# BONUS: Are neighborhood data centers a 'necessary evil' for the US to compete with China? Plus, what it'll take to reopen government

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Podcast: [The Rich Zeoli Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rich-zeoli-show-1089574)
Published: 2026-03-20T17:34:48+00:00
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The NIMBYS come out in force every time one is proposed, but should Americans embrace data centers? Here's an answer. Plus, the latest on spending plans in Congress, and how the US is fighting the first AI war in Iran.

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