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Marketplace All-in-One

The data center fight ahead of the midterms

Oct 23, 2026 · 6m

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This morning, as part of our Economic Pulse series , we continue our conversation with Robyn Vincent, host and producer of WDET’s “The Metro” in Detroit . We dig into how data centers have become a flashpoint for Michigan voters ahead of the midterm elections, as well as how rising utility bills are coming up on the campaign trail. But first, corporate earnings seem to be holding up despite all the economic uncertainty. Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter . Marketplace Morning Report is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an…