About this episode

Michael Smerconish discusses the political debate surrounding data centers and their impact on local communities.

Data centers are at the center of a heated political debate, but what does it mean for local communities? Dive into the conversation with Michael Smerconish as he unpacks the controversy, featuring perspectives from politicians, developers, and concerned citizens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Topics covered

• data centers
• politics
• public opinion
• AI race
• local communities
• controversy

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