Extra: A Modern Whaler Speaks Up (Update)

This episode of Freakonomics Radio features an interview with Bjorn Andersen, a Norwegian fisherman and whale hunter. Andersen discusses his work, the economics of whaling, and the ecological impact of minke whales on fish stocks. He shares insights into the modern whaling industry, his views on the Save the Whales movement, and the sustainability of whale hunting, while also detailing the methods and equipment used in whale hunting. He defends whaling as a necessary practice for balancing the ecosystem and providing food, addressing criticisms from environmental activists and explaining why whalers are often reluctant to speak to the press.