National Public Radio's "Talk of the Nation" to Highlight the Commercial Fishing Industry

Tuesday, Feb.13from 3-4 p.m. ET - NPR's "Talk of the Nation" is interested in what draws men, and increasingly women, to the most dangerous occupation in the world.  

"We're looking at why the commercial fishing industry is apparently so dangerous and so alluring, " explains a spokesperson for the  show. "We have a commercial fisherman who will be a guest on the show. He just came in to shore at 7 a.m. this morning after 14 days at sea." 

Featured guests on the show include author William McCloskey who has written a great deal about the culture of the commercial fishing industry including the books "Highliners," "Breakers" and "Their Fathers' Work: Casting Nets with the World's Fishermen."

Commercial fishermen, or the families of fishermen, are encouraged to call in. The open question is: Why is fishing so dangerous and what draws fishermen to it? 

The commercial fishing segment of "Talk of the Nation" will tape from 3-4 p.m. ET. Those interested in contributing to the show may call 1-800-989-8255.