Episode 477: MAHA RISING, DATA CENTER DISRUPTION & THE TICK INVASION?

About this episode

The episode discusses political shifts, AI data center controversies, and health concerns related to ticks and Lyme disease.

MAHA flexes its political muscle as Senator Bill Cassidy loses his primary after months of clashes with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Then, Jefferey Jaxen investigates the growing nationwide revolt against AI data center. Could this become the next major bipartisan political battle? Plus, Dr. Jess Peatross joins Del to break down the growing fears surrounding ticks, Lyme disease, and alpha-gal syndrome, including what people should know before heading outdoors this summer. Guests: Jessica Peatross, MD, IFMCP Airdate: May 21, 2026

People in this episode

Host: Del Bigtree

Guests: Dr. Jess Peatross, Jessica Peatross, MD, IFMCP

Topics covered

• politics
• AI data centers
• Lyme disease
• ticks
• health concerns
• bipartisan issues

Keywords

• MAHA
• AI data center
• Lyme disease
• ticks
• Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
• political battle
• health risks

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: MAHA, Senator Bill Cassidy

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