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EPISODE · May 20, 2026 · 47 MIN

It's a Numbers Game: The Truth About AI Data Centers: Electricity Costs, Water Use & Local Impact

from The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show · host iHeartPodcasts

Are AI data centers making your electricity bill more expensive? In this episode, Ryan sits down with Axios tech reporter Maria Curie to break down the growing debate surrounding AI infrastructure and the real-world impact of massive data center expansion. They discuss rising energy costs, water consumption concerns, tax subsidies, local community effects, environmental questions, and whether AI growth is moving faster than regulators can keep up.Follow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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