Decades after the promise of “The Great Society” for Americans, President Biden is once again changing the relationship between the economy and the government.

As the federal government tries to connect every home to high-speed internet by 2030, Kai Ryssdal visits a Kentucky town that already did that — 10 years ago.

That’s the mission of Meghan Sandfoss, head of the state’s Office of Broadband Development. But it will require a lot of statewide coordination.

The government is spending billions to expand internet access. But distance, low housing density and other factors complicate the plan.

We tour a North Carolina plant where melted glass is pulled into the hair-like strands that power fiber-optic cable.

The federal government wants to bring fiber connections to every home. In the meantime, some areas will still rely on the library.

Months after completing a semiconductor technician training course, two workers share their stories.

Bob Blake, member of the Red Lake Band of Chippewa and owner of a solar development company, explains how the IRA could lead to more solar power on the reservation.

The investment and growth spurred by government dollars are heightening competition among residents, business owners and local officials.

The federal government is spending billions to support semiconductor manufacturing. But trainees seeking chipmaking jobs may have to wait.