SWWP #64 - USA Eliminated, Hip-Hop Art Curation, & AI Data Centers

We finally made it through the heatwave, but Team USA couldn't make it through the Round of 16. I'm recording this immediately after the U.S.'s 4-1 loss to Belgium, breaking down what went wrong, what this tournament revealed about American soccer, and why the sport still struggles to compete with the nation's four major sports.From there, I shift to hip-hop and unpack Lil Wayne's disappointing tour before diving into a bigger conversation sparked by Jay-Z's latest exhibit. Why aren't more artists creating institutions that preserve and celebrate hip-hop culture? We need more spaces dedicated to its history. Finally, I dive into my latest obsession (and frustration): AI data centers. They are popping up in communities everywhere, even though almost nobody wants them nearby. Why are they expanding so rapidly and what can everyday people actually do about it?Tune in as I discuss all of this + more!Socials Channels: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/somethingwrongwithpod/Twitter - https://x.com/swwpodcast_https://linktr.ee/savewithjulianTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@juliannicholas11