The importance of resilient connectivity in a seemingly superconnected world

The importance of resilient connectivity in a seemingly superconnected world

Author: Amanda Stephens, Hanna Bilinski,Rti February 9, 2026 Duration: 0:00
Hanna and Amanda talk to the coordinators of the Taiwan x Arctic Youth Connection project, Hsiang Hsiang Wang and Chiayo Kuo, to learn more about Taiwanese and Norwegian students' experiments with shortwave. On the subject of alternatives to typical internet connections, they also talk about SpaceX's Starlink, and the kinds of spaces these types of communication occupy in today's world. Referenced articles: "Musk ordered shutdown of Starlink satellite service as Ukraine retook territory from Russia," Reuter's reporting from July 2025, and "Musk says steps to stop Russia from using Starlink seem to have worked," their story from February 1 Rti's reporting on the Taiwan x Arctic Youth Connection project can be found right here.

Every week, writers Hanna Bilinski and Amanda Stephens find themselves stuck in the same cycle: falling down a rabbit hole of alarming headlines and relentless updates. The Doomscroll News Report is their attempt to climb back out and make sense of it all. Instead of just recapping the major international stories that flooded their feeds, they pause to place each event within a broader context, asking what it really means for the global conversation. This isn't a straight news broadcast; it's a dialogue between two curious observers who bring on knowledgeable guests to deepen the discussion. By weaving together expert insight with their own perspectives as individuals striving to stay informed, they create a space for understanding that goes beyond the reactive nature of the daily news cycle. Tuning into this podcast feels like joining a necessary conversation that seeks clarity and connection amidst the noise, offering a thoughtful alternative to the endless scroll.
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