Podcast: Actionable Advocacy Digs Wells Before Going Thirsty

Actionable advocacy to make smart investments in broadband technologies will drive North Carolina’s economy to new heights. Same for telemedicine, which is crucial for expanding access to telehealth and improving patient outcomes.

On today’s MCNC Community Connect podcast, MCNC President and CEO Tracy Doaks is joined by John Graham, president of the North Carolina Telehealth Network Association (NCTNA), Jordan Rodgers, director of relationship marketing at NCTNA, and Ed Turlington and Drew Moretz from Brooks Pierce LLP in Raleigh. The focus of the conversation dives into the world of legislative advocacy – what it is, why it’s important, and how you can get involved.

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Advocacy is the lifeblood of the legislative process, the mechanism where We The People can influence the laws that govern us. In this informative episode, learn how to marry advocacy with action in order to address complex issues, how being both attentive and proactive can help counter chaos, and why broadband is the cornerstone of economic growth, education, health care, and overall community development in North Carolina. Just as digging wells today ensures we have water for tomorrow, proactive advocacy secures a healthier and more prosperous future for all.

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We hope you enjoy the conversation.