Paul Watson – Free and Fighting!

“In my lifetime I want to eradicate whaling.” – Paul Watson. Paul Watson is out of jail, back in France and still fighting for whales, dolphins, turtles, manatees and more. Paul Watson talks to Skaana host, Mark Leiren-Young, about his arrest and how it helped raise awareness about sketchy international arrest warrants, Japan's unjust justice system, illegal whaling, aggressive non-violence and his response to being called a “terrorist.” “I find it absolutely amazing that my case is being discussed at the highest levels of Japan… it really shows you how defensive they are about their illegal whaling operations.”Shownotes:3:10 Paul Watson on being released from prison in Greenland.4:00 The politics behind his prison time.6:48 “I find it absolutely amazing that my case is being discussed at the highest levels of Japan… it really shows you how defensive they are about their illegal whaling operations.”8:00 “In the description, in the Red Notice, I'm described as an armed and extremely dangerous terrorist.”8:57 Challenging Interpol.10:20 His iconic status in France.11:25 “I've been doing this for fifty years. I've never been convicted of a felony crime and I've never caused an injury to anybody… When anybody says, ‘people say you're a terrorist, what's your response.' I've never worked for Monsanto or Exxon.”12:15 Explaining “aggressive nonviolence.”13:43 On getting arrested.14:58 His cell – with a view of whales. And other prisoners asking for autographs.19:35 Receiving more than 5000 letters.20:48 “I've been given political asylum in France.”21:11 “If I go to Canada, I'll be immediately arrested.”23:43 Why the French are so supportive.28:38 Iceland vs. whales.29:21 Paul Watson Foundation vs. Icelandic whalers and more – including protecting dolphins, turtles and manatees.36:17 Paul Watson on how to support his work and what he's up to now and next. “In my lifetime I want to eradicate whaling.”37:45 Why Paul Watson is willing to put his life on the line for whales.Skaana podcasts connect you to news and experts and their discussions about environments, oceans, and orcas.Skaana homepageMark's homepageJoin and support the Pod at PatreonSubscribe to the Skaana newsletter on SubstackSubscribe to Mark Leiren-Young's newsletter on SubstackSpotifyAppleThe Orca Bites Podcast (on anchor)Skaana on Medium……www.orcatales.comSkaana on social media:FacebookBlueskyInstagramMark on social media:FacebookInstagramThreadsListen to the whales – #FreePaulWatsonSupport Our GuestCaptain Paul Watson Foundation Petition to #FreePaulWatsonCaptain Paul Watson Foundation podcastFacebookInstagramYouTubeBooks and classes for sale from Team Skaana**Amazon links are affiliate links and support our podcast, thanks for clicking!**Octopus Ocean by Mark Leiren-YoungSharks Forever by Mark Leiren-YoungAudiobooks by Mark Leiren-Young (Killer Whale Who Changed the World, Orcas Everywhere & Never Shoot a Stampede Queen) on Audible.comThe Killer Whale Who Changed the World – print and e-bookThe Killer Whale Who Changed the World on SpotifyOrcas Everywhere on SpotifyOrcas Everywhere; Orcas of the Salish Sea & Big Whales, Small World Paint the Ocean You Wish to See with Rayne Ellycrys BenuThe Force of Doubt by Rayne Ellycrys BenuSubscribe to the Skaana newsletter at Substack: https://skaanapod.substack.com/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/skaana Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.