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Geeks Squawk - EP 368

Matt Armitage, Kulturpop.com

16-Nov-18 10:05

Geeks Squawk - EP 368

This week on Geek Squawk, we are taking things a little bit more serious, talking about the digital divide and the plan for a "Land Grant for the 21st Century" that aims to build technology institutions at universities in America. Also, we'll be looking at the hail mary plan to restart a hacked US electric grid and wrapping up with sausages and tequila to lighten up the mood!

Part 1: 

0:22.17The Geography Gap 

Part 2: 

9:32.598Power On

14:10.982KOTC: Everyday Calendar 

17:50.819Sausage & Teslaquila

Produced by: Richard Bradbury

Presented by: Richard Bradbury


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