The Lightning Strike- June 21, 2026

🎙️ The Lightning Strike | Presidential Libraries, Data Centers, Aviation Careers & Progressive PoliticsOn this week's episode of The Lightning Strike on WCPT 820 AM, host Mohammed Faheem was joined by co-hosts Dr. Sheila White, Chris Hilbert, Mike Patino, and Morgan Coghill for a lively discussion on politics, public policy, and community issues.The show opened with a Father's Day celebration and a thought-provoking monologue questioning America's spending priorities, including the rising costs of presidential libraries and whether those resources could be better invested in education, healthcare, infrastructure, and other public needs.In the District Watch segment, former congressional candidate Morgan Coghill discussed his work with Northern Illinois Progressives and concerns about a proposed T5 data center in Grayslake. The conversation examined the project's massive energy requirements, potential environmental impacts, and questions about its long-term benefits to the local community.The program also honored James McCoy as the Person of the Week. A former Marine aviator with more than 30 years of aviation experience, McCoy shared his efforts to introduce young people to careers in aviation through youth career days and a new aviation academy initiative.Later in the show, former Congresswoman Marie Newman joined the discussion to compare the Trump and Obama approaches to Iran, reflect on the meaning of patriotism ahead of Independence Day, and highlight progressive candidates focused on delivering practical solutions to everyday challenges facing American families.Topics include:• The cost of presidential libraries and public priorities• The Grayslake T5 data center controversy• Energy, environmental, and community impacts of AI infrastructure• Aviation careers and workforce development opportunities• U.S. policy toward Iran• Independence Day and patriotism• Progressive candidates and grassroots organizing📻 The Lightning Strike airs Sundays on WCPT 820 AM and features independent news, community voices, and conversations that matter.Please like, subscribe, and share to support independent media.#TheLightningStrike #WCPT820 #MohammedFaheem #MarieNewman #MorganCaughill #JamesMcCoy #DataCenters #ProgressivePolitics #IndependentMedia #AviationCareers #CommunityVoices