When the hotspots go dark, who connects the unconnected?
When the hotspots go dark, who connects the unconnected?  
Podcast: The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
Published On: Wed Nov 19 2025
Description: A recent decision from the Federal Communications Commission has the nation's public libraries concerned. It had to do with a program aimed at providing publicly available high speed broadband internet, particularly in rural areas. However a recent vote by the agency ends its support of the program. For a look at how public libraries will look to adjust, we welcome Sam Helmick, President of the American Libraries Association. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.