Evening Edition: The Role of Coal in the AI Era

In the energy-rich state of Montana, Republican members of both the House and Senate are proposing a plan to remove restrictions on coal mining that were put in place by the Biden administration. They argue that coal is “cleaner” than critics claim and will be necessary to meet the future energy needs of the American people and the growing artificial intelligence industry. Republican Montana Congressman Troy Downing joins the podcast to explain how reversing coal restrictions will boost America’s economy and national security.