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EPISODE · Jun 18, 2026 · 12 MIN

Data Center Demand, it’s Not Just an AI Story - EP 144

from The REconomy Podcast · host First American

In this episode of the REconomy Podcast™, Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi and Principal Commercial Economist Xander Snyder examine the seemingly endless demand for data centers and explain why the story is more nuanced than the headlines suggest. The conversation breaks down why vacancy rates near record lows and surging pre-leasing activity reflect a demand base that extends well beyond AI, and highlights the real bottleneck to new data center supply. Don’t miss a single REconomy episode, subscribe today.

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