The Growing Debate Around Data Centers

Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor

The Growing Debate Around Data Centers

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Published on Aug 25, 2026, 9:30:00 AM
Total time: 00:31:40

Episode Description

Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: Slow vehicle turnout 101 - a lesson on how you should be driving on rural highways // Mike Dobuski with "Tech Tuesday": AI data centers are stirring a massive debate around the nation // Leland Vittert on trade war with Canada, economic attacks on Iran, and the midterms // David Fahrenthold on trade war with Canada, SCOTUS mail-in ballot decision, and midterms // Gee Scott on Seattle's massive tourism spike in July

More about Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger & Manda Factor

Charlie Harger and Manda Factor give you the day’s most important news stories every weekday. Along with Chris Sullivan on traffic and KIRO 7 TV’s Nick Allard, it’s everything you need to get your day started right.