• Digital Equity and the Way We Build Networks - Episode 5 of Unbuffered
    Apr 21 2026

    A conversation about how we organize networks—and who they serve

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    48 mins
  • How and Why Minnesota's Network of Trust Organized Against Federal Occupation - Episode 4 of Unbuffered
    Apr 14 2026

    An important conversation around what happened when federal agents came to Minnesota—and how communities responded

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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • The UTOPIA Model — Open Access and Community Broadband - Episode 3 of Unbuffered
    Apr 7 2026

    A deep dive into one of the most successful municipal fiber networks in the country—and what other communities can learn from it

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    53 mins
  • Telecom Then, AI Now — Rethinking the FCC’s Role - Episode 2 of Unbuffered
    Mar 31 2026

    Blair Levin returns to reflect on the decisions that built today’s Internet—and why we may not be ready for what comes next in an AI-driven world

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Is the Internet Still a Public Good? - Episode 1 of Unbuffered
    Mar 25 2026

    Unbuffered launches with a powerhouse roundtable on broadband policy, the FCC, and media consolidation. Karl Bode, Gigi Sohn, Doug Dawson, and Sean Gonsalves dig into whether today’s technology ecosystem is helping or hurting the public

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    58 mins
  • Introducing Unbuffered- Episode 0 of Unbuffered
    Mar 24 2026

    Unbuffered is here. In this kickoff episode, Chris Mitchell introduces a new chapter that builds on Community Broadband Bits while expanding the conversation around Internet access, power, and local control. Tune in for what’s next!

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    3 mins
  • Reading the Signals: What Broadband Policy Shifts Mean on the Ground - Episode 680 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast
    Mar 17 2026

    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

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    46 mins
  • Government Power, Media Empires, and the Fight for an Informed Public - Episode 679 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast
    Mar 10 2026

    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

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    42 mins