SPOONER, WI — DrydenWire officially launched its newly rebranded live show, “Make it Make Sense,” on Thursday morning with a wide-ranging discussion focused on rising energy costs, artificial intelligence data centers, and Wisconsin’s energy future.
The show, formerly known as That’s Debatable, now features a new format centered around bringing in guests to help explain complicated or controversial topics in a straightforward and accessible way.
Hosted by DrydenWire founder Ben Dryden and North of Eight Design & Marketing founder Emily Gall, the premiere episode welcomed Paul Schecklman as the first guest under the show’s new format.
Throughout the conversation, Schecklman broke down several issues surrounding utility rates, energy demand, conservation efforts, and the growing national conversation surrounding AI infrastructure and data centers.
The discussion also explored how increasing electricity demands tied to artificial intelligence and large-scale data operations could impact Wisconsin residents and businesses in the years ahead. Schecklman shared perspectives on both the potential economic benefits and public concerns tied to those developments.
As part of the new format, the show encouraged audience interaction throughout the livestream, with viewers submitting questions and comments in real time.
“Make it Make Sense” will continue airing live on DrydenWire’s Facebook page on the first Thursday of every month at 8:30a CST.
Viewers who missed Thursday’s live broadcast can watch the full episode below or directly on YouTube or stream below.
Paul Schecklman is the co-founder and director of Northwoods Policy Network, an advocacy organization that places the Northwoods first. He is a doctoral student in Defense & Strategic Studies, focusing on energy security, nuclear deterrence, and industrial policy. His final project, Energy as a Determinant of National Power & Criticality for Strategic Deterrence, will be published in fall of 2026. Paul is also a senior fellow with the Wisconsin Veteran Business Alliance where her performs research and advocacy strategies. He has spent considerable time advocating for stronger conservation practices and balance in the state. Paul lives in Cumberland, WI with his wife and daughter.
Paul spent over a decade as a firefighter/paramedic and SWAT medic in Wisconsin. Here he developed an interest in improving opportunity and outcomes for more Americans to reduce the number of crises he responded to. Paul holds a Masters in Public Service and Administration from the Bush School of Government at Texas A&M. He has worked on public policy campaigns throughout the state and consults on current or future issues frequently.
Last Update: May 07, 2026 10:46 am CDT
