How the data-center backlash became a midterms flash point
Summary
This episode covers Benjamin Netanyahu's contentious U.N. speech, where he defended Israeli military actions and clashed with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani. It also examines the growing bipartisan backlash against data centers in the U.S., featuring an NPR report on how local opposition is reshaping politics ahead of the midterms, including a deep dive into the Wisconsin governor's race. Finally, the show notes President Trump's state dinner with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and the death of NBA legend Bob Pettit.
Topics discussed
Call for listener questions on midterm elections
Show introduction and headline preview
Netanyahu's UN speech and international reactions
Rising public opposition to data centers in the US
Interview with NPR on data center politics and backlash
Wisconsin governor's race and data center debate
Polling data on bipartisan data center opposition
Xi Jinping's second day in Washington
California Supreme Court orders return of seized ballots
Death of NBA legend Bob Pettit
Promo for Apple News In Conversation episode
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