Featured by the LA Times, La Opinión, and NPR! Electric Futures is an award-winning podcast series from the University of Southern California exploring lesser-known stories of the energy transition, from the perspectives of the people most impacted by the changes that transition will bring. In Season 3, former USC Provost and current professor Charles Zukoski explores how the demand for AI is altering the fabric of not only California’s Imperial Valley but of communities across the country.
Electric Futures
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Featured by the LA Times, La Opinión, and NPR! Electric Futures is an award-winning podcast series from the University of Southern California exploring lesser-known stories of the energy transition, from the perspectives of the people most impacted by the changes that transition will bring. In Season 3, former USC Provost and current professor Charles Zukoski explores how the demand for AI is altering the fabric of not only California’s Imperial Valley but of communities across the country.
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Recent Episodes
May 8, 2026
Episodio 8: El Centro de Datos en la Cuadra
Host Natalie Lopez explores how data center and AI demand transforms agricultural communities like California's Imperial Valley, revealing broader national impacts.
April 23, 2026
Episode 7: Electric Futures Live! Everything You Need to Know About Data Centers
Host Charles Zukoski interviews industry experts Shaolei Ren, Kelly Twomley Sanders, and Sean Wilcock about the benefits and drawbacks of data center development.
April 15, 2026
The Data Center Next Door | Episode 6: The AI Data Center Pushback
Host Charles Zukoski investigates the national animosity towards data centers, exploring if it stems from AI's power demands or other factors.
27 total episodes available with 10 transcripts
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