In this solo episode, Kevin Szczepanski examines the bipartisan backlash against data centers, weighing concerns about electricity costs, water use, land, and jobs against their economic and strategic value. Using an August 2026 Wall Street Journal editorial as the basis and touching on the topic of anxieties around the AI boom, Kevin argues for growth that pays its own way, careful siting, tangible local benefits, and better disclosure—rather than blanket opposition or automatic approval.