Connected Nation

Connected Nation

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Connected Nation episodes

  • Decentralize to stabilize: How distributed data saves money, protects privacy, and boosts resiliency

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    On this episode of Connected Nation, we’ll explore how StorX is disrupting traditional cloud storage with decentralized, blockchain-powered solutions—in what they say is delivering privacy, cost savings, and resilience through a global network of thousands of nodes. 

    Plus, we’ll discuss how it impacts everything from digital empowerment to the future of broadband infrastructure.

    Recommended links:

    • StorX Network website
    • StorX LinkedIn
    • StorX Twitter



    26 min
  • Preventing disaster before it strikes: The company that provides early warning signs that your network is at risk

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    On this episode of Connected Nation, we're back at the Broadband Nation Expo to talk about early warning signs, those little simple things that let you know that something's wrong with your broadband network before the whole network goes down. We talk with a company that makes it possible to stop disaster before it occurs.

    Recommended links:

    Asentria website
    John's LinkedIn



    17 min
  • Meet the VP of the Internet of Things

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    On this episode of Connected Nation, we take you back to the Broadband Nation Expo taking place in Orlando, Florida. This time we have a very special guest, the man who calls himself the Vice President of Internet of Things. Find out if he's serious or not!

    Recommended links:

    MasTec website
    Richard's LinkedIn



    21 min
  • Is BEAD the worst thing to happen to rural America? Why one industry insider says "yes"

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    On this episode of Connected Nation, we talk with leadership from the Minnesota Telecom Alliance. Learn how they work with co-ops and family ISPs to help them stay ahead of the curve, what it's like working with the state broadband office in Minnesota, and why they believe BEAD is one of the worst things to happen to rural broadband in America.

    Recommended links:

    Minnesota Telecom Alliance website
    Brent's LinkedIn



    25 min
  • How the Choctaw Nation is leading the way on Tribal broadband

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    On today’s podcast, we’re talking with the Tribal Broadband Leader for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.  

    We’ll explore how one of the largest federally recognized tribes is tackling connectivity challenges, leading fiber initiatives, and shaping broadband policy for Tribal communities nationwide.

    Coming Thursday, April 2, 2026:  register for the Virtual Town Hall Meeting 

    Recommended links: 

    Robert Griffin LinkedIn

    Choctaw Nation LinkedIn

    Choctaw Nation website

    Fiber Broadband Association

    Connected Nation Internet Exchange Points



    43 min
  • Black History Month: The AI experts on improving your workflow and what to avoid

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    Today, we're bringing you a bonus episode for Black History Month. In it, we ask the simple question, how comfortable are you with using AI in your business? 

    We talk with Black leadership at Bavardio to get some tips on what to do to improve your workflow and find out what you should definitely avoid.

    Recommended links:

    Bavardio website
    Charles' LinkedIn
    Bavardio's LinkedIn



    24 min
  • From unconnected to empowered: The human side of next-generation broadband

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    Broadband isn’t just about speed—it’s about people.  This episode of Connected Nation highlights how Tarana Wireless is connecting families, schools, and small businesses AND inviting them to see how it all comes together with hands-on, behind-the-scenes technology tours.

    Coming Thursday, April 2, 2026:  register for the Virtual Town Hall Meeting 

    Recommended links:

    Tarana website
    Carl's LinkedIn



    19 min
  • Black History Month: Meet the self-proclaimed Media King

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    What would you do if you didn't like what was played on your radio station? You probably would just change the channel. What if you didn't like your connectivity? You'd probably just change the company that you're using. 

    In this bonus episode of Connected Nation for Black History Month, we'll introduce you to one man who actually started his own radio station and his own ISP simply because he felt like it was needed. 

    Recommended links:

    Media King Communications website

    13 min

About Connected Nation

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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…