04/08/2026
On this week's Access Hour, we bring you a major highlight from the Metropolitan Housing Coalition's conference held on April 7, 2026 at the Muhammad Ali Center, entitled "Beyond The Rent: Policy Driven Solutions for Housing and Utility Burdens." Tune in to hear the Dinner Keynote featuring Brionté McCorkle, Executive Director of Georgia Conservation Voters speaking on "Power Play: How Data Centers Shape Our Energy Future." Listen now at https://soundcloud.com/wfmp-forward-radio/access-hour-brionte-mccorkle
Data centers are rapidly expanding across the U.S., but what does that mean for local energy use and utility costs? Tune in to hear from Brionté McCorkle, a nationally recognized climate justice leader and Executive Director of Georgia Conservation Voters, for a conversation on how data centers are reshaping the energy landscape and how communities can get involved in decisions affecting rates, reliability, and energy policy.
