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Adam Curry introduces Mimi Smith-Dvorak as the guest co-host for episode 1849 on March 8, 2026. Mimi explains her choice to use her maiden name, Smith, for professional simplicity. The hosts acknowledge the massive influx of messages and prayers from the audience following John C. Dvorak's sudden medical absence.
A listener's note compares the economic impact of the 1849 Gold Rush to modern monetary policy under Ben Bernanke. The discussion explores how physical gold mining created infrastructure and jobs, whereas modern quantitative easing primarily benefits the banking sector without stimulating the broader economy.
