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Unbuffered
Unbuffered explores Internet access, digital equity, and local technology solutions, but with a broader lens on how tech shapes our lives, our communities, and our sense of agency. We make technology and technology makes us.
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Épisodes
Digital Equity and the Way We Build Networks - Episode 5 of Unbuffered 21.04.2026 48:19
A conversation about how we organize networks—and who they serve ★ Support this podcast ★
How and Why Minnesota's Network of Trust Organized Against Federal Occupation - Episode 4 of Unbuffered 14.04.2026 1:20:40
An important conversation around what happened when federal agents came to Minnesota—and how communities responded ★ Support this podcast ★
The UTOPIA Model — Open Access and Community Broadband - Episode 3 of Unbuffered 07.04.2026 52:36
A deep dive into one of the most successful municipal fiber networks in the country—and what other communities can learn from it ★ Support this podcast ★
Telecom Then, AI Now — Rethinking the FCC’s Role - Episode 2 of Unbuffered 31.03.2026 1:11:05
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 ★ Support this podcast ★
Is the Internet Still a Public Good? - Episode 1 of Unbuffered 25.03.2026 57:58
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 ★ Support this podcast ★
Introducing Unbuffered- Episode 0 of Unbuffered 24.03.2026 3:13
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! ★ Support this podcast ★
Reading the Signals: What Broadband Policy Shifts Mean on the Ground - Episode 680 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast 17.03.2026 45:53
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 ★ Support this podcast ★
Government Power, Media Empires, and the Fight for an Informed Public - Episode 679 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast 10.03.2026 42:04
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 ★ Support this podcast ★
Big Brother is Watching You - Episode 678 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast 02.03.2026 44:22
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 ★ Support this podcast ★
Fort Pierce, Two Years Later: Fiber, Smart City, and Steady Growth - Episode 677 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast 17.02.2026 32:34
Jason Mittler returns to share progress on fiber expansion in Fort Pierce, digital equity efforts in Lincoln Park, and how municipal ownership allows the city to lower rates while strengthening its utilities ★ Support this podcast ★
Mergers, Monopoly Prices, and Accountability - Episode 676 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast 10.02.2026 51:39
Chris Mitchell, Doug Dawson, and Sean Gonsalves break down the latest telecom mergers, Starlink’s push to reshape BEAD rules, and new research showing how lack of competition drives higher prices for consumers ★ Support this podcast ★
When Starlink Rewrites the Rules of Broadband Funding - Episode 675 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast 02.02.2026 50:41
Chris Mitchell, Doug Adams, and Karl Bode break down Starlink’s behind-the-scenes push to rewrite BEAD rules, what it means for accountability and public dollars, and why communities could once again be left holding the bag ★ Support this podcast ★
Serving the Overlooked: Building Broadband for Manufactured Housing Communities - Episode 674 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast 27.01.2026 28:35
Brendan Kelly of REVinternet joins Chris Mitchell and Sean Gonsalves to explain why these neighborhoods are stuck with outdated networks—and how a community-centered approach can finally deliver affordable, reliable Internet where big ISPs have failed ★ Support this podcast ★
Predictions for 2026: CBN Edition - Episode 673 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast 21.01.2026 45:13
Chris Mitchell is joined by CBN colleagues to share bold predictions on BEAD delays, municipal broadband momentum, and the growing influence of fixed wireless, satellites, and AI ★ Support this podcast ★
Broadband Reality Check: BEAD, Competition, and What Comes Next - Episode 672 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast 14.01.2026 41:38
Chris Mitchell sits down with Doug Dawson to cut through the hype, unpack growing uncertainty around federal policy, and explain what communities and providers should realistically expect as 2026 unfolds ★ Support this podcast ★
2026 Predictions with Blair Levin- Episode 671 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast 06.01.2026 50:51
Chris Mitchell and Blair Levin look back at predictions and policy delays from 2025, unpack the growing influence of satellites and tariffs, and explore how power, politics, and markets are redefining the future of connectivity in 2026 and beyond ★ Support this podcast ★
Year in Review 2025 - Episode 670 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast 24.12.2025 51:44
In this year-end roundtable, the Community Broadband Networks team looks back at their 2025 predictions—and reckons with what actually happened. ★ Support this podcast ★
Telecom's Plumbing Problem: Routing, Regulation, and What Comes Next - Episode 669 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast 10.12.2025 1:02:03
Richard Shockey joins Chris Mitchell to explain how the collapse of the PSTN, weak federal oversight, and a messy transition to all-IP networks threaten everything from 911 reliability to rural connectivity. ★ Support this podcast ★
The Berkshires Broadband Movement: How 19 Small Towns Built Their Own Fiber Future - Episode 668 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast 03.12.2025 35:18
Chris Mitchell, Jess Auer, and David Kulp tell the inside story of how community determination transformed Internet access across Western Massachusetts. ★ Support this podcast ★
Building Broadband from the Ground Up - Episode 667 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast 28.11.2025 32:44
Mauricio Rodriguez joins Chris to talk about permitting challenges, land negotiations, environmental surprises, and why setting standards and hiring the right people early is key to actually getting fiber in the ground. ★ Support this podcast ★
The Satellite Solution That Won’t Scale - Episode 666 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast 18.11.2025 49:17
Sascha Meinrath joins Chris to unpack how BEAD funding is drifting toward satellite solutions that can’t scale—and why misleading speed data, space congestion, and political pressure could derail real broadband progress ★ Support this podcast ★
Speed Tests and Why BEAD Keeps Getting Messier - Episode 665 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast 11.11.2025 28:16
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 ★
Follow the Money: Comcast, Starlink, and the BEAD Backslide - Episode 664 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast 05.11.2025 27:53
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 ★
After BEAD: The Future of Broadband and Accountability - Episode 663 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast 15.10.2025 39:32
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 ★
Don’t Break the Internet - Episode 662 of the Community Broadband Bits Podcast 07.10.2025 34:59
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 ★
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