This episode is a wild ride, folks, as our host shares a personal story of frustration and bureaucratic red tape, all while diving into a fascinating topic that's got everyone talking: data centers. But don't worry, it's not all about the host's knee surgery and email woes – although, let's be real, those are pretty entertaining. Today, we're talking about a $19 million tax abatement for a data center in Douglas County, Colorado, and the host is not happy about how it's being handled.

The host starts off by sharing a humorous anecdote about their recent knee surgery and the ensuing email drama with their employer. But things quickly take a turn as they dive into the topic at hand: a data center in Douglas County that's getting a $19 million tax break. The host is concerned that the decision to grant this abatement was made behind closed doors, without any public discussion or transparency. They point out that even in Texas, where data centers are a big deal, the government is taking a more transparent approach.

The host does some digging and discovers that the Douglas County Commissioners have put the tax abatement on the consent agenda, which means it's essentially a done deal. But the host is not buying it, and they're calling out the commissioners for their lack of transparency. They're asking listeners to call their commissioners and ask them to pull the item off the consent agenda, so that the public can have a say in the decision.

So, if you're as curious as we are about how this data center deal went down, and you want to know more about the host's hilarious email exchange with their employer, tune in to this episode to hear the whole story.

This episode is a wild ride, folks, as our host shares a personal story of frustration and bureaucratic red tape, all while diving into a fascinating topic that's got everyone talking: data centers. But don't worry, it's not all about the host's knee surgery and email woes – although, let's be real, those are pretty entertaining. Today, we're talking about a $19 million tax abatement for a data center in Douglas County, Colorado, and the host is not happy about how it's being handled.The host starts off by sharing a humorous anecdote about their recent knee surgery and the ensuing email drama with their employer. But things quickly take a turn as they dive into the topic at hand: a data center in Douglas County that's getting a $19 million tax break. The host is concerned that the decision to grant this abatement was made behind closed doors, without any public discussion or transparency. They point out that even in Texas, where data centers are a big deal, the government is taking a more transparent approach.The host does some digging and discovers that the Douglas County Commissioners have put the tax abatement on the consent agenda, which means it's essentially a done deal. But the host is not buying it, and they're calling out the commissioners for their lack of transparency. They're asking listeners to call their commissioners and ask them to pull the item off the consent agenda, so that the public can have a say in the decision.So, if you're as curious as we are about how this data center deal went down, and you want to know more about the host's hilarious email exchange with their employer, tune in to this episode to hear the whole story.

Smart. Funny. Connected. Former Under Secretary of Homeland Security & FEMA Director Michael Brown provides provocative insight into culture, current events and politics. Get an insider's view of what the mainstream media won't be telling you. He delivers incisive content with humor, wit and smartness. He gives you an honest inside look that no one else is willing to do.

Smart. Funny. Connected. Former Under Secretary of Homeland Security &amp; FEMA Director Michael Brown provides provocative insight into culture, current events and politics. Get an insider's view of what the mainstream media won't be telling you. He delivers incisive content with humor, wit and smartness. He gives you an honest inside look that no one else is willing to do.

Smart. Funny. Connected. Former Under Secretary of Homeland Security &amp; FEMA Director Michael Brown provides provocative insight into culture, current events and politics. Get an insider's view of what the mainstream media won't be telling you. He...

The Situation & The Weekend with Michael Brown

8-10-26 - 9am - Dragon Is Back and Douglas County Data Center Tax Abatement

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