Topic: Baltic Dry Index

The Baltic Dry Index has fallen to historic lows, signaling a massive slowdown in global shipping and trade. This decline is linked to "hinky" economic numbers coming out of China, where the government is struggling to manage its hybrid communist-capitalist system. The segment predicts a significant global economic collapse by 2017 as these "faked" numbers finally unravel.

The Baltic Dry Index, which tracks the cost of shipping raw materials, has plummeted from over 11,000 to under 600. This 20-to-1 drop is viewed as a major leading indicator of a global economic collapse. The hosts warn that the stock market typically follows this index with a four-week lag, suggesting a potential crash by mid-March.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the program from Camp Mofo, establishing their respective focuses on tracking unidentified meteors and the Baltic Dry Index. The hosts welcome listeners on the Norwegian stream and discuss the live broadcast schedule for Thursday and Sunday mornings.

John C. Dvorak warns that the Baltic Dry Index has hit a 30-year low, a leading indicator that preceded the 2008 financial crisis. The hosts conclude the show by urging donations to keep the program on the air and promising to return on Sunday with more original content.