The Senator Going After Data Centers

The Senator Going After Data Centers

Data centers are a hot issue - tech companies say they need them, but communities don’t want to be anywhere near them. Senator Van Hollen stops by the show to share his plan to address the rising costs of energy for consumers that data centers create, as well as his thoughts on ICE and the future of the Democratic Party.


Guest: Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland


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