Hour 4 [03/20/2026]: Capital Beat with Rep. Eric Burlison, Data Centers Debate, Queen of Hearts Winner, and Keith Houser on Patriot Training

The hour opens with Congressman Eric Burlison discussing the balanced budget amendment, the role of states in curbing federal overreach, and funding negotiations amid the partial government shutdown. The conversation shifts to Doug Kelly of the American Edge Project, explaining the national importance of local data centers for AI leadership, economic competitiveness, and job creation, while addressing community concerns. Next, the Guns and Hoses Queen of Hearts winner is announced, raising funds for the St. Louis Backstoppers, followed by a discussion of Sarah Huckabee Sanders being asked to leave a Little Rock restaurant, highlighting political divisiveness. The hour concludes with Keith Houser detailing the Patriot Training Foundation’s work supporting military and first responders, including the upcoming Michael Collins Memorial Freedom Blast and St. Louis Honor Flight. Hashtags: #CapitalBeat #EricBurlison #AmericanEdgeProject #DataCenters #GunsAndHoses #QueenOfHearts #KeithHouser #PatriotTrainingFoundation #FreedomBlast #FirstResponders