Great Leaders with Martha: How Broadband Fuels Economic Growth in Rural Communities

In this episode of Great Leaders with Martha, Calix Chief Sustainability Officer Martha Galley is joined by Amanda Weinstein of the Center on Rural Innovation and Lauren Sanders, CFO of BBT, to explore how high‑quality broadband drives real economic outcomes in rural America. Blending rigorous data with firsthand community experience, the conversation highlights how broadband adoption fuels business growth, workforce opportunity, education, and quality of life—and why infrastructure alone is only the first step toward lasting impact.