St. Louis Morning Brief — Data Center Uproar, Population Collapse, and USPS Mail Theft Scandal

The Marc Cox Morning Show · May 19, 2026 · 6m

Hour 2’s “St. Louis Morning Brief” centers on a massive public backlash against proposed data center developments in Franklin County and the St. Louis region, where marathon public hearings stretched more than seven hours as hundreds of residents packed venues to oppose the projects. Marc and Kim break down the tension between local governments tempted by major tax revenue and residents concerned about strain on water systems, the power grid, and environmental impacts, with critics warning the projects could reshape communities without adequate safeguards. The conversation widens into broader…