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by Matthew Watkins, The Texas Tribune
September 1, 2026
The data center backlash has been intense. In this week’s podcast, we hear from someone who thinks the centers are good for Texas.
Matthew speaks with former Public Utilities Commission member Will McAdams, president of the McAdams Energy Group, about their environmental impact, the political climate surrounding them and how the state should regulate them.
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Matthew Watkins began serving as editor in chief of the Tribune in September 2024. He is a Texas native, born in Houston and raised in Austin. He attended Texas A&M University and has spent his entire... More by Matthew Watkins
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