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Extra: A Modern Whaler Speaks Up

Freakonomics Radio

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Why Whalers Still Hunt Whales

Bjorn Anderson is a Norwegian whaler. He says he hopes people in the United States will understand that it's not a nice thing to do, but it's necessary. Do you think whaling will still exist in Norway in 10 years? Yes. What about 50 years? Then it will be more. You say it has to be to protect the fish stock, you say? Yes. And to produce food enough for the people on the planet. Is there anything I didn't ask you that I should have or anything you just want to tell me about? No,. It's enough. You've had enough of me.

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