The Hidden War on Red-State Land: Solar, Data Centers & the Death of Farming | 3/17/26

At a time of record losses in farming, red-state governments are destroying farmland with solar, wind, carbon capture, data centers, Section 8 overdevelopment, and everything other than what land should be used for. I also discuss how the dumb housing bill and HUD’s obsession with housing supply will culturally gerrymander red states. I’m joined by Indiana state Rep. Andrew Ireland (R), the youngest and most conservative member of the Indiana legislature, who is waging a battle against the forces of special interests gobbling up Indiana’s land. He explains how state Republicans have turned the land into a parking lot for special interests because they prioritize fake GDP numbers over authentic quality of life. We also discuss other challenges to red states like Indiana, such as Republicans lacking the will to combat blue cities, crime, and illegal immigration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices