August 13, 2026

Nation States: Data Centers, AI, and America’s Next Buildout

As America races to expand AI infrastructure, a new political fight is emerging around data centers, energy, water use, and local control. Steve Yates examines Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s push for greater scrutiny of large-scale data center projects and asks whether today’s resistance to AI infrastructure echoes past debates over the Green New Deal. The bigger question: how can the United States balance community concerns with the need to stay competitive against China in the technologies that will shape the future? Listen for a practical framework to evaluate data center projects with facts, transparency, and common sense rather than slogans. Follow Nation States with Yates for clear, common-sense insights where Steve Yates serves as your personal national security advisor, breaking down world events in ways that matter to Main Street, not just Washington. Connect with the show at NationStatesYates@Gmail.com and follow on X @NSWithYates.Follow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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