Local Guests and Interviewees (e.g., Anna Weitz, Colby Kirk, Nina McCoy, Commodore Long, Dylan Fine)
Residents, local leaders, and subject-matter interviewees from eastern Kentucky who provide firsthand accounts and perspectives on the region's experience with coal, cryptocurrency mining, and potential AI data center development.
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Jan 6, 2026 • 26min
Crypto in Kentucky: The next extraction
Local leaders from eastern Kentucky, including Anna Weitz and Colby Kirk, delve into the region's challenging transition from coal to cryptocurrency mining. They discuss how the state's infrastructure lured miners but may not usher in lasting prosperity. Skepticism rises as residents question the sustainability of boom-and-bust cycles. The conversation also highlights the ambitious but cautious push for AI data centers, raising concerns about the strain on local resources. Amidst hopes tied to rising Bitcoin prices, the community remains wary of repeating past mistakes.
