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State of Minds

State of Minds

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Go beyond the headlines with Hoppy Kercheval and Tony Caridi in this exclusive interview series. "State of Minds" brings you unparalleled access to the individuals driving change and making a significant impact across West Virginia. Through intimate one-on-one discussions, explore their journeys, their visions, and the forces that make them influential figures in our Mountain State and beyond.

New episodes released every month.

State of Minds presented by Hope Gas and Greer Industries.

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  • Dado Slezak: EVP Energy Capital Strategy at QTS

    Dado Slezak: EVP Energy Capital Strategy at QTS
    2026/06/19
    On this episode of State of Minds, Hoppy Kercheval sits down with Dado Slezak, Executive Vice President, Energy Capital & Strategy at QTS to discuss the growing role of data centers in West Virginia and QTS's proposed project in the Eastern Panhandle. As state leaders pursue data center development as a major economic opportunity, Slezak explains how QTS approaches site selection, community engagement, infrastructure planning, and long-term investment. The conversation explores key questions surrounding power demand, water usage, job creation, economic impact, local involvement, and the future of artificial intelligence-driven growth. Slezak outlines why QTS believes West Virginia is positioned to compete for data center investment and addresses concerns frequently raised by residents about energy consumption, environmental impacts, noise, and community character.
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    42 分
  • Amy Margolies: Executive Director, Tucker United

    Amy Margolies: Executive Director, Tucker United
    2026/06/12
    Part 2 of our Data Center series, Hoppy Kercheval speaks with Amy Margolies, Executive Director of Tucker United, about the proposed Ridgeline data center and power generation project in Tucker County. Margolies explains how local residents first learned about the project, why she became involved, and the concerns many community members have raised regarding transparency, environmental impacts, local control, economic development, and the long-term future of Tucker County. She also discusses Tucker United's position that the debate is not about opposing all data centers, but about whether this particular project is the right fit for the community. The conversation explores the broader questions facing West Virginia as state leaders pursue data center investment while communities weigh potential opportunities alongside concerns about growth, infrastructure, and quality of life.
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    43 分
  • Ep. 12 - Chris Morris: Director of WV Data Economy Office

    Ep. 12 - Chris Morris: Director of WV Data Economy Office
    2026/06/04
    As West Virginia positions itself for a potential wave of data center development, questions about economic opportunity, energy demand, local control, and community impact are taking center stage.

    On this episode of State of Minds, Hoppy Kercheval sits down with Chris Morris, Director of the West Virginia Data Economy Office, to discuss the state's strategy for attracting data center investment, the role of artificial intelligence in driving demand, concerns about electricity usage and rates, and how local communities fit into the decision-making process.

    The conversation also explores proposed projects across the state, including the ongoing debate surrounding development in Tucker County, while examining whether West Virginia can balance economic growth with the values and priorities of local residents.

    As data centers become an increasingly important part of America's digital infrastructure, what role should they play in West Virginia's future?
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    51 分
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