S8 Ep1219: Kevin Frazier addresses the growing misinformation surrounding data centers, particularly in rural America where they are often v

The John Batchelor Show · Aug 8, 2026 · 19m

Kevin Frazier addresses the growing misinformation surrounding data centers, particularly in rural America where they are often viewed as threats to water and power. He argues that these facilities provide massive tax base contributions and high-paying construction jobs, yet are often rejected by the communities that need them most. Frazier highlights New York's moratorium on large data centers as a counterproductive move that pushes infrastructure to less suitable locations. He proposes a "cap and trade" system to prevent states from free-riding on the national digital infrastructure…