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EPISODE · Oct 6, 2025 · 4 MIN

*Teaser* A Server in Your Backyard: The Hidden Cost of Data Centers

from Left Handed Leftist · host Carlos Childs

This is a teaser for the full episode that will be posted on Wednesday 10/8!In this episode we delves into the impacts of data centers on communities, their resource consumption, economic implications, and the activism surrounding regulating them. We discuss the environmental and economic challenges posed by data centers, including their high energy and water demands, the tax breaks they receive, and the limited job creation they offer. The episode highlights the need for community advocacy, transparency from corporations, and the importance of profit sharing to ensure that local residents benefit from the presence of data centers.Interested in being a guest on the podcast, send us an text!If you enjoyed this episode make sure to rate us 5 stars and hit the notifications bell to stay up-to-date on new episodes every Wednesday. Follow us on social media!

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This is a teaser for the full episode that will be posted on Wednesday 10/8! In this episode we delves into the impacts of data centers on communities, their resource consumption, economic implications, and the activism surrounding regulating them. We discuss the environmental and economic challenges posed by data centers, including their high energy and water demands, the tax breaks they receive, and the limited job creation they offer. The episode highlights the need for community advocacy,...

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