A Data Center Revolt in Missouri

The Journal (Wall Street Journal podcast), May 7, 2026-Ryan Knutson
Around the country, there’s been a construction boom in AI data centers, but opposition is surging, too. In the small town of Festus, Missouri, a $6 billion project angered residents, leading to the removal of local council members and a campaign to recall the mayor. The WSJ’s Will Parker explains how intense local pushback is changing where data centers are built.
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