In this episode of Unpolitics, Ben Kaplan talks with Ken Banks, founder of Frontline SMS, about harnessing simple technology to create massive social impact. From connecting rural health workers in Africa to supporting conservation efforts, Ken has proven that even basic tools like SMS can revolutionize lives across 190 countries. They explore how local innovators are now leading the charge in solving global challenges and discuss the critical role of technology—both high-tech and low-tech—in shaping the future of social change.