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PBS News Hour

A Brief But Spectacular take on the power of connection

Season 2025 Episode 238 | 2m 54s

Matthew Rantanen grew up in Washington State, near Nez Perce, Coeur d’Alene, Colville and Spokane communities — an experience that shaped his decades-long work expanding broadband in Indian Country. Rantanen has been a leading ally in tribal digital equity and shares his Brief But Spectacular take on the power of connection.

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