Michigan’s Data Center Dilemma: Are We Missing the AI Boat?


Author: Cumulus Media Detroit March 2, 2026 Duration: 8:21
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Michigan’s Data Center Dilemma: Are We Missing the AI Boat?

March 2, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds speak with John Rakolta, Chairman and CEO of Walbridge. They discuss Michigan’s reluctance to embrace data centers and the economic consequences.

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