Yonder Radio Special Report – Power Dynamics: The Rural Data Center Boom

Yonder Radio’s special report examines how various forms of power—including computing, economic, political, and physical resources—are shaping data center development in rural America. According to Pew Research Center, two-thirds of new data centers are slated for rural areas, creating a conflict between the need for AI infrastructure and local concerns over land, water, and energy resources. The report features analysis from Michael J. Hicks on economic expectations and grassroots opposition from Saul Levin.