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Connected Nation

Jessica Denson

This is Connected Nation – an award-winning podcast focused on all things broadband. From closing the Digital Divide to simply improving your internet speeds, we talk technology topics that impact all of us, our families, and our communities. The podcast was honored in 2026 and 2024 with an Award of Excellence for Podcast Series - Technology. This is the highest honor given by the Communicator Awards. In addition, the podcast received Awards of Distinction in the same category in 2025, 2023, and 2022. Learn more about the national nonprofit behind this podcast at connectednation.org. Interested in being one of our sponsors? Email us at [email protected].

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  1. What BEAD awardees need to know now 22:19
  2. Back for more: Centric Fiber's expansion story 21:07
  3. One company's waste, one family's connection: Inside human I-T's mission 16:29
  4. Build broadband with communities, not just for them 38:19
  5. It's game on: Calix on AI and the future of broadband 29:32
  6. From 4,000 survey responses to $47 million: Bastrop County’s broadband journey 21:52
  7. Fort Bend County is turning broadband access into opportunity 18:30
  8. Beyond connectivity: How broadband can empower Native nations and build stronger communities 24:55
  9. Minnesota's broadband chief on turning years of planning into instant impact 39:11
  10. Turning big broadband dreams into reality in Illinois 38:06
  11. Bridging legacy infrastructure with modern connectivity solutions 21:42
  12. Bringing fiber to rural America: Fidium’s community-first approach 22:52
  13. The real battle in broadband is not speed it is loyalty 19:31
  14. The hidden problem slowing down AI in broadband 20:05
  15. Why some broadband providers will not survive the next wave 27:45
  16. Breaking barriers, closing gaps: Connected Nation's bid for a world record 41:31
  17. Why broadband providers can no longer build networks the same way 27:40
  18. How “labor-light” design is changing how broadband gets built 26:21
  19. How one state’s unique approach to broadband is saving lives 24:08
  20. Bridging the “donut holes” in broadband access 25:51
  21. A cost-effective answer to some of the biggest problems for some of the nation's smallest ISPs 25:48
  22. Tailor-made home internet that you can take with you 27:47
  23. Why a defense-tech giant is the next big player in broadband deployment 27:23
  24. Solving broadband deployment challenges at Mountain Connect 22:22
  25. They shipped what?! Inside one company’s strangest and biggest freight jobs 16:37
  26. How a visit from the FBI inspired the next generation of global wireless tech 22:02
  27. Done planning and "ready to go": How Michigan is navigating the BEAD process 27:02
  28. Can America solve the broadband affordability problem? 32:58
  29. The connectivity lifeline for schools, libraries, and hospitals 31:56
  30. The hidden gap in broadband deployment 15:44
  31. The upcoming AI divide that nobody is talking about 16:12
  32. Creating longevity for rural communities: How CBS Oregon is transforming connectivity 20:34
  33. The gold rush of broadband 27:59
  34. “When is my broadband coming?” Colorado’s plan to connect rural communities 31:47
  35. Why rural landowners may be the missing link in broadband deployment 44:34
  36. Tech expert advice: AI trends that matter, getting cloud right, and building sustainable infrastructure 49:15
  37. Why this is a critical moment to be at the world’s largest fiber conference 34:53
  38. From India to the U.S.: The global push to transform broadband 19:35
  39. Inside Connected America: Why broadband growth depends on collaboration 17:59
  40. Going the second mile: How a women‑founded RevOps firm is transforming ISPs 46:12
  41. Decentralize to stabilize: How distributed data saves money, protects privacy, and boosts resiliency 25:39
  42. Preventing disaster before it strikes: The company that provides early warning signs that your network is at risk 16:55
  43. Meet the VP of the Internet of Things 20:34
  44. The craft of broadband compliance: How to avoid review after review after review 21:51
  45. Is BEAD the worst thing to happen to rural America? Why one industry insider says "yes" 24:33
  46. The challenge of connecting a Native reservation with borders crossing Canada and the US 21:42
  47. How the Choctaw Nation is leading the way on Tribal broadband 42:13
  48. Black History Month: The AI experts on improving your workflow and what to avoid 23:21
  49. From unconnected to empowered: The human side of next-generation broadband 18:51
  50. Black History Month: Meet the self-proclaimed Media King 12:46