Red, White and Who? The Anti-AI Voters
Topics discussed
Introduction to the Red, White, and Who midterm series
Tour of Petaskala, Ohio: From farmland to Data Center Alley
Brandon Bernard's political shift due to data center backlash
Data centers as a critical battleground issue in Ohio
Sponsor segments and show recap
Public concerns: water, land, secrecy, and utility bills
Yard signs and the scramble to assign blame for AI growth
John Husted's history: Promoting tech investment in Ohio
Local impact: Health fears, noise, and light pollution
Husted's defense: The Ratepayer Protection Act
Sponsor segments and Sherrod Brown's campaign strategy
Brown's pivot: Blaming Husted for data center subsidies
Brown's rationale and the tension with construction unions
Polling trends and the potential return of Sherrod Brown
National context: Michigan, Wisconsin, Texas, and Trump's visit
Political analysis: How data centers are scrambling the landscape
Reporter reflection: The shock of rapid industrial change
Preview of next episode and production credits
Checkout.com sponsor segment
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