# This Fish Could Tank an Economy. Plus, Hollywood Beavers

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Published: 2026-04-15T08:00:00+00:00
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The invasive lamprey fish once ran wild in the Great Lakes, eating into a bustling fishing industry. The federal program that got it under control is at risk of being cut. Journalist Katie Thornton talks about why us city slickers should care. Plus, when Pixar started making a movie about beavers, they called up beaver expert Emily Fairfax. By the end of the episode, you’ll be a beaver stan, too. Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode: Become a City Cast Neighbor! The Feds Who Kill Blood-Sucking Parasites (New Yorker) Meet the UMN beaver expert with a ‘Hoppers’ character named for her (Pioneer Press) Learn more about the sponsors of this April 15th episode: Minneapolis Institute of Art Berlin Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastTwinCities on Instagram, or email us at twincities@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 612-217-0637. For more Twin Cities news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Twin Cities. Looking to advertise on City Cast Twin Cities? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

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