Politicians Are Struggling To Keep Up With A.I. Backlash

Sep 4, 2026 · 58 min · 17 segments

Americans are mad about data centers being built near them. President Trump, however, argues building more of them on home soil helps the country’s economy and is critical to our national security. How can lawmakers on both sides of the aisle balance those benefits alongside the anger of the public? Plus, ICE switched up its enforcement strategy to attract fewer headlines and increase arrests. But it hasn’t changed the public’s sentiment that the agency’s earlier crackdown was far too harsh. We talk about the state of immigration enforcement and how it could be an issue that tips the scales in the midterms. And we take your questions on how to fix the country’s massive deficit. Producer: Leo Duran Host: Susan Davis Guests: - Mo Elleithee, executive director at Georgetown University's Institute of Politics and Public Service - @MoElleithee - Sarah Isgur, senior editor at The Dispatch - @whignewtons

Speakers: Mo ElleitheeGuestSarah IsgurGuestSusan DavisHost

Politicians Are Struggling To Keep Up With A.I. Backlash

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Politicians Are Struggling To Keep Up With A.I. Backlash