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EPISODE · Aug 31, 2026 · 53 MIN

Trump vs. His Own Base on Data Centers, Meat, War, and the Midterms || 1816

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Trump says communities rejecting data centers are choosing to be "backwards and poor." But are the promised jobs, tax revenue, and economic benefits really that simple? Nate Thurston and Josh Martens dig into the data center backlash, including water and electricity claims, noise concerns, property tax revenue, and the risk that local governments spend temporary data center money like it will last forever. Then they turn to Trump's proposal to let farmers and ranchers process their own food, the regulatory barriers that helped concentrate meat processing, and why an executive order may not provide the certainty businesses need. The conversation shifts overseas as Nate and Josh challenge claims that the Strait of Hormuz is open while the U.S. is still engaged with Iran. They discuss constitutional limits on war, America's debt problem, and why a weak fiscal position makes foreign policy crises even more dangerous. Finally, they look toward the midterms. Has Trump misjudged his own coalition? And are Republicans learning the wrong lesson from voter frustration? Subscribe or follow Good Morning Liberty, like and share the show, leave a comment, and leave us a rating or review on your podcast app. #Libertarian #SmallGovernment #Trump #DataCenters #Iran #Midterms 3) Chapters 00:00 Nate and Josh Kick Off the Show 03:00 Weekend Roundup and Venezuela Oil 04:30 Trump Takes On the Data Center Backlash 08:15 Are Data Center Fears Overblown? 15:00 The Property Tax Boomerang Effect 18:30 The Data Center Water Panic 23:00 Trump, Ranchers, and Meat Processing 28:45 Why an Executive Order Isn't Enough 34:15 The Iran War and the Strait of Hormuz 37:15 Josh's Anti-War Case 41:30 America's Debt Makes Everything More Dangerous 45:45 Will Republicans Get Crushed in the Midterms? 4) Links Join GML: joingml.com All GML Links: gml.bio.link All GML Links: Good Morning Liberty Links Watch All Episodes: Good Morning Liberty Episode Playlist Watch Host Favorites: Good Morning Liberty Host Favorites Join the Fed Haters Club: Fed Haters Club Martens Minute: Martens Minute

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