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Ep 411 | The Town That Said No: The Truth About AI Data Centers

Economic War Room··31 August 2026·25 min

About this episode

AI data centers promise jobs, investment and national-security advantages—but can also strain power grids, water supplies and household bills. This episode separates fact from fear, follows the foreign money amplifying the backlash, and reveals practical safeguards: binding ratepayer protection, bring-your-own power, reclaimed water and transparent local planning. Learn how America can build, guard and win the AI race without sacrificing its communities.