Rural America Radio

Rural America Radio Addresses technology and current affairs issues pertaining to rural communities across the US. Our focus in 2009-2010 is" Broadband for Rural Areas". We will interview guests, and bring you the most up-to-date information on progress being made in bridging the digital divide between urban/suburban and rural areas. We will also feature different topics of human interest, including country living, agriculture, in remote and rural areas. Rural America Radio is hosted by Luisa Handem, the Managing Director of RuMBA USA -- the Rural Mobile & Broadband Alliance. Rural America Radio is produced in collaboration with RuMBA USA and its members. Listeners are encouraged to send their questions by e-mail to luisahandem@rumbausa.com, or to call the guest line at Blog Talk Radio 1-646-378-1746. Today's show will address the growing trend towards urban residents moving to rural areas, as the economy downturn continues to put impact young families, and those in their mid-forties. Our guest and co-host is Matthew Piette, the Executive Vice-President of RuMBA USA. Rural America Radio is an upbeat and exciting show designed to stimulate discussion about the socio-economic development of rural America.