Vice President JD Vance campaigned in Greensboro for Republican U S Senate candidate Michael Whatley using the rally to contrast Whatley with Democratic former Gov Roy Cooper and to promote the Trump administration's agenda Mitch Kokai of the John Locke Foundation joins the program to discuss a judge's ruling allowing a Chatham County data center project to proceed despite the county's moratorium on new data centers Plus Wake County commissioners have approved changes allowing the proposed combination of WakeMed and Atrium Health to move forward following months of debate over the deal See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

A North Carolina congressman is facing calls for censure after being found in violation of the House Code of Conduct. Meanwhile, the state's pension fund has posted a $17 billion gain, but concerns about Social Security's solvency are growing. Additionally, data centers are becoming a contentious issue in North Carolina, with some localities imposing moratoriums on their expansion, citing concerns about energy usage and noise pollution. [... more]

The growth of data centers is creating tension in communities, with concerns over resource usage, environmental impact, and job creation. Experts argue that data centers can be built sustainably, generating tax revenue and creating economic benefits for local communities. However, the industry's reliance on fossil fuels and the need for pipelines to support growth are also contentious issues, with some states imposing moratoriums on new data centers. Meanwhile, nuclear power is being reevaluated as a clean and reliable source of energy, with the potential to power data centers and meet growing electricity demands. [... more]

New York City's economic engine is being threatened by Mayor Eric Adams' socialist policies, including anti-Semitic rhetoric and a focus on taxing the rich. The city's business leaders and residents are speaking out against the mayor's agenda, which they believe is driving away investment and talent. Meanwhile, the city's data center industry is being hindered by a moratorium on new developments, which is causing concern among those who see the potential for innovation and job creation. [... more]

The constitutional right to privacy has been used to reinterpret the bill of rights and protect individual freedoms, including the right to abortion. The right to privacy is rooted in the first amendment, which protects freedom of speech and the press, and the fourth amendment, which protects against unreasonable searches and seizures. The fifth amendment also plays a crucial role in protecting individual rights, including the right to remain silent and the right to due process. The 14th amendment's due process clause has been used to extend the right to privacy to the states, including the right to abortion. [... more]