How To Talk About: The Data Center Backlash

On this episode of the Happy Hour, Michael Anna and Anthony discuss How To Talk About the Data Center Backlash that has surprisingly unified Democrats and Republicans--well, 71% of them to be exact. That's right, 7 out of 10 Americans (regardless of party) say they're opposed to data centers being built in their backyard. And this issue has galvanized such strong grassroots support that now both Republican and Democratic Governors are imposing moratoriums on new data center construction, even in places like Texas and Utah! This has become a surprisingly defining issue in these midterm elections, and not surprisingly, the Trump administration has doubled down on supporting them. But who else is for or against these? Fear not, we break it all down for you, Playlister. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.