Central Connection Podcast

<p>When winter weather strikes, restoring service takes teamwork, grit, and a willingness to go wherever help is needed. From icy lines to miles of damaged fiber, we sat down with CAEC linemen and Central Access fiber...

<p>Every great relationship has an origin story, and ours started with a simple mission: to serve the community. Electric co-ops were founded to bring power to rural areas when no one else would. Years later, that same...

<p>Grassroots advocacy may sound like a big, complicated term — but at its heart, it’s simply members using their voices. In this episode, we sit down with former Alabama Congresswoman Martha Roby to break down what...

<p>In this special Christmas episode, we take inspiration from the classic tale A Christmas Carol to explore energy efficiency and safety lessons from the past, present, and future. From outdated habits that can create...

<p>This November, we're celebrating Career Development Month by exploring how strong careers and strong communities go hand in hand. We sat down with two of CAEC's own to talk about how rural areas can create...

<p>They’re the first voices you hear, the helping hands behind every question, and the heartbeat of our mission — our Customer Service Representatives! In this special episode, released in honor of Customer Service...

<p>Politics in action, state pin trading, historic monuments, and friendships that last a lifetime? Now that's what I call Youth Tour! Join us as we chat with two former delegates about their experiences in Montgomery &...

<p>From building hydroponic gardens to creating immersive learning environments in the form of a coffee shop, join us as we chat with two local educators on how CAEC's Bright Ideas Grant program empowered them to bring...

<p>Annual Meeting, the role of the Board of Trustees, co-op principles -- this episode covers it all! You hear us say it all the time- without you, there is no us, and nothing exemplifies this concept more than Annual...

<p>In this special episode, legendary meteorologist <b>James Spann</b> joins us to break down everything you need to know about staying safe when storms threaten. From the myths that put people at risk to the simple...

<p>On this special episode of the CCP, we're highlighting Effective Communications Month by talking with the voices behind the co-op's messages — communicators! They're the storytellers, crisis managers, and trusted...

<p>As we mark 2025 — the International Year of the Co-op — we take a deep dive into the essential role rural electric cooperatives play in bringing power to remote communities. On this episode, we sit down with Josh...

<p>Powering through storms, swamps and snakes to keep the lights on! Step into the boots of these linemen as they share wild tales from the field—rescuing storm-ravaged communities, wrangling iguanas and trudging...

<p>Whether it's exploring the vital role politics plays in shaping the energy landscape for rural communities or learning the proper parameters of a filibuster, we've got plenty to talk about! Join our guests Sean...

<p>Valentine’s Day may be over, but love is still in the air—just in a different way. We’ve talked about knowing when to break up with your hot water heater, but now we’re looking at other parts of your home that might...