Data center pushback: GOP talking points, fears vs. knowledge   

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Data center pushback: GOP talking points, fears vs. knowledge  

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Published on Jun 22, 2026, 3:50:18 PM
Total time: 00:20:08

Episode Description

As data centers continue to expand across the country, the pushback from locals near these planned facilities has been growing and growing.  While it appears that the majority of people opposed to these centers are local Americans, a common talking point from GOP lawmakers across the country is that China has been influencing much of this vitriol against the projects. In addition, many say the fears around data centers are unwarranted and that new data dispels many earlier concerns. Deseret News reporter Eva Terry joins the conversation with her findings.

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