Major economic announcement: Amazon’s plans to build a $15 billion data center campus in northern Indiana, supporting AI and cloud computing technologies. This follows an $11 billion investment in Saint Joseph County, representing massive potential growth for the region.
The host doesn’t mince words when addressing opposition to these developments: “If your argument is data centers bad, that’s not enough of an argument. Why bad?” He challenges critics to articulate specific concerns – is it about power consumption, aesthetics, or something else entirely?
“What do you want? Because a bunch of people showing up to a city council meeting holding some posters and screaming, right, that’s your right. I’m not going to tell you no, and I’m certainly not going to stop you. What are you in favor of?” Tony questions, highlighting what he sees as empty opposition without constructive alternatives…