What else are you going to do on a rainy Sunday? I like ILSR’s podcast because they speak about the practicality of how policy impacts broadband development. This week’s Community Broadband Networks podcast is a good example. It’s not specifically about Minnesota but they talk about states that have been moving forward with BEAD process as Minnesota has done…

In this episode of the podcast, former BEAD Director Evan Feinman joins Christopher Mitchell and Sean Gonsalves to talk about the turmoil brewing inside the BEAD program.

They break down what’s really behind the push for more satellite connectivity, the threat of sidelining state-led fiber projects, and the political forces stalling progress.

With billions on the line and rural communities waiting, this episode cuts through the noise and asks: are we about to squander a once-in-a-generation opportunity?

This show is 46 minutes long and can be played on this page or via Apple Podcasts or the tool of your choice using this feed.