywhere	00:26:55
On this special episode of Connected Nation, we talk with the head of government solutions for Esri; the national director for the public sector at Big Health; and a leader for Tunica County, Mississippi about the unique needs of his county, which includes six casinos. Related links: Esri Big Health Tunica County, Mississippi Special series episodes list: Inside that National Association of Counties Annual Conference - Ep. 25 Inside NACo - what Black leaders say their communities need - Ep. 26 Inside NACo - talking collaboration, counties, and...corgis? - Ep. 27 Inside NACo - two innovations that can make your life more stress free - Ep. 28 Inside NACo - how USDA Rural Development supports county leaders - Ep. 29 Inside NACo - from the "science of where" to casinos everywhere - Ep. 30 (current) Inside NACo - covering what county leaders should know about AI, cybersecurity, and more - Ep. 31
	15 Jul 2024	Special series: Inside NACo - covering what county leaders should know about AI, cybersecurity, and more	00:18:00
On this episode of Connected Nation, we conclude our coverage from the National Association of Counties' (NACo) Conference and Exposition. We sit down with NACo's Legislative Director of Telecommunications and Technology and cover everything from county broadband needs to developing a toolkit on AI for county leaders. Related links: NACo website The County Compass - an AI toolkit for county leaders Special series episodes list: Inside that National Association of Counties Annual Conference - Ep. 25 Inside NACo - what Black leaders say their communities need - Ep. 26 Inside NACo - talking collaboration, counties, and...corgis? - Ep. 27 Inside NACo - two innovations that can make your life more stress free - Ep. 28 Inside NACo - how USDA Rural Development supports county leaders - Ep. 29 Inside NACo - from the "science of where" to casinos everywhere - Ep. 30 Inside NACo - covering what county leaders should know about AI, cybersecurity, and more - Ep. 31 (current)
	24 Jul 2024	How being "a canoe in a sea of battleships" steers this ISP's mission	00:36:31
On today’s podcast, we talk with the CEO of DigitalC, a company that’s offering lightning fast-internet to anyone in its service area for just 18-dollars a month, for five years! The service is 100 Mbps download and 100 Mbps upload speeds. Find out how that’s been made possible through a unique partnership. Plus, we’ll explore the community approach DigitalC takes – that’s setting it apart from other, much larger I-S-P’s. Recommended Links: DigitalC Website
	31 Jul 2024	Service over self: How an ex-submarine captain is tackling America's Digital Divide	00:48:28
On this episode of Connected Nation, we talk with Tony Grayson – a man who has held leadership roles at such tech giants as Amazon, Facebook, and Oracle – roles that are perhaps eclipsed by his time as a submarine captain. We’ll explore his new approach to closing the Digital Divide in America; look at the challenges of providing resources for growing needs of AI; and share how the skills of our nation’s veterans can be better understood within and applied to high-tech jobs in the civilian workplace. Related links: Tony Grayson’s LinkedIn - NOTE: Veterans, active military, and transitioning military are invited to connect with Tony directly. Compass Datacenters
	06 Aug 2024	On the road: Inside Mountain Connect 2024 (Part 1)	00:17:04
On this episode of Connected Nation, we begin our coverage from Mountain Connect, a broadband conference that is celebrating its 10th anniversary. The theme this year is "Beyond the bandwidth, the power of broadband revolutionizing access." We begin by answering a simple the question - what does a small ISP do if it needs big equipment? Plus, find out why having a strong broadband resume is more important now than ever before. Related links: Mountain Connect ABS Rents KLJ Engineering & Planning Mountain Connect 2024 series Opening episode The Internet Equity Initiative and connecting the most remote, inhabited island in Michigan The high-tech (and dangerous) broadband job that some say needs regulation now Nokia's Network in a Box and the one thing most people get wrong about the company Key partnerships, digital equity, and the Illinois Broadband Lab BEAM's leadership on broadband expansion and accessibility across Mississippi How BroadbandOhio is navigating BEAD
	07 Aug 2024	Mountain Connect 2024: The Internet Equity Initiative and connecting the most remote, inhabited island in Michigan	00:32:33
On this episode of Connected Nation, we continue our coverage from Mountain Connect, taking place in Denver, Colorado. We speak with an organization that's working in seven of the least connected states in the country. Plus, we talk with researchers from the University of Chicago about the Internet Equity Initiative AND get an update from MIHI office about connecting all Michiganders, even those who live in the most remote, inhabited island in the state. Recommended Links: Michigan High-speed Internet Office Internet Equity Initiative Communities Unlimited Mountain Connect 2024 series Opening episode The Internet Equity Initiative and connecting the most remote, inhabited island in Michigan The high-tech (and dangerous) broadband job that some say needs regulation now Nokia's Network in a Box and the one thing most people get wrong about the company Key partnerships, digital equity, and the Illinois Broadband Lab BEAM's leadership on broadband expansion and accessibility across Mississippi How BroadbandOhio is navigating BEAD
	07 Aug 2024	Mountain Connect 2024: The high-tech (and dangerous) broadband job that some say needs regulation now	00:32:19
On this episode of Connected Nation, we continue our coverage from Mountain Connect, which is taking place in Denver, Colorado. We talk with a leader at the Fiber Optics Network about the need for regulations surrounding a critical broadband job, AND we talk with the leader of a new telecom school that's approaching training in a new way. Related Links: Mountain Connect The FO (Fiber Optics) Network Telecom Tech School Mountain Connect 2024 series Opening episode The Internet Equity Initiative and connecting the most remote, inhabited island in Michigan The high-tech (and dangerous) broadband job that some say needs regulation now Nokia's Network in a Box and the one thing most people get wrong about the company Key partnerships, digital equity, and the Illinois Broadband Lab BEAM's leadership on broadband expansion and accessibility across Mississippi How BroadbandOhio is navigating BEAD
	07 Aug 2024	Mountain Connect 2024: Nokia's Network in a Box and the one thing most people get wrong about the company	00:12:44
On this episode of Connected Nation, we continue our coverage from Mountain Connect, which is taking place in Denver, Colorado. We talk with leadership at Nokia and discuss the company's movement into rural America, it's "network in a box" program, and the one thing everyone is getting wrong about the company. Recommended Links: Stefaan Vanhastel's LinkedIn More about "Network in a Box" Mountain Connect 2024 series Opening episode The Internet Equity Initiative and connecting the most remote, inhabited island in Michigan The high-tech (and dangerous) broadband job that some say needs regulation now Nokia's Network in a Box and the one thing most people get wrong about the company Key partnerships, digital equity, and the Illinois Broadband Lab BEAM's leadership on broadband expansion and accessibility across Mississippi How BroadbandOhio is navigating BEAD
	08 Aug 2024	Mountain Connect 2024: Key partnerships, digital equity, and the Illinois Broadband Lab	00:30:32
On this episode of Connected Nation, we talk with Director of State and Local Government Partnerships at ready.net. Plus, we sit down with a representative from the University of Illinois to discuss the Illinois Broadband Lab and catch up with the team at Digitunity to learn how the nonprofit is expanding its work to reach more Americans in need. Related Links: Ready.net Illinois Broadband Initiative, Univ. of Illinois Digitunity Mountain Connect 2024 series Opening episode The Internet Equity Initiative and connecting the most remote, inhabited island in Michigan The high-tech (and dangerous) broadband job that some say needs regulation now Nokia's Network in a Box and the one thing most people get wrong about the company Key partnerships, digital equity, and the Illinois Broadband Lab BEAM's leadership on broadband expansion and accessibility across Mississippi How BroadbandOhio is navigating BEAD
	08 Aug 2024	Mountain Connect 2024: BEAM's leadership on broadband expansion and accessibility across Mississippi	00:19:30
On this episode of Connected Nation, we sit down with Sally Doty, who serves as the Director of the State Broadband Office for Mississippi, better known as BEAM. Related links: Broadband Expansion & Accessibility of Mississippi (BEAM) Newby Ventures - Internet Exchange Points Connected Nation IXPs Mountain Connect 2024 series Opening episode The Internet Equity Initiative and connecting the most remote, inhabited island in Michigan The high-tech (and dangerous) broadband job that some say needs regulation now Nokia's Network in a Box and the one thing most people get wrong about the company Key partnerships, digital equity, and the Illinois Broadband Lab BEAM's leadership on broadband expansion and accessibility across Mississippi How BroadbandOhio is navigating BEAD
	08 Aug 2024	Mountain Connect 2024: How BroadbandOhio is navigating BEAD	00:19:28
On this episode of Connected Nation, we wrap our coverage from Mountain Connect 2024 as we sit down with the State Broadband Director from the Buckeye State to discuss the state's broadband strategic plan and the future if connectivity in Ohio. Related Links: BroadbandOhio Mountain Connect Mountain Connect 2024 series Opening episode The Internet Equity Initiative and connecting the most remote, inhabited island in Michigan The high-tech (and dangerous) broadband job that some say needs regulation now Nokia's Network in a Box and the one thing most people get wrong about the company Key partnerships, digital equity, and the Illinois Broadband Lab BEAM's leadership on broadband expansion and accessibility across Mississippi How BroadbandOhio is navigating BEAD
	18 Sep 2024	Where innovators and leaders unite: Previewing the upcoming 2024 Broadband Nation Expo	00:19:10
Today, we’re gearing up for one of the most exciting events in the broadband space – the 2024 Broadband Nation Expo in Washington, D.C. On this episode, we are joined by leadership at Questex to discuss why this expo is where leaders and innovators come together to talk about the future of broadband and digital inclusion. Recommended Links: Broadband Nation Expo Registration Link Alejandro's LinkedIn
	26 Sep 2024	From open Wi-Fi to "visionary" broadband laws: How the western US is addressing digital access differently	00:25:52
On this episode of Connected Nation, we talk with leadership at Total Telecom about a new event that’s focused on connecting “every community in the Western US with next-generation communications infrastructure.” From cutting-edge technologies to proven broadband strategies – we’ll find out what topics, speakers, and innovations you can expect to explore during the inaugural Broadband Communities Summit WEST. Recommended Links: BBC WEST REGISTRATION Brad Randall's LinkedIn
	10 Oct 2024	On the road: Inside Broadband Nation Expo 2024 (Part 1)	00:23:56
On this episode of Connected Nation, we begin our coverage from Broadband Nation Expo. At this broadband conference attendees learn from 120+ industry and government leaders as they discuss relevant topics and supply them with tangible takeaways across 2 1/2 days of in-depth, high-quality programming. We speak with leaders in the industry about workforce development challenges, the parallels between wireless and wireline broadband, and upcoming broadband trends. RELATED LINKS: Broadband Nation Expo Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) Communication Devices, Inc. David Stehlin, CEO, TIA, Linkedin Profile Adam Cady, VP Sales & Business Development, CDI, Linkedin Profile

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