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June 19, 2026

Title: IS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE GOOD OR BAD?
Topic: Artificial Intelligence

Discussed by Joshua Philipp
with The Epoch Times (www.theepochtimes.com/)

Are AI data centers a good thing or a bad thing?

Joshua Philipp is host of The Josh Philipp Show and a Senior Investigative Reporter at The Epoch Times. Today, Joshua sets the record straight on the growing concern with AI data centers.

Click here to read Joshua’s op-ed on this very important topic.

Click here to watch his YouTube special: “Why are People so against AI Data Centers?”

Click here to learn more about Joshua Philipp.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

A little over six months ago, Governor Abbott joined with the Alphabet and Google CEO announcing a $40 Billion Dollar investment in Texas. But now, he is instructing the Public Utility Commission and other agencies to investigate their electric usage, water usage, and other impacts. Why the flip-flop?

Why do AI data centers use so much water? Is Governor Abbott insisting that they reuse their own water and NOT the water meant for home owners and businesses in the area?

Who uses AI data centers? Joshua explains that everyone who uses AI in any way uses a data center. This is why they use so much water and energy.

New Quest just announced the development of a 570-acre piece of land near Seguin, Texas, for a massive retail center. How will this effect consumers in the area?

If the electric company must build a new generating plant in order to supply more energy for an AI data center, should the data center pay for the new plant – and the cost to maintain and run the plant?

Are concerns about rising electricity bills and water consumption justified or are they being exaggerated? Joshua explains that much of the negativity and false information about AI data centers is being spread by the Chinese Communist Party. But WHY?

Can individual states demand that AI data centers build their own power plants?

If Joshua Philipp had $1 MILLION dollars, would he invest in an AI company or a lobby group to fight them?

Why are so many people leery of AI and data centers?

BOTTOM LINE: Is AI a good or bad thing? Listen to hear Joshua’s opinion…

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June 18, 2026

Title: IS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE GOOD OR BAD?
Topic: Artificial Intelligence

Discussed by Autumn Dorsey
with The Heritage Foundation (www.Heritage.org)

Should we fear or trust Big Tech’s development of Artificial Intelligence?

Autumn Dorsey is a Policy Analyst at the Center for Technology and the Human Person at The Heritage Foundation. Today, Autumn shares more information about AI and helps us understand it more clearly.

Click here to read Autumn’s op-ed on this issue.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Do Americans trust artificial intelligence and big tech? Autumn believes it depends on the individual and what their occupation is, but many people do still fear AI.

Are states passing regulations focused on limiting AI?

Do Americans fear AI because they don’t really understand it? Autumn recognizes the fear because there has been some harm from AI, but there is also good that comes from AI.

Did the US Senate recently reject an attempt to bar states from regulating AI?

Can Big Tech be trusted to regulate AI themselves? Autumn quickly says: “Absolutely not!”

How can America win the AI race against China if most Americans do not understand what the race is all about?

Is China investing in non-profits inside America to lobby against US AI data centers?

What is the solution?

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June 10, 2026

Title: AI REVOLUTION: LEAVING GREEN ENERGY STATES BEHIND
Topic: Artificial Intelligence

Discussed by Steve Goreham
with Steve Goreham (www.stevegoreham.com/)

Should we embrace AI centers or vehemently oppose them?

Steve Goreham is Executive Director of the Climate Science Coalition of America and author of four books on energy, climate change, and sustainable development. Today, Steve discusses the AI Revolution.

Click here to read Steve’s article on this topic.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Has the internet changed our lives for better or for worse?

For universal access to Artificial Intelligence, are more data centers needed? Steve Goreham explains how AI date centers work and reveals how many are currently in Texas. It’s a lot!!

Is there much misinformation about AI and data centers?

Will AI improve our lives?

Click here to order a copy of one of Steve Goreham’s many books, including his latest book: “Green Breakdown: The Coming Renewable Energy Failure”.

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November 14, 2025

Title: THE DARK SIDE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Topic: Artificial Intelligence

Discussed by Emily Washburn
with Daily Citizen (DailyCitizen.com)

Disclaimer: Use caution when listening to this segment around young children. Issues discussed may be upsetting or hard for little ones to understand.

Conversational Artificial Intelligence Platforms such as ChatGPT, Copilot, and others can be a helpful resource for students working on a term paper or finding out the date of this year’s autumnal equinox. But is there a dark side that no one wants to talk about?

Emily Washburn is an Issues Analyst at the Daily Citizen, an online publication for Focus on the Family.

Click here to read more from Emily Washburn on this and other issues.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

When we call a helpline, are we talking with a real, live person, or are we often talking to a machine – talking with Artificial Intelligence?

Why is it so dangerous for our kids to interact with AI?

Are people using AI to research suicide and how to kill themselves? Emily Washburn tells the tragic story of one teen.

What precautions should parents and grandparents make?

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October 15, 2025

Title: THE DARK SIDE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Topic: Artificial Intelligence

Discussed by Emily Washburn
with Daily Citizen (DailyCitizen.com)

Disclaimer: Use caution when listening to this segment around young children. Issues discussed may be upsetting or hard for little ones to understand.

Conversational Artificial Intelligence Platforms such as ChatGPT, Copilot, and others can be a helpful resource for students working on a term paper or finding out the date of this year’s autumnal equinox. But is there a dark side that no one wants to talk about?

Emily Washburn is an Issues Analyst at the Daily Citizen, an online publication for Focus on the Family.

Click here to read more from Emily Washburn on this and other issues.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

When we call a helpline, are we talking with a real, live person, or are we often talking to a machine – talking with Artificial Intelligence?

Why is it so dangerous for our kids to interact with AI?

Are people using AI to research suicide and how to kill themselves? Emily Washburn tells the tragic story of one teen.

What precautions should parents and grandparents make?

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August 14, 2025

Title: GREEN BREAKDOWN: THE COMING RENEWABLE ENERGY FAILURE
Topic: Artificial Intelligence

Discussed by Steve Goreham
with Steve Goreham (www.stevegoreham.com/)

The Artificial Intelligence revolution is now driving electrical power in the United States.

Today, new guest Steve Goreham explains why we should all be paying close attention to this matter, which is outlined in his latest book: “Green Breakdown: The Coming Renewable Energy Failure”.

Click here to read Steve Goreham’s op-ed on this very important topic.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is the true impact of AI on the US electrical grid? Steve Goreham explains the history of AI and the boom that it has become today, calling it an “energy hog”.

Is the drive to supply new electrical generation capacity affecting the transition to renewable energy sources? Steve Goreham discusses the exciting things that are happening in Texas – without the use of green energy.

Is the world really heading for a renewable energy failure? How is this breakdown coming? Steve Goreham explains how and why “net-zero emissions” are completely unattainable and why he wrote his latest book: “Green Breakdown: The Coming Renewable Energy Failure”.

In addition to being an author and sought-after speaker, Steve Goreham is on the Board of Directors for the Cornwall Alliance, an organization that promotes biblical earth stewardship, economic development for the poor, and the gospel of Jesus Christ in a world of challenging environmental and cultural narratives. Click here for more information about the Cornwall Alliance.

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February 24, 2025

Title: “Terminator” Creator Warns of Dangers of AI
Topic: Artificial Intelligence

Discussed by Donald Kendal
with The Heartland Institute (www.Heartland.org)

Part 1 of 3

James Cameron, creator of “The Terminator”, warns that we must act before AI quietly codes freedom out of existence.

Today, Donald Kendal discusses the dangers of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Donald is the director of the Emerging Issues Center  at The Heartland Institute.

Click here to read Donald Kendal’s article on the cutting-edge, frightening topic.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Why is the creator of the sci-fi nightmare, “The Terminator”, sounding the alarm of an all-encompassing intelligence system that is, or will be, embedded within all of society?

What are some examples of AI that we use every day without really even knowing about it? HINT: Think about the words that are being suggested to you as you type a text message… YEP! That’s AI!

Is AI operating without oversight?

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Title: Part 2 of 3 - “Terminator” Creator Warns of Dangers of AI
Topic: Artificial Intelligence

Discussed by Donald Kendal
with The Heartland Institute (www.Heartland.org)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is AI coming from a government lab or corporate research? In the first segment, Donald Kendal discussed how the military is even involved.

Will AI eventually have access to our communications, beliefs, everything we have said, all our personal data, where we have been, and where we are? Will there be constant surveillance?

Is combining AI with corporate manipulation a dangerous mix?

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Title: Part 3 of 3 - “Terminator” Creator Warns of Dangers of AI
Topic: Artificial Intelligence

Discussed by Randy Kay
with Randy Kay (www.randykay.org/)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What happens when a handful of private corporations control the world’s most powerful AI with no obligation to serve the public interest? Donald Kendal discusses some of the more profound implications.

Will these tech giants become the self-appointed arbitrators of human good?

Are we facing an entity far more insidious than Skynet? Donald Kendal believes AI will only become more dangerous and we must stop it now.

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August 31, 2023

Title: AI and Future Pregnancy Care
Topic: Artificial Intelligence

Discussed by Brad Mattes
with Life Issues Institute (LifeIssues.org)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) seems to be everywhere these days. But is AI good? Is it bad? Is it a little bit of both?

Today, Brad Mattes, President of Life Issues Institute, discusses the future of AI and pregnancy care.

Click here to read Brad’s op-ed on this important topic.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

How is AI already impacting pregnancy care?

What is a “chatbot”?

Can AI direct a physicians’ diagnosis and treatment options?

Does AI have a dark underbelly? Brad discusses a horrible AI invitro-fertilization invention out of Israel and how Planned Parenthood is using AI.

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August 30, 2023

Title: When Seeing and Hearing Are No Longer Believing
Topic: Artificial Intelligence

Discussed by David Dunmoyer
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Artificial Intelligence may seem cool and hip and deepfake videos may appear harmless. But they are both dangerous and can bring unwarranted consequences to unsuspecting parties.

David Dunmoyer is the Campaign Director for Better Tech for Tomorrow and serves as the Chief of Staff for the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s executive team. Today, David discusses the seriousness of artificial intelligence and deepfake videos and audio recordings.

Click here  to read David Dunmoyer’s op-ed on this topic in The Cannon, an online publication of the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)? What are deepfake videos and audio recordings?

Can deepfake videos and audio recordings portray a real person doing or saying something that they did not, in fact, do or say? David and Terry discuss how AI could affect the writers’ strike in Hollywood.

Are deepfake videos easily created?

Have there been deepfake videos recently depicting politicians in “compromising” situations? David discusses a deepfake video depicting a drunk House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and Governor Ron DeSantis with guests such as Dick Cheney, the FBI, and Hitler.

Are AI and deepfake videos becoming more and more convincing?

Can they be weaponized to target anyone and everyone? David Dunmoyer discusses several recent deepfake videos that have resulted in some very serious consequences for the creators. The most recent Texas Legislative Session addressed this serious topic. Why did they only pass a law banning the making of AI and deepfake videos and audio recordings that contain sexually explicit content?

Does AI and deepfake technology pose a major threat to the public? Should everyone be concerned that an AI or deepfake video or audio recording can be made of them depicting horrible things?

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