May 20, 2026
The AI Revolution Has A Massive Cost
With Allan and Corri Hunsperger · Guest: Steve Goreham
Steve Goreham discusses the explosive growth of AI data centers, the massive energy demands behind artificial intelligence, and the growing hypocrisy surrounding climate narratives. From artificial meat failures to billion-dollar AI infrastructure projects consuming enormous amounts of land, water, and electricity, this conversation breaks down what’s really happening behind the AI boom — and why communities across North America are starting to push back.
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In this episode
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- 00:00 – Opening monologue and foundational verse
- 01:10 – Guest introduction: Steve Goreham
- 02:12 – Climate narratives and government policy
- 04:35 – Artificial meat companies collapsing
- 06:58 – Why green policies are failing economically
- 09:24 – The contradiction of climate activism
- 12:15 – AI expansion and data center growth
- 14:42 – The enormous power demands of AI
- 17:01 – Why data centers are suddenly everywhere
- 20:27 – €600 million artificial meat failure
- 21:17 – “Save paper” vs massive AI infrastructure
- 22:10 – Steve Goreham breaks down AI energy statistics
- 22:37 – 4,000+ data centers now operating
- 22:50 – Big Tech spending over $800 billion on AI
- 23:21 – Building power plants just for AI
- 24:05 – Communities starting to push back
- 25:11 – Water usage and environmental strain
- 26:30 – Final thoughts on AI and the future
- 27:10 – Closing remarks
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