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Send a textOn 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 websiteBrent's LinkedIn

In this in-depth episode of the Whole Body Detox Show, David DeHaas sits down with Charles Froman to unpack one of the most controversial infrastructure debates in America today: 5G expansion vs. fiber optic broadband, copper landline removal, and federal telecom policy.The discussion explores allegations of diverted landline surcharges, BEAD taxpayer funding, and whether wireless deployment is being prioritized over long-term fiber solutions. They examine concerns surrounding FCC preemption laws, state zoning authority, and proposed federal bills that could limit local control over cell tower placement.Key topics include:• Fiber optics vs. wireless broadband performance and longevity • Copper landlines as critical emergency infrastructure during disasters • 4G/5G tower proximity to homes and schools • Energy consumption and the environmental footprint of wireless networks • Precision agriculture, RFID livestock monitoring, and rural transmitter expansion • Reported impacts on dairy farms, pollinators, forests, and wildlife • Data monetization, telecom profits, and infrastructure replacement cycles • RFK Jr.'s ordered HHS study into wireless health effects • Property rights, informed consent, and community safetyThe core issue: Can we have modern broadband convenience without sacrificing public health, environmental stewardship, agricultural stability, and local governance?This episode highlights the ongoing debate over safe technology deployment, rural broadband policy, and the future of wired vs. wireless infrastructure in America.DM “SAFE TECH” to learn how to stay informed and protect your home, family, and community.

Photo: Crews install the final stages of a new fiber-optic internet network across four tribal nations in northern New Mexico. (Courtesy NMPBS) The New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion has announced more than $900 million in investments towards broadband infrastructure, with the help of both federal and state support. Some of the funds will go to the Navajo Nation. KUNM's Jeanette DeDios (Jicarilla Apache and Diné) has more. Among the 17 projects announced, the Navajo Nation was awarded $111 million. That is the largest single supported project from the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program. Sonia Nez manages the Navajo Nation Broadband Office. She says the project will affect 11,000 households across New Mexico's portion of the Navajo Nation. She also says an effort to bring broadband to the community like this has never been done before. “Telehealth, education across the whole spectrum, lifts the people up to a new level where there was no connectivity before, but now they will have connectivity at the home, and so just opens the whole door of opportunity for the people, businesses, entrepreneurship, education, across the whole spectrum.” Nez says tribal members continue to face challenges without broadband. “So without internet connection, for example, you have to go either to get college education, you have to go off the reservation, you have to go to the cities, you know. So this will give them opportunity to have school right there at home and not have to leave the Nation.” Nez says the BEAD program will help more homes have broadband service. She also says Navajo Nation is working to establish broadband in all chapter houses and install 5G towers for mobile internet. A few dozen people gathered in Anchorage on January 31, 2026, while several dozen more joined virtually, to discuss whether to rebuild or relocate Kipnuk. (Photo: James Oh / Alaska Public Media) Kipnuk was one of the Western Alaska villages hit hardest by the remnants of Typhoon Halong in October. Residents are starting to vote on whether they want to rebuild their community, or relocate to higher ground. The Alaska Desk's Alena Naiden from our flagship station KNBA reports. Rayna Paul sits in an Anchorage office, scrolling through a spreadsheet filled with hundreds of names of Kipnuk tribal members. “We are just on As…” (laughs) Paul is in charge of the village's voting process. Over the next several days, she and her team will call every single adult tribal member — that's about 900 people — and ask them: Do they want to rebuild the village in its current location or move to higher ground? “It’s very important for us to find out what the tribal members from Kipnuk want.” Last fall's disastrous winds and flooding destroyed homes and infrastructure and contaminated land and water. Most of Kipnuk's residents remain evacuated, including Paul. She says she wants the future Kipnuk to be safe. “We love our community. We miss our community. We’re doing it for our future generations to come, because they might not know what to do when this happens again. I think we’re just going to be hit with many, many storm events.” The first community meeting about whether to relocate happened about a week ago. The decision to start voting followed swiftly. Sheryl Musgrove directs the climate justice program under the Alaska Institute for Justice. She says the village needs to act fast to make the most of both the short construction season and the available funding for disaster recovery. “They don’t have decades. They need to do it immediately. … That’s my hope is they can show other communities that are going to be faced with this in the future, that you can rebuild someplace else– if that’s what they decide– on a short timeline as the disaster recovery process.” Right now, Kipnuk leadership is looking at two sites for relocation. Both spots are located on higher ground. During the voting process, Paul and her team of four are also asking residents if they want to suggest any other sites. Get National Native News delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up for our daily newsletter today. Download our NV1 Android or iOs App for breaking news alerts. Check out today’s Native America Calling episode Thursday, February 19, 2026 – The growing AI appropriation threat

In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Brad Hine sits down with Earnie Holtrey, Principal Consultant at Mytra Consulting and former Deputy Director of the Indiana Broadband Office, for a conversation about the evolution of state broadband initiatives and the road ahead for BEAD implementation. Earnie shares his journey from rural community development to leading statewide broadband programs, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how Indiana built one of the nation's most successful “Broadband Ready Communities” efforts. Earnie discusses what true broadband readiness means today, how communities can streamline permitting and collaboration, and the challenges providers face as BEAD funding moves from planning into construction. He explains the growing need for compliance, reporting, and project management support—especially for smaller and regional ISPs navigating federal grant requirements for the first time. Will BEAD fully close the digital divide? What happens after BEAD funding is spent? And how are state broadband offices evolving from policy hubs into long-term infrastructure program managers? Find out in this episode.

Virginia was recently awarded $545 million awards in federal funding through the BEAD program to expand high-speed internet access across the state. The BEAD awards will enable 23 internet service providers to extend broadband infrastructure to more than 133,000 remaining unserved homes, businesses, and community anchor institutions across the Commonwealth.  The Commonwealth is technology neutrality in its approach for expanding broadband, though fiber projects are still projected to reach the majority of locations. On today's Fiber for Breakfast, Dr. Tamarah Holmes, Director, Office of Broadband, Virginia ARC Program Manager joins Gary Bolton, President and CEO of the Fiber Broadband Association to give us an update on her plans for addressing the digital divide in the state of Virginia.  With Special Guest: Tamarah Holmes, Director of the Office of Broadband, DHCD

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As she prepares to retire as CEO of NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association, Shirley Bloomfield joins us to discuss progress on connecting the rural US, how BEAD changes will impact those communities, and the need to preserve USF. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many delays have impacted the federal government's BEAD program. This and other events have slowed getting shovels in the ground for government help for states and their contractors looking to expand broadband deployment.In this Tower Talks podcast, FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez speaks with Inside Towers Washington Bureau Chief Leslie Stimson about broadband deployment, as well as contested issues like pole attachments, and what the Commission considers when opposing parties both want the same spectrum.Support the show

In this episode, Hailey uncovers how beadwork in the Ho-Chunk Nation is much more than crafting beautiful patterns. It is a sacred tradition rich with stories, history, and identity. Each bead is a thread that connects people to their ancestors, the natural world, and their community, preserving a vital cultural legacy that has endured through generations.The Bobber is brought to you by Something Special from Wisconsin: https://www.somethingspecialwi.com/Read the blog here: https://discoverwisconsin.com/ho-chunk-beadwork-an-enduring-legacy-of-heritage-healing/Bead by Bead – The Ho-Chunk Legacy of Bead Work: Bead by Bead – The Ho-Chunk Legacy of Bead WorkThe Bobber: https://discoverwisconsin.com/the-bobber-blog/The Cabin Podcast: https://the-cabin.simplecast.com. Follow on social @thecabinpodShop Discover Wisconsin: shop.discoverwisconsin.com. Follow on social @shopdiscoverwisconsinDiscover Wisconsin: https://discoverwisconsin.com/. Follow on social @discoverwisconsinDiscover Mediaworks: https://discovermediaworks.com/. Follow on social @discovermediaworksHo-Chunk Nation: https://ho-chunknation.com/

In this episode of Wavelengths, the Amphenol Broadband Solutions podcast, host Daniel Litwin continues his conversation with Alex Rozek, Founder and CEO of Mac Mountain, to examine how technology shifts, capital discipline, and changing consumer expectations reshaped broadband in 2025, and what those changes lock in for the future.As the broadband industry closes out 2025, momentum has clearly shifted. Fiber and fixed wireless access accelerated subscriber growth, traditional cable continued to lose ground, and satellite connectivity matured into a meaningful, if supplemental,piece of the ecosystem. At the same time, midstream changes to BEAD funding rules, rising data consumption, and the rapid adoption of AI-driven applications have pushed operators to rethink how networks are financed, built, and operated.Rozek brings a pragmatic, builder-focused perspective to the conversation, grounded in unit economics and long-term infrastructure thinking. In Part 2 of this year-in-review discussion, the focus turns to technology tradeoffs, capital stack strategy, and the question of what 2025 permanently changed about broadband deployment in the United States.Key Discussion Highlights:• BEAD Funding Reality Check: Rozek explains why Mac Mountain ultimately chose not to pursue BEAD opportunities in multiple states, citing complexity, compliance costs, and long timelines that often undermine the apparent appeal of grant funding. He contrasts BEAD with alternative financing paths, such as tax-advantaged revenue bonds and private capital, that can accelerate deployment and improve certainty.• Unit Economics as the North Star: Rather than leading with subsidies, Rozek emphasizes starting with unit economics all-in cost per subscriber, expected ARPU, and long-term cash flow, to determine whether a project makes sense. He outlines a benchmark model where disciplined costs and scalable operations drive attractive returns on invested capital over time.• Capital Stack Evolution: The conversation details how healthy broadband capital stacks evolve as networks scale, moving from private equity and term loans to warehouse facilities and, eventually, asset-backed securitizations. Rozek notes that while capital availability remains strong in 2025, discipline and sequencing matter more than ever.• Fiber vs. Fixed Wireless vs. Satellite: Rozek breaks down the physical and economic realities that differentiate connectivity technologies. Fiber's superior bandwidth, durability, and long-term cost profile position it as the dominant solution for most homes, while fixed wireless and low-Earth-orbit satellites like Starlink play important supplemental roles in hard-to-serve or low-density areas.• Why Cable Is Struggling: Rising upload demand, AI-driven workloads, cloud-based content creation, and multi-terabyte monthly usage are straining legacy cable architectures. Even with DOCSIS 4.0 upgrades, Rozek argues coax faces structural limits compared to fiber's scalability.• AI and the Bandwidth Inflection Point: From video conferencing to generative AI tools, Rozek highlights how rapidly growing upstream and downstream data needs are redefining what “adequate” connectivity means, reinforcing fiber's role as essential infrastructure rather than a premium upgrade.• What 2025 Locked In: Reflecting on the year, Rozek suggests 2025 may mark the moment when the question shifted from “Why do we need this?” to “How do we get it?” For consumers, developers, municipalities, and policymakers alike, high-quality broadband is increasingly viewed as foundational, on par with electrification or transportation infrastructure.This episode builds on the financing and service-model themes from Part 1, adding a deeper examination of technology tradeoffs and long-term infrastructure strategy. Together, the two-part series captures a broadband industry in transition, moving from experimentation and debate toward clearer standards, expectations, and execution paths.

In this episode of Wavelengths, the Amphenol Broadband Solutions podcast, host Daniel Litwin continues his conversation with Alex Rozek, Founder and CEO of Mac Mountain, to examine how technology shifts, capital discipline, and changing consumer expectations reshaped broadband in 2025, and what those changes lock in for the future.As the broadband industry closes out 2025, momentum has clearly shifted. Fiber and fixed wireless access accelerated subscriber growth, traditional cable continued to lose ground, and satellite connectivity matured into a meaningful, if supplemental,piece of the ecosystem. At the same time, midstream changes to BEAD funding rules, rising data consumption, and the rapid adoption of AI-driven applications have pushed operators to rethink how networks are financed, built, and operated.Rozek brings a pragmatic, builder-focused perspective to the conversation, grounded in unit economics and long-term infrastructure thinking. In Part 2 of this year-in-review discussion, the focus turns to technology tradeoffs, capital stack strategy, and the question of what 2025 permanently changed about broadband deployment in the United States.Key Discussion Highlights:• BEAD Funding Reality Check: Rozek explains why Mac Mountain ultimately chose not to pursue BEAD opportunities in multiple states, citing complexity, compliance costs, and long timelines that often undermine the apparent appeal of grant funding. He contrasts BEAD with alternative financing paths, such as tax-advantaged revenue bonds and private capital, that can accelerate deployment and improve certainty.• Unit Economics as the North Star: Rather than leading with subsidies, Rozek emphasizes starting with unit economics all-in cost per subscriber, expected ARPU, and long-term cash flow, to determine whether a project makes sense. He outlines a benchmark model where disciplined costs and scalable operations drive attractive returns on invested capital over time.• Capital Stack Evolution: The conversation details how healthy broadband capital stacks evolve as networks scale, moving from private equity and term loans to warehouse facilities and, eventually, asset-backed securitizations. Rozek notes that while capital availability remains strong in 2025, discipline and sequencing matter more than ever.• Fiber vs. Fixed Wireless vs. Satellite: Rozek breaks down the physical and economic realities that differentiate connectivity technologies. Fiber's superior bandwidth, durability, and long-term cost profile position it as the dominant solution for most homes, while fixed wireless and low-Earth-orbit satellites like Starlink play important supplemental roles in hard-to-serve or low-density areas.• Why Cable Is Struggling: Rising upload demand, AI-driven workloads, cloud-based content creation, and multi-terabyte monthly usage are straining legacy cable architectures. Even with DOCSIS 4.0 upgrades, Rozek argues coax faces structural limits compared to fiber's scalability.• AI and the Bandwidth Inflection Point: From video conferencing to generative AI tools, Rozek highlights how rapidly growing upstream and downstream data needs are redefining what “adequate” connectivity means, reinforcing fiber's role as essential infrastructure rather than a premium upgrade.• What 2025 Locked In: Reflecting on the year, Rozek suggests 2025 may mark the moment when the question shifted from “Why do we need this?” to “How do we get it?” For consumers, developers, municipalities, and policymakers alike, high-quality broadband is increasingly viewed as foundational, on par with electrification or transportation infrastructure.This episode builds on the financing and service-model themes from Part 1, adding a deeper examination of technology tradeoffs and long-term infrastructure strategy. Together, the two-part series captures a broadband industry in transition, moving from experimentation and debate toward clearer standards, expectations, and execution paths.

This week: Missouri State Rep. Louis Riggs and Benton's Drew Garner join the podcast to discuss the state of the BEAD program and their push to get the NTIA to 'follow the law' and release full funding to the states. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textOn this episode of Connected Nation, we talk with leadership from Trimble Inc., a global tech company shaking up the construction industry. The company's mission — to transform the way the world works. We talk about connecting the physical and digital worlds, construction solutions and challenges, and BEAD funding deployment. Recommended links: Trimble websiteGareth Gibson Linkedin

Śrīla Prabhupāda talks about just listening. Just listening is enough to give us advancement in our japa and, hence, in our spiritual lives. Because japa is the basis. If we notice where our mind is going, we just gently pull it back to the sound vibration. I find myself that whatever I spend my day on—or whatever I am doing when I'm not doing my japa—that's where my mind tends to wander: where I am, what I'm going to have to do later, or what I've spent time doing the day before. So, the more our engagement is in Kṛṣṇa consciousness, the more our kathā is speaking about Kṛṣṇa and His pastimes then, even when our mind wanders, it's not off to such a bad place, and it's more gently and easily brought back to the sound. I know sometimes devotees I have heard ask, "Should I be meditating on Kṛṣṇa's pastimes?" But that's not what our meditation should be, unless those pastimes come into our mind by Kṛṣṇa's grace. We just need to listen to the mantra, making sure we're chanting each syllable clearly and with attention. And then, if we think of a pastime—like when we go to the dhāma and remember the pastimes—if they just come into our mind, then that is Kṛṣṇa's mercy on us; it's not that we force it. Our concentration should just be on listening—listening to each syllable. If we're able to "make a comeback," as Prabhu says, sometimes bead by bead, then that's the practice. That's what it is: it's a practice. Over many, many sessions of japa, many days of chanting sixteen rounds (or however many rounds we are all chanting), that practice becomes more steady, more natural, and more enlivening. I like to look at it as my personal time with Kṛṣṇa. I'm putting in the time to chant my rounds, so why not put in the best time? Why not give Kṛṣṇa my full attention or as much as I can bringing my mind back to hearing His name? When I do that in a mood of gratitude, I find having a mood of gratitude really helps me to control my mind. Gratitude and humility. .------------------------------------------------------------ To connect with His Grace Vaiśeṣika Dāsa, please visit https://www.fanthespark.com/next-steps/ask-vaisesika-dasa/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 ------------------------------------------------------------ Add to your wisdom literature collection: https://iskconsv.com/book-store/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 https://www.bbtacademic.com/books/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 https://thefourquestionsbook.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 ------------------------------------------------------------ Join us live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FanTheSpark/ Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sound-bhakti/id1132423868 For the latest videos, subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@FanTheSpark For the latest in SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/fan-the-spark ------------------------------------------------------------ #spiritualawakening #soul #spiritualexperience #spiritualpurposeoflife #spiritualgrowthlessons #secretsofspirituality #vaisesikaprabhu #vaisesikadasa #vaisesikaprabhulectures #spirituality #bhaktiyoga #krishna #spiritualpurposeoflife #krishnaspirituality #spiritualusachannel #whybhaktiisimportant #whyspiritualityisimportant #vaisesika #spiritualconnection #thepowerofspiritualstudy #selfrealization #spirituallectures #spiritualstudy #spiritualquestions #spiritualquestionsanswered #trendingspiritualtopics #fanthespark #spiritualpowerofmeditation #spiritualteachersonyoutube #spiritualhabits #spiritualclarity #bhagavadgita #srimadbhagavatam #spiritualbeings #kttvg #keepthetranscendentalvibrationgoing #spiritualpurpose

After years of planning, the BEAD program is moving from paper to pavement—but approval is only the start. In this first episode of 2026, Kathryn de Wit, director of The Pew Charitable Trusts' broadband access initiative, joins Fiber Broadband Association President & CEO Gary Bolton to examine what comes next as states begin building networks to reach nearly five million locations. Kathryn unpacks NTIA's evolving guidance, the “curing” process, and the challenges ahead—from permitting and workforce shortages to supply chain pressures and non-deployment funding uncertainty. If you're asking, “proposals are approved—now what?” this episode offers timely, practical insight into the work ahead and what it will take to turn BEAD's ambition into lasting broadband impact.  With Special Guests: Kathryn de Wit, director of The Pew Charitable Trusts' broadband access initiative

For best effect please wear headphones!!! Hey my favorite tingle buddies :) In this video I used a few multi layer whisper effects that I hope you will enjoy. I play with a line of different beads to create a more hypnotic effect in this video to help you fall asleep. Thank you for your constant support and love! :)) Amazon MP3https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=ntt_srch_drd_B01BAXDICM?ie=UTF8&field-keywords=GentleWhispering&index=digital-music&search-type=ssGoogle Play MP3https://play.google.com/store/music/artist/Gentlewhispering?id=Apc4txglf3f2siowzgqccttky5i&hl=enSpotify MP3https://play.spotify.com/artist/3gkB9Cdx4UuWQxjhelyd87?play=true&utm_source=open.spotify.com&utm_medium=openiTunes MP3https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/gentlewhispering/id1077570705#see-all/top-songshttps://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/maria-gentlewhispering/id1048320316website: http://www.gentlewhispering.compaypal(donations) and email: maria@gentlewhispering.com#asmr #gentlewhispering2/22/13

In this episode of Wavelengths, the Amphenol Broadband Solutions podcast, host Daniel Litwin sits down with Alex Rozek, Founder and CEO of Mac Mountain, to unpack the defining shifts that shaped the broadband industry in 2025 and what they signal for the years ahead. As the industry approaches the end of 2025, broadband looks markedly different than it did just a year ago. Fiber and fixed wireless continue to challenge cable's long-held dominance, BEAD funding has been rewritten midstream, spectrum has changed hands at historic scale, and satellites have emerged as a more viable connectivity option for a growing number of users. At the same time, new operating and financing models are reshaping how networks are built, owned, and operated. Rozek brings a builder's perspective to this year-in-review conversation, drawing on his experience investing in, operating, and scaling broadband businesses. In Part 1 of this two-part discussion, the focus centers on financing trends, content shifts, and the growing momentum behind broadband-as-a-service models that treat connectivity less like a one-time construction project and more like a long-term utility. Key Discussion Highlights: • The 2025 Financing Landscape: Rozek outlines how broadband remains a capital-intensive business, but one where capital continues to flow, from private credit and municipal bonds to large-scale satellite investments, highlighting how financing structures are evolving alongside network deployment strategies. • BEAD's Mid-Flight Reset: He discusses how changes to BEAD funding rules in 2025 expanded eligible technologies and altered expectations around grant availability, forcing operators and communities to rethink how projects are financed and prioritized. • Content as a Catalyst: Rozek explores how cord-cutting, streaming adoption, and ESPN's move to a direct-to-consumer streaming model represent a major inflection point—reducing friction for data-only broadband adoption and reshaping how consumers think about connectivity. • Broadband as a Service Explained: Drawing from firsthand experience with municipal networks and tax-advantaged financing, Rozek explains how separating network assets from operations unlocks lower-cost capital, operational scale, and more sustainable long-term economics. • Efficiency Through Scale: He details why consolidating billing, network operations, customer service, and systems across multiple networks creates meaningful efficiencies, allowing operators to manage larger footprints without linear cost increases. This episode sets the foundation for a deeper exploration of how service models, partnerships, and differentiated customer acquisition strategies are redefining broadband deployment. In Part 2, the conversation continues with a closer look at competition across fiber, cable, fixed wireless, and satellite, and how operators can position themselves for long-term success in a rapidly evolving connectivity landscape.

Why are Federal legislators so bound and determined to to get the money spent? Because it is a precursor to AI Data Centers.

To protect the huge profits of unregulated AI companies, the Trump administration is trying to bring back a punishment that was stripped from this year's so-called Big Beautiful Bill. In a December 11th Executive Order titled “Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence,” individual states will lose access to the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment program if they establish their own regulations around the use and development of Artificial Intelligence in many circumstances. BEAD provides $42.45 billion in federal grants to U.S. states and territories to build and enable access to critical high-speed Internet connections that many people still lack.A national set of policy and legislation for artificial intelligence would make much more sense than dozens of competing policies at the state level, but such a development doesn't seem likely. The Executive Order also makes it clear that “It is the policy of the United States to sustain and enhance the United States' global AI dominance through a minimally burdensome national policy framework for AI” and, harkening back to the Cold War and the race to space, lays out that the United States must win “the AI race.”Trillions of dollars are being spent in the AI economy from NVIDIA's advanced chips to massive datacenters, the salaries of engineers who build and train new models, and AI services being forced into seemingly every product we consume. But the huge expenditures of tech and AI giants are making investors nervous about an impending bursting of the AI bubble. OpenAI alone is going to spend $1.4 trillion in the next 8 years on AI infrastructure for the government, a move that could be seen as the government bailing out a giant company yet again.Support the show

Send us a textWe dig into why outside plant is surging, how micro certifications work, and what designers and installers need to know to stay current and safe. Bob Herdling shares decades of insight on codes, methods, and the real‑world choices that make or break a build.• OSP as the backbone of ICT• Why broadband funding and BEAD drive demand• Misconceptions about wireless versus fiber backbones• Safety, codes, and NESC as core constraints• Differences among aerial, underground, and direct buried• Micro certifications structure and who they help• Design and installation alignment through shared practices• Why hands‑on OSP labs are complex and risky• Career gains from targeted credentials• Winter conference themes, formats, and networking• Youth outreach and global volunteer growthIf you're watching the show on YouTube and you like this content, would you hit the subscribe button and the bell button to be notified when new content is being produced?If you're listening to us on one of the audio podcast platforms, would you mind leaving us a five-star rating?You can buy me a cup of coffee. You can even schedule a 15-minute one-on-one call with me after hours, of course.Support the showKnowledge is power! Make sure to stop by the webpage to buy me a cup of coffee or support the show at https://linktr.ee/letstalkcabling . Also if you would like to be a guest on the show or have a topic for discussion send me an email at chuck@letstalkcabling.com Chuck Bowser RCDD TECH#CBRCDD #RCDD

Analysts Don Kellogg and Roger Entner break down the satellite market's shift toward three dominant players, as well as the complex mix of big personalities and government regulation shaping it.00:00 Episode intro 00:25 The state of satellite and Starlink alternatives 03:01 Amazon Leo's status 03:40 The rise of the three-player market 04:18 Backstopping BEAD and rural access 06:27 Direct to Consumer questions remain 08:19 Shadows of Charlie Ergen 08:55 Episode wrap-upThe “Starlink's Victory, Amazon's Sprint and GEOs crashing: The divergent realities of Satellite Broadband” is available at: https://www.reconanalytics.com/products/2027-november-satellite-report-vf/Starlink's Victory Lap, Amazon's Sprint, and GEOs Crashing: The Divergent Realities Satellite Broadband - Digital Product ReportsTags: telecom, telecommunications, wireless, prepaid, postpaid, cellular phone, Don Kellogg, Roger Entner, satellite, Starlink, BEAD, Amazon, Leo, AST, AT&T, Verizon, Elon Musk, FCC, DoD, Golden Dome, rural, T-Mobile, B2C, spectrum, 5G, Charlie Ergen

This japa is described as a kind of self-examination. It's possible to live an unexamined life. Socrates said, "The unexamined life isn't worth living." There's no value in it. Worth means you're getting something out of it. One feature of japa is that we have 108 contiguous decisions to make. Each bead is a new decision: "Will I meditate on the mantra that goes with this bead?" And you can see, if you go for the next one, you think, "I already did that?" So now I'm not going to concentrate, then you can go for eight beads or 107 more without thinking of it. But if we train our mind to make a decision, use our free will to come back to each bead individually, it's a meticulous kind of training for the mind. Because the mind wants randomness in order to escape reality, which is that we're not this body, we are not part of the world. It's been conjured. And we don't like to be challenged our sense of reality. But it's not painful if we face reality, because reality is beautiful and abundant. Krishna is friendly. So if we train our minds that every bead is a new choice, and remember that between the gap of one bead and the next, we have to renew our decision to meditate on that next bead. If we can practice that, then the mind becomes trained to stay constantly in that decision-making process until it becomes completely natural to only think of the holy name and stay fixed there. Otherwise, if we let it descend into randomness, then it becomes like a dog. If you've ever met a dog—I have—who wasn't trained properly, he jumped on everything, everyone. Doesn't matter what you tell him, he just goes nuts because he wasn't trained early enough on. So that's one of the aspects of japa that's the great advantage to our own personal well-being and our training of the mind: attention training. ------------------------------------------------------------ To connect with His Grace Vaiśeṣika Dāsa, please visit https://www.fanthespark.com/next-steps/ask-vaisesika-dasa/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Add to your wisdom literature collection: https://iskconsv.com/book-store/ https://www.bbtacademic.com/books/ https://thefourquestionsbook.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Join us live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FanTheSpark/ Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sound-bhakti/id1132423868 For the latest videos, subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@FanTheSpark For the latest in SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/fan-the-spark ------------------------------------------------------------ #makejapagreatagain #mantrameditation #spiritualawakening #soul #spiritualexperience #spiritualpurposeoflife #spiritualgrowthlessons #secretsofspirituality #vaisesikaprabhu #vaisesikadasa #vaisesikaprabhulectures #spirituality #bhaktiyoga #krishna #spiritualpurposeoflife #krishnaspirituality #spiritualusachannel #whybhaktiisimportant #whyspiritualityisimportant #vaisesika #spiritualconnection #thepowerofspiritualstudy #selfrealization #spirituallectures #spiritualstudy #spiritualquestions #spiritualquestionsanswered #trendingspiritualtopics #fanthespark #spiritualpowerofmeditation #spiritualteachersonyoutube #spiritualhabits #spiritualclarity #bhagavadgita #srimadbhagavatam #spiritualbeings #kttvg #keepthetranscendentalvibrationgoing #spiritualpurpose

Analysts Don Kellogg and Roger Entner examine the FCC's forthcoming C-band spectrum auction and its broader implications for both the wireless and satellite sectors.00:00 Episode intro 00:30 Spectrum auction news and analysis 02:18 Who will be the likely bidders? 03:09 Uses for unlicensed spectrum 04:54 Increased competition in broadband 07:08 How much is the spectrum worth? 08:52 Christmas episode update and episode wrap-upTags: telecom, telecommunications, wireless, prepaid, postpaid, cellular phone, Don Kellogg, Roger Entner, spectrum, C-band, FCC, auction, Dish, Elon Musk, unlicensed, FWA, Wi-Fi, BEAD, satellite, rural, Amazon, Leo, Starlink, fiber, Verizon

Andrew Schnell, one of the most detail-oriented Steelhead anglers in the Northwest, discusses early Winter Steelhead tactics with Lucas Holmgren. Andrews techniques have paid off with incredible numbers and quality of fish all over Oregon and Washington. Soft beads, leader lengths and more discussed. Use code STSPODCAST on www.salmontroutsteelheader.com for an epic discount on the digital magazine subscription. 

Steven Allen Adams, with Ogden Newspapers, reports on a possible Morrisey Tax Reform plan. Gov. Morrisey talks about the approval of the state's BEAD application and the possible tax plan. Chris Stirewalt stops by to talk politics. Chris Lawrence talks the start of deer season. Joe Brocato sets up the quarterfinal round of the HS Football Playoffs. 

Send us a textOn this episode of Connected Nation, we have a special guest - Chairman and CEO of our national nonprofit, Tom Ferree. We'll discuss what it means to map joy in the workplace AND find out how Connected Nation can help broadband leaders do everything from tackle AI to more easily tracking BEAD compliance.Recommended links: Tom Ferree LinkedinCanopy Good Business SummitConnected Nation website

Always choose peace in the midst of Chaos.  Don't fear volatility or Change embrace it! The Earthseed Rosary The Earthseed Rosary is a meditative tool designed to guide practitioners through the core tenets of Earthseed, fostering mindfulness, collective purpose, and adaptation in the face of Change. Each bead or segment invites reflection on an essential concept within the faith. The Bead of Change: Contemplate the ever-present nature of Change. Recite: “God is Change. I accept the shifting flow of life.” The Bead of Paradox: Reflect on holding chaos and order together in your heart. Recite: “I embrace both uncertainty and the work of building security.” The Bead of Water: Consider water's adaptability and strength. Recite: “Like water, I will shape and be shaped, persistent and yielding.” The Bead of Knowledge: Honor the pursuit of truth. Recite: “Knowledge is sacred. I seek, I question, I learn, and I adapt.” The Bead of Community: Focus on radical interdependence. Recite: “My survival is bound to the collective. We thrive together.” The Bead of Hyperempathy: Feel the shared joy and pain of others. Recite: “I am open to the suffering and hope of the human collective.” The Bead of Destiny: Envision the future Earthseed strives to build. Recite: “We shape God and are shaped in return. Together, we forge our destiny.” This rosary can be repeated as a meditation or used in communal gatherings, each bead prompting group reflection on how the tenets are lived out in daily actions. The sequence embodies Earthseed's demand for active engagement and adaptability, reinforcing the moral and spiritual foundation of the community. A Trickster can take many forms, for good or not.  The seemingly random nature of "God as Change" highlights that change isn't always good or predictable. Sometimes, it takes on a destructive, trickster-like form—as seen in the societal collapse, environmental disasters, and the violent conflicts of Octavia Butler's post-apocalyptic Parable novels. The Trickster's lessons are about adaptability, outsmarting a rigid system, and using cleverness to survive. This is precisely what Larkin, Lauren's kidnapped daughter, Natasha's Collab community, Lauren Olamina, and her followers must do to survive. The trickster's chaotic nature reflects the world's collapse, and the trickster's cleverness is a core quality of the characters who manage to survive it. The key to getting to to getting to the stars is survival and strength here on Earth. Because in the words of a character in the book  "We can't continue to F@@K up here on Earth and expect to take this same s@@t out there.  We won't even get back out there until we figure it out down here. Ain't nobody trying to be on the stuggle bus in zero gravity and minimal atmosphere. Ain't nobody got time for that. "Phoenicia Baxter, former MIT mechanical engineer professor. Read more about AfroDruid Magic Elixir https://linktr.ee/tnfroisreading Racing to Buy Crypto!!! Yes, I can...Create my coin...Our rituals involve burning zeroes. Read about the financial evolution #AfroDruids $ROOTS Initial Sprouting https://tr.ee/8SIz1J4rNI Contact us on: Blue Sky: @tvfoodwinegirl.bsky.social Threads: www.threads.net/@tnfroisreading Instagram: @tnfroisreading   You know your girl is on her hustle, support the show by navigating to: Dale's Angel's Store...For Merch Promo Code: tnfro Writer's Block Coffee Ship A Bag of Dicks Promo Code: tnfrogotjokes Don't forget to drop me a line at tnfroisreading@gmail.com, comments on the show, or suggestions for Far From Beale St additions. #CryptoTrading #CryptoAirdrop #CryptoAlert @akrapheal  #AfroDruids #crypto #cryptocurrency #memecoin with a mission

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This episode of The Broadband Bunch features a conversation between host Pete Pizzutillo and Scott Neuman, Corporate Vice President of Marketing at Calix, recorded at Calix Connections 2025 in Las Vegas. Scott shares how Calix is redefining the broadband industry's approach to AI, customer education, and ecosystem collaboration. He explains how Calix helps service providers move beyond AI “literacy” toward true AI fluency, enabling them to understand, trust, and strategically deploy AI to transform their operations. The discussion covers the importance of building a solid data foundation, the rise of agent-based architectures, and how Calix's “layer cake” approach ensures that AI initiatives deliver measurable value rather than short-lived hype. Pete and Scott also explore how broadband providers can quantify business impact—from churn reduction and customer success strategies to driving adoption through data insights. Newman offers an inside look at Calix's Connections On Demand virtual follow-up event, new innovations in SmartLife services, and how AI is enabling a new era of hyper-personalized marketing and customer engagement. The episode closes with a forward-looking discussion on BEAD funding, industry consolidation, and what it really takes for ISPs to thrive in an AI-driven broadband economy.

In this episode, we speak with Katie Zychowski, Director of Marketing & Communications with the Grand Rapids Public Library.Katie joined us to speak on a variety of topics, including how easy it is to sign up and get a Grand Rapids Public Library card. This can be done year-round at any branch in the city.On an ongoing basis, your Grand Rapids Public Library is a wonderful resource for people who need help with their computer, laptop, or smartphone. Even general questions about email, the Internet, or the library's digital resources are available during drop-in sessions at your public library branch.Upcoming GRPL events include:Saturday, November 01, 10:00 am–12:00 pm-- Kids can build and code their own robots using LEGO's Spike Prime sets. Monday, November 10: An Indigenous Fashion Presentation with Bead and Powwow Supply, 6:00 pm–7:00 pm at the Yankee Clipper Branch on Leonard NE.Tuesday, November 11: A Beadwork Workshop with Bead and Powwow Supply, 6:00 pm–7:00 pm, at the Yankee Clipper Branch.Thursday, December 18: Tails & Tales | Read to Therapy Dogs, 6 pm-Madison Square Branch. Kids are invited to practice reading to a licensed therapy dog from West Michigan Therapy Dogs Ruff Readers! Online: Grand Rapids Public Library

Today on the Woody and Wilcox Show: Teddy bear prank follow up; Teacher holds kid upside down; Bead in ear; Woody Game Wednesday; Caught in an affair by a smart scale; Woman quits job and takes office chair; And more!

This week: Gigi Sohn, executive director, American Association for Public Broadband, on why the revised BEAD program is unlikely to live up to its initial promise and how public broadband networks can deliver for communities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bead fishing for steelhead has become an increasingly popular technique by anglers on Steelhead Alley. In this episode, Barney Bakia from River Roe Tackle discusses essential gear, matching hooks with bead sizes, bead varieties (hard, soft, glass), and pegging methods. Also, we talk about specific colors for different water conditions.  He shares his preferred fishing method, highlighting its effectiveness and providing practical advice for anglers seeking to improve their catch rates.  If you enjoy steelhead fishing this podcast is for you.

Tech founder turned health innovator Kirk Ouimet of Phi explains how his team is translating decades of pharma-grade delivery tech into supplements that actually absorb, and pairing it with an AI health assistant designed to keep your data private while spotting issues earlier.  We dig into magnesium timing, iron + vitamin C synergy, menstrual-cycle-aware dosing, and how subjective check-ins plus wearables can guide smarter tweaks over time.  If you want supplements that respect your biology and your budget, this conversation lays out a clear, science-backed path forward. WE TALK ABOUT:  06:25 – Kirk's health journey and why “healthspan” > lifespan 11:55 – “ChatGPT × Apple Health”: The Phi app vision and what it means for your care team 16:30 – AI + doctors: From 14-minute visits to true proactive care 20:10 – Building a life-long, portable health record (Phi) you actually control 27:05 – Supplement reality check: forms, dosing, and why most pills miss the bloodstream 31:25 – Introducing Stack: Baseline of 22 essentials; no trend-chasing add-ons 40:05 – Micro-pills, micro-encapsulation, and making nutrients truly absorbable 53:40 – Personalization roadmap: Bead-level dosing by day, cycle, and context 1:01:40 – What “custom daily capsules” could look like  1:05:05 – The next decade: Democratizing biohacking with community-driven trials SPONSORS: Reset stress on demand with Pulsetto (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) - a neck-worn vagus-nerve stim that calms stress in ~4 minutes so you sleep better and feel calmer. Join me in Costa Rica for Optimize Her, a 5-night luxury women's retreat in Costa Rica with yoga, healing rituals, and biohacking workshops—only 12 spots available. RESOURCES: Trying to conceive? Join my Baby Steps Course to optimize your fertility with biohacking. Free gift: Download my hormone-balancing, fertility-boosting chocolate recipe. Explore my luxury retreats and wellness events for women. Shop my faves: Check out my Amazon storefront for wellness essentials. Kirk Ouimet's website and Instagram Phi website LET'S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music

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In Part 2 of this Wavelengths conversation, host Daniel Litwin continues his discussion with Chuck Girt, Chief Technology Officer at FiberLight, diving deeper into the broader ecosystem of education connectivity. While Part 1 focused on building resilient networks inside the classroom, this episode looks outward, examining how education networks must extend into homes, public spaces, and communities to truly close the digital divide. Girt shares how funding shifts, cybersecurity challenges, and new technology trends are reshaping how districts think about connectivity beyond school walls. With decades of experience in telecommunications and education infrastructure, Girt outlines a blueprint for designing networks that support students wherever learning happens, from classrooms to Chromebooks at home to roaming connections in libraries and community centers. Key Discussion Highlights: • Extending Learning Beyond School Walls: Girt emphasizes that education doesn't stop at the classroom door. Reliable fiber must power home connectivity, bus Wi-Fi, and community hotspots to ensure equitable access for all students. • The Funding Pendulum: The episode explores how shifting definitions of “community anchor institutions” and the push-and-pull of BEAD, E-Rate, and state funding complicate planning—but also create new opportunities for strategic investment. • Cybersecurity in the Age of AI: With ransomware attacks on schools rising 23% year-over-year, Girt stresses that security must be built into network design, supported by operators, MSPs, and AI-driven defenses that protect students and their data. • The Eduroam Example: Expanding secure roaming networks for students introduces new benefits—and new risks. Girt explains how smart certificate management and network-wide threat detection can safeguard roaming access. • Last Mile Upgrades that Matter: From moving content closer to the edge, to modernizing in-building infrastructure, Girt outlines practical, district-level strategies that deliver immediate improvements while waiting for larger-scale rollouts. • Trends to Watch: Looking ahead, Girt sees AI as the most powerful driver of education connectivity, enabling immersive learning, VR classrooms, and cross-institution collaboration that demands higher bandwidth. This episode offers practical insights for school district CIOs, administrators, and broadband providers alike. Girt makes clear that future-ready education networks require not just classroom connectivity, but a holistic approach that extends into communities, anticipates cybersecurity threats, and leverages funding to fuel long-term growth.

Analysts Don Kellogg and Roger Entner discuss the upcoming appointment of Srini Gopalan as CEO of T-Mobile and what it means for the future of the company.00:00 Episode intro 00:24 Srini Gopalan's background in telecom 01:48 What company aspects might benefit? 02:53 The evolution of T-Mobile's leadership 03:55 T-Mobile's fiber strategy poses challenges 06:02 The new CEO is a solid choice 06:33 Satellite plans as part of Un-carrier moves 07:20 Episode wrap-upTags: telecom, telecommunications, wireless, prepaid, postpaid, cellular phone, Don Kellogg, Roger Entner, T-Mobile, Srini Gopalan, Deustche Telekom, Un-carrier, fiber, John Legere, Mike Sievert, BEAD, U.S. Internet, copper, satellite, Verizon, AT&T, AST, Elon Musk

This week on Arc Junkies, I sit down with Dante — a pipe welder and rap artist who's built a career balancing two worlds. Dante shares his story of starting in the shipyards, transitioning into pipe welding, and how music became a creative outlet that resonated with welders everywhere. We dive into the realities of life on the road, failing and passing weld tests, financial lessons from traveling work, and his perspective on what it means to build longevity in the trades. Dante also opens up about his music career, how welding rap caught fire, and why he's looking for the next chapter.   Checkout Dante's Music Here     Arc Junkies Podcast: Instagram: @Arcjunkiespodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@arcjunkiespodcast9253 Email: Show@arcjunkies.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-becker-45407b72?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BKipEwR3uQXCmCjaEfNzo6w%3D%3D Arc Junkies Website: https://arcjunkies.com Arc junkies Merch: https://shop.threadmob.com/arcjunkie/shop/home Underground Metal Works: https://www.underground-metalworks.com/   Friends of the Show: American Welding Society Conferences Pipeline Conference https://www.aws.org/community-and-events/conferences-and-events/pipeline/ Use ARCJUNKIES at Checkout and get a free gift at the event.   Outlaw Leather LLC Outlawleather.com Instagram: @outlawleatherusa Use ARCJUNKIES for 15% off all in-stock leather goods     Everlast Welders Instagram: @everlastwelders  YouTube: Everlast Welders         Online: https://bit.ly/37xJstI Use Codeword ARCJUNKIES at checkout to get upgraded to a free Nova Foot Pedal and TIG Torch with the purchase of any machine that comes with a stock foot pedal and TIG Torch. Fronius: Instagram: @FroniusUSA Website: https://bakersgas.com/collections/fronius-accupocket ISOTUNES: Instagram: @isotunesaudio Online: https://shop.isotunes.com/arcjunkies10.  Use ARCJUNKIES10 at checkout and save $10 on your purchase    

In this episode of Wavelengths, the Amphenol Broadband Solutions podcast, host Daniel Litwin sits down with Chuck Girt, Chief Technology Officer at FiberLight, to explore how broadband innovation is shaping the future of education.As schools embrace 1:1 devices, cloud-based curriculum, and even emerging AI-driven learning tools, their networks are under more pressure than ever. Girt brings over 35 years of experience deploying enterprise-grade and nonprofit anchor institution networks to the table, offering a roadmap for districts looking to future-proof their connectivity strategies.This conversation unpacks how fiber-first thinking can unlock new opportunities for students, especially in rural communities where connectivity gaps can make the difference between opportunity and isolation. Key Discussion Highlights: Fiber as the Anchor: Girt explains why fiber optics are the foundation for sustainable school networks—delivering the speed, reliability, and scalability needed to support everything from cloud LMS to immersive VR and AI-driven teaching. Designing for Dynamic Demand: He outlines how to build networks that handle heavy spikes in usage—like statewide testing bursts or lunchtime video surges—through redundant paths, resilient infrastructure, and local content caching. Choosing the Right Architecture: The episode breaks down the pros and cons of dark fiber vs. lit wave services, and why solutions like MPLS remain a practical, future-ready approach for many districts. Tackling Rural Roadblocks: Girt shares strategies to overcome the biggest hurdles in rural deployments—political resistance, cost justification, and tech debt—and how partnerships can turn small communities into connected hubs. Planning for Funding: With E-Rate and BEAD funds becoming clearer, he emphasizes why districts should build for long-term growth, not short-term bandwidth fixes, and how to align funding with scalable infrastructure plans. This episode offers timely insights for district CIOs, operators, and education decision-makers working to close the digital divide. From designing resilient, scalable networks to navigating funding realities, Girt lays out a blueprint for turning connectivity investments into tangible student outcomes.

Analysts Don Kellogg and Roger Entner are joined by Tim Farrar, president of TMF Associates, to unpack SpaceX's $17 billion purchase of spectrum from EchoStar, and to discuss the current state of telecom's satellite segment.00:00 Episode intro 00:26 SpaceX's purchase of spectrum from EchoStar 02:51 Paying with equity may cause issues 05:43 Potential uses of the spectrum 08:45 The future of AWS-3 10:36 What was Charlie's strategy? 13:40 Mint succeeded where EchoStar failed 15:22 EchoStar's failed to convince consumers 15:43 Will Elon market effectively? 17:15 The future of AST 17:58 Contract billing details are crucial to end results 18:53 Episode wrap-upTags: telecom, telecommunications, wireless, prepaid, postpaid, cellular phone, Don Kellogg, Roger Entner, Tim Farrar, TMF Associates, satellite, Charlie Ergen, Dish, EchoStar, Elon Musk, Starlink, spectrum, SpaceX, AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, DTC, BEAD, AWS-3, AWS-4, FCC, 5G, network, MIMO, Mint, Boost, AST

The Trials of Apollo retrospective We've had a lot of fun here, folks, but it's important to remember that the most important thing at the end of the day is to be kind to one another... or to roast the shit out of a book series that you spent nearly a year and a half reading! Well, whichever you choose, just remember to have fun. We discuss arcs, themes, new characters, villains - and we even do a brand new segment that Jacqueline spent way too much time on! Come back next week for The Sun and the Star, ch. 1 to 5! Check out our Patreon! (https://www.patreon.com/unwisegirls) Follow the show (https://twitter.com/unwisegirls) Join our Discord! (https://discord.gg/XnhhwzKQ8d) Hosted by Jacqueline (https://twitter.com/swampduchess) and Jane (https://twitter.com/janeyshivers). Edited by Jacqueline. Cover art by Vera (https://twitter.com/Innsmouth_Inn). Intro/outro: "Super Mariocean" by spacepony (https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR01147) This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

New Street Research policy analyst Blair Levin joins the podcast to discuss the outcome of BEAD's 'benefit of the bargain' bidding and how federal policy changes may exacerbate the digital divide despite increasing access. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, recorded at Mountain Connect 2025 in Denver, host Brad Hine sits down with Robin Olds, Senior Business Development Manager at Cisco Systems. Together, they explore Cisco's pivotal role in shaping the future of broadband—from reimagining network architecture with routed optical networking to advancing AI-driven connectivity and capacity management. Robin shares insights into Cisco's broadband initiatives, including support for rural and tribal providers, engagement with federal funding programs like BEAD and ReConnect, and the company's long-standing legacy in internet innovation. They also discuss how service providers can prepare for the growing demands of AI, streaming, and bandwidth-intensive applications by moving compute closer to the network edge.

In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, host Brad Hine sits down with Drew Beverage, Chief Operating Officer of 360 Broadband, from the floor at Mountain Connect in Denver. Drew shares the story of 360 Broadband's evolution from a fixed wireless provider to a hybrid network operator bringing fiber to some of the most rural areas in Oklahoma and Texas. With 96 competitors in their expansive 12,000-square-mile footprint, Drew emphasizes that price is not their differentiator—customer experience is. The conversation explores how 360 Broadband is using innovative tools and AI-powered platforms like GoCare, QC.AI, Actifai, and Sonar to meet customers where they are, proactively communicate during outages, and personalize service at scale. Drew walks through the operational benefits of text-based support, intelligent call scoring, and AI-driven self-service sales that happen even after midnight—all backed by real-time data and seamless system integrations. Listeners will also hear Drew reflect on his personal journey from tower climber to telecom COO, his early days in the family business, and the leadership values that continue to guide his team today. With his trademark humility and wit, Drew offers insight into the changing broadband landscape, from BEAD funding complexities to the future of rural connectivity, and why an open ecosystem of best-in-class vendors is key to staying competitive.

Send us a textThermal glass bead disinfection could revolutionize how veterinary clinics manage instrument hygiene between patients. On this episode of Veterinary Vertex, we dive deep with researchers Steven Frederick and Dr. KP Spivey into their groundbreaking study showing how this technology effectively eliminates bacteria from suture scissors in just 60 seconds.The conversation reveals surprising findings about bacterial contamination in veterinary settings. Roughly a third of pre-disinfection samples showed clinically relevant bacterial growth, including multi-drug resistant organisms—a stark reminder of cross-contamination risks in busy practices. After 60 seconds of glass bead disinfection, researchers found zero detectable bacterial growth on any scissors tested, demonstrating remarkable effectiveness against a wide range of pathogens.Beyond the clinical implications, this research highlights significant operational benefits. As Steven explains, traditional sterilization protocols demand substantial technician time, require extensive instrument inventories, and generate considerable environmental waste through disposable packaging. Glass bead disinfection offers a practical middle ground that maintains patient safety while addressing real-world constraints of busy clinical environments. The researchers also discuss the potential for expanding this approach to other instruments and explore emerging technologies like ultraviolet wave disinfection that could further transform infection control practices.Perhaps most valuable is the researchers' perspective on innovation in veterinary medicine. They emphasize that sometimes the most transformative ideas come from unexpected sources—students, new technicians, or even clients who bring fresh perspectives. Their work exemplifies how questioning established protocols can lead to practical solutions that enhance patient care while improving efficiency and sustainability. Tune in to discover how this simple technology could change your practice's approach to infection control!Don't forget to subscribe to Veterinary Vertex and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts.Open access AJVR article: https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.25.04.0123INTERESTED IN SUBMITTING YOUR MANUSCRIPT TO JAVMA ® OR AJVR ® ? JAVMA ® : https://avma.org/JAVMAAuthors AJVR ® : https://avma.org/AJVRAuthorsFOLLOW US:JAVMA ® : Facebook: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association - JAVMA | Facebook Instagram: JAVMA (@avma_javma) • Instagram photos and videos Twitter: JAVMA (@AVMAJAVMA) / Twitter AJVR ® : Facebook: American Journal of Veterinary Research - AJVR | Facebook Instagram: AJVR (@ajvroa) • Instagram photos and videos Twitter: AJVR (@AJVROA) / Twitter JAVMA ® and AJVR ® LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/avma-journals

News and Updates: Australia will ban social media accounts for anyone under 16 starting December 10, making it the first country to enact such a rule. The law, passed with 77% public support, puts enforcement on tech companies and aims to boost youth mental health, though teens and advocates argue it removes spaces for connection rather than fixing harmful features. The U.S. autonomous vehicle industry is stuck in limbo after Elon Musk's DOGE initiative gutted the Office of Automation Safety. Without regulators to set standards or grant exemptions, companies face delays and legal uncertainty. Lawmakers now urge DOT to rehire staff to untangle the mess. The FAA proposed a sweeping rule to allow drones to fly beyond visual line of sight at altitudes up to 400 feet. If approved, it would expand commercial uses such as deliveries, agriculture, and surveying. Amazon and Walmart already have FAA drone delivery approval, but safety and airspace restrictions remain. SpaceX is pressuring states to divert federal broadband grants from fiber to Starlink, calling fiber “wasteful.” In Louisiana, 91.5% of $500M in BEAD funds went to fiber, while Starlink only received $7.75M. SpaceX claims bias, but state officials cite fiber's scalability and satellite limitations. Internal documents show SpaceX has paid little to no federal income tax since its 2002 founding, despite billions in government contracts. Nearly $5.4B in accumulated tax losses let the company indefinitely shield future profits, thanks to a 2017 Trump tax change. Critics say the break was meant for struggling startups, not thriving contractors. England's National Drought Group urged citizens to delete old emails to conserve water as the country faces its worst drought since 1976. Data centers use vast water supplies for cooling—Google's Oregon site consumed 355M gallons in 2021. The call highlights growing tension between AI/data infrastructure and local water security.

Today, Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang shares her insights from the annual Mountain Connection internet and broadband conference last week in Denver and what those in the industry are saying about changes to the BEAD program under the Trump administration. Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2025/08/09/google-expands-gigabit-internet-colorado/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Broadband Bunch, recorded at WISPAmerica 2025 in Oklahoma City, host Brad Hine sits down with Steve Schwerbel, Director of State Advocacy at WISPA, to explore the landscape of broadband policy across all 50 states. Steve shares thoughts on how state-level legislation, BEAD funding, and advocacy strategies are shaping the broadband deployment—particularly for fixed wireless providers. They discuss WISPA's tech-neutral approach, the role of storytelling in advocacy, and real-world examples of how fixed wireless is filling the gaps where fiber can't reach. From disaster recovery in North Carolina to workforce development on California farms, Steve brings powerful narratives that highlight the innovation and resilience of WISPA members. The episode also shines a light on tax policy, labor certification, and access rights as key legislative priorities, underscoring the need for broadband solutions that are fast, flexible, and community-driven.

The annual Kagan Media and Telecom Summit in New York is in the books and it not only covered a lot of market activity, but it was also surrounded by a number of media and sports rights headlines. Justin Nielson, Eric Keith, Scott Robson and Seth Shafer joined host Eric Hanselman to look at what was covered in the expansive event and the time around it. There were big shifts in media rights and a couple of sports team sales that led to lively discussions. Networks are balking at some of the lofty prices for sports media rights in the face of streaming services' higher demand. The realignment of regional sports coverage is still shaking out, as well. Media consolidation keeps hovering, but will it always be next year's prospect? Macroeconomic uncertainty seems to be playing a role and the pendulum on cord cutting seems to be swinging back around. In broadband, the reset of the BEAD program has states scrambling to reapply under the new, much tighter deadline. Will this drive fixed wireless access (FWA)? Satellite is still a possibility in remote regions, but costs may hold it back. Private equity activity in fiber networks could be reaching a tipping point, as their investments mature and operators' partners shift strategies. There was a lot in store and much more to come. More S&P Global Content: Kagan Media and Telecom Summit event link For S&P Global subscribers: A sneak preview of the Kagan Media & Telecom Summit 2025 See it in charts: TV Networks, June 2025 Comcast strikes sports network deal; Streaming services expand sports viewing New media rights deal a slam dunk for the NBA Kagan Media & Telecom Summit 2025: Broadband panel discussion Credits: Host/Author: Eric Hanselman Guests: Justin Nielson, Erik Keith, Scott Robson, Seth Shafer Producer/Editor: Adam Kovalsky Published With Assistance From: Sophie Carr, Feranmi Adeoshun, Kyra Smith  

  MAL Description: Religious monks adapted to modern technology and weaponry to combat the threat of demons. Ryuudaiji, a monk who's on a journey to locate and purge a demon spirit that is terrorizing a forest which was notorious to be a place where people commit suicides, meets a wolf boy, Tamaki Madoka, and his wolf companion. Things start to develop between the two, after an encounter with a tree demon spirit as Tamaki decides to go to the outside world to learn more about his past.   Show Notes: • You can reach us at Twitter @shonenflopcast or email us shonenflop@gmail.com   • Help keep the show running by joining the Shonen Flop Patreon at patreon.com/shonenflop. Get perks like early access to episodes; picking series for us to cover; and exclusive episodes on manga like Undead Unluck, Magu-chan: God of Destruction, and Cypher Academy.   • Become a member of our community by joining our Discord. You can hang out with us, submit your questions or six word summaries! Find it at https://discord.com/invite/4hC3SqRw8r   • Get Shonen Flop merch, including this episode's cover art, on a shirt, mug, print, or whatever else might catch your eye https://www.teepublic.com/stores/shonen-flop?ref_id=22733   • Want to be a guest? You can ask to be on a future episode at bit.ly/shonen_flop_guest   Credits:   • Manga by  Hirano, Ryouji   • Shonen Flop is hosted by David Weinberger and Jordan Forbes   • Additional editing assistance by Dylan Krider you can find his podcast, Anime Out of Context at animeoutofcontext.com   • Assistance with pronunciation, translation, and other miscellaneous research done by Tucker Whatley and MaxyBee