The Data Center Debate

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Community Reporter Kennedi Humble hosts a weekly look at the issues, stories, and news related to the growing number of data centers in Indiana and across the country. Debuts Mondays at 7:00 p.m.

Episodes

  1. 4d ago

    Dewatering, Michiana politics & farmers' views on data centers

    Kennedi Humble reviews WNDU's coverage of Michiana data centers and discusses dewatering in St. Joseph County, how data centers have shown up in local politics and farmers' views on the technology.

    Dewatering, Michiana politics & farmers' views on data centers

  2. Oct 27

    A broader look at data center news coverage

    Kennedi Humble explores data center news coverage -- ranging from that at home to across the world -- to see how the debate around the technology is unfolding.

    A broader look at data center news coverage

  3. Oct 20

    Data center news from across the country

    Kennedi Humble breaks down national news coverage to show that data centers -- and the pros and cons that come with them -- aren't happening only in Michiana, but across the country.

    Data center news from across the country

  4. Oct 13

    The Data Center Debate: South Bend's draft data center framework

    Kennedi Humble sits down with South Bend Common Councilwoman Sherry Bolden-Simpson to discuss the city's draft data center framework and why she feels that she and other councilmembers should have been involved.

    The Data Center Debate: South Bend's draft data center framework

  5. Oct 6

    How might data centers affect electricity bills?

    Kennedi Humble sits down with a Granger resident who researched how electricity costs might be affected by nearby data centers. Together, they discuss what his findings could mean for people's power bills.

    How might data centers affect electricity bills?

  6. Sep 29

    Covering AI and Data Centers as a journalist

    Kennedi Humble sits down with Alex Almanza, a reporter in Indianapolis covering data centers and AI. Together, they discuss Almanza's observations, experiences and coverage related to the technology in Indiana.

    Covering AI and Data Centers as a journalist

  7. Sep 24

    St. Joseph County's Amazon Data Center, NDAs and transparency

    Kennedi Humble sits down with Portage Township Trustee Jason Crithclow. They discuss St. Joseph County's Amazon data center, NDAs, government transparency, and why he took to social media to post about his concerns.

    St. Joseph County's Amazon Data Center, NDAs and transparency

  8. Sep 8

    Who's really calling the shots? Environmental college professor calls for formation of data center oversight committees

    St. Mary's College environmental professor and St. Joseph County council candidate Jan Cervelli says residents need a seat at the table when it comes to bringing data centers into their communities.

    Who's really calling the shots? Environmental college professor calls for formation of data center oversight committees

  9. Sep 3

    The Data Center Debate: St. Joseph County's filed ordinance and Granger's proposed TIF District

    Kennedi Humble sits down with St. Joseph County Councilwoman Amy Drake for this episode of "The Data Center Debate." They discuss St. Joseph County's newly filed data center ordinance and Granger's proposed TIF district related to the Microsoft data center.

    The Data Center Debate: St. Joseph County's filed ordinance and Granger's proposed TIF District

  10. Aug 25

    The Data Center Debate: St. Joseph County's noise ordinance and possible energy grid impact

    Kennedi Humble sits down with St. Joseph County Council President Bryan Tanner. They discuss the county's noise ordinance, possible energy grid impact, proposed 2-year data center moratorium, environmental effects and Tanner's vision for the future.

  11. Aug 18

    Is a moratorium a step toward banning data centers? Notre Dame professor shares his thoughts

    Notre Dame professor and St. Joseph County Council Republican candidate Jamie O'Brien has proposed a two year moratorium, or a pause, on building data centers in his community. O'Brien joins 16 News Now's Kennedi Humble on "The Data Center Debate," sharing his concerns regarding data centers - namely, the speed of construction and potential changes in utility usage and rates as well as potential water contamination and noise pollution.

    Is a moratorium a step toward banning data centers? Notre Dame professor shares his thoughts
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Community Reporter Kennedi Humble hosts a weekly look at the issues, stories, and news related to the growing number of data centers in Indiana and across the country. Debuts Mondays at 7:00 p.m.

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