Fugu II

This is one of hundreds of 60-second radio spots created by the Center for East Asian Studies (CEAS) for Kansas Public Radio (KPR). The purpose of this outreach program is to introduce the people of Kansas to the culture and current issues of East Asia.Broadcast Transcript: Fugu Part II: In the last Postcard, we talked about fugu, the poisonous poisson that has been a favorite in Japan for centuries. Well, it seems that a fish farm has recently raised fugu that are poison-free. A non-toxic fugu? Can this be kosher? Naturally, this has spawned a couple of huge debates. One among distributors who wonder whether this will compromise the rather handsome price this toxic tidbit commands on the open market and a second among gourmets who wonder if this will compromise its status as a deadly delicacy. Whatever. The main point, as I see it, is in the choices. The harmless new version gives Japanese diners a menu item hitherto unavailable. And it remains to be seen whether they will order fugu ... or faux gu. #ceas #hacker #japa