# 09.11.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Data Centers

An episode of [The Clark Howard Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/207724573), 11 Sep 2026, 36 min.

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Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also, data centers being built around the country have been polarizing, but one thing is for certain: your electricity bills are going up. Clark describes how the deals are done - often out of public view, who should rightfully pay the freight, and issues a critical call to action. All this and more on the September 11, 2026, episode of The Clark Howard Show. • Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2 • Data Centers- A Call To Action: Segment 3 • Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: • Why Clark Howard Changed His Mind About Prenups • Car Rental Insurance: Everything You Need To Know - Clark Howard • Is Now the Time To Get a CD or a CD Ladder? - Clark Howard • Where Should You Keep Your Cash Reserve? / TreasuryDirect.gov • When Should You File a Claim on Your Homeowners Insurance? • Cell Phone Protection: These Credit Cards Will Replace Your Stolen or Damaged Phone • NYTimes: Data Centers to Add Billions in Power Costs in 13 States • \[The Washington Post\] How utility and tech firms ‘educate’ regulators with big donations, secret retreats • What Is Service Line Insurance and Do I Need It? - Clark Howard • National September 11 Memorial & Museum • 9/11 Day · September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance Clark.com resources: • Episode transcripts • Community.Clark.com / Ask Clark • Clark.com daily money newsletter • Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Submit your opinions or questions: Ask Clark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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