Think you’re just paying for the lights? Think again. In this video, we expose how the massive energy demands of AI growth and data centers are quietly driving up your monthly costs. While tech giants build massive facilities, ordinary households have been bearing the brunt of grid upgrades—but a landmark new law is finally shifting that $33 billion burden.
We break down the “basic math” of how these policy shifts could save your household $200 a year and which states are following Texas’s lead in making big tech pay their fair share. Watch now to see if your state is on the list and how much you’re actually subsidizing the AI revolution!
Think AI is just software? Think again. Most people don’t realize that every time you use AI, you’re tapping into a massive, physical power grid that’s currently reshaping our world. From surging electricity bills to the hidden water systems cooling down giant data centers, the “digital” world is more physical than ever—and it’s being built in your backyard.
We’re cutting through the noise to show you the real impact of the AI revolution. Is tech going to save the planet, or are data centers the new corporate villains? The truth is somewhere in the middle, and it’s way more interesting. We break down the “AI Power Puzzle” to find out how clean energy and grid modernization can actually work, and more importantly, who is actually going to benefit from all this power.
This first Addy Hour episode of 2026 is a must-watch/must-listen. We delve into the truths about cannabis and opioid use in teens and adults, and we honestly consider the many reasons people use. We address stigma head-on and the ways it shows up for those navigating substance misuse, other mental health challenges, chronic illness or other health concerns. Our guests also highlight the necessity of meeting people where they are. We talk about the importance of embracing and welcoming folks back into the community, especially after times of treatment or rehab. We also push the boundaries to highlight the essential ways institutions and universities can learn from our communities, for the good of all. In this episode, you’ll also hear powerful stories about our guests’ journeys and their transformative work. You’ll hear about programs providing addiction services within the church. And you’ll hear about strategically establishing clinics in neutral zones between gang territories to facilitate accessibility across gang affiliations. This free-flowing and in-depth conversation will leave you inspired, encouraged, and empowered.
The Addy Hour is recorded at the Yale Teaching Studios, with engineering support from Ryan McEvoy, edited by Orlando Suazo, and hosted by Dr. Nii Addy. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and follow our podcast page, to help us grow this podcast and our community.
Entrepreneur and impact leader Kola Masha traces an extraordinary journey from music and television to engineering, global business, and building one of Africa’s most ambitious social enterprises. As co-founder of Babban Gona, Kola shares how he applies disciplined leadership, patient scale, and human-centered systems thinking to enable millions of smallholder farmers to double their income. With a mission to create the world’s highest-impact business, Kola unpacks how depth of impact and scale must work together to drive real change. He discusses empowering smallholder farmers, building businesses that serve entire ecosystems, and leading with discipline, patience, and long-term vision.
From redefining leadership development to designing systems that unlock food security, education, healthcare, and mobility, this episode offers a masterclass in purpose-driven entrepreneurship and leading transformation at scale.
Content Note: This episode includes discussion of maternal mortality and maternal health challenges, which some listeners may find sensitive.
