On this episode of Connected Nation, we continue our coverage from the Broadband Community Summit, and we talk with the president and CEO of MCNC, about its role connecting schools and healthcare facilities across North Carolina.

We also talk about the importance of middle mile infrastructure and the high stakes of an upcoming court decision.

Recommended Links:

• Microelectronics Center of North Carolina (MCNC) website
• Podcast: High Stakes in the High Court as Nation Awaits USF Decision
• Tracy Doaks LinkedIn

Today we begin our in-depth coverage of the Broadband Communities Summit taking place in Houston, Texas.

On this episode of Connected Nation, we talk with Joseph Winder, Executive Director of the Shelby Coalition about what's happening this week to critical funding that's used to connect our nation's schools and libraries.

Recommended Links:

• Broadband Communities Summit
• Schools, Health, & Libraries Broadband Coalition
• Supreme Court hears arguments on USF Constitutionality: Decision expected this summer
• Conservatives target $8 billion internet and phone subsidy. Supreme Court weighs in
• Joesph Wender Linkedin

Why does workplace energy matter — and how can we build it?

Dana Spencer, known as “The Energy Expert,” joins us to share how she’s helping organizations revitalize employee productivity, morale, and team dynamics using her Five S framework.

From remote work boundaries to self-awareness and the power of a simple smile, this episode will leave you feeling recharged.

Recommended Links:

Dana Spencer's LinkedIn