Raging MI Moderates: 2026 Politics
The Middle Ground Michiga Podcast is for people who are done being yelled at by politics.
This show lives in the uncomfortable space between tribal talking points and reality — where Michigan actually exists. We call out bad ideas whether they come from Lansing, Washington, or our own side of the aisle. No party loyalty. No outrage farming. No performative nonsense.
If you’re sick of being told you must be angry, must pick a team, must hate your neighbors — this is your place.
We cover Michigan elections, local power, policy failures, corruption, culture wars, and the stuff that actually affects your life — without pretending one party has all the answers or that the other is pure evil. Sometimes that means criticizing Democrats. Sometimes Republicans. Usually both.
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It’s a both sides need to do better podcast.
Expect honest conversations, uncomfortable truths, and real accountability — with a Michigan-first lens and a future-focused mindset.
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Raging MI Moderates: 2026 Politics
100 Megawatts: Michigan’s Data Center Boom and Who Pays the Energy Bill
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Massive data centers are expanding across the United States, and Michigan could soon host facilities requiring up to 100 megawatts of electricity.
That level of energy demand raises major questions about infrastructure, economic development, and who ultimately pays for the power.
In this episode of Raging Michigan Moderates we explore the proposed Michigan data center developments, their potential impact on the state’s energy grid, and the broader political and economic debate surrounding digital infrastructure.
As demand for AI and cloud computing grows, communities across the country are facing new challenges related to electricity demand, grid capacity, and long-term economic planning.
Michigan may soon face those same questions.
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Microphone
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Headphones
• Shure Professional Studio Headphones
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