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Alaska Salmon
Pacific Northwest
Salmon Population
Climate Change
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Alaskan Fisheries
Alaska Native Families
Bering Sea
Three Rivers Fly and Tackle
Subsistence Fishing
Trawling
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Chinook Salmon

Cody McLaughlin hosts Salmon Wars, a limited-run, investigative series searching for the truth behind cratering salmon returns in Alaska and around the Pacific Northwest, and the future of these iconic fish. Inspired by Trawling Bycatch Is Killing Legendary Alaskan Fishing - This article by Salmon Wars host and Executive Producer Cody McLaughlin kicked off the idea for this series. Hosted by Cody ... more

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Salmon Wars Executive Producer and Host Cody McLaughlin is joined by Alaska Native Eva Burke, a passionate force in the world of salmon conservation, serving as an Advisory Board Member at Native Movement, Owner of Rock Crossing Consulting and Gradua... more

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Salmon Wars Executive Producer and Host Cody McLaughlin is joined by Alexus Kwachka, a 39-year veteran of catching ‘everything that swims, walks or crawls from the Russian border to Southeast Alaska’. In this episode, Cody and Alexus dive deep into t... more

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Salmon Wars Executive Producer and Host Cody McLaughlin is joined by Tim Bristol, the CEO of Salmon State. In this episode, Cody and Tim dive deep into the challenges and importance of salmon conservation in Alaska. While concerns loom over the decli... more

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Salmon Wars Executive Producer and Host Cody McLaughlin is joined by Laine Welch, a longtime pro-commercial fisheries reporter and advocate, retired radio host, and the blogger behind AlaskaFish.News - which covers happenings in Alaska’s fisheries al... more

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Eva Burke
Advocate and consultant, owner of Rock Crossing Consulting, and graduate student
Native Movement and Yukon River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission
Episode: Episode 7 - Eva Burke | “We Firsthand Saw The Loss” With An Alaska Native Advocate And Researcher
Alexus Kwachka
Longtime commercial fisherman with 39 years of experience in various fisheries in Alaska.
Episode: Episode 6 - Alexus Kwachka | The Commercial Fishing Perspective By Former Trawler, Troller, Longliner
Tim Bristol
CEO of Salmon State
Salmon State
Episode: Episode 5 - Tim Bristol | An Organization Working To Ensure Alaska Remains ‘The SALMON STATE’
Laine Welch
A veteran reporter on Alaska fish issues and a podcast producer.
Alaska Fish News
Episode: Episode 4 - Laine Welch | A Longtime Fishing Industry Reporter Who “Can No Longer Remain Silent”
David Bayes
Biology teacher and commercial fisherman with a focus on fisheries conservation
Episode: Episode 3 - David Bayes | A True ‘David VS Goliath’ Story Of The Man Behind The STOP Alaskan Trawler Bycatch Facebook Group
Jon Warrenchuk
Fisheries biologist at Oceana
Oceana
Episode: Episode 1 - The Science Behind The Salmon Wars With Oceana Biologist Jon Warrenchuk

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Cody McLaughlin
Host and Executive Producer known for advocating for fish and wildlife and being an avid salmon fisherman.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • Superb

    As an Alaskan I found the interviews to be balanced and informative. It’s about time someone dove deep into the science and shared the facts of how trawl is killing our salmon.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Mrs Amanda
    United Statesa year ago
  • Must-listen

    Very interesting topic. Give it a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gabby Hoffman
    United Statesa year ago
  • Shocking and informative

    Exposing the truth about what’s happening to salmon.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mclaugh19
    United Statesa year ago
  • Amazing, in-depth, and timely issue.

    Podchaser
    5
    Cody McLaughlin
    2 years ago

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There is a strong call to action, encouraging audience engagement in conservation initiatives.
The series is useful for understanding the complex relationships between fishing practices and salmon populations.
Listeners appreciate the informative and balanced interviews that shed light on critical environmental issues.

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#118
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#208
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Episode 5 - Tim Bristol | An Organization Working To Ensure Alaska Remains ‘The SALMON STATE’
Q: What role can the individual play in supporting salmon conservation efforts?
Individuals can participate in local advisory committees, weigh in with elected officials, and stay informed about issues affecting salmon conservation.
Episode 1 - The Science Behind The Salmon Wars With Oceana Biologist Jon Warrenchuk
Q: How do we bridge the gap between the economic engine that is pollock fishing and making it a more equitable distribution between salmon fisheries and the pollock fisheries?
It’s important to broaden the valuation of salmon fisheries to include ecological value and the societal impacts of their decline.
Episode 1 - The Science Behind The Salmon Wars With Oceana Biologist Jon Warrenchuk
Q: What happens when a species or group of species gets overfished or overharvested?
Overfishing leads to significant ecological impacts, especially on interdependent species and habitats.
Episode 1 - The Science Behind The Salmon Wars With Oceana Biologist Jon Warrenchuk
Q: Is there a salmon problem, not just in Alaska, but like in the Pacific Northwest?
Oh, yeah, there’s a salmon crisis, a Chinook salmon crisis.
Episode 7 - Eva Burke | “We Firsthand Saw The Loss” With An Alaska Native Advocate And Researcher
Q: Would you say that Alaska has a salmon problem?
It's terrible right now. I don't think so. I tell people, I said there isn't a river in Alaska that has a healthy king salmon run.

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This limited-run investigative series focuses on the challenges and issues surrounding the alarming decline of salmon populations in Alaska and the broader Pacific Northwest. Through engaging interviews with experts such as biologists, fishermen, and native leaders, the series sheds light on pressing topics including trawling bycatch, overfishing, and the socio-economic implications for local communities dependent on these vital fish. Potential listeners can expect to gain insights into the ecological, cultural, and economic significance of salmon, along with actionable solutions aimed at fostering salmon conservation and sustainability in the region.

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4. Laine Welch
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