EPISODE · Jul 8, 2026 · 53 MIN
The Foolish Optimist: Michael Potter for Indiana’s 47th State House District
from The Foolish Optimist with Amy McDonald · host Amy McDonald
Michael Potter on Data Centers, Water, and Rebuilding Indiana’s Public Schools (House District 47) Follow along with his campaign at FriendsofMichaelPotter.com 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 01:38 Why He’s Running Again 01:52 Data Centers and Water Worries 02:31 Geologist Perspective on Policy 04:50 Building Better Data Centers 07:55 Voter Turnout and Long Haul Plan 11:24 Grassroots Organizing and Precinct Power 16:45 Two Party Trap and Ranked Choice 21:21 Term Limits and Mentoring Leaders 25:23 Social Media Transparency for Candidates 28:49 District Issues Solar to Data Centers 30:08 Process Over Data Centers 30:35 Floodplains And Extreme Rain 33:05 Infrastructure Meets Politics 33:18 Healthcare And School Funding 35:06 Solar Powered New Builds 39:27 Transit And Rail Revival 41:49 Trails Spark Neighborhood Growth 44:44 Rapid Fire And Indiana Pride 46:18 Why He Went Vegan 50:12 Campaign Life And Farewell
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Michael Potter on Data Centers, Water, and Rebuilding Indiana’s Public Schools (House District 47) Follow along with his campaign at FriendsofMichaelPotter.com 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro01:38 Why He’s Running Again01:52 Data Centers and Water Worries02:31 Geologist Perspective on Policy04:50 Building Better Data Centers07:55 Voter Turnout and Long Haul Plan11:24 Grassroots Organizing and Precinct Power16:45 Two Party Trap and Ranked Choice21:21 Term Limits and Mentoring Leaders25:23 Social Media Transparency for Candidates28:49 District Issues Solar to Data Centers30:08 Process Over Data Centers30:35 Floodplains And Extreme Rain33:05 Infrastructure Meets Politics33:18 Healthcare And School Funding35:06 Solar Powered New Builds39:27 Transit And Rail Revival41:49 Trails Spark Neighborhood Growth44:44 Rapid Fire And Indiana Pride46:18 Why He Went Vegan50:12 Campaign Life And Farewell
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