“Selling Our Seeds: Food, Land & the Fight for Pacific Survival”

Send us Fan Mail🌊 In this powerful and deeply emotional episode of Pulse of Polynesia – In the Hot Seat, our panel dives into two explosive topics shaking the Pacific: • The U.S. commercial fishing shift in American Samoa • The growing threat of deep-sea mining across the Pacific Ocean.💥 Voices from across the diaspora — and back home — come together to unpack how these policies are impacting our culture, environment, and future generations. From land erosion and ecosystem destruction to the silence of global powers, this is a MUST-LISTEN for anyone who cares about the Pacific.💬 Also in this episode: • 🎶 Our panel shares songs that reflect their personal journeys • 🍔 We confront the fast-food crisis in Polynesian communities • 💉 We touch on weight loss surgery — is it survival or a shortcut? • 💸 The emotional and financial toll of living in the diaspora while supporting family back home🌱 “We are not just losing fish — we are selling our seeds.” 🔥 “Polynesians don’t eat until we’re full — we eat until we’re tired.” 💔 “Are we thriving abroad, or drowning in cultural guilt?”🎧 Tune in now and let this conversation open your heart and sharpen your mind.📲 Follow & support us: Venmo: @pulseofpolynesia CashApp: $pulseofpolynesia YouTube: Pulse of Polynesia Facebook: @pulseofpolynesiaSupport the show