3. Boundless continent

In a township in rural Michigan, the residents choose to square up against some of the most powerful forces in the country. What can the campaign against a giant AI data centre teach us about democracy in America? Guests and Hosts John Prideaux, The Economist's US Editor and host of “Tocqueville Road Trip”Kathryn Haushalter, Saline township resident  Colin Sullivan, senior vice-president of Related Companies Topics  Tocqueville's “Democracy in America”Data centers in rural America How the American township functions Let us know what you think. Email podcasts@economist.com  To listen to the full series, subscribe to Economist Podcasts+. If you're already a subscriber to The Economist, you have full access to all our shows as part of your subscription. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.